Detail 01
Terz tuning
The guitar is intended to be tuned a minor third above standard pitch.
Product detailSKU #1500000485365
Martin5-28 Terz Acoustic Guitar - Natural
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A compact, premium 12-fret Martin built specifically for the bright, bell-like voice of Terz tuning.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players seeking a compact Terz-tuned acoustic
- Songwriters and recording musicians layering acoustic parts
- Martin enthusiasts drawn to the historic Size 5 format
- Fingerstyle and chord players who value a 1.75 in. nut width and short scale
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who want an acoustic intended for standard tuning
- Those seeking a larger-bodied Martin voice
- Left-handed players
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Size 5, 12-fret body
A compact historical Martin format with the neck joining the body at the 12th fret.
Detail 03
Spruce top with solid East Indian rosewood back and sides
The stated tonewood combination is intended to provide warmth, depth and overtone richness.
Detail 04
21.38 in. scale length
Martin describes it as providing reduced string tension and comfortable fretting.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01It is designed for Terz tuning, a minor third above standard pitch.
- 02The 21.38 in. scale and 12-fret neck joint define its compact playing feel.
- 03This is Martin’s smallest current guitar and includes a hardshell case.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What tuning is the 5-28 Terz designed for?
Terz tuning, a minor third above standard pitch.
02Does it include a case?
Yes, a hardshell case is included.
03What is the scale length?
21.38 inches.
04What are the back and sides made from?
Solid East Indian rosewood.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
4 detailsPlayability
- Orientation
- Right handed
- Number of Frets
- 18
- Number of Strings
- 6
- Scale Length
- 21.38"
4 detailsBody & build
- Fingerboard Material
- Ebony
- Color
- Natural
- Top Material
- Spruce
- Neck Wood
- Select hardwood
5 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Korena Special
- false
- Product Type
- Acoustic guitar
- Tier
- platinum
- Source Id
- site51500000485365
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