Detail 01
Forward-shifted X bracing
The spruce-braced top uses the specified forward-shifted X-brace pattern.
Product detailSKU #1500000455970
MartinCustom Shop 28 Style Adirondack Spruce-Wild Grain East Indian Rosewood Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Ambertone
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Martin’s Custom Shop 28 Style dreadnought combines an Adirondack spruce top with East Indian rosewood back and sides. The forward-shifted X bracing is intended to support the top’s response, while the 14-fret, 25.4-inch-scale layout uses a modified low oval select-hardwood neck and ebony fingerboard. Bone is used for the nut and saddle, and Grover nickel machines handle tuning. With koa accents, an ambertone appearance, gloss body finish, and a supplied hardshell case, it is set up for solo and ensemble acoustic work.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Solo acoustic performances that benefit from strong volume and dynamic control.
- Ensemble parts where projection and note detail are important.
- Right-handed players seeking a 14-fret dreadnought with a modified low oval neck.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Left-handed players, as this model is right handed.
- Players who want an auditorium or OM body rather than a dreadnought.
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
Bone nut and saddle
Bone is specified for both the nut and saddle.
Detail 03
1.75-inch nut width; 25.4-inch scale
These are the stated nut width and scale length.
Detail 04
Grover nickel tuning machines
Tuning is handled by the listed Grover nickel machines.
Detail 05
Hardshell case
A hardshell case is included for transport and storage.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is a right-handed dreadnought with 14 frets to the body.
- 02The nut width is 1.75 inches and the scale length is 25.4 inches.
- 03A hardshell case is included.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What tonewoods are used?
It has an Adirondack spruce top with East Indian rosewood back and sides.
02What neck profile does it have?
It uses a select-hardwood neck with a modified low oval shape and satin finish.
03What hardware is specified?
It has Grover nickel tuning machines, an ebony bridge and end pin, plus a bone nut and saddle.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
4 detailsPlayability
- Orientation
- Right handed
- Number of Frets
- 20
- Number of Strings
- Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0
- Scale Length
- 25.4"
7 detailsBody & build
- Fingerboard Material
- Ebony
- Bridge Type
- Modern belly
- Color
- Natural
- Body Material
- East Indian rosewood
- Top Material
- Adirondack spruce
- Body Shape
- Dreadnought
- Neck Wood
- Select hardwood
5 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Korena Special
- false
- Product Type
- Acoustic guitar
- Tier
- platinum
- Source Id
- site51500000455970
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