Vintage Series dreadnought discreetly updated for acoustic-electric capability.

The HD-28VE Acoustic-Electric Guitar is an update of one of the sweetest-sounding guitars in the Martin stable. It has all the same features as the original with the Fishman Ellipse Blend amplification system ingeniously mounted inside the soundhole to maintain the classic HD-28 lines while delivering electric amplification functions. The flexible soundhole-mount condenser mini-microphone has volume, blend, and phase controls for maximum tone-shaping flexibility.

The solid Sitka spruce top, solid Indian rosewood body, modified V-shape mahogany neck, herringbone trim, and prewar forward-shifted bracing produce the treasured tone and playability that made the original a classic. Part of Martin's Vintage Series, the HD-28VE Acoustic-Electric features ivoroid binding, HD zigzag purfling, ebony fretboard, vintage-style open tuners, and ebony bridge with long saddle.

Martin HD-28VE Acoustic-Electric Guitar Features:

• Solid Sitka spruce top
• D-OMLE forward-shifted scalloped 5/16" X-bracing
• Style 28 inlay rosette
• Solid East Indian rosewood back and sides
• HD Zig Zag back purfling
• Grained ivoroid endpiece
• Black/white Boltaron endpiece inlay
• Grained ivoroid binding
• Bold herringbone top inlay
• Black/white Boltaron back inlay
• Genuine mahogany neck
• Mahogany blocks/dovetail neck joint construction
• Modified V neck shape
• Bone nut
• Solid/diamond/tapered headstock shape
• Solid Indian rosewood headplate
• Grained ivoroid heelcap
• Solid black ebony fingerboard
• 20 frets
• 25-2/5" scale
• Neck/body joint at 14th fret
• 1-11/16'' nut width
• Diamonds and squares long pattern fretboard inlays
• Solid black ebony bridge
• Vintage style belly drop-in long saddle bridge
• 2-1/8'' string spacing at bridge
• Long white Tusq bridge saddle
• Nickel open gear tuners w/butterbean knobs
• White bridge and end pins w/tortoise dots
• Martin SP 4200 Medium Phosphor Bronze strings (recommended)
• Tortoise color/beveled and polished pickguard
• Polished gloss/dark filler body finish
• Polished gloss/aging toner top finish
• Semi-gloss/dark mahogany stain/dark filler neck finish
• 545 Geib-style case

Martin HD-28VE Acoustic-Electric Guitar Includes:

• Geib-style hardshell case

You'll never be sorry you snapped this one up. Get it and play a Martin, man.

Martin HD-28VE Acoustic-Electric Guitar

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Beautiful Instrument

Posted by Satisified from Wellington Ohio on Dec 23, 2007

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Hobbyist

Reviewer's Play Style: Blues, Rock, Jazz

I purchased this guitar a little over a year ago. The day I picked it out I must have played over 30 guitars. I found this model of Martin to be much richer sounding than a comparable Taylor. The Taylor is a fine guitar and probably easier to play than the Martin. However the HD28VE is better sounding than the Taylor 614 & 814. For some reason this particular model of Martin is superior in sound than other Martin D-28 and HD-28 models. The Vintage series bracing gives the guitar a richer balanced sound. Plugged in I find it to be hard to push because of feedback. The Fishman Elipse is a good sounding system and the blend between the bridge pickup and mic is far superior than a simple bridge system. However the guitar sounds more natural and open played in front of a condenser mic. I have a Fishman Performer amplifier and a PA system. The HD-28VE sounds best through the PA with the AKG Perception 200 Microphone. The difference is sounding good vs WOW that sounds great. I do not regret purchasing this guitar although I must say $3K is a lot of money. If you are looking for the Martin Sound this instrument if for you. I have been playing for about 40 years and always ended up compromising the sound for the price. This time there is no compromise. A Simple but Fine instrument for serious players. No Frills, No Fancy Inlays just great tone! A Classic.

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Posted by d e martin from Florence, MT on Oct 25, 2006

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Christian Contemporary

Well I must say this HD-28VE purchase was more than I expected. I’ve played for over thirty years with many kinds of guitars. C F Martin certainly is consistent with quality workmanship and sound. Whether I’m picking or strumming, the HD-28V is an incredible instrument. The HD-28V has a very clear distinct low bass along with mid and upper range for a beautiful balanced sound. Taylor holds no ground. The closest I’ve come to this beautiful instrument in appearance and sound is my Tacoma DR20, but in reality pales to this Martin. Price is always a huge factor in shopping guitars, but play with this Martin and quickly understand why. You won’t go wrong with this model. The Fishman Ellipse Blend amplification system with this guitar, played through my Ultrasound Acoustic Amplifier makes for one great sounding instrument. I can only imagine what this instrument will sound like in ten years. WOW!

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Best Guitar Period

Posted by MartinMan from Jackson, Ms on May 26, 2005

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock, Blues, folk

The quality, sound playability of this guitar are far superior to any other brand by far. Only Martins' D-41 rivals this guitar and for the money this is your BEST BUY unless you want frills of ivory. The clarity of the mids along with the silky bass tones make this a truly Vintage sounding and playing guitar!

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