Martin Custom Shop 28 Style Dread Adirondack/Wild Grain East Indian Rosewood 3078237

Designed by Tone Shop Guitars and built by the Martin Custom Shop, this exclusive 28 Style Dreadnought is the result of our team's visit to the Martin factory, where we personally selected the Wild Grain East Indian rosewood and developed the specifications from the ground up. Inspired by the legendary HD-28, this custom build combines premium tonewoods with Golden Era construction to create a dreadnought with exceptional power, balance, and dynamic range.

An Adirondack spruce top is paired with hand-selected premium Wild Grain East Indian rosewood back and sides, delivering the bold projection, rich overtones, and unmistakable low-end authority that have defined Martin rosewood dreadnoughts for generations. Forward-shifted Golden Era hand-shaped scalloped Adirondack spruce bracing allows the top to respond effortlessly while providing impressive headroom and outstanding tonal complexity.

The GE Modified Low Oval neck with High Performance Taper offers a comfortable modern feel without sacrificing traditional Martin character. Finished with classic Style 28 appointments—including bold herringbone trim, HD zig-zag back purfling, ebony fingerboard and bridge, Wild Grain East Indian rosewood headplate, and vintage-style Grover StaTite tuners—this is a true Tone Shop exclusive, built from tonewoods we hand-selected alongside the Martin Custom Shop.

Highlights

• Designed by Tone Shop Guitars with Wild Grain East Indian rosewood selected at the Martin factory
• Adirondack spruce top with forward-shifted Golden Era hand-shaped scalloped Adirondack bracing
• Premium Wild Grain East Indian rosewood back and sides
• GE Modified Low Oval neck with High Performance Taper
• Classic HD-28-inspired appointments with herringbone trim and HD zig-zag back purfling

Specifications

Body

• Body Shape: Dreadnought
• Top Wood: Adirondack Spruce
• Back & Sides: Premium Wild Grain East Indian Rosewood
• Bracing Pattern: Forward Shifted X-Bracing
• Bracing Material: Adirondack Spruce
• Bracing Style: Golden Era Hand-Shaped Scalloped
• Bracing Size: 5/16"
• Binding: Antique White
• Rosette: Style 28 Boltaron
• Top Inlay: Bold Herringbone
• Back Purfling: HD Zig-Zag
• Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
• Finish: Gloss Body
• Top Color: Aging Toner

Neck

• Neck Material: Select Hardwood
• Neck Profile: GE Modified Low Oval
• Neck Taper: High Performance Taper
• Scale Length: 25.4"
• Fingerboard: Black Ebony
• Fingerboard Radius: 16"
• Nut Width: 1-3/4"
• String Spacing: 2-5/32"
• Frets: 20
• Nut Material: Bone
• Fingerboard Inlays: Diamonds and Squares Long in Regular Abalone
• Headplate: Premium Wild Grain East Indian Rosewood with Golden Era Decal
• Finish: Satin

Hardware

• Bridge: GE Modern Belly Black Ebony
• Saddle: Compensated Bone
• Bridge Pins: Bone with Faux Tortoise Dots
• End Pin: Bone with Faux Tortoise Dot
• Tuners: Grover StaTite 18:1 Vintage Button, Nickel

Electronics

• None

Miscellaneous

• Dovetail Neck Joint
• Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 Medium Strings
• 5-Ply Martin Hardshell Case
• Martin Custom Shop Credentials Book Included

Why Buy from Tone Shop Guitars?

At Tone Shop Guitars, every instrument receives a thorough inspection and professional setup before it reaches your hands. We offer free nationwide shipping on new instruments, competitive financing options, and knowledgeable service from musicians who are passionate about helping you find the right gear.