Martin 012-28 Modern Deluxe

Overview

The Martin 012-28 Modern Deluxe brings together vintage Martin tone and modern refinement in a compact 12-fret 0-size design. Its spruce VTS top and Adirondack spruce bracing deliver a warm, responsive voice with excellent clarity and sustain, while East Indian rosewood back and sides add depth and harmonic richness.

The 12-fret construction shifts the bridge position for a fuller, rounder low end and a more open, relaxed response, making it ideal for fingerstyle and expressive playing. Modern enhancements like a carbon fiber bridge plate, Liquidmetal bridge pins, and EVO gold frets elevate projection, sustain, and playability, while the Vintage Deluxe neck ensures a smooth and comfortable feel.

Highlights

• 12-fret 0 body for intimate, balanced tone with enhanced bass response
• Spruce VTS top with Adirondack spruce bracing
• Vintage Deluxe neck with High-Performance Taper
• Liquidmetal bridge pins and carbon fiber bridge plate
• Premium Modern Deluxe appointments with hardshell case

Specifications

Body

• Body Size: 0-12 Fret
• Top Material: Spruce with VTS
• Finish Top: Gloss
• Top Color: Clear
• Back Material: East Indian Rosewood
• Side Material: East Indian Rosewood
• Back and Side Finish: Gloss
• Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint
• Bracing Pattern: X Brace
• Brace Shape: GE-Scalloped
• Brace Material: Adirondack Spruce with VTS
• Brace Size: 1/4"
• Binding: European Flamed Maple
• Top Inlay Material: Bold Herringbone
• Rosette: Style 28 Multi-Stripe
• Bridge Material: Ebony
• Bridge Style: Pyramid - Drop in Saddle
• Bridge String Spacing: 2 1/4"
• Bridge Pin Material: Liquidmetal®
• Bridge Pin Dots: Red Acrylic
• Pickguard: None
• Saddle: Compensated Bone
• Saddle Radius: 16"

Neck

• Neck Shape: Vintage Deluxe
• Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
• Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany
• Neck Color: Dark Mahogany
• Finish Neck: Satin
• Scale Length: 24.9"
• Number of Frets Total: 20
• Neck Joins Body At: 12th Fret
• Fingerboard Material: Ebony
• Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 13/16''
• Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/4''
• Fingerboard Inlay Style: Diamonds and Squares Long Pattern
• Fingerboard Inlay Material: Abalone
• Side Dots: Abalone

Hardware

• Tuning Machines: Gold Side Mount
• Knob: Butterbean
• Nut Material: Bone

Electronics

• Electronics: No

Miscellaneous

• Case: Ply Hardshell
• Left-Handed Availability: Yes
• Pleked: Yes

Why Buy From Tone Shop Guitars?

Tone Shop Guitars is the premier Martin dealer in the Dallas-Fort Worth area — and beyond. Our staff are players and enthusiasts who know these instruments inside and out, and we hand-inspect every guitar before it leaves our doors. When you buy a Martin from us, you're not just getting a great guitar — you're getting the expertise, the care, and the follow-through that a purchase like this deserves. Stop by any of our three DFW locations or shop online with confidence. We're here to help you find the right one.