Martin D-28 Ambertone

Overview

The Martin D-28 Ambertone builds on the well-established dreadnought platform, offering a powerful, balanced voice with strong low-end presence and clear, ringing highs. Its combination of a solid spruce top and East Indian rosewood back and sides produces a wide tonal range with rich overtones and excellent projection, making it a dependable choice for both strumming and flatpicking.

With the 2025 Standard Series updates, this model features forward-shifted GE-scalloped bracing for improved responsiveness and a more open tonal character. The GE Modified Low Oval neck with high-performance taper and 25.4" scale length provides a comfortable, consistent feel. Finished in a 1933 Ambertone top, it adds a distinct visual touch while maintaining traditional Style 28 appointments.

Highlights

• D-14 fret dreadnought body for strong projection and headroom
• East Indian rosewood back and sides with spruce top
• 1933 Ambertone gloss finish
• Forward-shifted GE-scalloped bracing for enhanced response
• GE Modified Low Oval neck with high-performance taper

Specifications

Body

• Body Size: D-14 Fret
• Top Material: Spruce
• Top Finish: Gloss
• Top Color: 1933 Ambertone
• Back & Sides Material: East Indian Rosewood
• Back & Sides Finish: Gloss
• Back & Sides Color: Natural
• Bracing Pattern: Forward-Shifted X-Brace
• Brace Shape: GE-Scalloped
• Brace Material: Spruce
• Brace Size: 5/16"
• Binding: Antique White
• Top Inlay: Multi-Stripe
• Rosette: Style 28 Multi-Stripe
• Back Purfling/Strip: Style 28 with Black Stripe

Neck

• Neck Material: Select Hardwood
• Neck Shape: GE Modified Low Oval
• Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
• Scale Length: 25.4"
• Fingerboard Material: Ebony
• Fingerboard Inlay: Style 28 (Mother of Pearl)
• Nut Width: 1 3/4"
• Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8"
• Number of Frets: 20

Hardware

• Bridge Material: Ebony
• Bridge Style: GE Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle
• Saddle: Compensated Bone
• Nut: Bone
• Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear with Butterbean Knobs
• Bridge Pins: Bone with Faux Tortoise Dots

Electronics

• Electronics: None

Miscellaneous

• Case: Molded Hardshell
  
• Country of Origin: USA
• Other: 2025 Standard Series updates with GE bracing
• Other: Pleked from factory
• Other: Left-handed availability

Why Buy from Tone Shop Guitars?

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