Martin HD-28 Semiquincentennial Limited

Overview

The Martin HD-28 Semiquincentennial Limited commemorates the 250th anniversary of American independence with a guitar that unites Martin's nearly 200-year legacy of craftsmanship with a remarkable piece of Revolutionary-era history. Limited to just 250 instruments worldwide, it features reclaimed Sitka spruce topped with custom artwork by renowned Martin artist Robert Goetzl and incorporates wood from the legendary 600-year-old Basking Ridge White Oak—the historic tree that stood during the Revolutionary War and beneath which George Washington is said to have met with the Marquis de Lafayette.

Built on the celebrated HD-28 platform as it marks its own 50th anniversary, this limited edition pairs a reclaimed Sitka spruce top with East Indian rosewood back and sides for the rich, powerful dreadnought voice the HD-28 is known for. Historic Basking Ridge White Oak accents appear in the heelcap, endpiece, and a striking Liberty Bell headstock inlay, making this instrument as meaningful as it is musically inspiring.

Highlights

• Limited to just 250 instruments worldwide celebrating 250 years of American independence
• Reclaimed Sitka spruce top featuring exclusive artwork by Martin artist Robert Goetzl
• Genuine Basking Ridge White Oak incorporated into the heelcap, endpiece, and Liberty Bell headstock inlay
• Forward-shifted GE scalloped bracing with East Indian rosewood back and sides
• Includes a molded hardshell case and individually numbered commemorative label

Specifications

Body

• Body Size: D-14 Fret
• Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint
• Top Material: Reclaimed Sitka Spruce
• Top Finish: Gloss
• Top Color: Custom Ink Artwork Designed by Robert Goetzl
• Back Material: East Indian Rosewood
• Side Material: East Indian Rosewood
• Back & Side 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: Bold Herringbone
• Rosette: Style 28 Multi-Stripe
• Bridge Material: Ebony
• Bridge Style: GE Modern Belly – Drop-In Saddle
• Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
• Bridge Pins: Bone with Black Plastic Dots
• Endpiece: Basking Ridge White Oak
• Heelcap: Basking Ridge White Oak

Neck

• Neck Material: Select Hardwood
• Neck Shape: GE Modified Low Oval
• Neck Taper: High Performance Taper
• Neck Finish: Satin
• Neck Color: Dark Mahogany
• Scale Length: 25.4"
• Number of Frets: 20
• Neck Joins Body: 14th Fret
• Fingerboard Material: Ebony
• Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4"
• Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8"
• Fingerboard Inlays: Semiquincentennial Star Design
• Fingerboard Inlay Material: Paua/Mother of Pearl
• Nut Material: Bone
• Saddle: Bone
• Saddle Radius: 16"
• Side Dots: White

Hardware

• Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
• Tuner Buttons: Butterbean
• Headplate: Ebony
• Headstock: Solid with Square Taper and Diamond
• Headplate Logo: Script Old Style Mother of Pearl with Basking Ridge White Oak & Bronze Liberty Bell Inlay

Miscellaneous

• Limited Edition: 250 Instruments Worldwide
• Individually Numbered Embossed Semiquincentennial Label with Pre-Printed C. F. Martin IV Signature
• Recommended Strings: Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan® 2.0 Medium (MA550T)
• Pleked: Yes
• Left-Handed Version Available
• Case: Molded Hardshell Case Included
• Country of Origin: USA
• Serial Number: 3077800

Why Buy from Tone Shop Guitars?

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