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Martin 00-28 (2025 Refresh) #3004153
The Martin 00-28 is one of the most comfortable and expressive models in the 2025 Standard Series refresh, delivering classic rosewood tone in a compact Grand Concert body. Designed for players who value nuance, balance, and touch sensitivity, the 00-28 offers a refined voice with exceptional clarity and responsiveness.
Built with a solid spruce top and solid East Indian rosewood back and sides, the 00-28 produces a rich, harmonically complex tone with clear trebles, focused bass, and excellent note separation. The smaller body size enhances midrange presence and control, making it ideal for fingerstyle, light strumming, and recording applications.
The 2025 refresh features Golden Era (GE) scalloped X-bracing with 1/4" spruce braces, allowing the top to respond more freely for increased openness, added shimmer, and improved dynamic range. The 24.9" short scale length provides a softer, more relaxed feel, perfect for intricate playing styles.
Playability is enhanced with a Modified Low Oval neck profile, sleeker vintage-style heel, and a thinner ebony fingerboard with gently beveled comfort edges. Together, these updates create a smooth, effortless playing experience across the entire fretboard.
Why the 2025 00-28 Stands Out
This refreshed 00-28 offers a highly refined playing experience, combining classic rosewood tone with exceptional comfort and responsiveness.
- East Indian rosewood delivers rich overtones, warmth, and clarity
- 00 Grand Concert body offers maximum comfort and tonal control
- GE scalloped bracing increases responsiveness and dynamic range
- Short 24.9" scale length improves playability and reduces string tension
- Compact body excels in fingerstyle and recording environments
Features & Specifications
- Serial Number: 3004153
- Condition: Brand New – Martin Lifetime Warranty
- Top: Solid Spruce with Aging Toner
- Bracing: GE Scalloped X-Bracing (1/4" Spruce)
- Back & Sides: Solid East Indian Rosewood
- Body Style: 00 Grand Concert (14-Fret)
- Neck: Select Hardwood, Modified Low Oval
- Fingerboard: Ebony with Diamond & Squares Long Pattern Inlays
- Scale Length: 24.9"
- Nut Width: 1 3/4" Bone
- Bridge: Ebony GE Belly with Drop-In Saddle
- String Spacing: 2 5/32"
- Top Inlay: Multi-Stripe
- Rosette: Style 28
- Pickguard: Tortoise
- Tuners: Grover
- Bridge Pins: White
- Finish: Gloss Body, Satin Neck
- Case: Hardshell Case Included
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