Martin Guitar Y25D28 Standard Series Acoustic Guitar - Natural with Aging Toner

If there’s a single Martin dreadnought by which all others are judged, it’s undoubtedly the Martin D-28. Its storied legacy dates back to 1931, and over the last century, it has defined the sound of the steel-string dreadnought across countless rock, country, bluegrass, and pop recordings. Now available at Sadek Music, the refreshed Martin D-28 from the Standard Series brings back beloved prewar specs while introducing smart, performance-driven upgrades. Most notably, the solid spruce top features Golden Era forward-shifted X-bracing, enhancing response and giving players a livelier, more resonant feel. The back and sides, crafted from rich East Indian rosewood, provide the classic D-28 tone: complex overtones, brilliant highs, and thunderous low-end presence. The select hardwood neck features a GE Modified Low Oval profile and 1.75-inch nut width, designed to accommodate everything from high-speed flatpicking to fingerstyle finesse with ease and comfort. Additional updates, including a thinner beveled ebony fingerboard and a sleek vintage-style heel, make the D-28 more playable and refined than ever. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or a collector of tonewood legends, the Martin D-28 from Sadek Music delivers what many call the definitive dreadnought guitar experience.

Timeless tonewood formula

Since the dawn of the dreadnought guitar, spruce and rosewood have reigned supreme as a truly iconic tonewood pairing. And while the Martin D-28 can’t claim credit for inventing the formula, its incalculable influence is a key reason why the spruce-topped, rosewood-bodied dreadnought remains one of the most beloved and archetypal designs in the steel-string world. The refreshed Martin D-28, available now at Sadek Music, proudly carries on this time-tested tradition, beginning with a resonant and responsive solid spruce top. Beneath that, Golden Era forward-shifted X-bracing evokes the powerful low-end and bold character of Martin’s legendary prewar models. A stunning set of East Indian rosewood back and sides completes the build, delivering crisp highs, deep lows, and a lush harmonic depth that brings every note to life with rich complexity.

Setting the standard for steel strings everywhere

If there were such a thing as a “standard” acoustic guitar shape, it would undoubtedly be the dreadnought. It’s Martin’s most iconic model and a key component to the cannon-like projection and booming bass response that’s defined the Nazareth sound since the D-18 and D-28 appeared in the early 1930s — and even earlier if you count Martin’s “Ditson” models! Whether you’re a flatpicking bluegrass phenom or a singer/songwriter strummer, a Martin dreadnought will provide you with a lifetime’s worth of superior steel-string tone.

Standard series: revisiting timeless Martin tradition

Considering the storied history of Martin’s acoustic guitar craftsmanship, it’s no surprise that the company’s iconic models remain the backbone of American steel-string instrument design. With this legacy in mind, Martin introduces the refreshed Standard Series — a collection that revives the looks and tones of the brand’s golden-era vintage models while seamlessly incorporating a range of modern performance enhancements. Available now at Sadek Music, the updated Standard Series delivers the perfect fusion of tonal authenticity and contemporary playability. Key improvements include highly responsive Golden Era (GE) forward-shifted X-bracing, slimmer fingerboards with beveled edges, vintage-style heels, angled nuts, and GE belly bridges with bone or ebony bridge pins. These thoughtful refinements elevate comfort and sound without sacrificing tradition. Additionally, Martin reintroduces several iconic models to the lineup, including the 000-17, D-17, and OM-45, all reimagined with features requested by today’s players. With the refreshed Standard Series, Sadek Music brings you the best of both worlds: legendary Martin tone reengineered for the modern stage and studio.

Martin D-28 Standard Features:

• A refresh to Martin’s iconic Standard series D-28, bringing several key specs back in line with the company’s golden-era models
• Solid spruce top supported by Golden Era forward-shifted X-bracing supplies massive unplugged punch and projection, along with a truly touch-sensitive response
• Solid rosewood back and sides deliver a deep and rich character with shimmering overtones, powerful low end, and clarity-packed highs
• Big-bodied Martin dreadnought design ensures ample, chest-thumping bass response
• Easy-playing select hardwood neck, capped with a slick satin finish and carved into Martin’s GE Modified Low Oval neck profile
• Sleek 16-in.-radius ebony fingerboard with traditional Style 28 inlays
• Nickel open-gear tuners preserve pitch-perfect stability and grant a touch of old-school charm
• Premium bone nut and compensated saddle, along with an ebony bridge and bone bridge pins
• Additional Standard series refresh features include a thinner fingerboard with comfortably beveled edges, a vintage-style heel, and an angled nut
• Traditional Style 28 appointments include crisp white binding, a multi-stripe rosette, and a faux tortoiseshell pickguard
• 1.75-in. nut width is slim enough for strummers and wide enough to accommodate fingerpickers

Tech Specs

• String Type:Steel
• Number of Strings:6
• Left-/Right-handed:Right-handed
• Body Shape:D-28 Standard Dreadnought
• Back & Sides Wood:Solid East Indian Rosewood
• Top Wood:Solid Spruce
• Top Finish:Gloss
• Color:Aging Toner
• Body Bracing:Forward Shifted X-brace
• Binding:Antique White
• Neck Wood:Select Hardwood
• Neck Finish:Satin
• Neck Shape:GE Modified Low Oval
• Radius:16"
• Fingerboard Material:Ebony
• Fingerboard Inlay:Style 28
• Number of Frets:20
• Scale Length:25.4"
• Nut Width:1.75"
• Nut Material:Bone
• Saddle Material:Compensated Bone
• Bridge Material:Ebony
• Tuning Machines:Nickel Open-gear
• Strings:Martin MA550T Medium, .013-.056
• Case/Gig Bag:Hardshell Case