Martin 00-28 Custom Shop 12-Fret

The Martin 00-28 Custom Shop 12-Fret is an exceptional acoustic guitar that combines classic construction with the high precision of the Martin Custom Shop. Even at first glance, it is clear that this is an instrument of the highest quality. The selected Sitka spruce top is one of the particularly finely grained specimens and fits perfectly into the overall concept of this guitar, both visually and tonally.

The traditional 12-fret construction not only gives the Martin 00-28 Custom Shop 12-fret its timeless, elegant appearance, but also has a noticeable effect on the playing feel and sound. The bridge position, which is moved further into the body, creates a very balanced interplay of response, warmth and sustain. The guitar sits perfectly in the hand and plays with ease and control – exactly what you would expect from a high-quality Custom Shop Martin.

The sound of the Martin 00-28 Custom Shop 12-Fret is warm, open and balanced. The tone is round, with clear definition and fine dynamics. It is ideal for fingerstyle playing, but also impresses with its balanced projection and musical depth for gentle strumming. The combination of Sitka spruce top and solid East Indian rosewood for the back and sides ensures a harmonious sound with clear trebles, supporting mids and a pleasant bass foundation.

The condition of this guitar is excellent for the year of manufacture 2006. The frets are still as good as new, and the instrument is also in perfect technical condition. Overall, this is a very well-maintained Martin 00-28 Custom Shop 12-fret, which is convincing both in terms of sound and playability at a high level.

Specifications
Model: Martin 00-28 Custom Shop
Year built: 2006
Construction: 00-12 Fret
Construction: Standard; Mahogany Blocks / Dovetail Neck Joint
Top: Sitka Spruce
Top Braces: Sitka, non-scalloped, 1/4″ (6.35 mm)
Bracing Pattern: 00-12 Fret Pattern #10A
Bridge Plate: Maple

Back & sides: East Indian rosewood, solid
Back Panels: 2-piece
Purfling: Style 28
Center Strip: Sitka spruce

Neck: Genuine Mahogany
Neck Profile: Low Profile
Headstock: Slotted Headstock

Fretboard: ebony
Radius: 16″ (406.4 mm)
Scale length (real): 24.9″ (632.46 mm)
Scale length (compensated): 24.98″ (634.49 mm)
Nut width: 1 3/4″ (44.45 mm)
Width at 12th fret: 2 1/4″ (57.15 mm)

Inlays: Diamond & Squares, Long Pattern (Abalone)
Bridge: Ebony, Standard Belly
String Spacing: 2 5/16″ (58,74 mm)
Saddle: Bone, compensated

Machine heads: Waverly #4063, Nickel
Strings: Martin MSP 4100 Light Phosphor Bronze

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