Looks like Martin finally decided to give the D-28 a refresh...

[WindChaser]

This is terrific news. Forward shifted and 1 3/4! May just get one.

Well, it makes not a lot of difference to me as I won't have the money or a dry enough home safe for a guitar like these, but I have a humble wish that Martin would ever so slightly tweak the pickguard design to make it a bit less utilitarian and take the guitars out of the design classic bracket, without anything like that perverse-looking mutant Taylor guard used on some of their range. How about a D28-M, M for modern, a version that sounds and behaves like a D28 but could otherwise be a new guitar. Black Tusq nut and saddle... no pickguard, even... How about a cedar-topped version?

And get rid of the 25 gauge G strings as well, Martin. Nobody wants this. Nobody. That's a thin D.

[theoscarpaco]

[QUOTE=theinvisibleman;5390352] Black Tusq nut and saddle... no pickguard, even... How about a cedar-topped version?

QUOTE]

Alright Buddy, you're cut off. Let's get this guy a taxi.

[Silly Moustache]

Originally Posted by Kupuna50

Finally, 13/4 nut!!!! YES!
My hesitation to get the iconic D-28 was the 1 11/16 nut, now I can get one!
I just purchased the D-18 with the 1 3/4 nut and cannot be happier.
Thank, Martin, for finally 'seeing the light'!!

Yup - step in the right direction ...after how many years ?

"light strings"and recommendation abut top rising ....nonononono --- just excusing poor build.

[Foster99]

Wow....judging by all the love this new design is getting I am really hoping it drives the price down on recent used models.

[bitraker]

love forward-shifted X bracing but this is no longer a true D-28...

ain't nothing scared?

[QUOTE=theoscarpaco;5390379]

Originally Posted by theinvisibleman

Black Tusq nut and saddle... no pickguard, even... How about a cedar-topped version?

QUOTE]

Alright Buddy, you're cut off. Let's get this guy a taxi.

Fold-out toothbrush on the headstock?

Comic Sans font for the Martin headstock logo?

Formica b&s?

Lasered rosette?

'This Guitar Quells Facelifts' printed on the lower bout?

Make it in Mexico? (I'm fine with this one. A factory's a factory.)

I'm going to bed.

[Neil K Walk]

Neck width means very little to me because I have small hands with short, crooked fingers. Even with 1.75" width I can make it work so long as the neck profile is thinner.

I like the idea of forward shifting the bracing, just as the D-28 used to be. I also like the open back tuner; it's a vintage touch that matches the diamond volute on the 28 series. I think the aging toner on the top and white binding is also a nice touch.

While I can't wait to try one, I also don't think that it will sway me away from my lust for a HD-35 or HD-28V. I like scalloped bracing and herringbone. Come to think of it, is the HD-28 going to be altered to have forward shifted X bracing too, but with the low profile neck to distinguish it from the HD-28V?

[Authentic]

Originally Posted by Todd Yates

Lighter bracing, but not thinner tops. The D-45A 1942 was specified with a thinner top, but that is the exception not the rule. The Authentic thin top is a myth that won't go away. However, they are not generally thinner, and I have measured enough of them to be convinced.

The custom shop allows a "sanded to Authentic thickness" upgrade.

If the lower series Authentics don't have thinner tops, then calling them "Authentics" would be misleading, as some people may think sanding to Authentic thickness implies thinner tops.

[Neil K Walk]

The thing is, the whole idea that "thinner" is better is predicated on the belief that the density and stiffness of a certain species of wood are constants. They are not, so even if one example of a certain model sounds good that's no guarantee that every other example of that model is going to sound the same. On paper the specs may look desirable but really it all comes down to whether or not that particular guitar is a "good one" or a dog. That's why it's best not to buy sight unseen and bide your time as you search for the best of the lot. For me, that's the best part of purchasing a guitar; kicking the tires, so to speak.

[martingitdave]

Originally Posted by Neil K Walk

Neck width means very little to me because I have small hands with short, crooked fingers. Even with 1.75" width I can make it work so long as the neck profile is thinner.



I like the idea of forward shifting the bracing, just as the D-28 used to be. I also like the open back tuner; it's a vintage touch that matches the diamond volute on the 28 series. I think the aging toner on the top and white binding is also a nice touch.



While I can't wait to try one, I also don't think that it will sway me away from my lust for a HD-35 or HD-28V. I like scalloped bracing and herringbone. Come to think of it, is the HD-28 going to be altered to have forward shifted X bracing too, but with the low profile neck to distinguish it from the HD-28V?

It's called the HD28E Retro. :-)

[Authentic]

Originally Posted by theinvisibleman

without anything like that perverse-looking mutant Taylor guard used on some of their range.

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[AZLiberty]

1 3/4" nut - yea, finally.
Open tuners - meh to bleah
White accents - bleah
Aging toner -

I get that open back tuners are all the rage suddenly so I can't really blame Martin for going with those instead of quality sealed tuners, but I simply can't stand Martin's ugly orange aging toner.

I suspect that MFG will have a thriving business ordering these as a "custom" where the only change is to delete the toner.

[Neil K Walk]

Originally Posted by martingitdave

It's called the HD28E Retro. :-)

Isn't that particular model slightly shallower in body depth though? I'm not quite a Martin-phile so I have trouble keeping all these different models straight.

[Zissou Intern]

This is fantastic news. Finally, the D28 catches up with the D18 at 1 3/4"!!!