Martin HD-28V (2015)

Martin / 2015 HD-28V

Do you find yourself longing for the magical sound and design of a pre-war original D-28, yet hesitating due to its price tag of several million yen and the delicate care it requires—only to settle for a safe, current-production model instead?

You seek authentic vintage tone, yet you can’t compromise on “practicality”—the ability to use your guitar ruggedly and without hesitation during live performances and recording sessions. For practical players
like you, choosing an instrument while caught between romance and reality can be a source of frustration. There’s one guitar that completely resolves this pressing dilemma: you don’t have the time to break in a
New, stiff-sounding instrument from scratch, but you also want to avoid being at the mercy of an antique with high maintenance risks.

The Perfect Fusion of Romance and Practicality: The 2015 Martin HD-28V

The D-28 is the absolute benchmark for acoustic guitars.
Among them, the HD-28V reigned as the centerpiece of the Vintage Series, which revived the specifications of the 1930s “Golden Age” for the modern era.
Although production was regretfully discontinued following the 2018 series reorganization, this model—which pursued the sound and appearance of pre-war Martins—continues to garner exceptional support to this day.

—Powerful Pre-War Sound Structure
:
Features forward-shifted scalloped X-bracing positioned closer to the soundhole. This allows the top to vibrate more freely, producing deep, resonant bass and rich overtones even with the lightest strum.

—Classic Vintage Aesthetics

Delicate herringbone purfling edging the body, an aging toner finish that recreates an amber hue, and open-back pegs with butterbean buttons. It boasts a compelling presence that faithfully recreates the elegance of pre-war models.

—The V-Neck: The Key to the Tone

Features a modified V-neck that naturally conforms to your grip. This neck, with its
moderate mass, ensures that string vibrations are efficiently transmitted to the body, delivering a robust and well-defined tone.

A “Young” Sweet Spot Ready for Action

This 2015 model, now approximately 10 years old, has seen the wood’s edges soften, allowing the sound to begin “opening up,” while the neck and body maintain the robust durability needed for today’s live performance environments. However, production of the HD-28V—with its distinctive V-neck—has already ceased, and whenever a well-maintained, ready-to-play specimen appears on the market, it is quickly snapped up by guitarists who prioritize performance.

Why not take your sound to the next level with this legendary instrument that perfectly balances vintage tone with modern playability? To view detailed images or try it out in-store, please contact us right away using the inquiry form.

[Specifications/Included Case]
TOP: Spruce
BACK/SIDES: Indian Rosewood
FINGERBOARD/BRIDGE: Ebony
NECK: Select Hardwood
NUT WIDTH: 42.5mm
SCALE: 645mm
CASE: Original Hard Shell Case

[Repair/Modification History / Replaced Parts / Cosmetic Condition, etc.]
*As this is a pre-owned/vintage item, the information provided is based on our store’s inspection.
- New nut, saddle, and frets have been installed.
- Neck angle has been adjusted.

[Playing Condition]
- String action at the 12th fret: 2.5 mm on the 6th string side, 2.0 mm on the 1st string side
- Saddle projection: approx. 2.5 mm to 3.0 mm - Plays well with no muffled
tones or buzzing.

[Peace of Mind Warranty: 6 Months]

[Online Shopping Assurance]
Since we cannot offer customers the opportunity to try out the instrument before purchasing, we provide a 6-day trial period after the product arrives. Please take your time to try out the product
at home, and if you are not satisfied, we will refund the purchase price. *The customer is responsible for
round-trip shipping costs.