Martin / 2016 000-28
In the history of acoustic guitars, the 000-28 stands as the perennial standard, alongside the D-28.
While admiring its legendary response and superb balance, vintage and prewar 000s are priced almost astronomically, and it’s only natural to hesitate before buying one for practical use because the risk is too high in rough stages.
Even if you get a brand-new current model, you’re still faced with wood that needs time to truly unlock its potential, and as an instrument that has been properly played in, there’s no way around the fact that its refined tone and responsiveness can make a player crave it.
However, whether to spend a large amount on a vintage piece or choose a new model and nurture it from zero is a very difficult dilemma for a guitarist looking for a lifelong companion they can use with confidence on stage.
This choice is a particularly troubling issue for serious players.
The small and easy-to-hold 000 body, smaller than a dreadnought, and the slightly softer feel of the strings make for a superb combination in a short-scale instrument.
It boasts outstanding playability that doesn’t cause fatigue during long stages or recording sessions, and from intricate fingerpicking to light strumming, it faithfully expresses the player’s intent without leaving anything behind.
About 10 years have passed since its manufacture, and the Sitka spruce top and Indian rosewood back and sides have matured wonderfully.
By now, the still-firm sound has opened up beautifully, and the unique warmth of the 000’s midrange blends with the brilliant highs characteristic of rosewood in exquisite balance, producing a superb tone with a rich vocal character.
The modern, highly precise build and stable neck condition, which do not make you feel the condition anxiety that is unique to vintage guitars at all, are something today’s Martin is proud of.
Without worrying about excessive delicacy like on an old guitar, it offers plenty of resilience even in today’s harsh live and recording environments where sharp pitch and response are demanded, and its greatest appeal is that it is highly practical as a main instrument.
The completed 000-28 continues to be loved by guitarists around the world.
Among them, a well-kept individual that has developed enough immediate power to be usable in actual performance is truly a once-in-a-lifetime encounter.
Please experience for yourself the rich resonance nurtured over about 10 years and the ultimate tone that the timeless standard delivers.
Feel free to contact us for details about the condition or to try it out.
[Specifications / Accessories]
TOP : Spruce
BACK/SIDES : Rosewood
FINGERBOARD/BRIDGE：Ebony
NECK：Select Hardwood
NUT WIDTH : 43
SCALE : 635mm
CASE : Original Hard Shell Case
[Repair/Modification History / Replacement Parts / Appearance Condition, etc.]
※This information is based on what we can determine through inspection at our store for used/vintage items.
Please understand in advance.
- In addition to the tone and feel that you would never expect from a 10-year-old instrument, there is no strap pin added to the heel, and it is in a condition that shows it has been carefully used.
- There are bubbles visible on the pickguard, but there is no lifting or peeling caused by them, so you can use it with confidence.
[Playing Condition]
- String height at the 12th fret: 6th string side 2.5 mm, 1st string side 2.0 mm
- Saddle protrusion: approx. 3.0 mm
- There is no note choking or buzzing, and the playing condition is good.
[Peace of mind warranty: 6 months]
[Mail-order安心 service]
In the case of mail-order sales, we cannot provide the customer with an opportunity to try the instrument, so we offer a 6-day trial period after the item arrives.
Please try the product carefully at home, and if you are not satisfied, we will refund the product price.
※Shipping costs for both ways are borne by the customer.
