What does HD mean on a Martin guitar?
Herringbone
Originally all 28 Series guitars had Herringbone inlays. The H in HD actually stands for Herringbone. Originally the herringbone binding was taken off of the D-28 as a cost saving measure to keep the guitar affordable to everyday players.
Does Martin still make the HD 28V?
Sorry, the Martin HD-28V – Natural is no longer available.
What is a Martin HD-28 P?
The D-28 is a classic guitar, no doubt about it. And this D-28P is a version of the classic that’s purpose-built for the modern performing player! This model of the iconic D-28 features Martin’s comfortable (and increasingly popular) Performing Artist neck.
Does a Martin d45 sound better than a D-28?
The D-28 is straight braced while the 45 braces are scalloped. The 45 has much higher grade woods both on the top, back and sides which is rated as an 8. As a result, the woods and abalone difference produces a different tone.
Where is Martin hd28 made?
Nazareth, Pennsylvania
The Martin D-28 is a dreadnought-style acoustic guitar made by C. F. Martin & Company of Nazareth, Pennsylvania….
Martin D-28 | |
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Neck joint | Dovetail |
Woods | |
Body | Sitka Spruce or Adirondack red spruce top Rosewood back and sides |
Neck | Mahogany |
Who used a Martin D 35?
Artists as varied as Judy Collins, Pete Townsend, Rory Gallagher and Bruce Springsteen have all played D-35’s at some point in their career, no doubt drawn to the traditional yet unmistakably unique sound this model offers.
What is the difference between Martin D-28 and hd28?
The most significant difference is that the HD-28 has scalloped bracing and the D-28 has non-scalloped bracing, also known as straight bracing. Straight bracing was first used on Dreadnought-size Martins in the late 1940s, and the significance of scalloped bracing was forgotten for many years.
Who plays a Martin hd28?
Hank Williams played one. So did Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley. John Lennon and Paul McCartney also played them. Stephen Stills uses one, as does his former bandmate Neil Young, who owns the same one Hank Williams played.
What type of mahogany does Martin use?
The Central American mahogany is the species used by Martin on the pre-World War II golden era instruments. This wood is of the same genus, but a different species than the South American mahogany most commonly used today.
How old is sinker mahogany?
Some of the recovered trees are over 400 years old! Using this wood is very sustainable, because you do not have to cut down growing trees.