The Martin D-28 Ambertone still represents the absolute workhorse in the acoustic guitar sector for many musicians around the world. An uncanny number of albums by well-known artists feature the fine frequencies of the Martin classic, which was first mass-produced in the 1930s. Thanks to a large D-14 fretted dreadnought body, the result is a powerful sound with wide-ranging bass, clear midrange and subtle treble frequencies, making the instrument perfect for vocal accompaniment in the form of expressive strumming and light
To generate powerful mid and treble frequencies, the manufacturer uses the wood of the North American Sitka spruce for the top construction. Easily recognizable by its fine grain, this tonewood has been one of the most popular materials in guitar construction for decades. To optimize the vibration behavior of the top, it is equipped with a forward-shifted X-bracing, which significantly influences the sound in its definition. A multi-ply binding in Antique White forms a clear boundary to the other components of the body and, in combination with a corresponding multi-stripe soundhole rosette, gives the guitar a simple and timeless appearance.
For a powerful note in the bass range, the folded back and sides are made of high-quality East Indian rosewood. The coarse-grained tropical wood perfectly complements the top wood tonally with its clear and wide-ranging sound characteristics, giving the tone a very balanced note. Divided by a Style 28 backstripe, the parallel grain is shown to advantage in a very tasteful way and testifies to the fact that the topic of wood selection still plays a significant role in the traditional company.
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