Embargo 7/2/26 - Martin HD-28 Semiquincentennial Limited Edition Custom Ink Design Acoustic Guitar #7873

The Martin HD-28 Semiquincentennial commemorates 250 years of American independence, crafted by a guitar maker that has been a foundational part of America's story for nearly two centuries. Built on the iconic HD-28 platform—which celebrates its own 50th anniversary this year—this special instrument is limited to just 250 pieces worldwide. What makes this guitar truly legendary is the inclusion of wood from the historic Basking Ridge white oak. This 600-year-old tree stood through the First Great Awakening and the Revolutionary War, acting as a backdrop where George Washington's troops drilled and where Washington picnicked with the Marquis de Lafayette. Tangible pieces of this Revolutionary-era history are meticulously incorporated into the guitar's endpiece, heelcap, and the Liberty Bell headplate inlay, giving players a direct connection to the birth of a nation.

Where this dreadnought truly excels is in its unparalleled acoustic horsepower and rich historical voice. A reclaimed Sitka spruce top is paired with premium East Indian rosewood back and sides, offering the deep, booming lows and muscular projection that made the HD-28 an industry standard. The top showcases stunning, custom ink artwork designed by renowned Martin Artist Robert Goetzl, celebrating American independence with a striking eagle and flag motif. Underneath the gloss finish, Martin utilizes forward-shifted GE scalloped X-bracing. This golden-era bracing style allows the reclaimed top to vibrate with absolute freedom, producing massive headroom, crisp note separation, and a mature, broken-in response that carries the legacy of American music forward in every single note.

In the hands, this limited-edition model feels robust, traditional, and exceptionally playable. The select hardwood neck is carved into a comfortable GE Modified Low Oval profile with a smooth satin finish, providing a fast, effortless feel up and down the neck. The ebony fingerboard features a custom Semiquincentennial Star inlay design, complementing a standard 1 3/4-inch nut width that allows plenty of room for clean flatpicking or precise fingerstyle work. Premium nickel open-gear tuners ensure rock-solid tuning stability while maintaining a classic vintage aesthetic. Housed in a molded hardshell case, the Martin HD-28 Semiquincentennial is a masterpiece of historical storytelling and luthiery—a collector's dream and a working musician's heirloom that looks, plays, and sounds like a piece of living history.

SPECS
Body Size: D-14 Fret
Scale Length: 25.4"
Number Of Frets Total: 20
Bracing Pattern: Forward Shifted X Brace
Brace Shape: Ge Scalloped
Top Material: Reclaimed Sitka Spruce
Top Color: Custom Ink Artwork Designed By Robert Goetzl
Top Finish: Gloss
Back Material: East Indian Rosewood
Side Material: East Indian Rosewood
Back And Side Finish: Gloss
Neck Material: Select Hardwood
Neck Finish: Satin
Neck Shape: Ge Modified Low Oval
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Fingerboard Inlay Style: Semiquincentennial Star Design
Fingerboard Width At Nut: 1 3/4"
Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
Bridge Material: Ebony
Saddle: Bone
Pickguard: None
Electronics: None
Case: Molded Hardshell
Left Handed Availability: Yes
Recommended Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 - Medium (Ma550t)

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