The Martin Custom Shop 28 Style Dreadnought acoustic-electric guitar provides an unparalleled playing experience for musicians craving premium tonewoods and appointments. Crafted with an Adirondack spruce top and East Indian rosewood back and sides, this guitar resonates with rich depth and clarity. The 28 Style rosette and inlays add visual flair while a modified low oval neck gives you a comfortable feel. L.R. Baggs Anthem electronics let you amplify your acoustic sound with stunning realism. The Custom Shop 28 Style dreadnought is the pinnacle of Martin's acoustic mastery.

Resonant Adirondack Spruce and Rosewood

As you strum the first chord, you'll hear the Custom Shop 28 Style dreadnought come alive with resonant tone. Its Adirondack spruce top and East Indian rosewood back and sides vibrate freely, producing full lows, crisp highs and lush overtones. The Adirondack spruce top is lightweight yet rigid, providing an ideal combination of projection and warmth. The rosewood back and sides add richness, depth and tonal complexity. Together, these premium tonewoods generate the balanced and responsive sound that Martin guitars are renowned for.

Appointments as Striking as the Tone

One look at the Custom Shop 28 Style dreadnought tells you this is no ordinary guitar. Style 28 appointments like the rosette and fingerboard inlays are inspired by designs from Martin's 1928 catalog. The rosette features three rings of maple, rosewood and abalone shell surrounding a center ring of maple. Maple and abalone shell also accent the fingerboard, with a stylized design at each fret. An antique white heelcap and binding provide an elegant finishing touch. These opulent yet tasteful appointments highlight the guitar's superb craftsmanship and tonal capabilities.

Modified Low Oval Neck for Comfort

The modified low oval neck on the Custom Shop 28 Style dreadnought feels instantly familiar and playable. Its oval profile fills your hand without feeling bulky, providing an ideal contour for chords and single-note runs. The high-performance taper allows comfortable access to higher frets. The ebony fingerboard and bone nut deliver a smooth playing surface. 20 frets give you room to explore the guitar's full tonal range. Whether practicing for hours or performing on stage, the Custom Shop 28 Style dreadnought's neck design keeps you comfortable and focused on the music.

Amplify Your Acoustic Tone

When you're ready to amplify your acoustic sound, the L.R. Baggs Anthem electronics provide stunning realism and flexibility. The Anthem's microphone, pickup and preamp capture the nuances of your playing and the Custom Shop 28 Style dreadnought's tonewood resonance. You can blend the mic and pickup as needed to suit different venues and music styles. Bass, mid and treble controls allow you to shape your amplified tone to perfection. The endpin preamp includes a tuner, mute switch and phase control. For authentic acoustic tone at any volume, the Anthem system is ideal.