Martin HD-28 Semiquincentennial Acoustic Guitar

The HD-28 Semiquincentennial commemorates 250 years of American independence—crafted by a company that has been part of America’s story for nearly 200 years. It features wood from the legendary Basking Ridge white oak, a 600-year-old tree that stood through the First Great Awakening and the Revolutionary War. George Washington’s troops drilled within view of its branches, and Washington himself is said to have picnicked beneath it with the Marquis de Lafayette. That historic white oak is incorporated into the endpiece, heelcap, and Liberty Bell headplate inlay—placing a tangible piece of Revolutionary-era history in your hands. Its reclaimed Sitka spruce top showcases custom artwork by Martin Artist Robert Goetzl. Limited to just 250 guitars, this special edition is built on the iconic HD-28 platform—celebrating the model’s own 50th anniversary this year while carrying the legacy of American independence forward in every note.

#110 of 250

• Serial Number: 3072546
• Weight: 4.4

Specs

General

• Body Size: D-14 Fret Dreadnought
• Scale Length: 25.4"
• Number of Frets: 20
• Left-Handed Availability: Yes

Top

• Top Material: Reclaimed Sitka Spruce
• Top Finish: Gloss
• Top Artwork: Custom ink artwork designed by Robert Goetzl
• Bracing Pattern: Forward-Shifted X-Brace
• Brace Shape: GE (Golden Era) Scalloped

Back & Sides

• Back Material: East Indian Rosewood
• Side Material: East Indian Rosewood
• Back & Side Finish: Gloss

Neck

• Neck Material: Select Hardwood
• Neck Finish: Satin
• Neck Shape: GE Modified Low Oval

Fingerboard

• Fingerboard Material: Ebony
• Fingerboard Inlay: Semiquincentennial Star Design
• Nut Width: 1.75" (1 3/4")

Hardware

• Bridge Material: Ebony
• Saddle: Bone
• Tuning Machines: Nickel Open-Gear
• Pickguard: None

Electronics

• Electronics: None (Pure Acoustic)

Accessories

• Case: Molded Hardshell Case
• Recommended Strings: Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 Medium (MA550T)