The Martin D-12-28 is an American-made 12-string dreadnought acoustic guitar featuring a solid Sitka spruce top, solid Indian rosewood back and sides, and traditional Martin construction. Built in 1975, this example dates from a period of particularly high production at Martin, when the company's steel-string dreadnoughts were enjoying widespread popularity.
The combination of spruce and rosewood produces a full, resonant sound with a pronounced low end, clear treble response and the rich harmonic complexity characteristic of a 12-string acoustic. The dreadnought body provides substantial acoustic volume and projection, while the standard non-scalloped X-bracing contributes to a focused, controlled response.
The mahogany neck features a substantial soft-V profile, paired with an unbound ebony fingerboard and 14-fret neck joint. A short 24.9" scale length provides a slightly more relaxed string tension than longer-scale 12-string designs, while the ebony bridge and Grover USA tuners complete the traditional appointments.
Specifications
Manufacturer: C.F. Martin & Co.
Model: D-12-28
Year: 1975
Country of Manufacture: USA
Body Style: 14-Fret Dreadnought
Strings: 12
Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides: Solid Indian Rosewood
Bracing: Non-Scalloped X-Bracing, 5/16"
Neck: Mahogany
Neck Profile: Soft V
Fingerboard: Ebony, Unbound
Bridge: Ebony
Scale Length: 24.9" (632mm)
Tuners: Grover USA 12-String
Includes original blue "steal-me" Martin case. Rear case pins have come loose, but the case still closes securely.
Pickguard has shrunk causing minor hairline cracks to open up along the edge of the guard as is common with this era.
