For those of us clued up on guitars, the Martin D-28 needs no introduction. Probably the most iconic acoustic guitar of all time, you’ll have seen it in the hands of music legends like Bob Dylan, Jimmy Page, John Frusciante, Noel Gallagher, and many more. It’s got a storied history to go with its iconic fan club, and that’s part of why it commands such a huge price point.
If you’ve never encountered one before, let me give you a quick history lesson before we get into the guts of this review. First presented by Martin in 1931, it’s a square-shoulder dreadnought that eventually became so popular post-WWII that there was a two-year waitlist to get one. It’s prized for its excellent projection, which was particularly useful at a time when acoustic guitars didn’t come with electronics, and coupled with Martin’s famed build quality, became a favorite of guitar players across the globe.
