Y25 Martin D-28 Satin
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The new Y25 Martin D-28 Satin is identical to the gloss finished version but with, well, satin finish. It’s about C$600 less at the time of this writing.
The new Y25 D-28 is markedly different than the previous version of the company’s most famous model. The standard D-28 now features Golden Era, forward positioned, scalloped sitka bracing, which replaces the straight-bracing Martin has been using on D-28 tops for the past 80 years. This is big news. With this year’s redesign, the D-28 and HD-28 differ only cosmetically, with the D-28 featuring 50s style plastic bindings, checkerboard back strip, and pearl dot inlays versus the HD-28’s herringbone, zigzags, and slotted diamonds. With this bracing upgrade, Martin has loudly acknowledged that 50s D-28 appointments are just as appealing as prewar D-28 appointments to many people, but that most Martin Dreadnought players prefer forward-shifted scalloped-braced tone.
The new D-28 features all of the other Y25 upgrades as well: Martin’s new GE Modified low oval neck carve with a 30s style longer volute, rolled fretboard edges and an angled-bottom nut, and a 30s style belly bridge that’s fit with bone pins and saddle.
The neck features a 1-3/4” nut width, 2-5/32” string spread at the saddle, 25.4” scale, and an .820” neck depth at the 1st fret.
The Y25 Martin D-28 is an incredible guitar in every way and offers an exciting evolution of the most iconic acoustic guitar in the world.
With deluxe hardshell case
Individual instruments may vary in appearance.
The new Y25 D-28 is markedly different than the previous version of the company’s most famous model. The standard D-28 now features Golden Era, forward positioned, scalloped sitka bracing, which replaces the straight-bracing Martin has been using on D-28 tops for the past 80 years. This is big news. With this year’s redesign, the D-28 and HD-28 differ only cosmetically, with the D-28 featuring 50s style plastic bindings, checkerboard back strip, and pearl dot inlays versus the HD-28’s herringbone, zigzags, and slotted diamonds. With this bracing upgrade, Martin has loudly acknowledged that 50s D-28 appointments are just as appealing as prewar D-28 appointments to many people, but that most Martin Dreadnought players prefer forward-shifted scalloped-braced tone.
The new D-28 features all of the other Y25 upgrades as well: Martin’s new GE Modified low oval neck carve with a 30s style longer volute, rolled fretboard edges and an angled-bottom nut, and a 30s style belly bridge that’s fit with bone pins and saddle.
The neck features a 1-3/4” nut width, 2-5/32” string spread at the saddle, 25.4” scale, and an .820” neck depth at the 1st fret.
The Y25 Martin D-28 is an incredible guitar in every way and offers an exciting evolution of the most iconic acoustic guitar in the world.
With deluxe hardshell case
Individual instruments may vary in appearance.