{"product_id":"1980-martin-hd-28-692","title":"1980 Martin HD-28","description":"Serial # 423459.  Between 1969 and 1985 all Martin Dreadnaughts were built with extra-large rosewood bridgeplates which didn't exactly help tone.  Thankfully, in 1976, C.F. Martin \u0026amp; Co. realized that there might be a reason their then-new guitars didn't quite match up to the older instruments so many musicians favored.  They rediscovered small maple bridge plates and scalloped braces, and they re-introduced their now venerable herringbone purflings on the HD-28. It's now widely agreed upon that the best sounding Martin guitars built during those years were those with HD-28 stamped on their neck-blocks, just like the one pictured here. \u003cbr\u003eWith its rosewood back and sides and scalloped-braced Stika spruce top this is a loud guitar.  It's big and it's got no shortage of bass response either - Bluegrassers of the world unite!   No cracks, and not much wear, this guitar is in excellent condition.  It is completely original, too - right down to the bridge pins.  Excellent set up and playability; we've set the action at just shy of 5 to 7 64ths with mediums.   In 1980 Martin was still glueing pickguards to their  tops prior to applying finish,  and this one has not curled up or created a crack in the top as so many do.  Additionally, adjustable truss-rods weren't introduced until '85, so this guitar is equipped with the hollow square steel reinforcement used from '67 on, making the neck nice and stiff.  In short, it's a killer guitar.\u003cbr\u003eWith original hard shell case\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sold\"\u003eSOLD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"C.F. MARTIN \u0026 CO.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53610377904494,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/3660\/5550\/files\/hd28__0708.jpg?v=1790963952","url":"https:\/\/folkwaymusic.com\/products\/1980-martin-hd-28-692","provider":"Folkway Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}