Limited to 100 pieces, this Custom HD-28 VTS acoustic dreadnought couples classic sound with modern playability and craftsmanship. This guitar was designed to target the highly-collectible vintage sound and tone of Martin’s Golden Era, the 1930s. As many of you know, this time period produced the finest steel string acoustic guitars in the world. Martin guitars from the 1930s are considered by many to be a benchmark for the acoustic steel string guitar. Today, if you could find one, you would pay anywhere from $100K to $400K.
However, with Martin’s revolutionary Vintage Tone System, a proprietary temperature aging process, they are able to target the sound of their vintage acoustic guitars within a decade. Martin has honed this process by benchmarking some of the finest examples of their 182-year history, found in their Nazareth, PA museum. Once they have aged the top to the correct moisture content and look of the period, it is ready to be placed on only the finest custom and authentic models.
With the custom HD-28 VTS, they selected a premium-grade of Sitka spruce for the top, and temperature age it to target the sound of the 1930s. They then combined this VTS top with the precision and playability of a modern HD-28 to create a dreadnought guitar that has an extraordinary sound, with the playability of modern precision and technology. The HD-28 VTS has a clear, defined treble and midrange tone, with a very balanced, punchy bottom end. Best yet, the guitar is limited to 100 pieces.
USA-made in Nazareth, PA.
Comes with 640 molded case.
Body
Body type: Dreadnought
Cutaway: Non-cutaway
Top wood: Solid Sitka
Back & sides: Solid East Indian Rosewood
Bracing pattern: Sitka, Scalloped 5/16"
Body finish: Gloss
Orientation: Right handed
Neck
Neck shape: Low profile
Nut width: 1.68" (42.67mm)
Fingerboard: Black Ebony
Neck wood: Genuine Mahogany
Scale length: 25.4"
Number of frets: 20
Neck finish: Satin
Electronics
Pickup/preamp: No
Brand: Not applicable
Configuration: Not applicable
Preamp EQ: Not applicable
Feedback filter: Not applicable
Tuner: Not applicable
Other
Headstock overlay: Solid East Indian Rosewood
Tuning machines: Chrome
Bridge: Ebony
Saddle & nut: Bone nut, compensated bone
Number of strings: 6-string
Special features: VTS
Case: Hardshell case
Accessories: Info not available
Country of origin: United States
Only 100 made. Order now to get yours before they are gone.
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Gold Coverage goes above and beyond the manufacturer's warranty to protect your gear from unexpected breakdowns, accidental damage from handling
and failures. This plan covers your product for one, two, three or up to five years from your date of purchase, costs just pennies per day and gives you a
complete "no-worry" solution for protecting your investment.
Gold Coverage Includes:
Unexpected and unintentional spills, drops and cracks
Normal wear and tear
Power surges
Dust, internal heat and humidity
Other plan features include:
For products over $200, No Lemon Policy applies. If it fails for the same defect 3 times, it is replaced on the 4th breakdown. (Does not apply to failures due to drops, spills, and cracks)
For products under $200 experiencing the above failures, a Custom Guitar's Friend gift card will be issued for the full price of the product + tax.
Shipping fees covered if required for repair or replacement
Plans are transferable in the event merchandise is sold
Plans are renewable on new gear
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A great instrument at an awesome price with outstanding customer service. What more can I say? Keep up the good work !!
Martin Custom HD-28 VTS Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Natural
.I have owned Gibson's...Taylor's...Takamine's...and so on, but never a Martin.I am not easily satisfied, so I new I would have to get my wallet out if i didn't want to just "settle" for something.After hours of trying out different guitars and reading reviews,I made the decision on a HD-28.I liked the way they felt and played,not to mention great tone.I was merely rolling the dice by getting the VTS custom version. Brother, let me tell ya, the tone coming out of this thing is exactly what I have always desired to own.
Martin Custom HD-28 VTS Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Natural
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