Martin D-28 Modern Deluxe Acoustic Guitar with VTS Top

The Martin D-28 Modern Deluxe takes the company’s most iconic dreadnought and reimagines it for discerning modern players. Classic East Indian rosewood and spruce are paired with cutting-edge features like a VTS-treated top, carbon-fibre bridge plate and Liquidmetal bridge pins, delivering vintage-inspired depth and power with enhanced clarity, projection and playability.

Balancing heritage craftsmanship with subtle innovation, the D-28 Modern Deluxe offers the feel and sound of a well-loved, decades-old instrument straight out of the case. From its forward-shifted Adirondack X-bracing and natural protein glue construction to its comfortable Vintage Deluxe neck and EVO gold frets, this is a professional-grade acoustic that rewards every nuance of your playing, whether you are recording, on stage or at home.

Visually, the D-28 Modern Deluxe is just as impressive. European flamed maple binding, bold herringbone top trim and a 1933-style pearl script logo give it a refined, boutique aesthetic, while gold open-gear tuners and classic tortoise-pattern pickguard keep it unmistakably Martin. If you want the legendary D-28 voice with extra responsiveness, comfort and detail, this Modern Deluxe model is built to deliver.

Vintage Tone System Top

The spruce top is treated with Martin’s VINTAGE TONE SYSTEM, a proprietary torrefaction process that mimics the natural ageing of wood. Combined with Adirondack spruce forward-shifted, scalloped X-bracing, it produces a rich, open sound with quick response, strong fundamentals and complex overtones, giving you the character of a played-in instrument from day one.

Modern Playability, Classic Feel

A Vintage Deluxe neck profile with High-Performance Taper offers a slightly asymmetrical carve that sits naturally in the hand, supporting both thumb-over and classical-style grips. The 1 3/4 inch nut width and 2 1/8 inch width at the 12th fret provide ample room for intricate chord voicings and fingerstyle work, while the satin finish keeps the neck fast and comfortable over long sessions.

Enhanced Power and Clarity

Under the hood, a lightweight carbon-fibre bridge plate and Liquidmetal bridge pins work together to maximise energy transfer from the strings to the top. This results in greater volume, longer sustain and improved note separation, so strummed chords stay articulate and single-note lines cut through with ease, even in a dense mix.

Refined Premium Appointments

European flamed maple binding, a zig-zag back strip and bold herringbone top inlay give the D-28 Modern Deluxe a high-end, vintage-meets-modern aesthetic. EVO gold frets offer excellent durability and a smooth feel under the fingers, while gold open-gear tuners with butterbean knobs and an abalone-inlaid script headstock logo complete the elegant, upscale look.

• Spruce VTS Top with Adirondack X-Bracing - The VTS-treated spruce top and forward-shifted, GE-scalloped Adirondack spruce X-bracing deliver a powerful, open voice with vintage-style warmth and responsiveness, giving you the tonal character of a well-aged Martin.
• Vintage Deluxe Neck with High-Performance Taper - A slightly asymmetrical Vintage Deluxe profile and modern taper provide a comfortable, ergonomic feel that suits both traditional and contemporary playing styles, making complex chords and extended sessions easier on the hands.
• Carbon-Fibre Bridge Plate and Liquidmetal Bridge Pins - The lightweight carbon-fibre bridge plate and energy-efficient Liquidmetal bridge pins enhance volume, sustain and clarity, ensuring every note rings out with definition whether you are strumming hard or playing delicately.
• Premium Aesthetic Appointments - European flamed maple binding, bold herringbone top inlay, zig-zag back strip and a 1933-style pearl script logo combine to create a luxurious, vintage-inspired look that stands out on stage and in the studio.

Body

• Body Size: D-14 Fret
• Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint
• Top Material: Spruce with VTS
• Back Material: East Indian Rosewood
• Side Material: East Indian Rosewood
• Bracing Pattern: Forward-Shifted X-Brace
• Brace Shape: GE-Scalloped
• Brace Material: Adirondack Spruce with VTS
• Brace Size: 5/16"
• Top Colour: Clear
• Back and Sides Colour: None
• Top Finish: Gloss
• Back and Side Finish: Gloss
• Back Detail: None
• Side Detail: None
• Back Purfling/Strip: Zig-Zag Authentic
• Back Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
• Binding: European Flamed Maple
• Top Inlay Material: Bold Herringbone
• Heelcap: European Flamed Maple
• Endpiece: European Flamed Maple
• Endpiece Inlay: Multi-Stripe
• Side Inlay Material: None
• Rosette: Style 28 Multi-Stripe
• Pickguard: Tortoise Pattern
• Pickguard Inlay: None

Neck

• Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany
• Neck Shape: Vintage Deluxe
• Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
• Neck Colour: Dark Mahogany
• Finish Neck: Satin
• Scale Length: 25.4"
• Fingerboard Material: Ebony
• Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4''
• Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8''
• Fingerboard Inlay Style: Diamonds and Squares Long Pattern
• Fingerboard Inlay Material: Abalone
• Fingerboard Binding Material: None
• Number of Frets Total: 20
• Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
• Side Dots: Abalone

Hardware

• Bridge Style: Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle
• Bridge Material: Ebony
• Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
• Saddle: Compensated Bone
• Saddle Radius: 16"
• Bridge Pin Material: Liquidmetal
• Bridge Pin Dots: Red Acrylic
• Tuning Machines: Gold Open Gear
• Knob: Butterbean
• Nut Material: Bone

Headstock

• Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper and Diamond
• Headplate Material: East Indian Rosewood
• Headplate Logo Style: Stylised Script Inlay
• Headplate Binding Material: None
• Headplate Detail: None

Electronics

• Electronics: No

Miscellaneous

• Case: Ply Hardshell
• Pleked: True