Martin 2016 000-28

Product Description

Martin / 2016 000-28

The 000-28, an eternal standard that stands alongside the D-28 in the history of the acoustic guitar.
Have you longed for its exceptional response and superb balance, yet held back because prewar and vintage 000s are astronomically priced and too risky to use on demanding stages?

On the other hand, even with a brand-new current model you face the long time it takes for the wood to release its true potential, and as a working player you still find yourself wanting the lustrous tone and quick response that only a moderately played-in guitar has.
Spend a big budget on an expensive vintage guitar, or compromise on sound and break in a brand-new model from scratch?
For guitarists looking for a lifelong partner they can use hard on the job, this is a very difficult choice.

The 000-size body, smaller and easier to hold than a dreadnought, is paired perfectly with a short scale that gives slightly softer string tension.
It offers outstanding playability that doesn't tire you even on long stages or recording sessions, and expresses the player's intentions perfectly, from delicate fingerpicking to light strumming.

About ten years have passed since this guitar was made in 2016, with its Sitka spruce top and Indian rosewood back and sides.
The sound, which still has some stiffness when new, has clearly opened up; the full midrange characteristic of a 000 and the sparkling highs of rosewood blend in superb balance, producing a wonderful tone that gently wraps around the vocal.

The precise construction and stable neck condition of a modern Martin mean none of the condition worries typical of vintage guitars.
Its greatest appeal is the dependable practicality to play it hard as your main instrument even in demanding modern live and recording settings where accurate pitch and response are required, without worrying about the excessive delicacy of an old guitar.

The 000-28, a finished design loved by guitarists around the world.
A good example with a moderately matured, ready-to-play voice that you can use on the job without hesitation is truly a once-in-a-lifetime encounter.

Experience for yourself the rich resonance that about ten years have nurtured and the supreme tone of an eternal standard.
Please feel free to contact us about the condition or to try it out.

[SPEC]
TOP: Spruce
BACK/SIDES: Rosewood
FINGERBOARD/BRIDGE: Ebony
NECK: Select Hardwood
NUT WIDTH: 43mm
SCALE: 633mm
CASE: Original Hard Shell Case

[Repairs / Replaced Parts / Cosmetic Condition]
As this is a used/vintage item, the information below reflects only what our inspection could confirm.
- Its luster belies its ten years, and there is no strap pin added to the heel; it has clearly been well looked after.
- There are air bubbles in the pickguard, but no lifting or peeling as a result, so you can use it with confidence.
- The strap that holds the hardcase lid has stretched, so the lid opens 180 degrees.

[Playing Condition]
- Action at the 12th fret: 6th string 2.5mm, 1st string 2.0mm
- Saddle height above the bridge: about 3.0mm
- No choking or buzzing; plays well.

[Peace of Mind Warranty: 6 months]

[Home Trial Service]
Since a mail-order purchase doesn't give you the chance to try the instrument in person, we offer a 6-day home trial after delivery. Please try it out at home, and if you're not satisfied, we'll refund the purchase price.
Note: round-trip shipping costs are the customer's responsibility.