C.F. Martin & Co D-28E (Lr Baggs)

Essential Information About the D-28E Guitar (LR Baggs)

• Dreadnought format: large body, lots of volume, and excellent projection for accompaniment or playing in a band.


• Classic folk woods: Sitka spruce top and East Indian rosewood back and sides for a full, rich, and detailed sound.


• Stage-ready electro-acoustic: LR Baggs electronics for easy transition from acoustic playing to amplification.


• Ebony fingerboard: precise attack, premium feel, and good note-by-note definition.

An electro-acoustic dreadnought designed in the spirit of great folk guitars

With its dreadnought format, the D-28E (LR Baggs) follows the tradition of versatile folk guitars designed to carry sound far: powerful accompaniments, pick-driven rhythms, and playing in standard or open tunings. The addition of LR Baggs electronics makes it a guitar built for stage and studio, while retaining the acoustic character sought by guitarists who want a natural response under the fingers.

Who is it for, and for which styles?

This electro-acoustic folk guitar is especially aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists looking for an expressive dreadnought capable of handling energetic playing. It excels in folk, pop, country, bluegrass, and vocal accompaniment. In fingerstyle, it offers beautiful harmonic richness, with a dynamic response that highlights right-hand nuances.

Sound characteristics

The Sitka spruce top provides clarity, a crisp attack, and a wide dynamic range: it responds equally well to gentle picking and strong strumming. The East Indian rosewood back and sides contribute to a deeper, broader tonal signature, with solid lows, bright highs, and a harmonic halo that adds breadth to chords. The dreadnought format enhances projection and presence, ideal for "filling the room" acoustically. The ebony fingerboard adds a sense of precision and good definition, especially appreciated on melodic passages. Once plugged in, the LR Baggs electronics aim to preserve the balance and dynamics of the playing for a usable sound in amplification and recording.

Recommended compatible accessories

To get the most out of this electro-acoustic folk guitar, you can pair it with a tuner (pedal or clip-on), a capo for 6-string acoustic guitar, picks (from flexible to stiff depending on your attack), and a microfiber cloth for routine maintenance. For strings, prefer acoustic guitar metal string sets suited to your playing comfort.

Technical specifications

Category	Steel String Shaped Body Electric-Acoustic	Fingerboard	Ebony
Format	Dreadnought	Electronics	LR Baggs
Left handed	No	Neck Type	Glued
Cutaway	No	Electroacoustic	Yes
Strings	Steel	Color	Natural
Nbr of strings	6	Finishing	Glossy
Top	Sitka Spruce	Hardware	Nickel
Neck	Selected wood

Back & sides	East Indian rosewood	Dimensions (scale length, nut width)	not provided
Number of strings	6