C.F. Martin & Co D-28E Modern Deluxe

Essential Information About the Martin D-28E Modern Deluxe Guitar

• Electro-acoustic Dreadnought: powerful projection and generous bass, true to the D-28 spirit.


• Sitka VTS spruce top and Adirondack VTS bracing: quick response, dynamic range, and a "vintage" character.


• Fishman Aura VT Blend: natural amplified sound, designed for both stage and studio.


• Premium finishes: flamed maple binding, open tuners, and "Modern Deluxe" details with a timeless look.

Modern Deluxe: Martin's Heritage, Finely Modernized

With the Modern Deluxe series, Martin revisits its classics while preserving the "vintage" DNA (aesthetics, traditional luthiery, feel) and integrating more contemporary design choices. The D-28E Modern Deluxe retains the essential markers of a reference Dreadnought, enhanced with high-end details: VTS-treated top for a more mature character, dovetail neck-body joint for optimal vibration transfer, and a selection of components designed to combine power, lightness, and responsiveness.

For Which Guitarists and Styles?

This electro-acoustic folk guitar is primarily aimed at intermediate to expert guitarists seeking an expressive dreadnought capable of handling energetic playing without losing definition. It excels in strumming (pop, rock, country), flatpicking (bluegrass), and vocal accompaniment, while remaining very inspiring for fingerpicking when a broad and rich harmonic foundation is desired.

Sound

The combination of Sitka spruce (top) and East Indian rosewood (back and sides) delivers the classic Martin sound: deep bass, full mids, and clear highs, with a beautiful sense of breadth. The Adirondack VTS spruce bracing provides a dynamic reserve and a crisp attack, ideal for strong playing or pick use. The VTS treatment contributes to a more "open" response from the first hours of playing, with comfortable sustain and projection that easily fills the space. On the amplification side, the Fishman Aura VT Blend aims for a more organic sound than traditional piezo systems, preserving the guitar's grain and air when plugged in.

Technical specifications

Category	Steel String Shaped Body Electric-Acoustic	Tuning pegs	Open
Format	Dreadnought	Bridge	Ebony
Left handed	No	Electronics	Fishman Aura VT Blend
Cutaway	No	Cover/case	Case
Strings	Steel	Neck Type	Glued
Nbr of strings	6	Electroacoustic	Yes
Bracing	Spruce Adirondack VTS	Color	Natural
Nets	Flamed maple	Finishing	Glossy
Neck	Mahogany	Hardware	Gold
Fingerboard	Ebony

Shape	dreadnought	Tuners	open gear
Top	Sitka spruce VTS	Number of strings	6
Back and sides	East Indian rosewood	Case	hard case
Binding	flamed maple