C.F. Martin & Co Hd-28 Lh

Essential Information About the HD-28 Left-Handed Guitar

• Left-handed version designed for a natural grip, without compromising on feel or projection.


• Dreadnought format: large acoustic volume, deep bass, and excellent power reserve for strumming.


• Premium luthiery with a solid Sitka spruce top and solid East Indian rosewood back and sides for a rich and full sound.


• Electro-acoustic: Fishman Aura VT Enhance or LR Baggs system depending on the version, ideal for stage and recording.

A "Style 28" Dreadnought in the Great Folk Tradition

With its "Style 28" markers, dreadnought format, and power-oriented construction, the HD-28 left-handed guitar fits within the aesthetic of classic American folk guitars designed to support a band, back a voice, and fill the space effortlessly. It aims for a balanced response, a strong low-end foundation, and immediate presence in the mix.

Who Is It For, and What Styles?

This 6-string metal-string folk guitar is intended for intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking an expressive and dynamic dreadnought, equally comfortable in accompaniment as in more articulated playing. It will excel in folk, country, bluegrass, acoustic pop, and unplugged rock, especially if you play with a pick or energetic strumming.

Sound Characteristics

The solid Sitka spruce top provides projection, precise attack, and a wide dynamic range: the harder you play, the more the guitar responds. The solid East Indian rosewood back and sides enrich the spectrum with deep lows, bright highs, and generous sustain, while adding a harmonic complexity highly appreciated in open chords.

The X-bracing contributes to overall balance and the clean low-end typical of the dreadnought format. The bone nuts promote efficient vibration transfer and better note-to-note definition. The ebony fingerboard enhances the feeling of precision under the fingers, with a smooth touch and clear response, ideal for switching between rhythm and melodic passages.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To stay as close as possible to the original setup, you can opt for a set of Martin SP Lifespan Phosphor Bronze Medium (SP7200) strings. For pick playing and finish protection, picks (thickness of your choice) and a clip-on tuner are perfectly suited for a 6-string folk guitar.

Technical specifications

Category	Steel String Shaped Body	Fingerboard	Ebony
Format	Dreadnought	Marker	Style 28
Left handed	Yes	Nbrs of frets	20
Strings	Steel	Scale (mm)	645 mm
Nbr of strings	6	Tuning pegs	Closed Chrome finish large buttons
Top	Solid Sitka Spruce	Nut	Bone
Back&Sides	Solid eastern Indian rosewood	Electronics	Fishman Aura VT Enhance ou LR Baggs
Bracing	X	Original Strings	Martin SP Lifespan Phosphor Bronze Medium (SP7200)
Neck	Selected wood	Cover/case	Case
Radius	16 "	Color	Natural
Nut Width	42.9 mm	Finishing	Polished varnish

Back and sides	solid East Indian rosewood	Machine heads	closed, chrome finish with large buttons
Finish	gloss varnish	Nuts	bone
Scale length	25.4 in / 645 mm	Number of strings	6
Number of frets	20	Left-handed	Yes
Markers	Style 28	Case	hard case