{"product_id":"martin-custom-shop-expert-series-custom-hd-28-style-dreadnought-premium-hand-selected-ziricote-certified-european-high-altitude-swiss-spruce","title":"Martin Custom Shop Expert Series | Custom HD-28 Style Dreadnought | Premium Hand-Selected Ziricote \u0026 Certified European High Altitude Swiss Spruce","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMartin Custom HD-28 Style Dreadnought | Premium Ziricote \u0026amp; Swiss Spruce\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-Selected Premium Tonewoods. Timeless Martin Power. Built Without Compromise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome guitars are built to impress. Others are built to inspire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis extraordinary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMartin Custom Shop Expert Series Dreadnought\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was conceived by the experienced team at Tobias Music and crafted by Martin’s legendary Custom Shop using one of the most visually stunning tonewood combinations we’ve ever selected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt on the legendary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHD-28 platform\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this instrument features an absolutely breathtaking \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium Hand-Selected Ziricote back and sides (Set #10)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e paired with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertified European High Altitude Swiss Spruce top\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Every component was carefully chosen to create a guitar that delivers exceptional projection, remarkable clarity, and the rich complexity that discerning players seek.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs one of only a select number of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMartin Custom Shop Expert Dealers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Tobias Music has access to Martin’s exclusive tonewood vault, allowing our team to personally hand-select exceptional wood sets for instruments like this one.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a one-of-a-kind dreadnought that is equally stunning on stage, in the studio, or proudly displayed in any serious collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅ 🎸 Easy Financing Available\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring home the guitar you’ve always wanted with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0% financing available for qualified buyers on most new guitars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e We offer convenient financing options designed to make purchasing your next instrument simple and affordable—without compromising on the guitar you’ve been dreaming about.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen you purchase from Tobias Music, you’ll also enjoy:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e0% Financing Available\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for qualified buyers on most new guitars\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery guitar is professionally inspected and expertly set up before it ships\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecure, fully insured nationwide shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily-owned and trusted by musicians for nearly 50 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFriendly, knowledgeable service before and after the sale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅ Why We Chose This Guitar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Custom Shop Expert team selected this particular Ziricote set because it represents everything we look for in a premium custom Martin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dramatic figuring is among the finest we’ve encountered, featuring bold landscape-like grain patterns, exceptional contrast, and incredible depth that simply cannot be duplicated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo complement this spectacular back and side set, we chose \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertified European High Altitude Swiss Spruce\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a top prized for its remarkable stiffness-to-weight ratio, fast response, rich overtone content, and wide dynamic range.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombined with Martin’s legendary HD-28 architecture—including Forward Shifted X Bracing, a dovetail neck joint, and Golden Era appointments—this guitar delivers breathtaking tone while remaining unmistakably Martin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e✅ Our Expert Opinion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is one of those guitars that immediately commands attention.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisually, the Premium Ziricote is mesmerizing. Every angle reveals new layers of figure and color, while the European Flamed Maple binding frames the body beautifully and adds elegant contrast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTonally, this guitar is equally impressive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Swiss Spruce produces exceptional headroom, clarity, and articulation while the Ziricote contributes deep piano-like bass, rich overtones, focused mids, and brilliant yet controlled highs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt has the power expected from an HD-28-style dreadnought, but with an added level of refinement and harmonic complexity that makes it feel truly special.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether flatpicked aggressively or fingerpicked delicately, this guitar responds with effortless balance and remarkable musicality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimply put, this is one of those rare guitars that makes you want to keep playing long after you intended to stop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e✅ Tone Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBass:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Deep, powerful, and piano-like\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMidrange:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rich, articulate, and highly expressive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTreble:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Brilliant, clear, and exceptionally detailed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProjection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Outstanding with tremendous headroom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSustain:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Long, blooming sustain with complex harmonic overtones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Character:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePowerful like a traditional HD-28, yet noticeably more refined and harmonically rich thanks to the exceptional Swiss Spruce and Premium Ziricote pairing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e✅ Construction \u0026amp; Premium Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMartin Custom Shop Expert Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-selected Premium Ziricote Back \u0026amp; Sides (Set #10)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertified European High Altitude Swiss Spruce Top\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassic HD-28 Style Dreadnought Body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e14-Fret Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenuine Mahogany Neck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGolden Era Modified Low Oval Neck Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional Dovetail Neck Joint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForward Shifted X Bracing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGolden Era Style Ebony Bridge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Ebony Fingerboard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBone Nut \u0026amp; Bone Saddle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLiquid Metal Bridge Pins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium Ziricote Headstock Overlay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEuropean Flamed Maple Binding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassic Herringbone Top Trim\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHD Zig-Zag Back Strip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage Foden Style Fingerboard Inlays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong Vintage Style Volute\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGold Grover Tuners with Vintage Butterbean Buttons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25.4” Scale Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1-3\/4” Nut Width\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMartin Lifespan Medium Strings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpgraded 5-Ply Cabernet Martin Hardshell Case Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e✅ Who This Guitar Is Perfect For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis custom Martin is ideal for players who appreciate traditional Martin dreadnought power but desire something significantly more exclusive than a standard production instrument.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts exceptional dynamic range makes it equally comfortable in bluegrass, country, singer-songwriter, worship, Americana, recording sessions, and solo acoustic performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollectors will appreciate the extraordinary hand-selected Ziricote and premium Custom Shop craftsmanship, while performing musicians will fall in love with its responsiveness, projection, and unmistakable Martin voice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e✅ Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel: Martin Custom HD-28 Style Dreadnought\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody Size: Dreadnought 14-Fret\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTop Wood: Certified European High Altitude Swiss Spruce\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides: Premium Hand-Selected Ziricote Set #10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck: Genuine Mahogany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck Profile: Golden Era Modified Low Oval\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFingerboard: Black Ebony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBridge: Golden Era Style Ebony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale Length: 25.4”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNut Width: 1-3\/4”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNut: Bone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaddle: Bone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck Joint: Traditional Dovetail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBracing: Forward Shifted X Bracing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBinding: European Flamed Maple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTop Trim: Herringbone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBack Strip: HD Zig-Zag\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeadstock Overlay: Premium Ziricote\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInlays: Vintage Foden Style\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTuners: Gold Grover with Vintage Buttons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBridge Pins: Liquid Metal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrings: Martin Lifespan Medium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase: Upgraded Martin 5-Ply Cabernet Hardshell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e✅ Why Buy From Tobias Music?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor nearly five decades, Tobias Music has been one of America’s trusted Martin dealers and one of the select \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMartin Custom Shop Expert Dealers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with direct access to Martin’s exclusive tonewood vault.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery Custom Shop Expert Series guitar represents decades of experience selecting exceptional woods, designing custom specifications, and delivering instruments that stand apart from standard production models.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach guitar receives a meticulous inspection and professional setup by our experienced technicians before it ever reaches your hands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe don’t simply sell guitars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe help musicians find extraordinary instruments they’ll enjoy for a lifetime.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅ Tobias Music Insight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are custom Martins—and then there are guitars like this.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of heavily figured Premium Ziricote and Certified High Altitude Swiss Spruce creates a voice that is simultaneously bold, refined, and incredibly musical. 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