{"product_id":"martin-custom-shop-hd-28-premium-wild-grain-rosewood-certified-high-altitude-swiss-spruce-tobias-music-custom-shop-expert-series","title":"Martin Custom Shop HD-28 | Premium Wild Grain Rosewood \u0026 Certified High Altitude Swiss Spruce | Tobias Music Custom Shop Expert Series","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMartin Custom Shop HD-28 | Wild Grain Rosewood \u0026amp; Swiss Spruce \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover a one-of-a-kind Martin Custom Shop HD-28 featuring hand-selected Premium Wild Grain Rosewood, Certified High Altitude Swiss Spruce, Adirondack forward-shifted scalloped bracing, Hawaiian Koa binding, and exclusive Tobias Music Custom Shop Expert specifications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0% Financing Available. Contact us for details.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessionally installed pickup available. Contact us for options.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-Selected Tonewoods. Legendary Martin Power. A One-of-a-Kind Custom HD-28.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome guitars are built to be excellent. Others are built to become heirlooms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMartin Custom Shop HD-28\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is one of those rare instruments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned exclusively by the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTobias Music Martin Custom Shop Expert Team\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this extraordinary dreadnought was created using individually hand-selected tonewoods sourced directly from the Martin Custom Shop wood vault. Every detail was chosen to elevate one of Martin’s most iconic models into something truly exceptional.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe foundation begins with an incredibly rare \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium Wild Grain Rosewood Back \u0026amp; Sides Set #73\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, selected for both its dramatic visual character and its deep, piano-like tonal response. Paired with a breathtaking \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertified European High Altitude Swiss Spruce\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e top, this custom HD-28 delivers remarkable headroom, exceptional dynamic range, and incredible responsiveness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternally, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForward Shifted Adirondack Scalloped X-Bracing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gives this guitar explosive projection, rich overtones, and the powerful bass response dreadnought players have loved for generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe finishing touches are equally impressive. Highly figured \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlamed Hawaiian Koa Binding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, classic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBold Herringbone Top Trim\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a matching \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHerringbone Rosette\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, premium Golden Era appointments, and a deluxe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMartin Cabernet 5-Ply Case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e make this one of the most visually striking Custom Shop Martins we’ve commissioned.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is not simply another HD-28.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt represents decades of experience selecting exceptional wood and working directly with Martin’s Custom Shop to build instruments that simply cannot be ordered from standard production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅ Why We Chose This Guitar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter nearly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efive decades as an authorized Martin dealer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, we’ve had the privilege of playing thousands of exceptional instruments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Custom Shop Expert team travels to Martin specifically to hand-select extraordinary tonewoods that possess uncommon visual beauty and exceptional tonal potential. This Wild Grain Rosewood set immediately stood out for its dramatic figuring, while the High Altitude Swiss Spruce exhibited the stiffness, light weight, and responsiveness associated with some of the world’s finest acoustic guitars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe designed this custom HD-28 for players seeking the unmistakable Martin dreadnought voice—but elevated through premium materials, Golden Era specifications, and one-of-a-kind aesthetics that simply are not available on a standard production model.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e✅ Tobias Music Expert Opinion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf the previous Custom 000 we commissioned was all about balance, nuance, and sophistication, this HD-28 is about effortless authority.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dreadnought body adds significantly more air movement, greater low-end power, and exceptional projection while retaining remarkable clarity throughout the entire frequency spectrum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe High Altitude Swiss Spruce top responds immediately to even the lightest touch, yet it has tremendous headroom when driven hard with a flatpick.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Wild Grain Rosewood produces rich harmonic complexity, huge piano-like bass, sparkling highs, and that unmistakable “wall of sound” Martin dreadnoughts are famous for.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you’re accompanying vocals, leading a bluegrass jam, recording in the studio, or filling a room acoustically, this guitar delivers effortless volume with remarkable refinement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is everything players love about a vintage HD-28—taken several steps further.\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 authoritative with tremendous rumble.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMidrange:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rich, warm, and full without becoming muddy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTreble:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Clear, bell-like highs with exceptional sustain and articulation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDynamic Range:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Outstanding. Sensitive enough for fingerstyle while offering enormous headroom for aggressive flatpicking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProjection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Huge. This guitar was built to move air and fill a room naturally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Character:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bold, boomy, complex, and beautifully balanced with the unmistakable voice of a premium Martin dreadnought.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e✅ Premium Custom Shop Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand Selected Premium Wild Grain Rosewood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtraordinary figuring paired with the deep bass, lush overtones, and harmonic richness that has made premium rosewood one of the world’s most coveted tonewoods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertified European High Altitude Swiss Spruce\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExceptionally responsive with remarkable stiffness-to-weight ratio, delivering increased clarity, wider dynamic range, and effortless projection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdirondack Forward Shifted Scalloped Bracing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ultimate combination for maximum power, responsiveness, and vintage-inspired Martin tone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighly Flamed Hawaiian Koa Binding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA breathtaking visual upgrade that beautifully frames every edge of the instrument while highlighting the premium craftsmanship throughout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGolden Era Appointments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeaturing the Golden Era Modern Belly Bridge and Golden Era Modified Low Oval Neck Profile for vintage-inspired performance with modern comfort.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e✅ Construction \u0026amp; Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMartin Custom Shop HD-28\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTobias Music Custom Shop Expert Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium Wild Grain Rosewood Back \u0026amp; Sides (Set #73)\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\u003eAdirondack Forward Shifted Scalloped X-Bracing\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\u003eBlack Ebony Fingerboard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Ebony Bridge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGolden Era Modern Belly Bridge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiamonds \u0026amp; Squares Fingerboard Inlays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighly Flamed Hawaiian Koa Binding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBold Herringbone Top Trim\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHerringbone Rosette\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 Gauge Strings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeluxe Martin 5-Ply Cabernet 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\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessional performers seeking the ultimate Martin dreadnought\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBluegrass and Americana musicians\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSinger-songwriters wanting huge acoustic presence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudio musicians requiring exceptional recording tone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollectors searching for one-of-a-kind Martin Custom Shop instruments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlayers wanting heirloom-quality craftsmanship with premium tonewoods\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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Tobias Music has been one of America’s trusted Martin dealers, helping musicians find instruments that inspire a lifetime of music.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMartin Custom Shop Expert Dealer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, we work directly with Martin’s Custom Shop to hand-select exceptional tonewoods and create exclusive instruments unavailable through standard production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery guitar receives a complete professional inspection and setup before shipment, ensuring it arrives performing at its absolute best.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen you purchase from Tobias Music, you’re not simply buying a guitar—you’re benefiting from decades of experience, personalized service, and a genuine passion for extraordinary acoustic instruments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e✅ Tobias Music Insight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are beautiful custom guitars, and then there are custom guitars where every decision serves a purpose.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis HD-28 is one of those rare builds where visual elegance and tonal excellence exist in perfect balance. The Wild Grain Rosewood immediately captures your attention, but it’s the voice that stays with you. The combination of High Altitude Swiss Spruce and Adirondack bracing creates a dreadnought with tremendous power, yet remarkable sensitivity and refinement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s the kind of guitar that reminds you why the HD-28 has become one of the most respected acoustic guitars ever built—and why carefully chosen tonewoods can elevate an already legendary design into something truly unforgettable.\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Martin Custom Shop HD-28\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody Style:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dreadnought\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTop Wood:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Certified European High Altitude Swiss Spruce\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hand Selected Premium Wild Grain Rosewood Set #73\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBracing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Adirondack Forward Shifted Scalloped X-Bracing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Genuine Mahogany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck Profile:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Golden Era Modified Low Oval\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFingerboard:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Black Ebony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBridge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Black Ebony Golden Era Modern Belly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBinding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Highly Flamed Hawaiian Koa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTop Trim:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bold Herringbone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRosette:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Herringbone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 25.4”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1-3\/4”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrings:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Martin Lifespan Medium Gauge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Deluxe Martin 5-Ply Cabernet Hardshell Case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Martin Guitar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47692430311601,"sku":null,"price":6799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/9151\/9921\/files\/martin-custom-hd28-wild-grain-rosewood-front-3.jpg?v=1783741315","url":"https:\/\/tobiasmusic.com\/products\/martin-custom-shop-hd-28-premium-wild-grain-rosewood-certified-high-altitude-swiss-spruce-tobias-music-custom-shop-expert-series","provider":"Tobias Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}