{"product_id":"martin-o-ahu-hg-28-solid-koa-spruce-sloped-shoulder-dreadnoughtn","title":"Martin O’ahu HG-28 – Solid Koa \u0026 Spruce Sloped-Shoulder Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMartin O’ahu HG-28 Acoustic Guitar | Solid Koa \u0026amp; Spruce | Special Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMartin O’ahu HG-28\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is one of the most interesting new additions to the Martin lineup—a completely new body shape inspired by Martin’s deep connection to Hawaiian music and the early development of the modern Dreadnought. Combining a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esolid Hawaiian koa back and sides with a solid spruce top\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the HG-28 delivers a beautifully balanced, articulate voice with plenty of the power and character players expect from a Martin Dreadnought.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut there’s a twist: the HG-28 is significantly more comfortable than a traditional Dreadnought. Its unique \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHG-14 Fret body is a smaller, sloped-shoulder design with the depth of a Martin 000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving players much of the tonal character and projection of a Dreadnought in a more comfortable package.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd visually, it is absolutely gorgeous. The natural golden brown koa, bold herringbone trim, antique white binding, ebony fingerboard and distinctive Martin O’ahu headstock logo give this guitar a vintage-inspired look unlike anything else in the current Martin lineup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅ Professionally installed pickup available. Contact us for options.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💵 0% Financing Available on Most Guitars at Tobias Music\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅ Why You’ll Love This Guitar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe HG-28 is a guitar that makes a lot of sense the moment you pick it up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt has the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003evoice and presence associated with a Dreadnought\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, but the smaller body and 24.9” short scale make it noticeably easier to hold and play. The sloped shoulders give it a distinctive vintage appearance, while the shallower body depth makes it particularly comfortable for seated playing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esolid  Hawaiian koa and spruce\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is another major attraction. Koa brings warmth, clarity and a beautiful natural compression to the sound, while spruce provides the headroom, articulation and dynamic response that players love in a traditional Martin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a guitar that looks special, feels special and sounds unmistakably Martin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅ Our Expert Opinion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe think Martin really hit the mark with the HG-28.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis isn’t simply another variation on an existing Martin body shape. The HG body is genuinely different, and the inspiration behind it makes the guitar particularly interesting. Martin developed the O’ahu concept while researching the important role Hawaiian music played in the company’s history and in the evolution of the steel-string acoustic guitar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a guitar that has some of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etonal authority of a Dreadnought without the physical size of a Dreadnought\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe short-scale neck is especially appealing. At 24.9”, the HG-28 has a relaxed feel that makes fretting and bending comfortable, while the Golden Era Modified Low Oval neck profile provides a familiar Martin playing experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd then there is the koa. The solid colorful Hawaiian koa on this model is not only beautiful—it gives the guitar a wonderfully balanced tonal character that sits somewhere between the warmth of mahogany and the richness of rosewood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor players who have always loved the sound of a Dreadnought but don’t necessarily love the size, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe HG-28 deserves a very serious look.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅ Tone Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBass:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Warm, controlled and surprisingly full for the body size\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMids:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Balanced and articulate with excellent note separation\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTreble:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Clear and sweet without becoming overly bright\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProjection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Strong and focused, with impressive volume for its smaller body\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Voice:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Balanced, warm, articulate and highly responsive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ekoa + spruce combination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gives the HG-28 a broad tonal palette. It responds beautifully to lighter playing while still having enough headroom for stronger strumming.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is equally comfortable with fingerstyle, flatpicking, singer-songwriter accompaniment and traditional strumming.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMartin also specifically notes that the HG-28 works beautifully in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eslack-key open tunings such as Open G\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it particularly appropriate for players interested in Hawaiian-inspired guitar styles. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅ Construction \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eModel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Martin O’ahu HG-28\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSeries:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e O’ahu Series\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBody:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e HG-14 Fret\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBody Shape:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Smaller sloped-shoulder Dreadnought-inspired design\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTop:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Solid Spruce\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Solid Hawaiian Koa\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTop Finish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gloss\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBack \u0026amp; Side Finish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gloss\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTop Color:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Clear\/Natural\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBody Binding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Antique White\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTop Inlay:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bold Herringbone\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRosette:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Style 28 Multi-Stripe\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBracing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Scalloped X-Bracing\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBrace Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Spruce\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBrace Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1\/4”\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNeck:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Select Hardwood\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNeck Shape:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Golden Era Modified Low Oval\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNeck Taper:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e High-Performance Taper\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNeck Finish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Satin\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 24.9”\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNumber of Frets:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 20\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNeck Joint:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dovetail\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNeck Joins Body:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 14th Fret\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1 3\/4”\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFingerboard:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ebony\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFingerboard Inlays:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Old Style 18, Abalone\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBridge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ebony\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSaddle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Compensated Bone\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBridge String Spacing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2 5\/32”\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePickguard:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tortoise Pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHeadplate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ebony\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHeadstock Logo:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Martin O’ahu Script\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTuners:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Nickel Open Gear with Butterbean Buttons\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNut:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bone\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eElectronics:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e None\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePleked:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Strings:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 Phosphor Bronze Light \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeluxe Structured Light Beige Soft Case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅ The Story Behind the Martin O’ahu HG-28\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe O’ahu HG-28 is rooted in an important—and sometimes overlooked—part of Martin history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the Hawaiian music craze of the 1920s and early 1930s, Hawaiian music had an enormous influence on the development of the steel-string acoustic guitar. Martin’s research into that period helped inspire the O’ahu collection and this completely new HG body design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe HG-28 is Martin’s modern interpretation of that history: a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e14-fret, sloped-shoulder body that combines Dreadnought-inspired tone with the comfort of a smaller 000-sized body depth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a fascinating connection between Martin’s past and its present.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅ Who It’s Perfect For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Martin O’ahu HG-28 is an excellent choice for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlayers who love Dreadnought tone but want a more comfortable body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFingerstyle and flatpicking players\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSinger-songwriters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlayers who prefer a shorter-scale guitar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHawaiian and slack-key guitar enthusiasts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlayers looking for a unique Martin outside the traditional body shapes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollectors who appreciate historically inspired Martin designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnyone who wants a beautiful, visually distinctive acoustic guitar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅ Why Buy From Tobias Music?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt Tobias Music, we’ve been a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMartin dealer for 47 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. That experience gives us a perspective on Martin guitars that goes well beyond simply selling them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery guitar we offer is carefully inspected and professionally evaluated before it reaches our customers. We understand how these instruments should feel and sound, and we’re committed to making sure your new Martin arrives ready to play.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen you purchase a Martin from Tobias Music, you’re buying from a shop with nearly five decades of experience with the Martin brand and a deep understanding of acoustic guitars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅ Tobias Music Insight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Martin O’ahu HG-28 is one of those guitars that photographs beautifully—but is even more impressive in person.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of Hawaiian koa, spruce and the unusual sloped-shoulder HG body gives it a personality that you simply don’t get from another Dreadnought.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat really makes it special, though, is the balance between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etone and comfort\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Martin has managed to capture much of the presence and authority of a larger guitar while creating an instrument that feels considerably more approachable in your lap.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor someone who has always wanted a Martin Dreadnought but found the traditional size a little cumbersome, this could be the answer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd for the Martin enthusiast who already owns several traditional models, the HG-28 offers something completely different.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s a new Martin with an old soul—and one of the most distinctive guitars in the current Martin lineup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Martin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47879692681393,"sku":null,"price":3799.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/9151\/9921\/files\/martin-oahu-hg-28-acoustic-guitar-front.jpg?v=1787978523","url":"https:\/\/tobiasmusic.com\/products\/martin-o-ahu-hg-28-solid-koa-spruce-sloped-shoulder-dreadnoughtn","provider":"Tobias Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}