Martin Guitar 000-28 Modern Deluxe review

A fantastic feature-packed addition to the Modern Deluxe series with stunning attention to detail

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Guitar World Verdict

Possessing a clear harmonic range, ultramodern features and vintage-style appointments, the Martin 000-28 Modern Deluxe is by far one of the most responsive and satisfying acoustics available.

Pros

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    Build materials yield a beautifully rich and sweet sound.

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    Attention to detail is outstanding.

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    A discernible boost in volume courtesy of Liquidmetal red dot bridge pins.

Cons

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    Premium price point.

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The old adage “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” has always been a guiding principle for me when it comes to reviewing gear, but boy, I love being proved wrong. Earlier this year, Martin Guitar unveiled their brand-new Modern Deluxe series that’s comprised of the D-18, D-28, 000-28 and the OM-28, and I must admit, I was a bit skeptical. 

In other words, outside of electronics, how do you improve these timeless Martin acoustics? Well, Martin, far from being in retrograde, surprised me by pushing the forward-thinking envelope here. 

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