
Martin HD1228: Standard Series 12-String Dreadnought
Experience the rich, resonant power of twelve strings with the Martin HD12-28, a guitar built to elevate your sound to extraordinary levels. Celebrated for its lush tonal depth and vibrant harmonic layers, the HD12-28 projects bold, balanced tones that fill any room, blending clarity, warmth, and chime in perfect harmony. Handcrafted from premium spruce and East Indian rosewood, this 12-string delivers a voice that’s equally at home in fingerstyle intricacy or dynamic strumming. With a refined satin neck and carefully sculpted playability, every note sings with precision, while elegant detailing and thoughtful design ensure both beauty and performance. The HD12-28 isn’t just a guitar—it’s a transformative instrument that inspires artistry and amplifies your musical expression.
Features
- D-14 Fret body size
- East Indian Rosewood back and sides
- Spruce top with Aging Toner top color
- GE Modified Low Oval with High-Performance Taper neck
- 1 13/16'' fingerboard width at nut
- Molded Hardshell case
Specifications
General
Scale Length: 24.9"
Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint
Number of Frets Total: 20
Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
Body
Body Size: D-14 Fret
Top Material: Spruce
Finish Top: Gloss
Top Color: Aging Toner
Top Inlay Material: Bold Herringbone
Top Detail: None
Back Material: East Indian Rosewood
Side Material: East Indian Rosewood
Back and Side Finish: Gloss
Back and Sides Color: Natural
Back Detail: None
Side Detail: None
Back Purfling/Strip: Zig-Zag with Black Stripe
Back Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
Side Inlay Material: None
Bracing Pattern: Forward Shifted X-Brace
Brace Shape: GE-Non-Scalloped
Brace Material: Spruce
Brace Size: 5/16"
Binding: Antique White
Heelcap: Antique White
Endpiece: Antique White
Endpiece Inlay: Multi-Stripe
Neck
Neck Shape: GE Modified Low Oval
Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
Neck Material: Select Hardwood
Neck Color: Dark Mahogany
Finish Neck: Satin
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/4"
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 13/16"
Fingerboard Inlay Style: Diamonds and Squares Long
Fingerboard Inlay Material: Abalone
Fingerboard Binding Material: None
Side Dots: White
Nut Material: Bone
Hardware
Bridge Material: Ebony
Bridge Style: GE Modern Belly-12 String - Drop in Saddle
Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/16''
Bridge Pin Material: Bone
Bridge Pin Dots: Faux Tortoise
Saddle: Compensated Bone
Saddle Radius: 16"
Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
Pickguard Inlay: None
Rosette: Style 28 Multi-Stripe
Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper and Diamond
Headplate Material: East Indian Rosewood
Headplate Logo Style: Script Old Style Overlay
Headplate Binding Material: None
Tuning Machines: Chrome Enclosed Gear
Knob: Butterbean
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Description
Experience the rich, resonant power of twelve strings with the Martin HD12-28, a guitar built to elevate your sound to extraordinary levels. Celebrated for its lush tonal depth and vibrant harmonic layers, the HD12-28 projects bold, balanced tones that fill any room, blending clarity, warmth, and chime in perfect harmony. Handcrafted from premium spruce and East Indian rosewood, this 12-string delivers a voice that’s equally at home in fingerstyle intricacy or dynamic strumming. With a refined satin neck and carefully sculpted playability, every note sings with precision, while elegant detailing and thoughtful design ensure both beauty and performance. The HD12-28 isn’t just a guitar—it’s a transformative instrument that inspires artistry and amplifies your musical expression.
Features
- D-14 Fret body size
- East Indian Rosewood back and sides
- Spruce top with Aging Toner top color
- GE Modified Low Oval with High-Performance Taper neck
- 1 13/16'' fingerboard width at nut
- Molded Hardshell case
Specifications
General
Scale Length: 24.9"
Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint
Number of Frets Total: 20
Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
Body
Body Size: D-14 Fret
Top Material: Spruce
Finish Top: Gloss
Top Color: Aging Toner
Top Inlay Material: Bold Herringbone
Top Detail: None
Back Material: East Indian Rosewood
Side Material: East Indian Rosewood
Back and Side Finish: Gloss
Back and Sides Color: Natural
Back Detail: None
Side Detail: None
Back Purfling/Strip: Zig-Zag with Black Stripe
Back Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
Side Inlay Material: None
Bracing Pattern: Forward Shifted X-Brace
Brace Shape: GE-Non-Scalloped
Brace Material: Spruce
Brace Size: 5/16"
Binding: Antique White
Heelcap: Antique White
Endpiece: Antique White
Endpiece Inlay: Multi-Stripe
Neck
Neck Shape: GE Modified Low Oval
Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
Neck Material: Select Hardwood
Neck Color: Dark Mahogany
Finish Neck: Satin
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/4"
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 13/16"
Fingerboard Inlay Style: Diamonds and Squares Long
Fingerboard Inlay Material: Abalone
Fingerboard Binding Material: None
Side Dots: White
Nut Material: Bone
Hardware
Bridge Material: Ebony
Bridge Style: GE Modern Belly-12 String - Drop in Saddle
Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/16''
Bridge Pin Material: Bone
Bridge Pin Dots: Faux Tortoise
Saddle: Compensated Bone
Saddle Radius: 16"
Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
Pickguard Inlay: None
Rosette: Style 28 Multi-Stripe
Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper and Diamond
Headplate Material: East Indian Rosewood
Headplate Logo Style: Script Old Style Overlay
Headplate Binding Material: None
Tuning Machines: Chrome Enclosed Gear
Knob: Butterbean























