The Martin SC-28E acoustic-electric guitar redefines what a modern acoustic can be, blending cutting-edge design with the unmistakable character of a classic build. Crafted for players who demand both performance and tradition, it delivers a rich, resonant voice with exceptional depth, clarity, and balance across the entire frequency range. Every detail is engineered to enhance comfort, responsiveness, and tonal complexity, making it equally at home on stage, in the studio, or during extended practice sessions. With its refined aesthetic and forward-thinking construction, the SC-28E stands as a seamless fusion of innovation and heritage.

Features 

• S-13 Fret Cutaway body size
  
• East Indian Rosewood back and sides
  
• Spruce top with Aging Toner top color
  
• Low Profile Velocity with High-Performance Taper neck
  
• 1 3/4'' fingerboard width at nut
  
• Fishman Aura VT Blend
  
• Molded Hardshell case

Specifications 

General
Top Material: Spruce
Finish Top: Gloss
Top Color: Aging Toner
Top Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
Top Detail: None

Body
Body Size: S-13 Fret Cutaway
Construction: Sure Align® Linear Dovetail Neck Joint
Back Material: East Indian Rosewood
Side Material: East Indian Rosewood
Back and Side Finish: Gloss
Back and Sides Color: None
Back Detail: None
Side Detail: None
Back Purfling/Strip: Style 28
Back Inlay Material: Black Stripe
Side Inlay Material: None
Binding: Antique White
Bracing Pattern: Tone Tension X-Brace
Brace Shape: Treble Side Scalloped X with Scalloped Tone Bars
Brace Material: Spruce
Brace Size: 5/16" with 1/4" Tone Bars
Heelcap: None
Endpiece: None
Endpiece Inlay: None

Neck
Neck Shape: Low Profile Velocity
Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
Neck Material: Select Hardwood
Neck Color: Dark Mahogany
Finish Neck: Satin
Scale Length: 25.4"
Number of Frets Total: 20
Neck Joins Body At: 13th Fret
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8"
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4"
Fingerboard Inlay Style: Style 28
Fingerboard Inlay Material: Mother of Pearl
Fingerboard Binding Material: None
Side Dots: White

Electronics
Electronics: Fishman Aura VT Blend

Hardware
Bridge Material: Ebony
Bridge Style: Sloped Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle
Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
Bridge Pin Material: White Plastic
Bridge Pin Dots: Tortoise Pattern
Saddle: Compensated Bone
Saddle Radius: 16"
Nut Material: Bone
Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
Knob: Butterbean
Pickguard: Tortoise Pattern
Pickguard Inlay: None
Rosette: Multi-Stripe
Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper
Headplate Material: East Indian Rosewood
Headplate Logo Style: Script Old Style Overlay
Headplate Binding Material: None
Headplate Detail: None