Martin & Co. O'ahu HG-28

Description

<h1 style="text-align: justify;">The O&rsquo;ahu&trade; HG-28 is an acoustic guitar from Martin & Co.'s "Special Edition" series, crafted with a solid Spruce top, Hawaiian Koa back and sides, a selected Hardwood neck, and an Ebony fretboard. Inspired by vintage models from the Golden Era and produced as a tribute to the importance of the Hawaiian Islands in the development of the acoustic guitar worldwide, the O&rsquo;ahu&trade; HG-28 features a dreadnought shape with a reduced body depth (equal to that of a 000) and stands out for its antique white binding on the top, accompanied by a Herringbone finish and the Golden Era Low Oval modified neck profile.</h1><h2>Overview of the Martin & Co. O&rsquo;ahu&trade; HG-28</h2><p style="text-align: justify;">Without the Hawaiian music craze of the 1920s and 30s, it’s arguable that the modern steel-string acoustic guitar wouldn’t exist. This is the link that Chris Martin IV uncovered while researching the history of Hawaiian music and its importance to the innovation and success of the Martin Guitar. The guitars built to sustain that craze led to the “Golden Era” models we know and love today, like the iconic Dreadnought. Inspired by vintage models from the era, the new Martin O&#39;ahu&trade; HG-28 is a tribute to that period: an accessible body shape for the Martin line, crafted with flamed Hawaiian koa back and sides and a solid spruce top for a beautifully balanced tone. Aside from the looks, anyone who picks up this guitar will immediately notice how comfortable it feels. Like a new, old friend. Debuting as part of the Martin O&#39;ahu family of instruments, the Martin O&#39;ahu HG-28 is best described as a smaller 14-fret sloped-shoulder Dreadnought with the depth of a 000, ideal for players who like Dreadnought tone in a more comfortable size. The satin, short-scale neck, with a Golden Era modified low oval profile, provides a smooth and comfortable playing experience. The Martin O&#39;ahu HG-28 plays easily with low action and feels comfortable in standard tuning or any of the numerous open tunings, such as open G, widely used in Hawaiian-style guitar music. The bold herringbone appointments and antique white binding add a touch of vintage charm reminiscent of early Hawaiian-style Martin guitars. With the Martin O&#39;ahu HG-28, Martin is poised to make music history, this time in your hands.</p><h2>Specifications of the Martin & Co. O&rsquo;ahu&trade; HG-28</h2><p><strong>Body Size</strong>: 000-14 Fret<br /><strong>Top Material</strong>: Spruce<br /><strong>Bracing Pattern</strong>: X Brace<br /><strong>Brace Shape</strong>: Scalloped<br /><strong>Back Material</strong>: Koa<br /><strong>Side Material</strong>: Koa<br /><strong>Neck Material</strong>: Select Hardwood<br /><strong>Neck Shape</strong>: GE Modified Low Oval<br /><strong>Fretboard Material</strong>: Ebony<br /><strong>Scale Length</strong>: 632.46 mm<br /><strong>Total Frets</strong>: 20<br /><strong>Nut Width</strong>: 44.45 mm<br /><strong>Fretboard Inlay Style</strong>: Old Style 18<br /><strong>Back and Side Finish</strong>: Gloss<br /><strong>Top Finish</strong>: Gloss<br /><strong>Top Color</strong>: Clear<br /><strong>Neck Finish</strong>: Satin<br /><strong>Bridge Material</strong>: Ebony<br /><strong>Saddle</strong>: Compensated Bone<br /><strong>Tuning Machines</strong>: Nickel Open Gear<br /><strong>Pickguard</strong>: Faux Tortoise<br /><strong>Case</strong>: Soft Shell Hemp<br /><strong>Recommended Strings</strong>: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 - Light (MA540T)</p>