Without the Hawaiian music craze of the 1920s and early ‘30s, it’s safe to say the modern-day steel-string acoustic guitar wouldn’t exist. That’s the link Chris Martin IV discovered while researching the history of Hawaiian music and its importance to the innovation and success of Martin Guitar. The guitars that were built to support 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’ahu™ HG-28 is a tribute to that period – an approachable body shape for the Martin line made of solid flamed Hawaiian koa back and sides and a solid spruce top for a beautifully-balanced sound. Aside from its looks, anyone who picks up this guitar will instantly notice how comfortable it is. Like a new, old friend. Making its debut as part of the Martin O’ahu family of instruments, the Martin O'ahu HG-28 is best described as a smaller 14-fret sloped-shoulder Dreadnought with the depth of a 000, ideal for players who love the Dreadnought tone in a more comfortable size. The short-scale satin neck, with its Golden Era modified low oval profile, offers a smooth and comfortable playing experience. The Martin O’ahu HG-28 plays easily with low action and feels right at home in standard tuning or any one of several slack key open tunings such as open G, which is widely used in Hawaiian-style guitar music. Bold herringbone trim and antique white binding add a touch of vintage charm, reminiscent of Martin’s early Hawaiian-style guitars. With the Martin O’ahu HG-28, Martin is ready to make more music history – this time in your hands.
Specifications:
Body Size: HG-14 Fret
Finish Top: Gloss
Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint
Back and Side Finish: Gloss
Bracing Pattern: X-Brace
Scale Length: 24.9"
Brace Shape: Scalloped
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4''
Top Material: Spruce
Neck Shape: GE Modified Low Oval
Back Material: Koa
Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
Side Material: Koa
Electronics: None
Top:
Top Color: Clear
Bridge Style: Modern Straightline - Drop in Saddle
Binding: Antique White
Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
Top Inlay Material: Bold Herringbone
Bridge Material: Ebony
Top Detail: None
Bridge Pin Material: White Plastic
Pickguard: Tortoise Pattern
Bridge Pin Dots: Black Plastic
Pickguard Inlay: None
Saddle: Compensated Bone
Rosette: Style 28 Multi-Stripe
Saddle Radius: 16"
Body:
Brace Material: Spruce
Back and Sides Color: Natural
Brace Size: 1/4"
Back Detail: None
Back Purfling/Strip: None
Back Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
Heelcap: Antique White
Side Detail: None
Endpiece: Antique White
Side Inlay Material: None
Endpiece Inlay: Multi-Stripe
Neck:
Neck Material: Select Hardwood
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Finish Neck: Satin
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8''
Neck Color: Natural
Fingerboard Inlay Style: Old Style 18
Number of Frets Total: 20
Fingerboard Inlay Material: Abalone
Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
Fingerboard Binding Material: None
Side Dots: Yellow
Headstock:
Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper and Diamond
Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
Headplate Material: Ebony
Knob: Butterbean
Headplate Logo Style: Martin O'ahu Script Overlay
Nut Material: Bone
Headplate Binding Material: None
Misc:
Case: Softshell
Left Handed Availability: true
Label: Paper Label w/Model Name and Pre-Printed CFM IV Signature
Pleked: true
Specifications:
Body Size: HG-14 Fret
Finish Top: Gloss
Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint
Back and Side Finish: Gloss
Bracing Pattern: X-Brace
Scale Length: 24.9"
Brace Shape: Scalloped
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4''
Top Material: Spruce
Neck Shape: GE Modified Low Oval
Back Material: Koa
Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
Side Material: Koa
Electronics: None
Top:
Top Color: Clear
Bridge Style: Modern Straightline - Drop in Saddle
Binding: Antique White
Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
Top Inlay Material: Bold Herringbone
Bridge Material: Ebony
Top Detail: None
Bridge Pin Material: White Plastic
Pickguard: Tortoise Pattern
Bridge Pin Dots: Black Plastic
Pickguard Inlay: None
Saddle: Compensated Bone
Rosette: Style 28 Multi-Stripe
Saddle Radius: 16"
Body:
Brace Material: Spruce
Back and Sides Color: Natural
Brace Size: 1/4"
Back Detail: None
Back Purfling/Strip: None
Back Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
Heelcap: Antique White
Side Detail: None
Endpiece: Antique White
Side Inlay Material: None
Endpiece Inlay: Multi-Stripe
Neck:
Neck Material: Select Hardwood
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Finish Neck: Satin
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8''
Neck Color: Natural
Fingerboard Inlay Style: Old Style 18
Number of Frets Total: 20
Fingerboard Inlay Material: Abalone
Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
Fingerboard Binding Material: None
Side Dots: Yellow
Headstock:
Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper and Diamond
Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
Headplate Material: Ebony
Knob: Butterbean
Headplate Logo Style: Martin O'ahu Script Overlay
Nut Material: Bone
Headplate Binding Material: None
Misc:
Case: Softshell
Left Handed Availability: true
Label: Paper Label w/Model Name and Pre-Printed CFM IV Signature
Pleked: true
