D-28 MODERN DELUXE

Although the Modern Deluxe edition of the evergreen D-28 dreadnought is packed with modern features and innovations, Martin isn’t exactly flaunting them. At first glance, this guitar looks much like any other high-end D-28, and its special attributes only become apparent on much closer examination.

Let’s begin with the more obvious. This is almost certainly the first Martin this writer has seen with wood bindings, in this case flamey European maple that looks fantastic against the herringbone purfling and the darker East Indian rosewood back and sides. On the headstock, Martin logos generally take two forms: gold script decals