Experience the Legend: New Martin HD-28 Acoustic Guitar | In-Depth Review | Nick Brightwell presents

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  • čas přidán 28. 04. 2023
  • Discover the incredible tone and craftsmanship of the iconic Martin HD-28 Acoustic Guitar in our latest unboxing and detailed review. A beloved instrument among musicians worldwide, the HD-28 continues to define the standard for exceptional acoustic guitars.
    Best enjoyed with headphones or good speakers!
    🌟 Martin HD-28 Acoustic Guitar Highlights: 🌟
    Solid Sitka spruce top for a powerful and dynamic tone
    East Indian rosewood back and sides, delivering depth and richness
    Herringbone inlay for a timeless, classic aesthetic
    Scalloped X-bracing, enhancing resonance and projection
    Modified low oval neck with a high-performance taper for smooth playability
    Join us as we delve into the Martin HD-28's remarkable features, design, and tonal qualities. Listen carefully as we showcase its fingerstyle, strumming, and flatpicking capabilities, highlighting the versatility of this legendary guitar.
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    🌟 About the Martin HD-28 Acoustic Guitar: 🌟
    The Martin HD-28 is a legendary acoustic guitar, known for its powerful and dynamic tone. Featuring a solid Sitka spruce top and East Indian rosewood back and sides, the HD-28 delivers a rich, deep, and balanced sound that has made it a favorite among countless musicians. With its classic herringbone inlay, scalloped X-bracing, and comfortable modified low oval neck, the HD-28 is an exceptional instrument that stands the test of time.
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Komentáře • 103

  • @g_giac
    @g_giac Před rokem +9

    Did NOT expect to come here and find some System of a Down on a Martin HD-28 play through 🤘🏼

    • @NickBrightwell
      @NickBrightwell Před 11 měsíci +2

      Yoo! glad you liked it, will do some more!

    • @brianarnold9058
      @brianarnold9058 Před 3 měsíci

      Love the Areal Boundries!! Excellent HD28 demo!

  • @thomnorway
    @thomnorway Před rokem +9

    Great playing man, and a wonderfull presentation of a quality instrument from Martin. Thom

  • @davekoser3938
    @davekoser3938 Před 9 měsíci +11

    Came for the guitar. Stayed for the player

  • @johnwashburn3793
    @johnwashburn3793 Před rokem +6

    Congratulations! Excellent review. I wish you had played in the CEO 7 that I bought last summer. I love the chunky necks. I have a D-18GE for about 20 years and it is better every day.
    Great song choice for this.

  • @timpoovey4317
    @timpoovey4317 Před 2 měsíci

    great job at getting across how important it is to connect and develop a relationship with an instrument. finding a guitar you can truly express yourself through is a very beautiful and rewarding thing. hats off to you for making this great video :)

  • @markstiffler6898
    @markstiffler6898 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Great looking and sounding guitar - and your playing is exquisite Nick! Thanks as always

  • @kh2716
    @kh2716 Před 11 měsíci +8

    Brother - I have just bought this guitar today. I’m a 15 year beginner and I feel this guitar is always going to be better than me and I feel like all the gear no idea now. I didn’t want to spend that much but after playing it I was sold. I tried the Hummingbird but there was no comparison for me. After watching your mastery I feel more so that way but man way to sell what this guitar can do. Incredible. Love it. And it will only sound better in 10 years when I can do it some justice 😅 🙌🏽

    • @studio1vintageguitars
      @studio1vintageguitars  Před 11 měsíci +2

      Thank you! Glad you've got yourself one, it'll be a companion for life.

    • @NickBrightwell
      @NickBrightwell Před 11 měsíci +1

      Hey Brother! You've got yourself a great guitar, I'm happy for you! You're doing it justice by playing it, it's all about the fun of it :) Thank you for the kind words, I appreciate it.

    • @AnkitSingh-vx4dy
      @AnkitSingh-vx4dy Před 8 měsíci +2

      I want to buy HD28e but don't have money. I came down to D16e even then it doesn;t seem possible because i can;t spend 2k. Martin;s are very expensive but i really wish i own one someday

    • @davekoser3938
      @davekoser3938 Před 8 měsíci +1

      Never never never sell the guitar! Good for you.

    • @themeadowlarkminutewithpau8184
      @themeadowlarkminutewithpau8184 Před měsícem +1

      Keep buying books and watching videos and practice!!! Make small improvements on a consistent basis! 🎸

  • @Tamaitiiti
    @Tamaitiiti Před rokem +4

    Great video. Love the covers.

  • @natemink572
    @natemink572 Před rokem +2

    Excellent review as always. Michael Hedges, PJ, Zep, and Rage😍😍

  • @williammotsko8151
    @williammotsko8151 Před rokem +11

    Martin's standard neck shape is a Low Oval contour. Good playing in the Michael Hedges' tune.

    • @wheninroamful
      @wheninroamful Před rokem

      Modified Low Oval with High Performance Taper (to be exact.) 😊

  • @Brianemersonpt
    @Brianemersonpt Před 7 měsíci +1

    Wow, great playing

  • @robertforbes6502
    @robertforbes6502 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Being an authorized Martin Dealer, that's a big deal, and since you love Martins already, WOW:)!!! Nice video!

  • @slowsteve3497
    @slowsteve3497 Před 7 měsíci

    Amazing playing !!!

  • @MartyBoyRN23
    @MartyBoyRN23 Před 11 měsíci

    Excellent guitar playing skills. Planning on picking up one of these bad boys soon!

  • @romerobinson8279
    @romerobinson8279 Před rokem +3

    Geez you got me wanting a hd28!

  • @frankcography9070
    @frankcography9070 Před rokem +2

    Great playing man! Got me a 17 year old HD-28 recently - can't put it down!

  • @SC515
    @SC515 Před 3 měsíci

    Just got one in last Saturday. Oh my. Beyond my expectations to say the least! Great playing the man. 🎶

    • @studio1vintageguitars
      @studio1vintageguitars  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Thanks & Enjoy!

    • @SC515
      @SC515 Před 3 měsíci

      I have a question? Do you have a humidifier in your room there? W I was recommended to get one so I did a evaporative Vortex humidifier. It helps my my drums too and my piano has a damp chaser installed so it doesn’t seem to affect that. And what is the proper % we want in this type of room for all your guitars?

    • @studio1vintageguitars
      @studio1vintageguitars  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Hi SC515, yes we ran a commercial dehumidifier in off hours and a smaller domestic dehumidifier in shop hours; maintaining 50-55% humidity - it was an older wood brick building so a little drafty. We run a large domestic in our new store 24/7. There are a lot of variables for ideal humidity, if you live in a very cold or hot dry climate keep you humidity higher around 50%, if you live in a humid climate 50-55% is ideal.

  • @jasonconerty2214
    @jasonconerty2214 Před rokem +6

    Important to note on the hd28. The guitar plays completely different when changing string gauge. That boomy bass is most prevalent with 13 gauge. Have owned an HD28 for 10 years and its a different animal when changing gauges

  • @cliffhorton1198
    @cliffhorton1198 Před 7 měsíci

    Amazing instrument and player

  • @SKOVDEPETE
    @SKOVDEPETE Před 9 měsíci

    I really rally enjoyed your presentation. Thanks for sharing. What "all-round" strings do you recommend for a non-agressive playing style?

    • @studio1vintageguitars
      @studio1vintageguitars  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Thank you, you're welcome! I recommend the Martin Retro Monel strings for a more vintage tone, or Martins SP strings

  • @LegsON
    @LegsON Před měsícem

    Clicked on a random time stamp and heard SOAD and then RATM? Hilarious, love it!

  • @dr.stevenpennym.d.3241

    Great video. How durable is a finish on this guitar?

  • @themeadowlarkminutewithpau8184

    Love the guitar, the player, and the Kiwi accent!

  • @blindpew69
    @blindpew69 Před 3 měsíci +1

    It’s a really good guitar: so much depth and sustain.

  • @garychen483
    @garychen483 Před 2 měsíci

    I was listening to PRS SE A60E. And would like to watch a comparison video maybe with Martin but couldn’t find one.
    After watching this video, I could easily tell the difference in tones.

  • @R.L.Humpert
    @R.L.Humpert Před měsícem

    I have this HD28 Adirondack. I want to add a strap button and also new tuner knobs in gold. Any suggestions for the best brand to go with? So gold open or closed best? Maybe knobs not more than 150 as I am not buying 250 dollar knobs. Thanks for your advice
    Ryan

  • @emilloffler1216
    @emilloffler1216 Před 4 měsíci

    I have this Martin guitar model for about 1 year now and love it. Any comments on a comparison to the Martin D28 Re-imagined please?

    • @studio1vintageguitars
      @studio1vintageguitars  Před 4 měsíci

      glad to hear it! We don've a re-imagined in stock, but based on the D-45 Reimagined we had, I say it would be lightly braced compared to the standard HD-28, little more volume and projection with an easier response to the players touch. If we get one in we'll do a comparison!

  • @jasper_north
    @jasper_north Před 22 dny

    Hello there my CZcams friend. Bought a HD28 today in Holland. (TFOA) -A used one from 2022. Nothing changed since 2022 on the HD28 correct? Should be same as the 2024/2025?

  • @amishcha
    @amishcha Před 2 měsíci

    Hi! I recently bought HD28 after listening to a lot of reviews. I like the tone and resonance a lot, but when I play some notes using my thumb, it just dies out very untimely, almost sounds like a thump. It is prominent on E notes and other notes closer to it on the lower strings, like 12th fret on 6th string, 7th fret on 5th string and 2nd fret on 3rd string. What is it? Could it be fixed any way? I also have same problem with another guitar I own called Merida SPOMCES with solid cedar top, but it is mostly lower G notes and notes around it. I spent a fortune (for me at least) on HD28, but I am a bit disheartened with it. The problem is I got it through a friend in the USA here in another side of the world, and I can't go back to the store to check if it was only my guitar's issue. A luthier here told me about Merdia that it happend because of high resonance of the note and the top just dampens it. Could be the same with the HD28 too? 😢 I would appreciate your any thoughts about it.

  • @sooparticular
    @sooparticular Před rokem +2

    hi from nyc!! what Martin do you own personaly?? thanks friend

  • @softsouthernknight
    @softsouthernknight Před rokem +3

    I would want that in a short scale model.

    • @wheninroamful
      @wheninroamful Před rokem +1

      Music Villa in Bozeman often has short scale dreads. Expensive but they have them.

    • @softsouthernknight
      @softsouthernknight Před rokem +1

      @@wheninroamful I have a D-18 SS custom already and also a Gibson Stage De Luxe.

    • @NickBrightwell
      @NickBrightwell Před 11 měsíci

      @@softsouthernknight Would love to see and hear that one!

    • @softsouthernknight
      @softsouthernknight Před 11 měsíci

      @@NickBrightwell No cam but will see what I can do.

  • @tuaacoustic
    @tuaacoustic Před 8 měsíci

    เสียงสวยงามมากๆครับ

  • @MJHunt434
    @MJHunt434 Před rokem +3

    Are you guys able to add/install a strap button on these?

  • @user-yf5nf5wx6n
    @user-yf5nf5wx6n Před 8 měsíci +2

    HI Nick I just bought an hd 28. I am in Canada. It cost with tax 5500.00 What do they go for down under? By the way great vid.

    • @studio1vintageguitars
      @studio1vintageguitars  Před 8 měsíci

      Hey, thanks! Our dollar is similar, they range from 5-8k here. Enjoy your great guitar!

  • @johnpowys5755
    @johnpowys5755 Před 5 měsíci

    To me this is what a guitar should sound like, I'm only a mediocre guitar player but would be tempted to buy one, except I have read that it's "normal" for the binding to come loose on these - is this an issue you have encountered?

    • @studio1vintageguitars
      @studio1vintageguitars  Před 5 měsíci

      This how they should sound! it'll sound better every day you play it and you'll improve through the joy of playing it. Binding issues can occur on older models, we haven't seen it on the newer ones, easy fix if it happens.

  • @sooparticular
    @sooparticular Před rokem +1

    u sound fantastic!! what strings are on the martin?? thanks so much!!

  • @SteveAaron
    @SteveAaron Před 6 měsíci

    I bought my HD-28V back in 2002, and it's a 2002 model. It's the best steel string guitar I've ever played. Absolutely outstanding guitar. A bit different than this one. Mine has a through saddle.

    • @studio1vintageguitars
      @studio1vintageguitars  Před 6 měsíci +1

      The vintage series are a great run of the HD! Glad you're enjoying. Happy Holidays!

    • @SteveAaron
      @SteveAaron Před 6 měsíci

      @@studio1vintageguitars That they are. Especially after being played for 20 years. Happy holidays to you too.

  • @sooparticular
    @sooparticular Před rokem

    heyy this or a new d 41....same specs?? honestly any real difference tonally?? thanks

    • @studio1vintageguitars
      @studio1vintageguitars  Před rokem +2

      Very similar, both outstanding quality of build on these new Dreadnoughts, we've had 2 new HD-28s and the 2021 D-41 in and they are great straight out of the box.

  • @JohnBanjovi
    @JohnBanjovi Před rokem +2

    Nice playing, but you really need some flatpicking in your Dreadnought demos. That's what they were built for ;)

    • @studio1vintageguitars
      @studio1vintageguitars  Před rokem +3

      We've got a Pre War Brazilian D-28 coming up. Will put some flat picking in just for you!

    • @NickBrightwell
      @NickBrightwell Před 11 měsíci +1

      I disagree, John, Dreadnaughts are not just built for flatpicking. Martins in general are desgined to played which every way the musician wants, Michael Hedges proved that. There's a long list of other great players that furthered the scope of the Dreadnaught by developing compositions using fingerstyle. Come down to the shop sometime and I'll show you how a dreadnaught can really be played!

  • @jasper_north
    @jasper_north Před 20 dny

    Bought a HD28 and burned it after watching this… thanks.

  •  Před rokem +1

    This was not an "Unboxing." Big disappointment. Greetings from Hollywood California.

    • @studio1vintageguitars
      @studio1vintageguitars  Před rokem

      Fixed that for you. So sorry!

    • @sooparticular
      @sooparticular Před rokem

      lmaooooo u like lookin at boxes...amazing Jose:)))))))))

    •  Před rokem

      @@sooparticular hey ass..they changed the title

    •  Před rokem

      @@sooparticular your late to the party pal!

    • @sooparticular
      @sooparticular Před rokem

      @ I LOVE TO PARTY BRO