2025 MARTIN Oahu HG-28
Description
MARTIN OAHU HG-28, New, 2025, 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. 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, 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 24.9" 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...$3799
early ‘30s, it’s safe to say the modern-day steel-string acoustic
guitar wouldn’t exist. 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, 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 24.9" 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...$3799