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Martin O'ahu HG-28 Acoustic with Hemp Case
SKU:
ae00-27179
Manufacturer Part #:
10MARTINOAHUHG28
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.
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Specifications
- Body Size: 000-14 Fret
- Top Material: Spruce
- Bracing Pattern: X Brace
- Brace Shape: Scalloped
- Back Material: Koa
- Side Material: Koa
- Neck Material: Select Hardwood
- Neck Shape: GE Modified Low Oval
- Fingerboard Material: Ebony
- Scale Length: 24.9"
- Number of Frets Total: 20
- Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4"
- Fingerboard Inlay Style: Old Style 18
- Back and Side Finish: Gloss
- Finish Top: Gloss
- Top Color: Clear
- Finish Neck: Satin
- Bridge Material: Ebony
- Saddle: Compensated Bone
- Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
- Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
- Case: Soft Shell Hemp
- Electronics: None
- Recommended Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 Light (MA540T)
10MARTINOAHUHG28
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