Vintage Soul, Modern Precision
This isn’t just another 000-28. This is Martin’s Modern Deluxe—a guitar that feels like a perfectly preserved pre-war classic but plays with the precision of a modern machine. Martin hits all the right notes here, blending timeless tonewoods with some seriously cool, under-the-hood upgrades. The result is a guitar that’s incredibly responsive, unbelievably resonant, and an absolute joy to play.
The magic starts with a VTS (Vintage Tone System) Spruce top, which is essentially torrefied to replicate the cellular structure of aged, broken-in wood. Paired with East Indian Rosewood back and sides, you get that iconic Martin warmth and complexity, but with an openness and immediacy that usually takes decades to develop. It’s the classic recipe, refined.
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Where the “Modern Deluxe” part really shines is in the details. You’ve got a carbon fiber bridge plate and Liquidmetal® bridge pins—a combo that boosts volume and sustain by more efficiently transferring string energy to the top. The neck is a Vintage Deluxe profile with a High-Performance Taper, giving you a substantial, classic feel that’s still lightning-fast as you move up the fretboard. And let’s talk about the aesthetics—European flamed maple binding, gold open-gear tuners, and abalone diamond and square inlays give this guitar a look of pure, understated elegance.
The Lowdown
For the player who wants the soul of a vintage instrument without the quirks, the 000-28 Modern Deluxe is the answer. It’s a fingerpicker’s dream with its balanced voice and comfortable 000-14 fret body, but it has the headroom and projection to handle strumming with authority. It’s a lifer guitar—a true heirloom that feels both timeless and forward-thinking.
