The 1996 Martin D12-28 is a 12-string dreadnought guitar built with high-quality materials and craftsmanship.
This guitar is renowned for its rich and resonant sound, making it ideal for players seeking the depth and fullness characteristic of a Martin 12-string. The guitar is in very good condition and came with a hardshell case for protection .
The Martin D12-28, a 12-string version of the classic D-28 dreadnought, made in 1996, typically has the following specifications:
General Specifications:
• Body Shape: Dreadnought, 12-string
• Construction: Dovetail neck joint, full gloss body
• Top Material: Solid Sitka Spruce
• Back and Sides: Solid East Indian Rosewood
• Bracing: X-bracing, forward-shifted scalloped
• Rosette: Style 28 (multi-stripe)
Neck and Fingerboard:
• Neck Material: Select Hardwood
• Fingerboard Material: Ebony
• Scale Length: 25.4 inches (645 mm)
• Number of Frets: 20 (14 clear of the body)
• Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval (standard for this era)
• Nut Width: 1 7/8 inches (47.6mm)
Hardware:
• Bridge: Ebony
• Saddle: Bone, drop-in style
• Nut Material: Bone
• Bridge Pins: White with black dots
• Tuning Machines: Chrome enclosed gear tuners
Finish and Aesthetics:
• Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Binding: White Boltaron with black/white purfling
• Pickguard: Black
• This guitar maintains the full, resonant tone Martin dreadnoughts are known for, with the added harmonic complexity of a 12-string setup.
• The 1996 model would also feature hand-fitted dovetail joints, which contribute to its exceptional resonance and sustain.
