Brand New Martin HD-28 | Studio 1 Guitars | Nick Brightwell presents

[@wheninroamful]

If I had to have one Martin only, it would be this! More specifically my HD28V (‘09). I’m glad you brought up that they are great for finger picking too, got that scalloped bracing , making it more responsive. Thanks, another great vid, great guitar, and great playing.!!

[@studio1vintageguitars]

Right on! The HD-28V is a outstanding HD guitar! We've had a few through and they're just a little better than the others! Thanks for watching and the kind words!

[@johnwashburn3793]

I thank you for the Neil. Much appreciated, as are you!

[@studio1vintageguitars]

Will play more for you in the future. Thanks, John!

[@johnwashburn3793]

@@studio1vintageguitars Play whatever you enjoy. I have not been disappointed.

[@CaffeineDogg]

Such an amazing sound, especially given its brand new That’ll be insane once played in

[@studio1vintageguitars]

too right, on ya Mitch!

[@mattparker2644]

Amazing sound for a new guitar, sounds clearer and brighter than the 2017 HD-28 to me

[@studio1vintageguitars]

I agree, the lutz spruce does seem to have more clarity than sitka

[@adam_michael540]

I knew that was Final Fantasy before you said it. Triggered my memory’s!

[@LonesomeTraveler]

Good demo! Great guitar. Nice songs.

[@studio1vintageguitars]

Thanks a lot!

[@TOONACEDRELA]

Have Martin finally ditched the 1 11/16" nut width on the dreadnoughts and gone to a more sensible 1 3/4" or is this a special case?

[@studio1vintageguitars]

I think 1 11/16 was 'ditched' awhile back. All HDs we have had through at 1 3/4, 1 11/16 rarer it seems.

[@phyfts]

cant decide between this and d35

[@studio1vintageguitars]

Tough choice! You can't wrong with either really. It all comes down to your preferred sound

[@sixgunslingin]

Just bought one today

[@studio1vintageguitars]

Hope you love it!

[@sixgunslingin]

Thank you I grew up with a D28 and sold it. I've been playing the d18 for the last 18 years semi-professionally. But everybody's dream guitar if they know anything is an HD 28. Even you fine fellas over there in New Zealand know that:)

[@peterpulpitpounder]

I've owned this guitar for a number of years. I like it. But I must say that, more frequently than not, it's a bit too "thick" for my liking. If it was just a bit brighter, with a bit more bite, I think it would be perfect. One review I watched said this guitar sound "compressed". Maybe the standard d28 would have been a better option for me. I don't know.

[@studio1vintageguitars]

I think these new Lutz spruce HD-28s are much brighter than the earlier sitka top, they have a great clarity that I find more impressive with every brand new Martin we get in. A 'compressed' sound from a Martin could indicate over-humidification or a fresh guitar that hasn't been broken in. As for your guitar, try casing it for a few days and only play it in the mid-afternoon, if it's spring / summer where you are. Humidity levels and a service may remedy your situation.

[@JeremyAult12]

I have a 2017 Reimagined series D-28 standard. My friend bought the HD-28. I’ve been really wanting to compare them side by side. He lives too far away unfortunately. One thing I’ve noticed w my D-28 is humidity has a drastic effect on the tone. If it’s a rainy day and I go outside in the summer gets really dark and mellow sounding. Almost like a jazz box. If it’s a low humidity dry day…it sounds deep and woody w nice crisp highs.

[@Flyincowrecords]

It took about a year before mine didn’t sound like mud, I know a large % of that is me but it sounds a lot brighter now that it’s worked in and I case it all the time I think it likes the case. It’s becoming my favorite.

[@softsouthernknight]

Best dreadnaught going!

[@studio1vintageguitars]

Agreed!