Martin 000-28 Modern Deluxe European Red Spruce w/ VTS - Rosewood Acoustic Guitar

Martin 000-28 Modern Deluxe Vintage Martin Soul. Modern Martin Innovation. The Martin 000-28 Modern Deluxe represents Martin Guitar at its finest—a beautifully crafted 000-size instrument that combines the unmistakable voice of a classic Martin with some of the most advanced materials and construction techniques Martin has ever developed. Part of Martin’s prestigious Modern Deluxe Series, the 000-28 Modern Deluxe features a premium European Red Spruce top treated with Martin’s Vintage Tone System® (VTS), beautiful solid East Indian Rosewood back and sides, Golden Era-inspired Adirondack spruce bracing, and a remarkable collection of modern enhancements including a carbon-fiber bridge plate, Liquidmetal® bridge pins, titanium truss rod, and EVO gold frets. The result is a guitar with the warmth, complexity, responsiveness, and character of a great vintage Martin—but with the precision, stability, and playability expected from a modern professional instrument. This is a lot of Martin for the money. 💵 0% Financing Available Make this exceptional Martin yours with 0% financing on most guitars.
Ask Tobias Music for current financing options and terms. ✅ Professionally installed pickup available. Contact us for option. ✅ Why You’ll Love This Guitar The 000-28 has long been one of Martin’s most versatile body shapes. It offers a wonderfully comfortable playing experience while delivering far more tonal authority than its compact dimensions might suggest. The Modern Deluxe version takes that classic formula to another level. The VTS-treated European Red Spruce top brings exceptional responsiveness and a beautifully mature tonal character. The East Indian Rosewood back and sides add depth, warmth, sustain, and harmonic complexity, while the Golden Era-style scalloped Adirondack bracing allows the top to respond freely. Then Martin adds the modern technology. The lightweight carbon-fiber bridge plate, Liquidmetal bridge pins, titanium truss rod, and EVO gold frets aren’t simply cosmetic upgrades—they are carefully selected components designed to improve the guitar’s performance, longevity, responsiveness, and playability. It is a vintage-inspired Martin built with tomorrow’s technology. ✅ Why We Chose This Guitar At Tobias Music, we have been working with Martin guitars for 47 years, and we’ve had the opportunity to experience virtually every generation of Martin’s instruments. The 000-28 Modern Deluxe stands out because Martin managed to preserve what players love about a traditional 28-style Martin while incorporating modern materials in places where they genuinely make a difference. The 000 body is especially appealing to players who want something more comfortable and intimate than a dreadnought without sacrificing tonal depth. For fingerstyle, flatpicking, singer-songwriter work, recording, and everyday playing, the 000-28 Modern Deluxe is an exceptionally versatile instrument. And when you pick one up, it simply feels like a very special Martin. ✅ Our Expert Opinion This is one of the most complete 000-size Martins Martin makes. The combination of European Red Spruce with VTS and East Indian Rosewood gives this guitar tremendous tonal sophistication. It has the clarity and headroom to respond to a strong attack, but it is equally comfortable with a lighter touch. The 000 body produces a beautifully balanced tonal spectrum with focused mids, articulate highs, and a surprisingly powerful low end. It is extremely responsive to dynamics, making it particularly rewarding for players who use their right hand to shape their sound. The Modern Deluxe features also make a difference. The carbon-fiber bridge plate and Liquidmetal bridge pins contribute to the guitar’s impressive projection and energy, while the Vintage Deluxe neck and EVO gold frets provide a wonderfully refined playing experience. If you want the soul of a vintage Martin with the advantages of modern engineering, this is exactly the kind of guitar you should be looking at. ✅ Tone Profile Tone Character: Warm, rich, clear, responsive
 Bass: Deep and controlled
 Midrange: Focused, woody, and vocal
 Treble: Clear, articulate, and sparkling
 Projection: Excellent
 Sustain: Excellent
 Responsiveness: Exceptional
 Dynamic Range: Extremely wide The combination of European Red Spruce and East Indian Rosewood produces a sophisticated voice with plenty of headroom and harmonic complexity. The 000 body keeps the sound balanced and articulate, making this guitar especially effective for fingerstyle and recording while still providing plenty of power for strumming and flatpicking. ✅ Modern Deluxe Innovation The Modern Deluxe Series was designed to combine Martin’s traditional craftsmanship with forward-thinking materials and engineering. Martin describes the series as a blend of time-honored construction and modern refinements designed to increase volume, comfort, responsiveness, and performance. * Vintage Tone System® (VTS) The European Red Spruce top is treated with Martin’s Vintage Tone System®, a process designed to reproduce some of the tonal characteristics and appearance associated with naturally aged vintage spruce. The result is a top that feels remarkably mature and responsive. * Carbon-Fiber Bridge Plate The lightweight carbon-fiber bridge plate provides exceptional strength while minimizing added mass. This allows the top to respond efficiently while contributing to clarity, sustain, and projection. * Liquidmetal® Bridge Pins Martin’s Liquidmetal bridge pins are engineered to maximize energy transfer through the bridge. They are one of the signature features of the Modern Deluxe Series. * Titanium Truss Rod The two-way titanium truss rod is substantially lighter than a traditional steel truss rod while providing excellent strength and adjustability. * EVO Gold Frets EVO gold fretwire provides a smooth playing surface and exceptional durability while adding a distinctive gold appearance that complements the Modern Deluxe aesthetic. Construction & Specifications Model: Martin 000-28 Modern Deluxe
 Series: Modern Deluxe Series
 Body Size: 000-14 Fret
 Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint
 Top: Solid European Red Spruce with Vintage Tone System® (VTS)
 Back & Sides: Solid East Indian Rosewood
 Top Bracing: Golden Era-style scalloped Adirondack Spruce X-bracing with VTS
 Bridge Plate: Carbon Fiber
 Bridge: Ebony, Modern Belly, Drop-In Saddle
 Bridge Pins: Liquidmetal® with red acrylic dots
 Saddle: Compensated Bone
 Fingerboard: Ebony
 Fingerboard Inlays: Abalone Diamonds and Squares Long Pattern
 Neck: Select Mahogany
 Neck Shape: Vintage Deluxe 
Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
 Neck Finish: Satin
 Scale Length: 24.9”
 Nut Width: 1 3/4”
 Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8”
 Frets: 20, EVO Gold
 Neck Joint: 14th Fret
 Truss Rod: Two-Way Titanium
 Headplate: East Indian Rosewood
 Tuners: Waverly Gold Open-Gear with Butterbean Knobs
 Binding: European Flamed Maple
 Pickguard: Tortoise Pattern
 Rosette: Style 28 Multi-Stripe
 Logo: 1933 C.F. Martin Script in Pearl
 Finish: Gloss body / Satin neck
 Case: Martin Ply Hardshell Case Factory Pleked ✅ Who It’s Perfect For The Martin 000-28 Modern Deluxe is an outstanding choice for: ● Fingerstyle players looking for exceptional responsiveness ● Singer-songwriters who want a balanced, comfortable Martin ● Recording musicians who need clarity and tonal detail ● Flatpickers who want articulation without the size of a dreadnought ● Players who prefer a smaller, comfortable body ● Vintage Martin enthusiasts who appreciate modern improvements ● Serious Martin collectors ● Professional players looking for a premium all-purpose acoustic This is a guitar that can comfortably move from the living room to the recording studio to the stage. ✅ Tobias Music Insight There are a lot of great 000 Martins. The 000-28 Modern Deluxe is something different. What makes this guitar so compelling is that Martin didn’t simply add expensive appointments to a traditional 000. They went after the fundamental things that affect how an acoustic guitar performs. The VTS European Red Spruce top, Adirondack Golden Era bracing, lightweight carbon-fiber bridge plate, Liquidmetal bridge pins, titanium truss rod, and EVO gold frets all serve a purpose. And underneath all of that technology is the traditional Martin foundation: solid tonewoods, a genuine dovetail neck joint, classic 28-style construction, and the unmistakable Martin voice. That’s what makes the Modern Deluxe Series so interesting. It’s not trying to replace a vintage Martin. It’s Martin’s attempt to build a modern Martin that can earn a place beside one. ✅ Why Buy From Tobias Music? Nearly Five Decades of Martin Experience Tobias Music has been a Martin Guitar dealer for 47 years. That kind of experience gives us a perspective on Martin guitars that is difficult to duplicate. We’ve watched Martin evolve through generations while remaining true to the fundamental principles that have made the brand legendary. Expert Selection & Setup Every guitar we sell receives the attention it deserves before it leaves Tobias Music. Our goal isn’t simply to ship you a guitar—we want you to receive an instrument that is playing its best. A Guitar Shop That Understands Guitars Tobias Music isn’t a general music retailer that happens to sell acoustic guitars. Acoustic guitars are at the heart of what we do. Our experience includes decades of guitar building, repair, restoration, setup, and professional evaluation. When you buy a premium Martin from Tobias Music, you’re buying from people who understand what makes a great acoustic guitar great.