The Martin 000-28 is a legendary acoustic guitar. This is why.

In this video Brian talks about why the Martin 000-28 is such a legendary guitar.

Recording chain for the playing samples in this video:
Microphone: Telefunken TF51
Preamp: Neve 1073 DPX

Table of contents:
00:00 - HELLO
00:12 - Playing Sample 1
00:43 - You've heard of Martin acoustics before, right?
01:15 - Playing Sample 2
01:55 - Build quality, materials, woods, etc
03:50 - Playing Sample 3
04:23 - Thoughts on the tone of the 000-28
05:51 - Playing Sample 4
06:34 - Acoustic pickup options (or lack thereof)
07:36 - Playing Sample 5
08:11 - Lets compare the Martin to a cheaper 000 style guitar
08:59 - Orangewood Sierra
09:23 - Let's compare the Orangewood to the Martin
09:36 - Comparison Samples
10:38 - So anyway, uh... here's Wonderwall...

[jeffbriggs]

My son told me that this is the model I needed about 5 years ago. A few months later, I bought one. It's a great guitar. As my fingers get stiffer due to the aging process, I play electric guitars more often but I always marvel about how great this guitar is when I play it. Great review of this fine instrument!

[Paul-mnql]

I love my 000-28 pure and simple. No pick up required!

[ekkuapo]

I recently bought Martin 000-28 Brooke Ligertwood and it is the best acoustic I’ve ever played🫡

[andorrasrevenge]

I have a 2017 00-28 from 2017 and I am grateful everyday I get to play it.

[Lalairu]

This and the 00015m are my dream guitars

[dennisreedy]

I Love my HD35 Martin That I bought new in 1979 The sound is amazing and it still looks brand new with the 3 piece Rosewood back and Blonde front it’s a real beauty

[MayotheMaker]

That tone is giving me chills through my cell phone.

[brockbarnes]

I was torn between the 000-28 and 000-18. While I tend to lean towards rosewood guitars, there is something about the mahogany of the 000-18 that won me over. So that’s the one I went with. The 000-18e retro. But both are outstanding.

[robmiller]

I currently own a 2020 Martin OO-18. I play it daily for about 1 hour easily. It has opened up wonderfully and the Sitka top has turned such a beautiful aged color. It is a fabulous guitar and comfortable to play. Not much smaller than a OOO either.

[ThePageNo]

000-28EC adds a little extra, it's amazing

[Fred-eebg]

I currently own a modern deluxe 0M 28 w/Sitka with a beautiful book matched Rosewood back and sides. Sounds great. I just recently acquired a new OOOO Martin with Adirondacks top/sinker mahogany back/ sides. Body depth of an OM, like a m36 w/o the 3 piece back., phenomenal sound great overtones, highs and best clarity between the strings on paralleled on any of the guitars that I own. The OMI believe was the first 14 fret guitar made after the 12 fret original drug night. Has a very rich history in the Martin lineup, like you said, super versatile guitar.
The best part of this video was your testimony for our Lord and Savior, Christ Jesus. And standing up for him, and being His.

[James-hiji]

I have a Martin OM 21 from 2015. Very similar to the “28.” It is simply the best acoustic guitar I have played. I love Martins! If you haven’t already, I recommend you take their factory tour in Nazareth, PA.

[andrewhumphrey]

I played a Brooke Ligertwood 000-28 the other day. I’m a lefty and had to play it upside down. The sound jumps out of it. A great addition to the line. I’m consistently impressed with the 000-28 and the CEO 7

[houseofjesseworship]

Wonderful guitar! That Orangewood sounds really nice too!

[wademacphee]

Had a triple o i bought used around 1994. It was one year old when i bought it. Paid 900 bucks for it. It was practically brand new. no scratches or marks of any kind. Someday ill find another

[tommyfreeman]

Yes to more acoustic content. I love it all!

[Creelyblades]

fun fact about the nomenclature an 18, 28, 42, 45. Those numbers come from what they actually cost at when they were introduced. Of course it didn’t take long before prices had to go up, and that was no longer the case, but they stuck with numbering scheme. I actually think an OOO 18 fits in a mix a little better.

[pathless]

Beautiful martin 000 and name dropping He Lord, that earns a like in my books.

[KC-blues]

I have a 0001-R that I am happy with. Martin stopped making it all a sudden.

[bksoutside]

I bought a 000-28 today and I’m having an LR Baggs installed. I will get to pick it up in a few days. I’m looking forward to playing it. I have a 1995 SP000-R16 cutaway that will be hard to top though. We’ll see??