The Martin CS-D28-12 is a genuinely rare instrument - one of only 125 built worldwide in 2012, representing Martin's Custom Shop treatment of the legendary D-28 dreadnought with a tonewood and specification upgrade that places it firmly among the most distinctive limited edition Martins of the modern era. The solid Adirondack spruce top with scalloped forward X-bracing is paired with rare Cocobolo back and sides - a dense, richly figured wood that draws visual comparisons to Brazilian rosewood and delivers a bold, forward, and harmonically complex tone with powerful projection. Martin's Custom Shop Thin Finish, 40% thinner than the standard Martin nitrocellulose lacquer, allows the solid tonewoods to vibrate with exceptional freedom, enhancing resonance and sustain.

The 14-fret mahogany neck with modified V profile and diamond volute, ebony fingerboard with abalone slotted diamond and square inlays, ebony belly bridge with long saddle, Waverly vintage-style tuners with butterbean buttons, herringbone top purfling, ivoroid body binding, and zig-zag backstripe collectively deliver a specification that honours Martin's pre-war tradition while reflecting genuine modern custom shop craftsmanship. 

This 2012-built guitar is in wonderful condition, with only light playwear and a booming, authoritative voice - it's a cannon! It has a great mid-scooped, vintage tone with piano-like bass and incredible harmonics, and enough headroom for the absolute hardest of strummers. A superb and rarely-seen D-28 with premium upgrades. Includes original hardshell case.

• Model: Martin CS-D28-12
• Year: 2012
• Body: Dreadnought
• Lower bout: 15-5/8"
• Body depth (at endblock): 4-7/8"
• Top: Solid Adirondack spruce
• Back & sides: Solid Mexican cocobolo
• Bracing: Scalloped forward X-brace
• Neck: Mahogany, modified V profile, diamond volute
• Fingerboard: Ebony, 20 frets
• Fingerboard inlays: Abalone slotted diamond and squares
• Bridge: Ebony belly bridge with long saddle
• Nut: 1-3/4"
• Scale length: 25.4"
• String spacing at saddle: 2-3/8"
• Truss rod: 2-way
• Peghead overlay: Rosewood with silver CF Martin & Co. logo
• Tuners: Waverly vintage-style with butterbean buttons
• Binding: Ivoroid body, ivoroid heel cap
• Top purfling: Herringbone
• Backstripe: Zig-zag
• Pickguard: Tortoise plastic
• Finish: Gloss natural, Custom Shop thin nitrocellulose lacquer
• Limited edition: 125 units worldwide
• Neck block: Stamped "Custom Shop / CS-D28-12"
• Includes: Custom Shop original hardshell case (black lining)
• Made in: USA