The Interstellar Tone Traveler has traversed countless galaxies in pursuit of the perfect acoustic voice, and every journey eventually leads back to Nazareth, Pennsylvania — where Martin has been bending wood, string, and time into something transcendent for nearly two centuries. The D-28E Modern Deluxe is the flagship Dreadnought reimagined through the lens of both heritage and innovation. A Vintage Tone System spruce top — thermally aged to replicate the tonal complexity of a decades-old instrument — pairs with Golden Era–style Adirondack spruce X-bracing and natural protein glue construction to conjure the deep, balanced resonance of a pre-war Martin pulled straight from the archives. Liquidmetal bridge pins return vibrational energy back into the top with uncommon efficiency, while a lightweight carbon-fiber bridge plate keeps sustain focused and clarity intact. European flamed-maple binding, Waverly gold open-gear tuners, and a 1933-style pearl logo round out a guitar that looks as timeless as it sounds.

What separates this D-28E from the rest of the constellation is its stage-ready soul. The onboard Fishman Aura VT Blend system captures the full-spectrum power of that legendary Dreadnought voice — thunderous bass, shimmering highs, and everything in between — and translates it faithfully through the PA without sacrificing a single harmonic overtone. EVO gold frets and a slightly asymmetrical neck profile keep the playing experience comfortable across long sets and marathon writing sessions alike. Whether you're performing under the lights or chasing tone in a quiet room, the D-28E Modern Deluxe answers with authority every single time.

Top: Spruce with VTS
Finish Top: Gloss
Top Color: Clear
Top Inlay Material: Bold Herringbone 
Top Detail: None
Binding: European Flamed Maple
Bridge Material: Ebony
Bridge Style: Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle
Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
Bridge Pin Material: Liquidmetal 
Bridge Pin Dots: Red Acrylic
Pickguard: Tortoise Pattern
Pickguard Inlay: None
Rosette: Style 28 Multi-Stripe
Saddle: Compensated Bone
Saddle Radius: 16"
Body Size: D-14 Fret
Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint 
Back Material: Indian Rosewood
Side Material: Indian Rosewood 
Body Finish: Gloss
Back Purfling/Strip: Zig-Zag Authentic
Back Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
Bracing Pattern: Forward Shifted X-Brace
Brace Shape: GE-Scalloped
Brace Material: Adirondack Spruce with VTS
Brace SIze: 5/16"
Heel Cap: European Flamed Maple
Endpiece: None
Endpiece Inlay: None
Neck Shape: Vintage Deluxe
Neck Taper: High-Performace Taper
Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany
Neck Color: Dark Mahogany
Neck Finish: Satin
Scale Length: 25.4"
Number of Frets: 20 (EVO Gold) 
Neck Joins Body: 14 Fret
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8"
Nut Width: 1 3/4"
Inlay Style: Diamonds and Squares Long Pattern
Fingerboard Inlay Material: Abalone
Fingerboard Binding: None
Headstock Shape: Solid with Square and Taper and Diamond
Headplate Material: East Indian Rosewood
Headplate Logo Style: Stylized Script Inlay
Headplate Binding Material: None
Headplate Detail: None
Tuning Machines: Gold Open Gear
Knob: Butterbean
Nut Material: Bone
Electronics: Fishman Aura VT Blend 
Case: Hardshell