Martin HJ-28 (1994)

Description

A rare artifact from Martin's past, the HJ-28 is a quadruple-0 size guitar that Martin only built between 1992 and 2000. This example, from 1994, has a stunning, played-in tone not dissimilar to an HD-28 but with a different shape and feel. Like an HD-28, the HJ-28 features herringbone purfling and hand-scalloped, forward-shifted X-bracing, giving it a singing sustain and impressive volume. The HJ-28 is one of Martin's most under-appreciated models and we're thrilled to have one in the store.

This guitar has seen a fair amount of use by its owner and does show the typical signs of playwear associated with any instrument of its age. Pick marks and finish checking in the top is very minimal, but there is evidence of a bridge re-glue, with residue around the perimeter of the bridge visible on close inspection. There is one repaired crack on the bottom which is stable and should not reopen assuming the guitar is properly humidified. The binding has also been reglued and some residue is visible around the outside. Finally, the current owner has installed a Fishman AG-Pro passive undersaddle pickup in the guitar, and installed a black strap button at the heel. We consider the guitar to be on the upper end of good condition. Included in the price is the original Martin hard-shell case.