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The Martin 5-28 Terz is a beautifully crafted revival of one of the most distinctive instruments in Martin’s long and celebrated history. Compact in size yet remarkably expressive in voice, this elegant guitar captures the charm and sophistication of the traditional terz design while showcasing the premium appointments and craftsmanship associated with the revered Style 28 designation. Built with a 5 Terz 12-fret body and an ultra-comfortable 21.38-inch scale length, it offers a unique playing experience that feels intimate, responsive, and endlessly inspiring. At just 3 pounds even, the instrument feels exceptionally light and resonant, responding to the slightest touch with surprising depth and clarity.
The spruce top, finished in gloss and accented with a warm aging toner, provides the tonal foundation for the guitar’s lively and articulate voice. Its responsiveness allows notes to emerge with remarkable precision and sweetness, while the compact body shape lends a focused character that is both engaging and highly musical. Despite its diminutive dimensions, the guitar projects with impressive authority, making it equally rewarding for personal enjoyment, recording applications, and intimate performances.
East Indian rosewood back and sides elevate the tonal complexity of the instrument, adding warmth, sustain, and a rich harmonic character that beautifully complements the clarity of the spruce top. The result is a voice that feels refined and balanced, with sparkling trebles, a sweet and present midrange, and a surprising sense of fullness for a guitar of this size. Whether tuned traditionally as a terz instrument or explored in alternate tunings, the guitar offers a distinctive tonal palette that encourages creativity and musical exploration.
Martin’s traditional X-bracing with non-scalloped braces provides a stable and focused foundation for the top, emphasizing clarity, balance, and note separation. This construction allows the instrument to deliver exceptional articulation while preserving the dynamic responsiveness that makes small-bodied guitars so rewarding to play. Fingerstyle passages emerge with detail and precision, while melodic lines ring with an almost bell-like purity.
The neck is crafted from select hardwood and shaped to Martin’s comfortable Modified Low Oval profile, creating a familiar and approachable feel despite the guitar’s unique scale length. Finished in satin for a smooth, natural touch, it encourages effortless movement across the fingerboard. The ebony fingerboard features traditional Style 28 inlays that add a touch of understated elegance, while the generous 1 3/4-inch nut width provides ample spacing for intricate fingerstyle techniques and precise fretting.
Premium appointments throughout reflect the guitar’s position within Martin’s prestigious Style 28 family. Nickel open-gear tuning machines provide reliable tuning stability while complementing the instrument’s vintage-inspired aesthetic. An ebony bridge paired with a bone saddle enhances sustain, clarity, and tonal transfer, allowing every nuance of the guitar’s voice to be fully realized. The absence of a pickguard preserves the clean, elegant appearance of the top and reinforces the instrument’s refined presentation.
Free from onboard electronics, the Martin 5-28 Terz remains devoted entirely to acoustic purity, allowing the natural resonance and character of its carefully selected tonewoods to shine through without compromise. Protected by a hardshell case, it is ready for travel, performance, or safekeeping as a cherished addition to any collection.
The Martin 5-28 Terz is far more than a compact guitar. It is a unique and historically significant instrument that offers a fresh perspective on acoustic tone, blending vintage inspiration, premium craftsmanship, and unmistakable Martin character into a package that is as inspiring to play as it is beautiful to behold.
Other specifications include:
- Body Size 5 Terz 12 Fret
- Scale Length 21.38"
- Number of Frets Total 18
- Bracing Pattern X Brace
- Brace Shape Non-Scalloped
- Top Material Spruce
- Top Color Aging Toner
- Top Finish Gloss
- Back Material East Indian Rosewood
- Side Material East Indian Rosewood
- Back and Side Finish Gloss
- Neck Material Select Hardwood
- Neck Finish Satin
- Neck Shape Modified Low Oval
- Fingerboard Material Ebony
- Fingerboard Inlay Style Style 28
- Fingerboard Width at Nut 1 3/4''
- Tuning Machines Nickel Open Gear
- Bridge Material Ebony
- Saddle Bone
- Pickguard None
- Electronics None
- Case Hardshell
- 3 lbs 0 oz
- #3072603
For more information about the Martin instrument, please contact us.
- Manufacturer
- Martin
- Actual Weight
- 3.00
- Series
- Standard
- Body Style
- Parlor
- Model
- 5-28 Terz
- Color
- Natural
- Condition
- Brand New
- Strings
- 6
- Pickup
- No
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The Martin 5-28 Terz is a beautifully crafted revival of one of the most distinctive instruments in Martin’s long and celebrated history. Compact in size yet remarkably expressive in voice, this elegant guitar captures the charm and sophistication of the traditional terz design while showcasing the premium appointments and craftsmanship associated with the revered Style 28 designation. Built with a 5 Terz 12-fret body and an ultra-comfortable 21.38-inch scale length, it offers a unique playing experience that feels intimate, responsive, and endlessly inspiring. At just 3 pounds even, the instrument feels exceptionally light and resonant, responding to the slightest touch with surprising depth and clarity.
The spruce top, finished in gloss and accented with a warm aging toner, provides the tonal foundation for the guitar’s lively and articulate voice. Its responsiveness allows notes to emerge with remarkable precision and sweetness, while the compact body shape lends a focused character that is both engaging and highly musical. Despite its diminutive dimensions, the guitar projects with impressive authority, making it equally rewarding for personal enjoyment, recording applications, and intimate performances.
East Indian rosewood back and sides elevate the tonal complexity of the instrument, adding warmth, sustain, and a rich harmonic character that beautifully complements the clarity of the spruce top. The result is a voice that feels refined and balanced, with sparkling trebles, a sweet and present midrange, and a surprising sense of fullness for a guitar of this size. Whether tuned traditionally as a terz instrument or explored in alternate tunings, the guitar offers a distinctive tonal palette that encourages creativity and musical exploration.
Martin’s traditional X-bracing with non-scalloped braces provides a stable and focused foundation for the top, emphasizing clarity, balance, and note separation. This construction allows the instrument to deliver exceptional articulation while preserving the dynamic responsiveness that makes small-bodied guitars so rewarding to play. Fingerstyle passages emerge with detail and precision, while melodic lines ring with an almost bell-like purity.
The neck is crafted from select hardwood and shaped to Martin’s comfortable Modified Low Oval profile, creating a familiar and approachable feel despite the guitar’s unique scale length. Finished in satin for a smooth, natural touch, it encourages effortless movement across the fingerboard. The ebony fingerboard features traditional Style 28 inlays that add a touch of understated elegance, while the generous 1 3/4-inch nut width provides ample spacing for intricate fingerstyle techniques and precise fretting.
Premium appointments throughout reflect the guitar’s position within Martin’s prestigious Style 28 family. Nickel open-gear tuning machines provide reliable tuning stability while complementing the instrument’s vintage-inspired aesthetic. An ebony bridge paired with a bone saddle enhances sustain, clarity, and tonal transfer, allowing every nuance of the guitar’s voice to be fully realized. The absence of a pickguard preserves the clean, elegant appearance of the top and reinforces the instrument’s refined presentation.
Free from onboard electronics, the Martin 5-28 Terz remains devoted entirely to acoustic purity, allowing the natural resonance and character of its carefully selected tonewoods to shine through without compromise. Protected by a hardshell case, it is ready for travel, performance, or safekeeping as a cherished addition to any collection.
The Martin 5-28 Terz is far more than a compact guitar. It is a unique and historically significant instrument that offers a fresh perspective on acoustic tone, blending vintage inspiration, premium craftsmanship, and unmistakable Martin character into a package that is as inspiring to play as it is beautiful to behold.
Other specifications include:
- Body Size 5 Terz 12 Fret
- Scale Length 21.38"
- Number of Frets Total 18
- Bracing Pattern X Brace
- Brace Shape Non-Scalloped
- Top Material Spruce
- Top Color Aging Toner
- Top Finish Gloss
- Back Material East Indian Rosewood
- Side Material East Indian Rosewood
- Back and Side Finish Gloss
- Neck Material Select Hardwood
- Neck Finish Satin
- Neck Shape Modified Low Oval
- Fingerboard Material Ebony
- Fingerboard Inlay Style Style 28
- Fingerboard Width at Nut 1 3/4''
- Tuning Machines Nickel Open Gear
- Bridge Material Ebony
- Saddle Bone
- Pickguard None
- Electronics None
- Case Hardshell
- 3 lbs 0 oz
- #3072603
For more information about the Martin instrument, please contact us.
- Manufacturer
- Martin
- Actual Weight
- 3.00
- Series
- Standard
- Body Style
- Parlor
- Model
- 5-28 Terz
- Color
- Natural
- Condition
- Brand New
- Strings
- 6
- Pickup
- No
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