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Martin 5-28 Terz Acoustic Guitar
Weight: 3.2 lbs
DESCRIPTION
The Martin 5-28 Terz answers long-standing player demand for the return of this uniquely voiced Size 5 model to the Martin lineup—now the smallest guitar we offer. With roots dating back to the earliest days of Martin, this ultra-compact 12-fret instrument features a short 21.38" scale length and is designed for Terz tuning—a minor third higher than standard—delivering a focused, bell-like voice that adds shimmer, clarity, and new sonic texture to any arrangement. Style 28 appointments—including a gloss spruce top with aging toner, solid East Indian rosewood back and sides, antique white binding, and mother-of-pearl fingerboard inlays—pair premium craftsmanship with distinctive tone. Despite its compact size, it offers surprising depth and can also be tuned to standard pitch for added versatility.
SPECS
Weight: 3.2 lbs
Case: Hardshell Case
Year: 2026
Body Size: 5 Terz 12-Fret
Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint
Top Wood: Spruce
Top Finish: Gloss
Top Color: Aging Toner
Back Wood: Solid East Indian Rosewood
Side Wood: Solid East Indian Rosewood
Back & Sides Finish: Gloss
Bracing Pattern: X-Brace
Brace Shape: Non-Scalloped
Brace Material: Spruce
Brace Size: 1/4"
Binding: Antique White
Rosette: Style 28 Multi-Stripe
Neck Wood: Select Hardwood
Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval
Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
Neck Finish: Satin
Scale Length: 21.38"
Fingerboard: Ebony
Fingerboard Radius: 16"
Nut Width: 1 3/4"
12th Fret Width: 2 1/8"
Fingerboard Inlays: Style 28 Mother-of-Pearl
Number of Frets: 18
Neck Joint: 12th Fret
Nut: Bone
Headplate: East Indian Rosewood
Headstock Logo: Old Style Script Overlay
Tuners: Nickel Open Gear with Butterbean Buttons
Bridge: Ebony Size 5 Modern Straightline
Saddle: Bone
String Spacing: 2 5/32"
Bridge Pins: Bone with Faux Tortoise Dots
Pickguard: None
Finish: Gloss Body / Satin Neck
Electronics: None
Strings: Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan® 2.0 Phosphor Bronze Custom Light
Case: Hardshell Case Included
Factory Tuning: Terz Tuning (Minor Third Above Standard)
SETUP & INSPECTED BY OUR TECH TEAM
All of our guitars come with a FREE professional setup to a comfortable action as specified by that instrument’s manufacturer. Our setups always include inspection of (and necessary adjustment to): action, intonation, tremolo angle, truss rod, frets, nut, bridge, and more. We can accommodate special setup requests - additional charges and/or shipping delays of 1-2 business days could occur.
INDIVIDUALLY PHOTOGRAPHED
After 15 years of innovation in our photography process, Ish Guitars has developed a way to get you the most accurate true-to-life color of every instrument we sell. We never embellish, oversaturate, or misrepresent our images, so that your buying experience can be as much like visiting our showroom as possible. Keep in mind that various computer screens can show colors a bit differently, so the color on your screen may not match the real thing perfectly no matter how hard we try. Also, unless otherwise noted, we individually list and photo every piece of gear that comes through our doors.
HEAR A LIVE DEMO
Experience our innovative Video Appointment service! Connect with our Gear Experts to hear this instrument played live over Zoom and receive one-on-one guidance. Contact us to schedule your appointment!
Questions?
Call/text us at 315-447-3243
Email us team@ishguitars.com
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