Martin
HD-28
Acoustic· Herringbone dreadnought
D-28 with pre-war herringbone trim and scalloped braces — the classic bluegrass dreadnought. Slightly more projection and bass response than standard D-28.
Best strings for Martin HD-28
Character-matched pairings, ordered by fit
D'Addario
EJ17 Medium Phosphor Bronze
13–56 · $7.99
Medium 13-gauge pulls maximum body from HD-28 scalloped bracing.
Brightness6
Warmth7
Sustain8
Durability4
Playability3
Value9
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Elixir
HD Light Phosphor Bronze
13–53 · $14.99
HD Light gauge + HD-28 herringbone = perfect match for the Martin HD line.
Brightness7
Warmth7
Sustain7
Durability9
Playability5
Value8
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Elixir
Nanoweb Phosphor Bronze
12–53 · $14.99
Coated PB for touring HD-28 players who gig weekly.
Brightness7
Warmth7
Sustain7
Durability9
Playability6
Value8
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Martin
Authentic Acoustic SP
12–54 · $7.99
SP voice on herringbone HD-28 — bluegrass dreadnought reference pairing.
Brightness5
Warmth9
Sustain8
Durability4
Playability6
Value8
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More strings in this sonic family
Similar character, different brand or gauge
Newtone
Heritage Acoustic
12–54 · $14.99
Brightness6
Warmth9
Sustain8
Durability6
Playability7
Value6
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D'Addario
ETB92 Phosphor Bronze Baritone
13–62 · $9.99
Brightness4
Warmth7
Sustain8
Durability5
Playability3
Value7
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John Pearse
600L Phosphor Bronze
12–53 · $10.99
Brightness7
Warmth8
Sustain8
Durability5
Playability7
Value6
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Elixir
Nanoweb 80/20 Bronze
12–53 · $13.99
Brightness8
Warmth5
Sustain6
Durability9
Playability6
Value8
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Martin
MA540 Custom Light
11–52 · $7.49
Brightness7
Warmth8
Sustain7
Durability5
Playability8
Value8
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Martin
Marquis Phosphor Bronze
12–54 · $9.49
Brightness6
Warmth7
Sustain6
Durability4
Playability6
Value8
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