This is one of those particular guitars that just stood out and resonated with me (pun intended) above all the others. 

In GuitarGuitar, Birmingham, UK, a few weeks ago, I was curiously trying out D-18s, D-28s, a D-35, another HD-28 and a bunch of other variants, along with some Gibson J's and even a DSS-17 Whiskey Sunset (which is awesome, BTW.)

Then the clerk put this particular one in my hands and I sat there being hypnotised as my eyes closed, getting pulled into the sound while an involuntary smile spread across my face. 10 minutes later I sat up with a sudden intake of air, like I'd forgotten to breathe, knowing that my bank account was about to get lighter.

So many of those guitars sounded amazing. Even a Custom Shop Expert D-28 1937 Aged which was *loud* as *hell*! But none made me think I wanted to part with any amount of cash to have them. This one did. I didn't realise it had a pickup for a while and didn't even try it until last minute while the order was rung up.

I love finding gear this way, especially when it's something as special as Martin guitar. I managed to buy it thanks to inheritance money from my Dad who passed in 2020. I sat on enough to buy the right guitar when I came across it. My Dad's name was Martin.

It's sweet and rounded in that way that you hear of vintage guitars - nothing too bright or brittle and a *thundering* low end that stays firm and controlled. The neck and frets feel amazing and it's got some mirrored bear claw in the book matched sitka. I'm sure I don't need to tell a Martin guitar sub how great a Martin is but mother of mercy, this thing is perfect.

That ONE guitar in many: My new HD-28