Martin 5-28 Terz - Natural

The Martin 5-28 Terz marks the return of the historic Size 5 Terz model to the Martin lineup and is currently the smallest guitar offered by Martin. Based on a design dating back to the earliest years of the company, this compact 12-fret instrument features a short 21.38" scale length and is designed for Terz tuning, a minor third higher than standard tuning. This unique tuning creates a focused, bell-like voice with exceptional shimmer, clarity, and harmonic texture.

The guitar features a spruce top finished in gloss with aging toner, paired with solid East Indian rosewood back and sides. Additional Style 28 appointments include antique white binding, ebony fingerboard, mother-of-pearl Style 28 inlays, bone saddle, and nickel open-gear tuners.

Despite its ultra-compact size, the 5-28 Terz offers surprising depth and projection. While optimized for Terz tuning, it can also be tuned to standard pitch for additional versatility. The instrument is fully acoustic with no onboard electronics and includes a hardshell case.

Body

• Body Size: 5 Terz 12 Fret
• Top Material: Spruce
• Top Color: Aging Toner
• Top Finish: Gloss
• Back Material: East Indian Rosewood
• Side Material: East Indian Rosewood
• Back & Side Finish: Gloss
• Bracing Pattern: X Brace
• Brace Shape: Non-Scalloped

Neck

• Neck Material: Select Hardwood
• Neck Finish: Satin
• Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval
• Scale Length: 21.38"
• Number of Frets: 18
• Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4"

Fingerboard

• Fingerboard Material: Ebony
• Fingerboard Inlay Style: Style 28

Hardware

• Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
• Bridge Material: Ebony
• Saddle: Bone
• Pickguard: None

Electronics

• Electronics: None

Strings

• Recommended Strings: Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 Custom Light
• String Model: MA535T

Case & Accessories

• Case: Hardshell Case Included