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The 5-28 Terz answers long-standing player demand for the return of this uniquely voiced Size 5 model—now the smallest guitar in the Martin lineup. Its short scale and Terz tuning—a minor third above standard—deliver a focused, bell-like tone.

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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.

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5 Terz 12 Fret body size
East Indian Rosewood back and sides
Spruce top with Aging Toner top color
Modified Low Oval neck with High-Performance Taper
1 3/4'' fingerboard width at nut
Hardshell case
Recommended Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan® 2.0 Guitar Strings Phosphor Bronze - Custom Light
Top Material: Spruce
Finish Top: Gloss
Top Color: Aging Toner
Top Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
Top Detail: None
Binding: Antique White
Bridge Material: Ebony
Bridge Style: Size 5 Modern Straightline
Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
Bridge Pin Material: Bone
Bridge Pin Dots: Faux Tortoise
Pickguard: None
Pickguard Inlay: None
Rosette: Style 28 Multi-Stripe
Saddle: Bone
Saddle Radius: 16"
Body Size: 5 Terz 12 Fret
Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint
Back Material: East Indian Rosewood
Side Material: East Indian Rosewood
Back and Side Finish: Gloss
Back and Sides Color: Natural
Back Detail: None
Side Detail: None
Back Purfling/Strip: Style 28 with Black Stripe
Back Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
Side Inlay Material: None
Bracing Pattern: X-Brace
Brace Shape: Non-Scalloped
Brace Material: Spruce
Brace Size: 1/4"
Heelcap: Antique White
Endpiece: Antique White
Endpiece Inlay: Multi-Stripe
Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval
Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
Neck Material: Select Hardwood
Neck Color: Dark Mahogany
Finish Neck: Satin
Scale Length: 21.38"
Number of Frets Total: 18
Neck Joins Body At: 12th Fret
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8''
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4''
Fingerboard Inlay Style: Style 28
Fingerboard Inlay Material: Mother-of-Pearl
Fingerboard Binding Material: None
Side Dots: White
Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper and Diamond
Headplate Material: East Indian Rosewood
Headplate Logo Style: Script Old Style Overlay
Headplate Binding Material: None
Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
Knob: Butterbean
Nut Material: Bone
Case: Hardshell
Label: None
Electronics: None
Left Handed Availability: true

What's Included

5-28 Terz
Standard Series, 5 Terz 12 Fret, Acoustic
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Authentic Acoustic Lifespan® 2.0 Guitar Strings Phosphor Bronze - Custom Light
Pre-strung on instrument
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Hardshell Case
Hardshell Case
Brass or nickel plated hardware, Plush, Laminated wood shell

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Body Shape & Volume

5 Terz 12 Fret

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Neck Shape

Modified Low Oval

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5-28 Terz

5-28 Terz

Standard Series, 5 Terz 12 Fret, Acoustic

$3,599.99
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The 5-28 Terz answers long-standing player demand for the return of this uniquely voiced Size 5 model—now the smallest guitar in the Martin lineup. Its short scale and Terz tuning—a minor third above standard—deliver a focused, bell-like tone.

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