MARTIN O'AHU™ | The Martin O'ahu™ family of instruments pays homage to the Hawaiian music craze of the 1920s and early '30s, a pivotal era that helped shape the modern steel-string acoustic guitar. At the heart of this collection, joining the Custom K-1 Major Kealakai, is the all-new HG-28, a fresh take on a classic design with Hawaiian roots. Featuring a unique body size, solid flamed Hawaiian koa back and sides, and a solid spruce top, the HG-28 delivers the unmistakable Martin sound in an approachable, comfortable size - ideal for musicians looking to make their own mark on music history.
Hawaiian Guitars
The Making of the Martin O'ahu HG-28
Join Chris Martin IV and Craig Thatcher as they explore the profound impact Hawaiian music had on the development of the modern steel-string acoustic guitar. They trace the roots of Martin’s early 20th-century innovations, including the iconic Dreadnought, back to the Hawaiian music craze of the 1920s and early '30s - an era that gave rise to the instruments that still define Martin’s legacy today, including the all-new Martin O'ahu HG-28.
About the Martin O’ahu HG-28
The Martin O'ahu HG-28 features an approachable body shape for the Martin line - a smaller sloped-shoulder body that's ideal for players who love the Dreadnought tone in a more comfortable size. Crafted with flamed Hawaiian koa back and sides and a solid spruce top, it produces a beautifully balanced sound. The satin-finished short-scale neck offers smooth playability, while the bold herringbone trim and antique white binding add some vintage charm, reminiscent of Martin’s early Hawaiian-style guitars.