Martin Modern Deluxe Guitars

The Modern Deluxe series answers a question players have argued about for decades: vintage or modern? Martin's answer is both. Torrefied Sitka tops sound played-in from the first strum, while a titanium truss rod, Liquidmetal bridge pins, and gold hardware quietly modernize the platform underneath the 1930s styling. We stock the series across body sizes, from the D-18 and D-28 to the OM-28, 000-18, and 00-28.

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Martin 00-28 Modern Deluxe - Natural - 2871222
$4,600.00
Martin D-28 Modern Deluxe - Natural - 3016014
$4,600.00
Martin OM-28 Modern Deluxe - Natural - 2889902
$4,600.00
Martin OM-28 Modern Deluxe - Natural - 3017703
$4,600.00
Martin 000-18 Modern Deluxe - Natural - 3040417
$3,900.00
Martin D-18 Modern Deluxe - Natural - 2833040
$3,900.00

About the Martin Modern Deluxe Series

Every Modern Deluxe starts with Martin's VTS torrefaction process, which ages the spruce top so it responds like wood that has been played for decades. Vintage appointments follow: 1930s-style script logo, open-gear tuners, and aging toner finishes that nod to the prewar guitars.

The modern half of the name lives under the hood. A titanium truss rod cuts weight and stabilizes the neck, Liquidmetal red-dot bridge pins add sustain, and a two-way adjustable design keeps setups dialed through the seasons. The result is a guitar that photographs vintage and plays like it left the factory yesterday, because it did.

Because the series spans body sizes, the Modern Deluxe treatment is really five different guitars: the punch of a D-18, the power of a D-28, the balance of an OM-28 or 000-18, and the intimacy of a 00-28. All of them are here in our Roswell showroom, ready to play.

Why Buy Your Modern Deluxe at Righteous Guitars

  • Modern Deluxe models across dreadnought, OM, 000, and 00 sizes
  • PLEK'd fretwork on Georgia's only PLEK station before delivery
  • Humidity-controlled care from arrival to sale
  • Trade-ins welcome
  • Insured shipping nationwide and worldwide

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Frequently asked questions

What makes a Modern Deluxe different from a standard Martin?

Three main things: a VTS torrefied top that sounds broken-in from day one, a titanium truss rod with vintage-style neck feel, and premium appointments like gold open-gear tuners and Liquidmetal bridge pins. The styling looks 1930s; the engineering does not.

Does the torrefied top really sound different?

Yes, and it is audible immediately. Torrefaction removes moisture and volatiles from the spruce the way decades of aging do, so the top is lighter and more responsive. New Modern Deluxes have a dryness and openness that standard new guitars take years to develop.

Which Modern Deluxe should I choose?

Pick the body first, the series second. Strummers and flatpickers gravitate to the D-18 or D-28 Modern Deluxe, fingerstyle players to the OM-28 or 000-18, and couch players and recording artists love the 00-28. The Modern Deluxe upgrades carry across all of them.