Martin 5-28 Terz (396)

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.

Body Size: 5 Terz 12 Fret
Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint
Top Wood: Spruce
Top Finish: Gloss
Top Color: Aging Toner
Back & Sides: East Indian Rosewood
Back & Side Finish: Gloss
Back & Sides Color: Natural
Bracing Pattern: X-Brace
Brace Shape: Non-Scalloped
Brace Material: Spruce
Brace Size: 1/4"
Top Binding: Antique White
Top Inlay: Multi-Stripe
Rosette: Style 28 Multi-Stripe
Back Purfling/Strip: Style 28 with Black Stripe
Back Inlay: Multi-Stripe
Heelcap: Antique White
Endpiece: Antique White
Endpiece Inlay: Multi-Stripe
Neck Material: Select Hardwood
Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval
Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
Neck Finish: Satin
Neck Color: Dark Mahogany
Scale Length: 21.38"
Number of Frets: 18
Neck Joint: 12th Fret
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4"
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8"
Fingerboard Inlays: Style 28 Mother-of-Pearl
Fingerboard Binding: None
Side Dots: White
Bridge: Size 5 Modern Straightline Ebony
Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
Saddle: Bone
Saddle Radius: 16"
Bridge Pins: Bone with Faux Tortoise Dots
Nut Material: Bone
Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper and Diamond
Headplate: East Indian Rosewood
Headstock Logo: Script Old Style Overlay
Tuners: Nickel Open-Gear with Butterbean Buttons
Pickguard: None
Recommended Strings: Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan® 2.0 Phosphor Bronze Custom Light
Case: Hardshell Case