Martin D-28 setup specs
The setup numbers for the Martin D-28, in millimetres and inches. Print the one-page sheet and keep it in the case.
- Neck relief
- Not published by Martin — see an authorized service center
- Capo the 1st fret, hold the last fret, measure at the 7th to 8th fret with a feeler gauge.
- String height, low E
- Not published by Martin
- At the 12th fret, top of fret to bottom of string. Measure with a steel rule.
- String height, high E
- Not published by Martin
- At the 12th fret, top of fret to bottom of string. Measure with a steel rule.
- Fretboard radius
- 406mm (16")16" (406mm)
- Scale length
- 645mm (25.4")25.4" (645mm)
- 20 frets
- Strings
- .013-.056 (Medium, factory-installed)
- Nut slot depth
- Not published by Martin — see an authorized service center
Source: Martin FAQ (Martin publishes no setup numbers), checked 2026-09-16.
Hit these numbers on your Martin D-28, step by step, in the cheat sheet.
Acoustic Guitar Setup Cheat Sheet: Exact Specs That Work
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