Reviving My 1981 Martin HD-28 with New Frets, Waverly Tuners, K&K Pickup & More!

My favorite acoustic guitar—a 1981 Martin HD-28—just received a full upgrade while also bringing it a little closer  to the timeless tone and vintage character of a true 1940s Martin. In this video, I walk you through the complete restoration and customization process, including:• Fresh frets for smoother playability, improved tone, and better intonation. .085X.050 Fretwire• Waverly open-back tuners for a vintage-correct look, lighter weight, and improved break angle at the nut• Removal of the 1990s Fishman Matrix under saddle pickup and installation of the more transparent, passive K&K Pure Mini• A new bone nut and saddle for increased tonal clarity and responsiveness• A vintage-style Holter tortoiseshell pickguard to restore the classic herringbone-era aesthetichttps://holterpickguards.com/Follow us on  https://www.instagram.com/askzac/ for more guitar content.To Support the Channel:Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/AskZacTip jar:  https://paypal.me/AskZacVenmo @AskZac Or check out my store for merch  - https://my-store-be0243.creator-spring.com/Support the show