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Milestone Guitars | Martin Guitar

Martin Archives and Museum Manager Jason Ahner shows three special guitars from the company's museum.

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O’ahu HG-28 | Martin Guitar

A brand-new model with a reduced-size dreadnought body celebrates Martin's history in Hawaiian music.

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LX1 Life is Good | Martin Guitars

A special edition of Martin's popular travel guitar.

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Martin SC-18E review and video demonstration  

Martin SC-18E

The mahogany version of Martin’s modern masterpiece delivers easy playability and rich sound.

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Martin SC-28E review and video demonstration  

Martin SC-28E

The new flagship of Martin’s cutting-edge SC line gracefully fuses tradition and innovation.

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Dave Doll, Martin's Manufacturing Manager, discusses how to choose your first guitar.  

Pro Tips with Dave Doll Episode 1 | Martin Guitar

Martin's Manufacturing Manager discusses how to choose your first guitar.

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Martin Guitar Care and Maintenance

A look at some of Martin’s latest care products and instrument tools.

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Martin 000-X2E review and video demonstration  

Martin 000-X2E

An affordable mid-size steel-string guitar with traditional dimensions.

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DSS Biosphere II | Martin Guitar

Martin unveils new Biosphere model in Honor of Earth Day.

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The Custom K-1 Major Kealakai | Martin Guitars

Chris Martin introduces a historically significant guitar that served as a bridge in developing the dreadnought.

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Martin D-X2E  

Martin D-X2E

An affordable dreadnought with an exotic wood finish and built-in electronics.

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Luxe by Martin Accessories

Great new picks, straps, cables, and instrument polish.

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A look at the bracing on a guitar top during a Martin Guitar factory tour  

Factory Tour | Martin Guitars

A complete tour of Martin's Nazareth, Pennsylvania factory.

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Chris Martin IV Celebrates 50 Years | Martin Guitar

Martin's former CEO and current Executive Chairman reflects on his 50 year involvement with the company and introduces two new commemorative models.

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Martin GPCE Inception Maple review and video demonstration  

Martin GPCE Inception Maple

A highly innovative instrument featuring “skeletonized” bracing and sustainable woods.

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GPCE Inception Maple | Martin Guitars

Martin releases a highly innovative new guitar that uses skeletonized bracing, sonic channels, and domestic tonewoods.

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Martin 000CJR-10E review and video demonstration  

Martin 000CJR-10E

A compact steel-string with an all-sapele body and Fishman electronics.

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D-19 190th Anniversary | Martin Guitars

Chris Martin discusses Martin's anniversary and special edition dreadnought.

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Martin D-42 Modern Deluxe in this video review  

Martin D-42 Modern Deluxe

Martin’s contemporary take on a classic high-end model.

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Luxe by Martin Kovar strings  

Luxe by Martin Kovar Strings

A warm-sounding and easy-playing set of strings made with a nickel-cobalt alloy.

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Jim Nunally playing his 1944 Martin D-28  

1944 Martin D-28

Bay Area guitarist Jim Nunally demonstrates his herringbone dreadnought, which was originally owned by Windy Whitford of the Goose Island Ramblers.

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Summer 2023 Releases | Martin Guitars

Martin introduces four new models, including two John Mayer signature OMs.

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Martin DJR-10E Bass  

Martin DJR-10E Bass

A compact acoustic bass guitar that’s easy to play and offers a big sound.

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Martin D-28 StreetLegend review and video demonstration  

Martin D-28 StreetLegend

A rosewood dreadnought with a satin-finish and simulated wear.

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Martin D-18 StreetLegend  

Martin D-18 StreetLegend

A satin-finished version of the classic dreadnought with a well-worn look.

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Madame De Goni’s Martin | Elderly Instruments

A look at the oldest known example of a Martin with an X-braced top.

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Martin CEO 10 | Martin Guitar

The first special edition guitar designed by Martin CEO Thomas Ripsam.

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1946 Martin D-18

Bay Area guitarist Jim Nunally demonstrates the dreadnought he’s played for almost four decades and used on recordings with David Grisman and others.

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Eight New Dreadnoughts | Martin Guitar

Aged Authentics, StreetLegend, and satin-finished models to be introduced at NAMM.

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Cutting a Bridge Slot | Elderly Instruments

Joe Konkoly demonstrates cutting the saddle slot on a replacement bridge for a vintage Martin.

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Martin 012-28 Modern Deluxe and 0012-28 Modern Deluxe  

Martin 012-28 Modern Deluxe and 0012-28 Modern Deluxe

A pair of 12-frets that brilliantly combine vintage and contemporary features.

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Northampton Luthier Summit | Martin Guitars

Chris Martin to give keynote speech at Northampton Community College Luthier Summit.

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Martin D-18 Authentic 1939  

Martin D-18 Authentic 1939

A great vintage-accurate mahogany dreadnought.

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Martin DDS Hops and Barley | Elderly Instruments

A limited edition Martin that pays homage to the special grains made famous for their use in beer making.

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Martin 000Jr-10E Shawn Mendes  

Martin 000Jr-10E Shawn Mendes

The pop star’s signature model is an affordable small-body guitar built from FSC-certified woods.

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Martin Custom Shop Super D  

Martin Custom Shop Super D

A supersized dreadnought that sounds as big as it looks.

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The Incredible Story Of Martin Guitars | Martin Guitars

Chris Martin presents a lecture on his company's history at a special event at New York's Rudy's Music.

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How to Strum | Fishman

Fishman artist Angela Petrilli shows basic strumming techniques.

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Completed D-28 Repair | Elderly Instruments

Joe Konkoly shows the finished result of performing extensive repairs on a vintage Martin.

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Martin Tommy Emmanuel signature strings in front of a Martin custom shop OM  

Martin Tommy Emmanuel Signature Strings

A set of Flexible Core strings for the fingerstyle guitar master.

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Martin D-42 Special  

Martin D-42 Special

A variation on a classic model built with premium woods features an inlay design by Dick Boak.

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SITKA STUDIO | Martin Guitar

Martin Guitar Partners with SITKA Gear and Thomas Rhett On a Collaboration for Conservation.

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Shawn Mendes playing his signature Martin guitar  

000JR-10E Shawn Mendes | Martin Guitar

Martin unveils a signature guitar for the multi-platinum singer-songwriter.

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Martin 000-16 StreetMaster review and video demonstration  

Martin 000-16 StreetMaster

An affordable rosewood-and-spruce 000 with stripped-down appointments and a distressed finish.

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Trey Hensley | Martin Guitar

The roots music star demonstrates Martin's innovative SC-13E Special.

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Rick Turner's 1962 Martin D-28  

Rick Turner’s 1962 Martin D-28

The late luthier’s dreadnought accompanied him onstage and was heavily modified.

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Martin D-28 Authentic 1937  

Martin D-28 Authentic 1937

A fantastic vintage-style dreadnought built with Guatemalan rosewood.

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Jerry Kennedy’s 1950 00-18 | Martin Guitar

Legendary producer and session guitarist is reunited with one of his first guitars, which has recently been restored by Martin's repair shop.

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Martin Authentic-Inspired Custom Shop 000-28 1937

A great limited edition 14-fret 000.

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The 2.5 Millionth Martin | Martin Guitar

Martin's 2.5 Millionth guitar features 436 diamonds to depict the night sky as it appeared when Christian Frederick Martin Sr. arrived in New York in 1833.

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New Authentic Models | Martin Guitars

Martin releases Authentic Series D-18 and D-28 based on 1937 models.

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Martin 00-28 Modern Deluxe review and video demonstration  

Martin 00-28 Modern Deluxe

A rosewood 00 that fuses vintage design with modern features.

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2004 Martin OMC-28BLJ

Peghead Nation instructor Doug Young demonstrates his Brazilian rosewood Laurence Juber signature model.

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Neck Fitting | Martin Guitars

Long-time Martin employee Susan talks about her career, fitting necks, and other tasks at the company.

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1924 Martin 0-28K

Bruce Molsky demonstrates a beautiful koa Martin with a cool history.

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Martin 000-42 Modern Deluxe  

Martin 000-42 Modern Deluxe

An updated take on a classic high-end Martin.

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Martin SC-13E Special review and video demonstration  

Martin SC-13E Special

A brand-new version of Martin’s innovative acoustic-electric.

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New SC Models | Martin Guitars

Martin introduces three new models to the innovative SC line of acoustic-electrics.

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1963 Martin 000-18

Flynn Cohen demonstrates a great vintage Martin owned by Peghead Nation’s new Beginning Celtic Fiddle teacher Emerald Rae.

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Tap-Tuning | Elderly Instruments

Joe Konkoly fine-tunes his replacement bracing in a vintage Martin D-28.

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Brandy Clark  

Jam on the Road with Brandy Clark | Martin Guitar

The Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter performs two of her popular original songs for Martin’s Jam on the Road series.

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How a D-28 is Made | Martin Guitar

Watch how Martin's most iconic model is built at the company's factory in Nazareth, Pennsylvania.

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1926 Martin 000-18

Peghead Nation instructor Doug Young demonstrates his vintage 12-fret.

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New Bracing for a D-28 | Elderly Instruments

Joe Konkoly makes and installs replacement bracing in a vintage Martin D-28.

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Ryan Boldt | Martin Guitars

The Deep Dark Woods leader performs on a pair of all-mahogany guitars as part of Martin's Jam on the Road series.

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What’s a Go-Bar Deck? | Elderly Instruments

Joe Konkoly demonstrates using a go-bar deck as he installs replacement bracing in a vintage Martin D-28.

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The Basics of Tonewoods | Martin Guitar

Craig Thatcher discusses how woods affect sound and demonstrates a range of Martin guitars.

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Vintage Martin Repairs | Elderly Instruments

Joe Konkoly discusses repairs on four great vintage Martins.

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Inspiration4 Ukulele | Martin Guitar | Space X

SpaceX astronaut Chris Sembroksi to take ukulele to space.

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Martin 00 Custom

A 12-fret 00 with custom specs.

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Authentic Acoustic Flexible Core | Martin Guitar

A video overview of Martin's easy-to-play and rich-sounding strings.

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1930 Martin 5-17T

Peghead Nation Irish Mandolin instructor Marla Fibish demonstrates her vintage tenor guitar.

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In the Shop | Elderly Instruments

Joe Konkoly discusses the steps he took to optimize a 1926 Martin 000-28.

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Martin Grand J-16 12-String  

Martin Grand J-16 12-String

A mid-price 12-string with a jumbo body and a big sound.

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Three Pre-War Martins | Elderly Instruments

Elderly's Joe Konkoly discusses a great trio of vintage Martins.

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Martin 00L Earth  

Martin 00L Earth

A guitar built to raise awareness about climate change.

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Martin DJr-10E StreetMaster | Fishman

Martin's Skip Beltz discusses the small-size steel-string on a Fishman livestream.

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Custom Shop Expert D-28 and 000-28 1937 | Martin Guitars

Martin's Fred Greene discusses two new vintage-inspired models.

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Martin 0XK Concert Uke demonstration  

Martin 0XK Concert Uke

An affordable ukulele with a great sound and a koa photo finish.

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Martin D-28 Restoration | Elderly Instruments

Joe Konkoly shows a completed restoration of a 1948 Martin D-28.

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Martin Road Series, GPC-13E Ziricote  

Martin GPC-13E Ziricote

A new variation on a familiar acoustic-electric.

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David Gilmour Signature Models | Martin Guitar

Fred Greene, and Skip Beltz discuss the development of the Pink Floyd guitarist's pair of D-35s.

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Martin DJr-10E StreetMaster  

Martin DJr-10E StreetMaster

A compact guitar with a distressed finish.

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The Origins of the Dreadnought | Martin Guitar

Author and instrument historian Kilin Reece discusses the history of Martin's most popular model.

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The Martin D-13E Ziricote in the Martin Road Series  

Martin D-13E Ziricote

An affordable dreadnought with a great sound and upscale looks.

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Tuning a Ukulele | Martin Guitars

An easy guide for getting your uke in tune.

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Fred Greene | Martin Guitars

Martin's Vice President of Product Management discusses the company's latest instruments.

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Martin Introduces New Models for 2021

David Gilmour signature models, a fully FSC-certified “Earth” guitar, and other great new guitars and ukuleles are being released during NAMM’s Believe in Music Week.

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Join Martin Guitar’s Fred Greene on Facebook Live on Thursday, January 21

Peghead Nation hosts Martin’s Vice President of Product Management to discuss the new instruments that Martin is releasing in 2021.

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Martin’s Rameen Shayegan | Fishman

A conversation with Martin's international design manager on the Fishman live broadcast series.

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Martin Guitar Museum Tour with Chris Martin | Part 4

The Martin Guitar CEO talks about the introduction of mandolins and ukuleles in the early 1900s.

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Martin Guitar Museum Tour with Chris Martin | Part 3

The Martin Guitar CEO talks about the development of the dovetail neck joint, the switch from fan-bracing to X-bracing, and more.

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Playing the Martin X-Series guitar  

The Updated Martin Guitar X Series

Durable and affordable without sacrificing tone, Martin’s X Series offers the legendary Martin tone, travel-friendly design, a comfortable feel, and great value.

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Martin Guitar Museum Tour with Chris Martin | Part 2

The Martin Guitar CEO talks about his family's settlement in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, and early Martin guitar designs.

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Martin DC-X2E Mahogany  

Martin DC-X2E Mahogany

A cutaway dreadnought with Fishman electronics

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The Guitars of “Duets”

Teja Gerken and Doug Young discuss the guitars used on their recent album of fingerstyle duets.

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Martin Guitar Museum Tour with Chris Martin | Part 1

The Martin Guitar CEO talks about the earliest days of the company and his family’s settling in the United States.

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Martin GPC-X2E Macassar demonstration and review  

Martin GPC-X2E Macassar

An affordable mid-size acoustic-electric.

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Amythyst Kiah: “Firewater” | Martin Museum Sessions

The songwriter and multi-instrumentalist performs an original song live in the Martin Museum, on a 1942 Martin D-45.

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Jonathan McReynolds: “People” | Martin Museum Sessions

The songwriter plays his original song, which debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Gospel Music chart.

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Martin D-18E Modern Deluxe review and video demonstration  

Martin D-18E Modern Deluxe

A great mahogany dreadnought with state-of-the-art electronics.

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Amythyst Kiah: “Black Myself” | Martin Museum Sessions

The songwriter and multi-instrumentalist performs her Grammy-nominated song live in the Martin Museum, on a 1942 Martin D-45.

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Martin OM-28 Modern Deluxe  

Martin OM-28E Modern Deluxe

A great OM that blends vintage design with state-of-the-art technology.

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Martin Jam in Place Live Streams

An ongoing series of live-streamed concerts by Martin artists.

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Martin 000-28E Modern Deluxe review  

Martin 000-28E Modern Deluxe

Martin’s recently revised rosewood 000 now comes with state-of-the art Fishman electronics.

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Martin Guitar | The SC-13 Origin Story

The designers of Martin’s innovative new acoustic-electric guitar talk about how the new concept, body shape, and neck joint came to fruition.

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Martin OMC-16E Burst

A contemporary acoustic-electric OM built out of ovangkol.

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Martin SC-13E  

Martin SC-13E

This acoustic-electric introduces a completely new body shape and an innovative neck joint.

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Martin Introduces New Models for 2020

New limited editions and updates to standard models to be released at NAMM

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Martin D-16E Rosewood review and video demonstration  

Martin D-16E Rosewood

A dreadnought with a shallower-than-standard body and Fishman electronics.

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Martin Guitar | Nick Offerman: “My Martin Story”

The guitarist known for his portrayal of Ron Swanson on “Parks and Recreation” talks about his love of Martin Guitars and his struggle with the B chord.

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Martin 000-16E

An affordable 000 with granadillo back and sides and Fishman electronics.

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Martin Guitar | Zandy Fitzgerald: “What Makes the World”

The guitarist for the pop/rock/soul band The New Respects plays a solo version of an original song live at Martin HQ.

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Repairing John Mayer’s OM28JM  

Martin Guitar | Repairing John Mayer’s OM28JM

Watch this mesmerizing video of John Mayer’s signature guitar getting an overhaul at the Martin factory.

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Martin Guitar X Bracing

Chris Martin and others talk about the creation of the X-braced guitar and the structural and tonal benefits of the historic bracing pattern.

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Martin D-28 Modern Deluxe review and video demonstration  

Martin D-28 Modern Deluxe

The latest D-28 fuses classic design with innovative features

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New Martin Modern Deluxe Series

Martin Guitar’s Fred Greene discusses the features and appointments on the new series that includes the D18, D28, OM28, and 00028.

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Martin Vega® Banjo Strings

Martin’s new banjo strings use a long lasting nickel/steel alloy for its tonal qualities and smooth consistency, great for all styles of banjo playing.

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Martin 00-18V demonstrated by Peghead Nation Irish guitar instructor Flynn Cohen  

Martin 00-18V

Peghead Nation Irish Backup Guitar instructor Flynn Cohen demonstrates his favorite guitar.

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Martin Guitar | Still Handmade by Donna and Cowboy

Meet some of the artisans who are part of the 180-year history of building iconic American guitars by hand.

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Martin GPC-13E

An affordable acoustic-electric cutaway built with solid woods and Fishman electronics.

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Martin Guitar | Still Handmade. Still the Standard.

Meet some of the artisans who are part of the 180-year history of building iconic American guitars by hand.

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Martin DJR-10E  

Martin DJR-10E

The latest Dreadnought Junior model offers a compact size and big sound.

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Martin Authentic Acoustic Strings Lineup

A look at the design of the new Martin guitar strings and comparison to Martin’s previous string models.

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Martin Museum Sessions | Brian Fallon: “Smoke”

The songwriter and former frontman for Gaslight Anthem sings an original song in the Martin Guitar Museum.

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Martin 00-17 Authentic 1931

A great all-mahogany 12-fret with vintage specs.

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Martin OM-28  

Martin OM-28

The new addition to Martin’s Standard Series has a great combination of vintage tone and contemporary feel.

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Martin Guitar | Restringing Your Acoustic Guitar

A helpful tutorial on how to easily change the strings on your acoustic guitar.

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Martin DE Black Walnut Amberburst

A great new acoustic-electric dreadnought with walnut back and sides.

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Martin Authentic Acoustic Strings

A look at the design of the new Martin guitar strings.

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Martin Authentic Acoustic Strings

Martin’s newest strings use tin-plated trebles and core wires.

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Martin Guitar | Dave Doll’s R&D Mystery

Martin’s R&D guru is working on something top secret, and the best sleuths at Martin are having a hard time uncovering the mystery.

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Martin M-36 review and video demonstration  

Martin M-36

A contemporary classic is reimagined as part of Martin’s new standard series.

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Martin Style 28 Guitars

A look at the details of the re-imagined Style 28 line of guitars from Martin.

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Martin Classical Strings and 000C Nylon Guitar

A look at Martin’s Classical and Magnifico Premium strings and the hybrid 000C Nylon guitar.

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Martin 00-17 Authentic 1931

Martin releases a replica of their prewar 00 12-fret, with mahogany top, back, and sides, slotted peghead, and hide glue construction.

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Martin GPCE Black Walnut Amberburst

A brand new grand performance size flattop with Fishman electronics.

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The Heart of Martin Guitar in Navojoa, Mexico

A look at the Martin guitar and string production facility in Navojoa, Mexico.

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Martin Strings

A look at Martin’s Titanium Core, Retro, Acoustic SP, Flexible Core SP, and Lifespan SP strings.

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Martin Guitar | Konter Uke

A replica of the soprano ukulele that was aboard Admiral Byrd’s 1926 expedition to the North Pole, and also made a trip to the White House.

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Martin Guitar | An Intimate Look at Neck Shaping

Get an up-close look at how Martin Guitar necks are filed and shaped.

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Martin 2 Concert Uke and Martin ukulele strings and Premium Polygut ukulele strings  

Martin Ukulele Strings and 2 Concert Ukulele

A look at Martin’s Premium Ukulele and Ukulele Strings and the All-Mahogany 2 Concert Uke

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Martin HD-28 video demonstration and review  

Martin HD-28E (2018)

The latest version of Martin’s Standard series herringbone dreadnought includes custom Fishman electronics.

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Martin Guitar | An Intimate Look at the Stringing Process

Watch as the finishing touches are put on a new Martin Guitar, from filing and polishing the frets to the first stringing of the guitar.

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Welcome to the World of Ukuleles

Marcy Marxer explains different ukulele sizes, tunings, and sounds.

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Martin Guitar D-45 | Fire and Ice

A look at the custom Golden Era Style 45 guitar, a collaboration between the Martin Custom Shop and inlay artist Harvey Leach.

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1932 Martin 00-18

Eric Schoenberg with a one-of-a-kind vintage Martin.

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The Ballad of the Dreadnought | Martin Guitar

The history of iconic guitar model, first introduced in 1916, narrated by Jeff Daniels and including insight from David Crosby, Chris Martin, Rosanne Cash, Del McCoury, and many others.

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Martin Guitar and Fishman

A look at the partnership between Martin Guitar and Fishman Electronics, and how together they’ve mastered the acoustic-electric guitar.

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Martin OMC-18LJ and OMC-21LJ

Laurence Juber demonstrates two of his signature model guitars.

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Martin D-21 Special

A limited edition model of a classic Martin dreadnought.

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Martin 0X Uke Bamboo demonstration  

Martin 0X Uke Bamboo

Martin combines vintage design and modern materials for a great-sounding, rugged soprano ukulele.

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Martin Titanium Core Strings

A look at the construction, tuning stability, comfort, lifespan, and tone of Martin’s new Titanium Core Strings.

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Martin Museum Sessions | Laurence Juber

The fingerstyle guitarist plays an original composition in the Martin Museum, on his Martin OM-21 Signature Guitar.

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Martin GP-18E

Martin combines its grand performance body with traditional styling for an exceptional contemporary flattop.

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Neck Profile and Playability | Martin Guitar

A guitar’s neck shape can affect the feel and playability of an instrument, and Martin’s Dave Doll shows a few examples of different necks.

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Martin D-28 2017  

Martin D-28 (2017)

Martin updates its iconic dreadnought for contemporary players.

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The Martin Dick Boak Signature Edition

Dick Boak talks about the Custom Signature Edition D-Boak dreadnought, featuring his original “Inside Out” artwork.

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The Martin Custom Shop

Meet the artists who cut, sand, carve, and craft the finest materials into your custom Martin.

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Martin D-BOAK

A special dreadnought to celebrate Martin Guitar’s Dick Boak.

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A Look at the Martin Guitar Factory

An artful video showing the people, technology, and processes that create Martin’s iconic guitars.

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Martin Pro Tips | Guitar Parts and Jargon

Martin’s Dave Doll shows the parts of a guitar, explaining what some of the common terminology refers to and demystifying guitar-speak.

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100th Anniversary of the Martin Ukulele

Martin’s Dave Doll talks about the 100-year history of Martin ukuleles and shows examples of a few models.

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Martin Museum Sessions | NEEDTOBREATHE

The Martin Ambassadors play an original song in the Martin museum during their visit to Nazareth, Pennsylvania.

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Martin 0-18 demonstration  

Martin 0-18

A classic small-body returns to Martin’s standard series.

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Martin Guitar 17 Series

A trio of small-body acoustics with lightweight mahogany construction and two unique finish options.

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Martin CEO 8.2E

A powerful grand jumbo guitar designed by Chris Martin.

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Martin Music Minute | Jimmie Rodgers

Author Jerry Zolten tells the story of America's first music superstar, Jimmie Rodgers.

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Martin DC-16E

New 16-series dreadnought features sycamore back and sides, a shallow body, and Fishman electronics.

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Martin Music Minute | Tony Rice

Author Jerry Zolten tells the story of the historic Martin D-28 that belonged to Clarence White and then moved on to bluegrass innovator Tony Rice.

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A Word From Chris | The Two Millionth Martin

Martin Guitar's Chairman and CEO talks about the two millionth Martin and the D-200 Deluxe.

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Martin 00-28

A rare model returns to Martin’s Standard Series.

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Martin SP Strings | 20th Anniversary

Two decades ago, Martin Guitar began producing the high-tensile core wire for their popular SP Strings.

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Martin Music Minute | Jason Isbell

Songwriter and guitarist Jason Isbell tells the story of one Martin dreadnought that belonged to three music legends.

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Martin Guitar 2017 Limited Editions

Take a look at the D-28 John Prine, Dwight Yoakam DD28 Signature Edition, CS-CF Martin Outlaw-17, CEO 8.2, and the CEO 8.2E from Martin Guitar.

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The Martin D-200 Deluxe

To celebrate their two-millionth guitar since 1833, C.F. Martin & Co. introduces the spectacular D-200 Deluxe limited edition.

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Martin Guitar Americana Series

The new 16-Series guitars are built with sycamore or cherry back and sides, solid spruce top wood, and innovative silver binding.

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Martin 000-17E Whiskey Sunset demonstration  

Martin 000-17E Whiskey Sunset

Great-sounding mahogany and spruce 000 includes Fishman electronics.

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Martin D-1 Authentic 1931 demonstration  

Martin D-1 Authentic 1931

A cool re-creation of Martin’s first dreadnought.

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Martin CS-Bluegrass-16

Martin custom-shop tribute to bluegrass guitar legends.

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Martin DC-18E

Martin’s latest D-18 marries vintage specs with a cutaway and custom electronics.

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Elderly Instruments | Martin Dreadnought Junior

A cool dreadnought design from Martin Guitars, built with solid woods and with a size that falls in between a Little Martin and a standard Martin dreadnought.

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Martin 00-18 Authentic 1931 review and video demo  

Martin 00-18 Authentic 1931

Vintage-style 12-fret re-creation with dynamic and complex tone.

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Martin 00-17S Whiskey Sunset

12-fret 00 fuses classic catalog guitar style with contemporary tone and feel.

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Martin OMC-28E

Great-sounding cutaway OM includes Fishman’s latest electronics package.

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Martin 00-15E Retro

Martin’s latest 14-fret 00 combines vintage-style design with the latest in amplification technology. A great-sounding small-body.

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Martin D12-35 50th Anniversary

A modern 12-string dreadnought celebrates a classic Martin model.

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Mark Hanson's 1966 Martin D-28  

1966 Martin D-28

Guitarist and educator Mark Hanson demonstrates the dreadnought that has been with him for his entire career.

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Martin OM-28 Authentic 1931

Martin releases its most accurate vintage-reissue OM to date.

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Scott Nygaard's 1956 Martin D-28  

1956 Martin D-28

Peghead Nation Flatpicking Guitar instructor Scott Nygaard demos his Martin D-28.

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Martin DRSGT review and video demonstration  

Martin DRSGT

Martin’s new affordable dreadnought includes Fishman electronics with a USB port.

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Martin GPCPA4 demonstration and review  

Martin GPCPA4

Martin’s new mid-size acoustic-electric GPCPA4

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2004 Martin Custom Shop OM

Teja Gerken demonstrates his custom OM.

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