Martin Guitar The History of Martin 18-Series Acoustic Guitars From mid-19th-century parlors to MTV, we retrace the history of Martin’s all-American 18-series flat-tops with CF Martin & Co’s museum and archives specialist, Jason Ahner Martin Unveils New Look Dreadnought Models Ahead of NAMM 2023 The historic firm’s latest designs include two Authentic Series Aged instruments, plus satin finish models in the Standard Series (including a pair of new StreetLegend relic instruments!) Best Martin Guitars 2023: 11 Top Choices From Budget To Premium Considering a Martin? Here's Guitar Player’s pick of Martin acoustics for every type of player Grid List Latest Martin Guitar Martin Unveils New 00L Earth Guitar By Jackson Maxwell last updated 28 March 22 The head-turning acoustic is the first FSC-certified, plastic-free Martin. Kurt Cobain's "MTV Unplugged" Martin D-18E Sells for Over $6 Million By Jackson Maxwell last updated 28 March 22 The ultra-rare 1959 model smashed the world record, previously held by David Gilmour’s Black Strat, to become the most expensive guitar ever sold at auction. Kurt Cobain's Legendary "MTV Unplugged" Martin D-18E is Going Up for Auction By Jackson Maxwell last updated 28 March 22 Lost in Frances Bean Cobain's divorce settlement, the ultra-rare 1959 model is valued at over a million dollars. Martin Unveils 12-String Grand J-16E, DJR-10E StreetMaster, and Two New Ziricote Acoustic Guitars for 2021 By Matt Owen last updated 28 March 22 New models boast Fishman electronic systems and a wealth of other stylish appointments. Martin DX Johnny Cash Review By Jimmy Leslie last updated 17 February 22 This black guitar has a rather dark, velvety voice, and its tonal demeanor is very straightforward, just like the man who inspired it. What’s the Most Collectible Acoustic Guitar? The Pre-War Martin D-45 Could Be It By Rod Brakes published 28 September 21 Vintage guitar veteran David Davidson of Well Strung Guitars shows us the “Holy Grail” of Flat-Tops. What Guitar Body Size Will Bring Out the Best in You? By Jimmy Leslie published 31 August 21 We take a look at the pros and cons from parlor size to dreadnought. Whack Job: 1966 Martin GT-75 By Terry Carleton published 22 July 21 Acoustics weren't the only guitars Martin were building in the '60s. The Miraculous Story of Ed Sheeran’s Eric Clapton Guitar By Rod Brakes last updated 21 July 21 Matt Gleeson, of Monty’s Guitars, on how they rescued "the world’s only fully roasted guitar" Martin Announces New David Gilmour D-35 Custom Signature Acoustic Guitar By Jackson Maxwell last updated 14 July 21 Available in 6- and 12-string versions, the acoustic is based partially on Gilmour's legendary 1969 D-35, with a number of unique appointments. 12 Get The Pick NewsletterAll the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors MOST READ1GP Presents Jerry Harrison & Adrian Belew’s Remain in Light, with X, December 30 in San Francisco – Win Tickets2"An amp worth auditioning if you’re in the market for a gig-worthy, low-watt combo that punches above its weight class": Does Fender's Tone Master Princeton Reverb amp live up to the lofty precedent set by its tube-powered sibling? 3"I was playing the wrong key and everything, but it didn't seem to matter": Watch George Harrison play a Little Richard classic with Deep Purple in 19844“It was a way to kind of memorialize the folks that I lost”: Grieving the death of his grandparents and close friend Joey DeFrancesco, jazz guitar ace Dan Wilson found solace in creating his beautiful new album, Things Eternal5 ”If you don’t get your act together, then you can’t expect your band to be.” Session player and bandleader Ben Misterka shares his wisdom on playing savvy in the post-pandemic world
Martin Unveils New 00L Earth Guitar By Jackson Maxwell last updated 28 March 22 The head-turning acoustic is the first FSC-certified, plastic-free Martin.
Kurt Cobain's "MTV Unplugged" Martin D-18E Sells for Over $6 Million By Jackson Maxwell last updated 28 March 22 The ultra-rare 1959 model smashed the world record, previously held by David Gilmour’s Black Strat, to become the most expensive guitar ever sold at auction.
Kurt Cobain's Legendary "MTV Unplugged" Martin D-18E is Going Up for Auction By Jackson Maxwell last updated 28 March 22 Lost in Frances Bean Cobain's divorce settlement, the ultra-rare 1959 model is valued at over a million dollars.
Martin Unveils 12-String Grand J-16E, DJR-10E StreetMaster, and Two New Ziricote Acoustic Guitars for 2021 By Matt Owen last updated 28 March 22 New models boast Fishman electronic systems and a wealth of other stylish appointments.
Martin DX Johnny Cash Review By Jimmy Leslie last updated 17 February 22 This black guitar has a rather dark, velvety voice, and its tonal demeanor is very straightforward, just like the man who inspired it.
What’s the Most Collectible Acoustic Guitar? The Pre-War Martin D-45 Could Be It By Rod Brakes published 28 September 21 Vintage guitar veteran David Davidson of Well Strung Guitars shows us the “Holy Grail” of Flat-Tops.
What Guitar Body Size Will Bring Out the Best in You? By Jimmy Leslie published 31 August 21 We take a look at the pros and cons from parlor size to dreadnought.
Whack Job: 1966 Martin GT-75 By Terry Carleton published 22 July 21 Acoustics weren't the only guitars Martin were building in the '60s.
The Miraculous Story of Ed Sheeran’s Eric Clapton Guitar By Rod Brakes last updated 21 July 21 Matt Gleeson, of Monty’s Guitars, on how they rescued "the world’s only fully roasted guitar"
Martin Announces New David Gilmour D-35 Custom Signature Acoustic Guitar By Jackson Maxwell last updated 14 July 21 Available in 6- and 12-string versions, the acoustic is based partially on Gilmour's legendary 1969 D-35, with a number of unique appointments.
