Pre-War Guitars

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Sunburst 1936 Martin D-18

The All-American Acoustic Guitar: This Rare Sunburst D-18 From 1936 Represents a Pinnacle of Martin’s Craftsmanship

By Rod Brakes published

Pre-war Martins are among the most collectible flat-tops in the world – and this stunning example is one of the cleanest we’ve seen

Acoustic Guitars
Martin Dreadnoughts 2023

Martin Unveils New Look Dreadnought Models Ahead of NAMM 2023

By Rod Brakes published

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!)

Guitars
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How Pre-War Guitars Are Recreating Acoustic Guitar History, One Lovingly Aged Instrument at a Time

By Tom Beaujour last updated

North Carolina luthiers Wes Lambe and Ben Maschal on a special Dreadnought inspired by a 1937 design.

Acoustic Guitars
1941 Martin D-45

What’s the Most Collectible Acoustic Guitar? The Pre-War Martin D-45 Could Be It

By Rod Brakes published

Vintage guitar veteran David Davidson of Well Strung Guitars shows us the “Holy Grail” of Flat-Tops.

Acoustic Guitars