Martin Guitars

Since 1833, Martin Guitars has been producing some of the best acoustic guitars in the world.

Originally created by Christian Frederick Martin, the guitars are still made by the Martin family.

With so many fine models, there is a wide range to choose from. One that stands out is the Martin Standard 000-42.

As Martin guitars are the highest quality acoustic guitars available (there is no better acoustic guitar maker - the customer reviews and satisfaction is unbelievable!) they also come with fairly large price tags.

Considering that the Martin 000-42 is hand made it's price is around $5800 (about £2900). Guitars in the Martin range starting with '000' are known as 'Auditorium'. The 42 is the type of styling (goes from 0-100, 100 being fancier and 0 being very simple).

Constructed in Mahogany, Sitka Spruce and East Indian Rosewood, it produces a warm, polished sound. It is also worth noting that left handed versions are available at no extra cost.

Something to be on the look out for is the Martin hidden treasure range. These are Martin limited edition guitars that are very, Very rare!

There is a list on the Martin website but I'll also put it here

000-16RGD (Godfrey Daniels) 000-18MC (Martin Carthy) 000-18WG (Woody Guthrie)

000-28ECB (Eric Clapton) 000-28 Norman Blake

000-40S (Mark Knopfler)

000-45S (Stephen Stills) 00045S (Stephen Stills)

000C-28 (Andy Summers)

000C (David Gray)

000C (Steve Miller)

000-ECHF Bellezza Bianca

000-ECHF Bellezza Nera

000-JBP (Jimmy Buffett-Pollywog)

00-16DB (Women in Music)

00-18CTN (Elizabeth Cotton)

00-45S 1902

0-28 (Ian Anderson)

Alternative XT

Arts and Crafts

Austin 06 One Off - HD Armstrong Custom Texas

Austin 07 One Off - Custom Martin American Archtop

CEO-4

CEO-5

Claires Guitar Concept IV

Cowboy II

Cowboy III

Cowboy IV

Cowboy X

Custom (Don Johnson- Hot Rod)

D-100 Deluxe

D-16BH (Beck)

D-16 Lyptus

D-18CW (Clarence White) D-21JCB (Jim Croce)

D-28CWB (Clarence White)

D-28 Golden Era

D-28HW (Hank Williams)

D-28KTBSDG (Bob Shane)

D-28LF (Lester Flatt)

D-35 (Ernest Tubb)

D-42 Amazon Rosewood

D-42 Cambodian Rosewood

D-42 Flamed Mahogany

D-42 (Peter Frampton)

D-45 Celtic Knot

D-45GA (Gene Autry)

D-45 Golden Era

D-45 (Mike Longworth)

D-50 Deluxe

D-76 Centennial

DCE (Trey Anastasio) DC (Trey Anastasio)

Doobie-42 (Tom Johnston)

DSR (Sugar Ray)

FeLiX

Figured Koa Special

Hawaiian X

HD-28KM (Keb Mo)

HD-35 (Nancy Wilson) HD-40LSH (Tom Paxton)

HD-40MS (Marty Stuart)

HD-7 Roger McGuinn

HDO (Grand Ole Opry) JC-16KWS (Kenny Wayne Shepherd)

JC (Buddy Guy)

JDP (Diane Ponzio)

M3M (George Martin) M-42 (David Bromberg)

MTV-2

MTV-2G

OM-28 Golden Era

OM-28 (John Mayer) OM-40 (Rory Block)

OM-42 Flamed Mahogany OM-45B (Roy Rogers) OM-45 Golden Era

OM-45 (Roy Rogers)

OM-45 Tasmanian Blackwood

OMC-28B (Laurence Juber) OMC-28 (Laurence Juber) OM-Night Dive

SW00-DB Machiche

Tattoo

V-76 Centennial

Each of these guitars is rather special and are either already classics, or will very soon become one.

With tender love and care they will only increase in value and not only be fun to play, they will be a very tidy investment. With remakes of classic songs, retro guitars are also in fashion at the moment.

The Martin guitars D-18 Authentic 1937 is an old style guitar originally made in the 1930s.

Made from Solid Genuine Mahogany, all of the small details from the original guitar have been carefully recreated so it really stands out as a real acoustic players guitar.