Martin expands its offset SC range with new ziricote, koa and burst models By Matt Owen published 20 January 22 The innovative acoustics are now available in more affordable and exotically spec'd guises for 2022
Diane Martin, wife of C.F. Martin & Co Executive Chairman Chris Martin IV, has died By Matt Owen published 6 January 22 Martin, who was also vice-chair of the brand's board of directors, passed away following a lengthy battle with cancer
String up your guitar for less with these top-notch Black Friday guitar string deals By Jackson Maxwell published 27 November 21 From Ernie Ball to D'Addario, PRS, Martin and Fender, we've got everything you need to string up your acoustic or electric guitar on the cheap this Black Friday
Martin treats four X Series acoustics to opulent Macassar ebony tops By Matt Owen published 23 November 21 The lavish yet affordable lineup offers Macassar back and sides, ebony fretboards, X-Pattern bracing and Fishman MX electronics
Martin's limited-run Bentley Snowflake First Edition Custom Guitar is inspired by the first pictures of snow crystals By Matt Parker published 1 November 21 The $15,499 instrument features custom snowflake inlays of patterns captured by meteorologist and photographer Wilson A. Bentley – the man who said “no two snowflakes are alike”
An Eric Clapton-owned and stage-played 1968 Martin D-45 acoustic guitar is headed to the auction block By Jackson Maxwell published 27 October 21 With an estimated value of $300,000 – $500,000, the acoustic was used at Derek and The Dominos' first concert, at the Lyceum Theatre in London, in June 1970
Types of guitar: everything you need to know By Ed Mitchell published 6 October 21 From solidbody to semi-hollow, electric to acoustic, this beginner's guide will introduce you to every type of guitar
Best ukuleles for beginners 2022: Starting out with a uke? These 8 tropical beauties are just right for you By Simon Fellows published 29 September 21 The best beginner ukuleles from Fender, Epiphone, Martin, Kala, Gretsch and more – prices from $79/£66
Martin ukulele set for space in first-ever all-civilian astronaut SpaceX expedition By Matt Owen published 9 September 21 The martian Martin will accompany astronaut Chris Sembroski during the three-day trip, and will be auctioned off upon its return to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Martin LX1E Little Martin review By Richard Blenkinsop published 23 August 21 A three-quarter size acoustic that sounds bigger than most of its competition
Monty's Guitars brings Ed Sheeran’s badly burned Martin, gifted to him by Eric Clapton, back to life after severe fire damage By Matt Owen published 9 July 21 “It plays amazing, it looks amazing, it actually smells amazing and it still has Eric’s signature on the back,” said Sheeran of the remarkably restored instrument
Save big on guitar gear this Independence Day weekend with 4th of July sales from Musician’s Friend and Guitar Center By James Farmer published 2 July 21 Grab a killer deal on guitars, amps and more from Fender, Martin, Vox and others this July 4th
The best travel guitars 2022: top acoustic and electric travel guitars for portability and performance By Rob Laing, Daryl Robertson published 24 June 21 9 of the best travel guitar choices for musicians on the move
Chris Martin IV steps down as CEO of C.F. Martin & Co Guitars By Matt Owen published 15 June 21 Martin, who was Chief Executive Officer at his family's company for 35 years, will assume the role of Executive Chairman
10 best acoustic guitars under $1,000 2022: get great tone for less By Guitar World Staff, Daryl Robertson published 21 May 21 Enjoy superb playability with the best acoustic guitars under $1,000, in a range of sizes, with our guide to the top mid-priced acoustics
Tommy Emmanuel set to sell signature Maton acoustics and a 1945 Martin D-18 via new Reverb Shop By Richard Bienstock published 17 February 21 Proceeds from the Official Tommy Emmanuel Reverb Shop will go towards Guitars for Vets
Customs agents seize $158k worth of counterfeit guitars, including fake Gibsons, Fenders and Martins, at Washington DC airport By Richard Bienstock published 9 February 21 The 36 fake axes include a Jimmy Page double-neck, Ace Frehley Les Paul and signed Slash electric
Martin introduces Grand J-16E 12-string, two ziricote acoustics and DJR-10E StreetMaster for 2021 By Sam Roche published 15 January 21 The acoustic giant expands its product range with a selection of well-appointed strummers
Martin teams up with David Gilmour for signature D-35 and 12-string acoustics By Sam Roche published 13 January 21 Gilmour's legendary D-35 sold at auction for $1.2 million, but this might be your chance to nab the next best thing
Martin unveils its first FSC-certified, plastic-free acoustic, the 00L Earth Guitar By Sam Roche published 12 January 21 The sustainable new strummer was painted by Robert Goetzl, who was inspired by Greta Thunberg's School Strike for Climate movement
