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“This super-playable, stage-ready electro is hard to put down”: Martin X Series GPC X2E review
By Jonathan Horsley published
A cutaway above the rest? This ‘Remastered’ crowd-pleaser presents high-end finesse at high street prices

David Gilmour reckons vintage guitars are superior – and he’s got a theory as to why
By Matt Owen published
Gilmour's prized 1945 Martin D-18 has been used as evidence to showcase the tonal benefits of vintage instruments

Martin has teamed up with Reverb for a unique limited-edition Custom GP Blonde – priced at $7,999
By Janelle Borg published
The premium Martin guitar, available only on Reverb, offers a new twist on one of Martin's signature body shapes

Best Martin guitars 2025: we rank the legendary acoustics of an industry icon
By Matt McCracken last updated
Our expert pick of the best Martin acoustics from one of the oldest instrument makers on the planet

Eric Clapton called it “the best-sounding acoustic guitar I’ve ever played” – now his personal Martin signature acoustic prototype is up for sale
By Janelle Borg published
One of only four acoustic guitar prototypes discovered so far, this Clapton-used model is expected to fetch $50,000 at auction

Joe Bonamassa’s ultimate “museum-grade” find is reborn as his first Martin signature
By Matt Parker published
Bonamassa’s astonishingly clean Martin 000-45 was handed down as a family heirloom before he bought it and took it to the firm’s Nazareth base for close inspection

Guitarist’s 20-year-old Martin wrecked after flying Delta
By Janelle Borg published
Madi Diaz’s beloved acoustic was completely smashed despite being in a heavy-duty case with a “Fragile” sticker – which appeared to have been “scratched off purposefully”

“The Inception is an acoustic to be experienced – its finely-tuned voice will resonate among many players”: Martin GPCE Inception Maple review
By Paul Riario published
Skeletonized bracing, domestic tonewoods, super-premium build and a ride that's like your favorite electric? Martin's new acoustic has a lot going on...

“We are guided by the saying, ‘Sustainability is a journey, not a destination.’ There is always more to do”: Guitar brands are working towards sustainable tone – but there’s more to it than just changing tonewoods
By Guitar Gabby published
From Martin to Taylor, Ibanez to EMG, guitar brands are taking steps to reduce their environmental impact and create a greener future for guitar building, at every stage of the manufacturing process

NAMM 2024: “Redefining the expectations of what an affordable acoustic should be”: Martin “remasters” its X Series lineup
By Phil Weller published
Martin’s budget-friendly acoustics now come in three new finishes – including drool-worthy cocobolo – and feature thinner necks and a contoured bridge for extra comfort
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