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How the Martin D-18 and D-28 changed the world – and became the definitive acoustic guitars
By Chris Gill published
Loved by the likes of Eric Clapton, Joni Mitchell, Mark Knopfler and more, these Martin dreadnoughts are arguably the most successful guitar designs in history. Here's everything you need to know about this steel-string icon

The 1942 Martin D-18 that Lester Flatt used to forge the sound of bluegrass is going up for auction
By Phil Weller published
Legendary fingerpicker Flatt wielded this D-18 while he played with Bill Monroe’s Blue Grass Boys, and used it to help pave the way for traditional bluegrass music

“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...
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