Martin
Latest about Martin

NAMM 2022: Martin bolsters its Authentic, Road and StreetMaster ranges with four fresh offerings
By Matt Owen published
Two Golden Era-inspired Authentic dreadnoughts line up alongside a new-look Grand Performance cutaway and 16 Series StreetMaster model

Martin SC-10E review
By Paul Riario published
Martin's groundbreaking hybrid acoustic electric offers unparalleled playability at Road Series prices

Watch Ruben Wan and Helen Ibe cover funk, R&B classics on Martin acoustics
By Jackson Maxwell published
The up-and-coming guitarists tackle hits by Destiny's Child and David Bowie in the first round of Martin's No Limits Challenge competition

Weezer’s Rivers Cuomo dons Ed Sheeran’s Martin Divide acoustic for Kimmel performance of A Little Bit of Love
By Matt Owen published
Cuomo, who was dressed as an elf, took Sheeran's six-string for a spin on the track, which is lifted from Weezer's latest EP, SZNZ: Spring

50 guitars that changed the world
By Tony Bacon published
A perfect union of form and function, guitars have the power to change the course of music and even history itself. Here, we present the most influential guitars of our time

Martin adds a host of new high-spec acoustics to its Modern Deluxe series for 2022
By Sam Roche published
The 7 new additions boast Sitka spruce tops aged using Martin's Vintage Tone System technology, asymmetrical necks for “maximum comfort” and a choice between Fishman or LR Baggs electronics

Martin expands its offset SC range with new ziricote, koa and burst models
By Matt Owen published
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
Martin, who was also vice-chair of the brand's board of directors, passed away following a lengthy battle with cancer

Martin treats four X Series acoustics to opulent Macassar ebony tops
By Matt Owen published
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
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”
All the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!