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NAMM 2023: Martin's CEO 10 – the first guitar designed by CEO Thomas Ripsam – headlines lavish limited-edition acoustic drop
By Matt Owen published
A five-figure Bitcoin guitar, three instruments hand-painted by Robert Goetzl and an acoustic that doubles as a “call to action on climate change” also feature on Martin's latest special edition collection
NAMM 2023: Martin debuts spotlight-stealing StreetLegend series, recreating historic models from the brand’s museum
By Matt Owen published
Check out the new series, plus a wealth of D-18s and D-28s in new Satin, Amberburst and Authentic finishes – all on the way from the acoustic giant this year
How Martin supersized the Dreadnought for a Custom Shop acoustic that’s louder, more dynamic and “hits you in the chest”
By Jamie Dickson published
If you can’t make the world’s most influential acoustic better, you can always make it bigger. Scott Sasser and Tim Teel of Martin explain the design of the awesome Super Dreadnought
The birth and evolution of the Martin D-18 Dreadnought – the archetypical acoustic guitar
By Rod Brakes published
A true workhorse of the Martin line, this iconic guitar is a zenith of flat-top design
That time a priceless 145-year-old Martin acoustic was smashed on the set of a Quentin Tarantino film
By Matt Owen published
A mix-up on set meant that Kurt Russell ended up destroying an 1870s parlor guitar on loan direct from the Martin Museum while filming The Hateful Eight – but the story doesn't end there
That 150-year-old Martin acoustic found in the back of a woman’s house has sold to an ex-Fender CEO
By Matt Owen published
The owner, who unearthed the 1870s parlor guitar in her back room, will put the proceeds towards funding her daughter's chemotherapy treatment
Martin D-28 Rich Robinson review
By Paul Riario published
The Black Crowes guitarist's signature dreadnought is a time-capsule piece that is steeped in Martin's storied history and pays tribute to Robinson's father – and it is a doozy
Need new guitar strings? These are the best Cyber Weekend deals right now
By Jackson Maxwell published
From Ernie Ball to D'Addario, PRS, Martin and Fender, we've rounded up everything you need to string up your acoustic or electric guitar on the cheap
Martin’s new 000JR-10E Shawn Mendes signature is an environmentally-friendly acoustic with top-notch tones and unparalleled playability
By Guitar World Staff published
Scaled-down 000-size model boasts premium woods and appointments, with personal design touches from the Grammy-nominated multi-platinum singer-songwriter
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