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Martin Mmv Solid Top Dreadnought Rosewood/Sitka Acoustic Guitar 

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A sweet combination of choice materials, superb craftsmanship, and a great price.

The Martin MMV Solid Top Dreadnought Rosewood/Sitka Acoustic Guitar is a dream come true. A solid Sitka spruce top, solid East Indian Rosewood back and sides, mahogany neck and ebony fretboard is what many would call the perfect combination of woods for the acoustic guitar. The renowned Martin X-bracing makes the most of these tonewoods.

Featuring a deluxe 19-ply rosette, gold tuners, and white binding, this guitar looks as good as it sounds. The nitrocellulose gloss finish both protects and allows the guitar to get better with age.

Features

  • Solid Sitka spruce top
  • Solid East Indian rosewood back & sides
  • Nitro-cellulose gloss finish
  • Mahogany neck, ebony fingerboard
  • Gold tuners
  • Deluxe 19-ply rosette
  • White binding
  • Dreadnought body
  • Famous Martin X-bracing
  • Lifetime warranty

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MartinMmv Solid Top Dreadnought Rosewood/Sitka Acoustic Guitar
 
4.9

(based on 35 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (34)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (1)

89%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Good audio (7)
  • Good feel (7)
  • Fun to play (6)
  • Consistent (5)
  • Stays in tune (5)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Practicing (7)
    • Small venues (6)
    • Jamming (5)
    • Recording (4)
    • School bands (3)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Experienced (5), Novice (3)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    A lot of guitar for the money

    I own several top of the line guitars including a Gretsch White Falcon and Gibson Songwriter, and now the Martin. They are all special in their own way. I grew up in a family...Read complete review

    I own several top of the line guitars including a Gretsch White Falcon and Gibson Songwriter, and now the Martin. They are all special in their own way. I grew up in a family of bluegrass musicians on a farm in the Ozarks. That's one of the reasons I wanted a Martin, and I find myself reaching for it first in most cases. It sort of takes me home again. As I said, the value of a guitar is intrinsic. I expect a lot from a guitar. The Mmv exceeds my expectations. It fits me well. It plays fast and easy. It's voice is pure and sweet. If you are shopping for an acoustic guitar, you won't find a better value. Nor will you find a better guitar than the Martin Mmv.
    This is the second Martin I've owned, and there is something about this one that is beyond words. It's in the sound it produces, a full dynamic range of tones with unbelievable sustain. It's in the volume and presence of the sound. It's in the playability. The action is low and fast. The ebony fingerboard and satin mahogany neck are silky and pleasant to the touch. It's in the quality and the beauty of the wood: the Indian Rosewood and Sitka Spruce with flawless gloss finish. It's in the substance and feel of the guitar as it vibrates against your body. The gold tuners are a nice touch, and more important, the guitar stays in tune. It frets easily and accurately up and down the neck; I've checked it with a chromatic tuner. MF calls this the Mmv; the wood label on the inside says it is a custom model. It is about as close to a D-28 as you can come. And it is made in the U.S.A.
    Everything about this guitar bespeaks quality. It is light but not too light. It has a substantial feel. All acoustic guitars require care and protection from abuse and extremes in humidity and temperature, but some are more durable than others. There is a real sense that this guitar will endure and improve with age.
    It is not easy and maybe not even appropriate to rate the value of a guitar by its price. The greater value is intrinsic. That said, this is a lot of guitar for the money. You could easily pay twice as much for similar quality.

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    Don't bother with this one

    this guitar had to be defective. The top looked like a factory reject. Can't believe Martin let this junk out of the shop.

    this guitar had to be defective. The top looked like a factory reject. Can't believe Martin let this junk out of the shop.

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    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    The guitar I always wanted!

    By Drifter

    from Palm Beach, FL

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Consistent
    • Fun To Play
    • Good Feel
    • Has Martin Balance
    • Rich Sound
    • Stays In Tune

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Practicing
      • Small Venues

      Comments about Martin Mmv Solid Top Dreadnought Rosewood/Sitka Acoustic Guitar:

      Well built w/flawless finish. Everything that was advertized! Well worth the money.

      Comment on this review

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Best bang for your buck Martin

      By Kmac

      from St. Louis

      About Me Experienced

      Pros

      • Consistent
      • Fun To Play
      • Good Feel
      • Rich Sound
      • Stays In Tune

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Jamming
        • Practicing
        • Recording
        • Rock Concerts
        • School Bands
        • Small Venues

        Comments about Martin Mmv Solid Top Dreadnought Rosewood/Sitka Acoustic Guitar:

        This is a beautiful well made guitar that sounds and plays amazing. In my opinion this is the best acoustic out there in this price range.

        Comment on this review

        (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Wow.

        By Davidthestroup

        from Lakenheath, UK

        About Me Experienced

        Pros

        • Fun To Play
        • Good Feel
        • Rich Sound

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Jamming
          • Practicing
          • Recording
          • Small Venues

          Comments about Martin Mmv Solid Top Dreadnought Rosewood/Sitka Acoustic Guitar:

          When I opened the somewhat cheaply made case I instantly smelled the wood from the guitar. Awesome. The woods used to make up the guitar from the headstock to the body are just beautiful. Really nice to look at. I picked up the guitar and strummed it, almost fully tuned already. Way to go martin. I tuned it and starting strumming away. Blown away by the amazing sound, I was smiling so much my eyes were closed. This guitar has inspired me to write a couple new songs. It is my go to guitar and I couldn't ask for a better acoustic. The action is awesome. The sustain is great and there is no fret buzz on the upper frets. I can't say enough about this guitar. Premium quality instrument. If you like acoustics.. you should probably own this one.

          Comment on this review

          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          great sound

          By rds

          from memphis

          About Me Experienced

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Fun To Play
          • Good Feel
          • Rich Sound

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Jamming
            • Practicing
            • Recording
            • Rock Concerts
            • School Bands
            • Small Venues

            Comments about Martin Mmv Solid Top Dreadnought Rosewood/Sitka Acoustic Guitar:

            this guitar sounds real good. it vibrates when you play it. love the feel of that. its a good rosewood guitar. dont pay attention to martin owners on forums who thumb their nose because they have more dress, maybe different bracing (from what they say anyway), and a lighter wallet. play this thing at a local music store and decide for yourself. i liked it the first note i played on it. i recorded a peice with it and it sounds great. very little done eq wise to achieve a great martin sound. the only thing i dont like is that it has a little bit to high action. that can be fixed. i would have liked it to be a little lower from the manufacturer. that said, you will not be disapointed. i recommend it.

            Comment on this review

            (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Superb

            By dmahalek

            from Nebraska

            About Me Novice

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Consistent
            • Fun To Play
            • Good Feel
            • Rich Sound
            • Stays In Tune

            Cons

              Best Uses

                Comments about Martin Mmv Solid Top Dreadnought Rosewood/Sitka Acoustic Guitar:

                Top quality guitar with very rich tone. Beautiful EI rosewood and top notch craftsmanship. Before buying I called Martin and was told that the custom shop builds these for GC and MF and they meet every quality criteria that all Martins do.....they would never put thier name on a "second grade" guitar.
                I could have had a D-28 or any other model, but I chose the MMV. It was a 70th birthday present from my lovely wife.

                Comment on this review

                (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

                The Poor Man's D-28

                By Pudd

                from US

                About Me Experienced

                Pros

                • Beautiful Woodgrain
                • Consistent
                • Good Feel
                • Great finish
                • Quality Case
                • Rich Sound
                • Stays In Tune

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Jamming
                  • Practicing
                  • Recording
                  • Small Venues

                  Comments about Martin Mmv Solid Top Dreadnought Rosewood/Sitka Acoustic Guitar:

                  I was looking to spend around $1500, so I went to the store with a blank mind, and decided I would just try them all, and buy what worked best for me. I spent maybe two hours annoying the staff while playing different guitars from Martin, Taylor, Breedlove, and Gibson. While I found some with better looks, or a little better tone, I kept coming back to this. It fits my hand so well, and it just plays great for me. The sound is smooth, and it projects very well. It's perfectly balanced in tone, if not a little more "bassy", and the volume you can get out of this is about as good as a true acoustic (I.E. not acoustic-electrid) will get. I did spend a little time with the D-28, and trying to pick out the tonal differences, but I honestly couldn't. It really is a D-28 for the less well-to-do. The finish is great. Very even, deep, and the woodgrain is gorgeous. It came with the hardcase, and man it's a good one. The fit is nice and snug, and the green interior just looks like class. And that's how I feel this guitar is overall... classy. Subdued looks, but very high quality parts, sound, finish, and feel.

                  This get's 5 stars both for quality AND value.

                  Comment on this review

                  (0 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  5.0

                  Hope as good as last one I bought

                  By gibbo

                  from Slidell La

                  About Me Novice

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Should be fine

                  Cons

                  • Teacher handles Martins
                  • Time will tell

                  Best Uses

                  • Practicing

                  Comments about Martin Mmv Solid Top Dreadnought Rosewood/Sitka Acoustic Guitar:

                  It appears to be perfect. I take lessons from a Martin Dealer and he will set it up if needed, or tell me what it might need.

                  Comment on this review

                  (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  5.0

                  Amazing.

                  By jman925

                  from Pittsburgh,PA

                  About Me Novice

                  Ask me a question

                  Pros

                  • Consistent
                  • Fun To Play
                  • Good Feel
                  • Rich Sound
                  • Stays In Tune

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Jamming
                    • Practicing
                    • School Bands
                    • Small Venues

                    Comments about Martin Mmv Solid Top Dreadnought Rosewood/Sitka Acoustic Guitar:

                    This guitar is just strait out amazing. It has everything that a D-28 basically gives EXCEPT the cost!!! I love my mmv!! if you want a martin but don't want to spend all of yopur $$$ buy this .

                    Comment on this review

                    (0 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    1.0

                    Don't bother with this one

                    By Guy

                    from Maine

                    About Me Experienced

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • NONE

                    Cons

                    • Looks like rejected junk
                    • Poor Construction

                    Best Uses

                    • NONE

                    Comments about Martin Mmv Solid Top Dreadnought Rosewood/Sitka Acoustic Guitar:

                    this guitar had to be defective. The top looked like a factory reject. Can't believe Martin let this junk out of the shop.

                    Comment on this review

                    (10 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    5.0

                    A lot of guitar for the money

                    By Wayne Mishler

                    from Arkansas

                    Comments about Martin Mmv Solid Top Dreadnought Rosewood/Sitka Acoustic Guitar:

                    I own several top of the line guitars including a Gretsch White Falcon and Gibson Songwriter, and now the Martin. They are all special in their own way. I grew up in a family of bluegrass musicians on a farm in the Ozarks. That's one of the reasons I wanted a Martin, and I find myself reaching for it first in most cases. It sort of takes me home again. As I said, the value of a guitar is intrinsic. I expect a lot from a guitar. The Mmv exceeds my expectations. It fits me well. It plays fast and easy. It's voice is pure and sweet. If you are shopping for an acoustic guitar, you won't find a better value. Nor will you find a better guitar than the Martin Mmv.
                    This is the second Martin I've owned, and there is something about this one that is beyond words. It's in the sound it produces, a full dynamic range of tones with unbelievable sustain. It's in the volume and presence of the sound. It's in the playability. The action is low and fast. The ebony fingerboard and satin mahogany neck are silky and pleasant to the touch. It's in the quality and the beauty of the wood: the Indian Rosewood and Sitka Spruce with flawless gloss finish. It's in the substance and feel of the guitar as it vibrates against your body. The gold tuners are a nice touch, and more important, the guitar stays in tune. It frets easily and accurately up and down the neck; I've checked it with a chromatic tuner. MF calls this the Mmv; the wood label on the inside says it is a custom model. It is about as close to a D-28 as you can come. And it is made in the U.S.A.
                    Everything about this guitar bespeaks quality. It is light but not too light. It has a substantial feel. All acoustic guitars require care and protection from abuse and extremes in humidity and temperature, but some are more durable than others. There is a real sense that this guitar will endure and improve with age.
                    It is not easy and maybe not even appropriate to rate the value of a guitar by its price. The greater value is intrinsic. That said, this is a lot of guitar for the money. You could easily pay twice as much for similar quality.

                    Comment on this review

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