Martin's History

For nearly two centuries, six generations of the Martin family and their legions of skilled luthiers have built the instruments that have sung America's song. Along the way, C.F. Martin and Company has refined the art and craft of luthiery, influencing music trends worldwide. From boldly voiced, iconic Martin dreadnoughts to bright-toned ukuleles, the company's instruments have provided the musical accompaniment to the American adventure. No other guitar company can claim such a rich history and few can look forward to such a bright future.

Shop the Martin collection by series below or search all Martin guitars.

Backpacker Series more
	Martin Steel String Backpacker Acoustic Guitar Martin Steel String Backpacker Acoustic-Electric Guitar Martin Nylon String Backpacker Acoustic Guitar

X Series more
	Martin DCX1E Acoustic-Electric Guitar Martin DX1 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Martin DCXE X Series Cutaway Acoustic-Electric

Little Martin Series more
	Martin LXM Little Martin Acoustic Guitar Martin LX1 Little Martin Acoustic Guitar Martin LX1E Little Martin Acoustic-Electric Guitar

Road Series more
	Martin DM12 12-String Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Martin DM Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Martin DR Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar

15 Series more
	Martin D-15 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Martin 000-15 Auditorium Acoustic Guitar Martin 00-15 Grand Concert Acoustic Guitar

16 Series more
	Martin D-16RGT Dreadnought Guitar Martin JC-16ME Aura Acoustic-Electric Guitar Martin HD-16R LSH Acoustic Guitar

Standard Series more
	Martin HD-28 Standard Dreadnought Acoustic Martin D-18 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Martin D-35 Dreadnought Guitar

Vintage Series more
	Martin 000-28EC Eric Clapton Signature Acoustic Guitar Martin HD-28V Vintage Dreadnought Guitar Martin OM28-V Vintage Reissue Acoustic Guitar

Authentic, Golden Era & Marquis more
	Martin D-28 Marquis Acoustic Guitar Martin D-18GE Golden Era 1934 Acoustic Guitar Martin 000-18 Golden Era 1937 Sunburst Acoustic Guitar

Limited & Special Edition more
	Martin The D-35 Johnny Cash Commemorative Acoustic Guitar Martin DC-Aura Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar Martin 000-ECHF Belleza Bianca Acoustic Guitar

1 Series more
	Martin 1 Series OM-1E Acoustic-Electric Guitar Martin 1 Series D-1E Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar Martin 1-Series DC-1E Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar

Performing Artist Series more
	Martin Performing Artist Series OMCPA1 Acoustic Electric Guitar Martin Performing Artist Series DCPA1 Acoustic-Electric Guitar Martin Performing Artist Series GPCPA1 Acoustic Electric Guitar