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NEW ARRIVAL  The Martin D21 was only produced between 1955 - 1969, and has since become a lesser known model. Essentially a D28 with D18 appointments, but very importantly it has forward shifted scalloped bracing. So every time Martin produce a limited run of D21’s...

NEW ARRIVAL  Martin’s Golden Era series ran from 2000 - 2016, and represented the best features of instruments in that era. However Martin also produced a 1934 Golden Era D18 model which is a more accurately detailed version. The Adirondack Spruce top, Big Leaf...

NEW ARRIVAL  This is a great chance to buy a difficult to find Martin jumbo acoustic. Introduced in 1987, and only produced in small numbers, the J18 M is a jumbo version of the better known D18, and features a gloss Spruce top, with satin Mahogany back sides. It...

SOLD   Martin’s Modern Deluxe range is very interesting. The Authentic range covers those that want a guitar made as close as possible to vintage specification. The Modern Deluxe is for those that like a modern twist, pushing the boundaries while staying true to the...

NEW ARRIVAL  The D35 was introduced in 1965 as supplies of Brazilian Rosewood were becoming scarce, and the clever people at Martin realised they could make the tonewood go further if they used a 3 piece back….. and so a legend was born. As well as looking very...

NEW ARRIVAL  The OM-21 is one of the most popular Martin guitar models, only two years after its introduction, the OM-21 was the top-selling non-dreadnought in the Martin range. This Custom OM-21 really is a step above the standard model. Visually the guitar has a...

NEW ARRIVAL  A lot of people consider the Martin D35 to be a deluxe version of a D28, which is arguably the benchmark Spruce / Rosewood dreadnought. The 3 piece Rosewood back is what makes the difference, and ultimately adds a fuller bass response. Tonally it has a...

NEW ARRIVAL  Over the years, the D28 has become the best known Spruce / Rosewood dreadnought, a true classic and an icon. It’s sound is pretty much synonymous with late 60’s and early 70’s recordings. Whether it’s classic folk, Americana, country or bluegrass, this...

SOLD  Martin Custom Shop have produced a very unusual guitar here. As an 0-28 it’s clearly based on a pre 1936 model as it doesn’t have the logo on the headstock, just the Martin stamp on the back. Also the rectangular pyramid bridge and no pickguard would back this...

NEW ARRIVAL   Never underestimate just how important Eric Clapton was to the resurgence of the acoustic guitar in the 90’s with his Unplugged performance. Consequently his signature model Martin 00028 is one of the most desirable Martin models. It’s a classic Spruce /...

SOLD  Introduced in 1985, the J40 was Martin’s first jumbo model. Interesting that they waited so long, and also that they made it a high end 40 series, not an 18 or 28 series. Maybe they weren’t sure of the jumbo market? Either way it’s a belter of a guitar. It...

NEW ARRIVAL  It’s rare to find a Martin guitar from the 20’s, let alone one that plays this well. The 2-17 is an all Mahogany guitar, sized somewhere between a parlour and an 0, and was the first acoustic guitar Martin produced for steel strings. It feels as light as...