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NEW ARRIVAL  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...

NEW ARRIVAL  The HD28 is noticeably different to a D28. Not just the herringbone trim that gives it a more deluxe look, but the scalloped bracing which allows the top to resonate more, giving a more lively playing experience. Never boomy, but more dynamic sounding....

NEW ARRIVAL  The Martin OM-28 was the first 14 fret flattop 6 string acoustic, produced in 1931. With Martin’s Authentic series, they’ve taken the 1931 blueprint, and been as faithful to the build process as possible. This is Martin's top of the line OM and it sounds...

NEW ARRIVAL  The D18 is American as it gets. It oozes warmth and depth, and has the DNA of the sound of Americana. It’s the classic dreadnought combination of Spruce top and Mahogany back and sides, with no bells or whistles, just classic clean lines – plus a...

SOLD  The Martin OM28V has become one of the more sought after Martin models since the V series has been discontinued. It’s widely considered to be the ultimate fingerstyle guitar, in tone, feel and playability. Based on the 1931 OM28, the Vintage series accurately...

NEW ARRIVAL  Just when you think you’ve played all the great HD28’s, an absolute belter comes along. This is my first Grand Marquis model, and it’s spectacular….. 1989 is the first incarnation of the Grand Marquis made in extremely limited numbers, the guitar has very...

SOLD  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 1972...

NEW ARRIVAL  12 fret dreadnoughts still go under the radar for a lot of players. But once tried, never forgotten. They feel and sound different to most standard 14 fret models. Essentially the longer body means the soundhole is positioned in the ‘sweet spot’, allowing...

SOLD  This is a rare find, there were fewer 0-15’s made than the better known 00-15’s and 00-17’s, and such an early example is very special. The all Mahogany body gives warmth and depth to the woody tone, and the slightly smaller body than a 00 gives this guitar a...

NEW ARRIVAL  Martin's Vintage Series has attracted great plaudits, and this guitar shows you why. Harking back to Martin’s historical predecessors, this is an 000 size 12 fret guitar with a Sitka Spruce top and Indian Rosewood back and sides. It’s scallop braced, with...

NEW ARRIVAL  The Tenor Guitar was originally developed by C F Martin as a transitional instrument, allowing tenor banjo players to easily switch to more popular guitar tones. The first tenor guitars appeared towards the end of the 1920’s, and they were produced mostly...

SOLD  This is a real find, a 1948 Martin 00-18. They just don’t turn up very often. I guess everyone who has one keeps them. This is a player grade example, and sounds like it’s been played forever. A Spruce topped 00 size with Mahogany back and sides, all aged over...