Known as the original, dreadnought (or, large bodied) acoustic guitar maker, C.F. Martin and Company, have produced some the finest quality hand-made guitars in the world. Established in 1833, the C.F. Martin Company was founded by, Christian Frederick Martin, Sr. Born into a family of cabinetmakers, Christian Martin, decided to forego the craft of his lineage and instead begin to study as a luthier under Johann Georg Stauffer. His chosen specialty of guitars has given musicians from all around the world an opportunity to experience, first hand, the joys of playing an instrument of fine craftsmanship.

Martin’s signature dreadnought style, otherwise known as the D series at Martin, gives their acoustic guitars the big boisterous tone that made their instruments their unique tone. Martin’s signature cross-bracket bracing design lends to the guitars overall tonal quality, while the pre-installed, Fishman electronics, rounds out the natural tone of the guitar when amplified. The classic Martin Guitar design gives you the look and feel of a quality instrument while maintaining its reputation for the finest quality sound on the market today.

Professional Musician’s have played Martin guitars live and in studio for more than one hundred years. Some of the most famous Martin players include the likes of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Thom Yorke of Radiohead, Willie Nelson, Chris Martin of Coldplay, Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam and Kurt Cobain of Nirvana.

A true testament to the test of time, the C.F. Martin Company continues to deliver the high quality acoustic guitar that, Christian Frederick Martin Sr. brought to the world with his bare hands. That said, a new Martin can range in price from roughly $450 – $8,000 they are very expensive if you are just starting to learn how to play the guitar!

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Flicker IMG_9940 by Chris R McFarland taken on 7/25/2011
Flicker Image Martin D40 by richjones taken on 4/6/12