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NAMM 2015: Martin stand highlights - in pictures

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By Michael Brown, Rob Laing published 24 January 2015

Including the new Dreadnought Junior and a $100k offering

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Martin's NAMM 2015 stand

Martin's NAMM 2015 stand

NAMM 2015: Martin managed to spring a few surprises at this year's NAMM, with the emergence of its new Junior Series sitting at the top of the bill.

This gallery contains our highlights from the company's restrained but confident stand, and you can see more of the 2015 Martin range here.

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Dreadnought Junior

Dreadnought Junior

An all-new body size for Martin, the Dreadnought Junior is designed for player comfort and easy action.

The low price point makes it a good first Martin for cash-strapped players, too.

  • Body Size: Dreadnought Junior - 14 Fret
  • Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
  • Rosette: 2 Ring
  • Top Bracing Pattern: Dreadnought Junior
  • Top Braces: Solid Sitka Spruce 1/4"
  • Back Material: Solid Sapele
  • Side Material: Solid Sapele
  • Neck Material: Select Hardwood
  • Neck Shape: Dreadnought Junior Profile
  • Fingerboard Material: Black Richlite
  • Scale Length: 24''
  • Number Of Frets Clear: 14
  • Number Of Frets Total: 20
  • Bridge String Spacing: 2-3/16''
  • Saddle: 16'' Radius/Compensated/White Tusq
  • Electronics: Fishman Sonitone
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Dreadnought Junior

Dreadnought Junior

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D-35 Brazilian 50th Anniversary Limited Edition

D-35 Brazilian 50th Anniversary Limited Edition

Celebrating 50 years of the classic model, this D-35 features solid Madagascar rosewood sides and back wings, plus a Brazilian rosewood back centre wedge and headplate, and FSC-certified European spruce top.

Each guitar features a numbered interior label signed by C.F. Martin IV plus an Anniversary booklet.

  • Limited to 100
  • Brazilian Rosewood Wedge/Headplate
  • Special D-35 Brazilian Booklet
  • Label signed by CFM IV
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D-35 Brazilian 50th Anniversary Limited Edition

D-35 Brazilian 50th Anniversary Limited Edition

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OM-45 De Luxe Authentic 1930

OM-45 De Luxe Authentic 1930

No, that price isn't a typo.

  • "OM" 14-Fret
  • Limited to 11
  • Vintage Tone System
  • Martin SP Lifespan Strings
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D-35 2015 Limited Edition

D-35 2015 Limited Edition

  • Standard D-35 Model
  • Special D-35 Turns 50 Block
  • Special Interior Label
  • D-35 Booklet
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Rob is the Reviews Editor for GuitarWorld.com and MusicRadar guitars, so spends most of his waking hours (and beyond) thinking about and trying the latest gear while making sure our reviews team is giving you thorough and honest tests of it. He's worked for guitar mags and sites as a writer and editor for nearly 20 years but still winces at the thought of restringing anything with a Floyd Rose.




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