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NAMM 2015: Martin stand highlights - in pictures

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By Michael Brown, Rob Laing ( Total Guitar, Guitarist ) 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

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  • 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
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Dreadnought Junior

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D-35 2015 Limited Edition

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