NAMM 2015: Martin unveils 2015 acoustic guitar models

Dreadnought Junior

NAMM 2015: There are a number of surprises in store for Martin acoustic guitar fans this year, most notably the debut of the company's new Junior Series, while the Vintage Tone System also allows the company to accurately emulate the top and braces of a specific era using torrefaction.

A handful of new limited-edition models are set to be introduced, too, as well as a new 000-15M Burst – take a flick through our gallery for the lowdown, and check out the official Martin site for more info.

Dreadnought Junior

£599

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

OM-28 Authentic 1931

Based on a rare 1931 OM-28 model originally owned by Mike Seegar, this Orchestra model is faithful to the original specs, aside from a few minor alterations, while Martin's Vintage Tone System replicates the aged look and tonality of the original.

Body Size: 000-14 Fret
Top: VTS Solid Adirondack Spruce
Rosette: Style 28 (Authentic 1921/31)
Top Bracing Pattern: OM-28 Authentic 1931
Top Braces: VTS Adirondack Spruce 5/16" with 1/4" Tone Bars Circa 1931
Back Material: Solid Madagascar Rosewood
Back Purfling: Style 28 Zig-Zag (Authentic)
Side Material: Solid Madagascar Rosewood
Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany
Neck Shape: Authentic 1931 Barrel & Heel
Fingerboard Material: Solid Black Ebony
Scale Length: 25.4"
Number Of Frets Clear: 14
Number Of Frets Total: 20
Bridge String Spacing: 2-5/16"
Saddle: 16" Radius/Long Bone
Electronics: none

Custom Shop CS-00041-15

Limited to 75 guitars worldwide, the SC-00041-15 is a good looker, all right, with orange and black grained solid cocobolo back and sides, and a torrefied Adirondack spruce top, courtesy of the Vintage Tone System, which also offers high-performance bracing for a standout tone.

Body Size: 000-14 Fret
Top: VTS Solid Adirondack Spruce
Rosette: Style 45
Top Bracing Pattern: Standard "X" Scalloped - Golden Era Style
Top Braces: Solid Adirondack Spruce 1/4"
Back Material: Solid Cocobolo
Back Purfling: none
Side Material: Solid Cocobolo
Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany w/ Carbon Fiber Truss Rod
Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval w/ PA Taper
Nut Material: Bone
Fingerboard Material: Solid Black Ebony
Scale Length: 24.9"
Number Of Frets Clear: 14
Number Of Frets Total: 20
Saddle: 16" Radius/Compensated/Bone
Electronics: none

Limited Edition D-41 Purple Martin Cocobolo

Named after a North American swallow, this D-41 is adorned with a Purple Martin motif across the black pickguard, ebony fingerboard and bridge. Only 50 will be produced, and each guitar will include a numbered interior label signed by C.F. Martin IV.

Body Size: D-14 Fret
Top: Solid Adirondack Spruce
Rosette: Style 45
Top Bracing Pattern: Standard "X" Scalloped (Golden Era Style) - Forward Shifted
Top Braces: Solid Adirondack Spruce 5/16"
Back Material: Solid Cocobolo
Back Purfling: Style 45 Golden Era w/ 18 Style Black Fiber on each Side
Side Material: Solid Cocobolo
Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany
Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval w/ Performing Artist Taper
Nut Material: Bone
Fingerboard Material: Solid Black Ebony
Scale Length: 25.4"
Number Of Frets Clear: 14
Number Of Frets Total: 20
Saddle: 16" Radius/Compensated/Bone
Electronics: Optional

SS-GP42-15

Martin's NAMM Show Special for 2015 features an aged torrefied European spruce soundboard and flamed Hawaiian koa back and sides. Only 50 of these guitars will be produced, and each will be personally signed by C.F. Martin IV.

Body Size: Grand Performance 14 Fret Non-Cutaway
Top: VTS Certified European Spruce
Top Bracing Pattern: Standard "X" Scalloped (Golden Era Style)
Back Material: Solid Highly Flamed Koa w/ Madagascar Rosewood Wedge
Side Material: Solid Highly Flamed Koa
Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany
Neck Shape: Performing Artist Profile
Fingerboard Material: Solid Black Ebony
Scale Length: 25.4"
Number Of Frets Clear: 14
Number Of Frets Total: 20
Saddle: 16" Radius/Compensated/White Tusq
Electronics: Fishman Aura VT

Limited Edition SSC-OM35-15

Martin's other NAMM Show Special guitar, the SSC-OM35-15 features a 35 three-piece back, with solid cherry wings and a Pacific big leaf flamed maple centre wedge. Again, only 50 models will be made, each signed by C.F. Martin IV.

Body Size: 000-14 Fret
Top: Solid Adirondack Spruce
Top Bracing Pattern: Standard ''X'' Scalloped
Top Braces: Solid Adirondack Spruce 1/4''
Back Material: Solid Certified Cherry Wings w/ Pacific Bigleaf Flame Maple Wedge
Side Material: Solid Certified Cherry
Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany
Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval w/ Performing Artist Taper
Fingerboard Material: Solid Black Ebony
Scale Length: 25.4''
Number Of Frets Clear: 14
Number Of Frets Total: 20
Saddle: 16'' Radius/Compensated/Bone
Electronics: none

000-15M Burst

The 000-15M Burst is an 000 version of the popular D-15M Burst, with mahogany top, back, sides and neck and a tasty price tag to boot.

Body Size: 000-14 Fret
Top: Solid Mahogany
Top Bracing Pattern: A-Frame "X"
Top Braces: Solid Sitka Spruce 5/16"
Back Material: Solid Mahogany
Side Material: Solid Mahogany
Neck Material: Solid Mahogany
Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval
Scale Length: 25.4"
Number Of Frets Clear: 14
Number Of Frets Total: 20
Saddle: 16" Radius/Compensated/Bone

CEO-8

With specs chosen by CEO & Chairman Chris Martin, the CEO-8 features a Grand Jumbo body size, plus D-Tar Wave-Length Multi-Source electronics and an interior label individually numbered and signed by C.F. Martin IV.

Body Size: 17" Grand J-14 Fret
Top: VTS Solid Sitka Spruce
Top Bracing Pattern: Standard "X", Progressively Scalloped Tone Bars
Top Braces: Solid Sitka Spruce 5/16"
Back Material: Solid Sycamore
Side Material: Solid Sycamore
Neck Material: Solid Sycamore
Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval w/ PA Taper
Nut Material: Bone
Fingerboard Material: Solid Black Ebony
Scale Length: 25.4"
Number Of Frets Clear: 14
Number Of Frets Total: 20
Saddle: 16" Radius/Compensated/White Tusq
Electronics: D-Tar Wave-Length Multi-Source

Martin D-35 Brazilian 50th Anniversary

Celebrating 50 years of the classic model, the 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.

Body Size: D-14 Fret
Top: Certified European Spruce
Back Material: Solid Madagascar Rosewood Wings w/ Brazilian Rosewood Wedge
Side Material: Solid Madagascar Rosewood
Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany
Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval w/ Performing Artist Taper
Nut Material: Bone
Fingerboard Material: Solid Black Ebony
Scale Length: 25.4"
Number Of Frets Clear: 14
Number Of Frets Total: 20
Bridge Material: Solid Black Ebony
Bridge Style: Modified 30's Style w/ Drop-In Saddle
Bridge String Spacing: 2-3/16"
Saddle: 16" Radius/Compensated/Bone
Electronics: none