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NAMM 2016: Martin's D-28 John Lennon and D-222 dreadnoughts revealed

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By Michael Astley-Brown published 6 January 2016

100th anniversary of dreadnought celebrated alongside new Authentic Series and Custom Shop models

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Martin D-222 Anniversary Edition

Martin D-222 Anniversary Edition

NAMM 2016: Back in 1916, Martin first unveiled its legendary dreadnought model, which has since become the most copied body size in the world – 100 years later, the company has revealed two new limited-edition models, as well as a number of other high-end guitars in the Authentic Series and Custom Shop lines.

Of course, these five models represent the acoustic giant's show pieces – we can expect more affordable guitars to be announced soon.

Martin D-222 Anniversary Edition

£3,599/$4,999

First up is the D-222 Anniversary Edition, which is limited to 100 instruments worldwide.

This 12-fret dread features a Sitka spruce top with Vintage Tone System torrefaction, mahogany back and sides, grained ivoroid binding, slotted headstock and ebony fingerboard and bridge.

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Martin D-28 John Lennon 75th Anniversary Edition

Martin D-28 John Lennon 75th Anniversary Edition

Commemorating what would have been Lennon's 75th birthday, this special-edition D-28 is limited to 75 instruments.

The guitar's solid Adirondack spruce top with Vintage Tone System is paired with Madagascar rosewood back and sides, while the back is inlaid with an HD-28-style zig-zag peace sign.

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