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Summer NAMM 2016: Martin reveals new dreadnought and LE Cowboy acoustic guitars

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By Michael Astley-Brown published 2 June 2016

Company continues dreadnought's 100th anniversary celebrations

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Martin CS-Bluegrass-16

Martin CS-Bluegrass-16

SUMMER NAMM 2016: Martin never rocks up to a NAMM show without a bevy of new acoustic guitars, and this time around, the company continues its year-long celebration of 100 years of the Martin dreadnought with a pair of new dreads, plus an updated LE Cowboy. First up…

Martin CS-Bluegrass-16

£5,799/$7,999

Limited to 100 instruments, the CS-Bluegrass is all about bluegrass tones and classic style, as indicated by the herringbone top inlay with large soundhole and antique top toner, and grained ivoroid binding.

Elsewhere, an ebony fingerboard and bridge are paired with an Adirondack spruce top with Vintage Tone System, as well as Guatemalan rosewood back and sides plus hide glue construction.

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Martin D-1 Authentic 1931

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Michael Astley-Brown
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Mike is Editor-in-Chief of GuitarWorld.com, in addition to being an offset fiend and recovering pedal addict. He has a master's degree in journalism, and has spent the past decade writing and editing for guitar publications including MusicRadar, Total Guitar and Guitarist, as well as a decade-and-a-half performing in bands of variable genre (and quality). In his free time, you'll find him making progressive instrumental rock under the nom de plume Maebe.

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