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Guitar Center 2026 Exclusive Crossroads Guitar Collection
The Blind Faith Tele returns as Guitar Center unveils Eric Clapton Crossroads charity collab

By Jonathan Horsley Published

Martin unveils a Brazilian rosewood $24,999 Custom 000-42, PRS paints the Silver Sky blue and more – all exclusive to Guitar Center with a portion of sales going to the Crossroads Centre

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Joe Bonamassa with his two new signature Martin acoustics
Martin unveils a pair of Joe Bonamassa signature acoustics based on his 1937 pre-War vintage unicorn

By Jonathan Horsley Published

The 00-18 Joe Bonamassa and its more affordable 00-10E Retro are based on a '37 shade-top of incalculable mojo

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The Martin 00L Biosphere IV is created in tribute to the emperor penguin, and features a family of them on its graphic-finish top.
Martin marks Earth Day with a custom graphic 00L Biosphere IV acoustic in the name of penguin preservation

By Jonathan Horsley Published

This stunning slope-shouldered 00-14 features artwork from Robert Goetzl, an FSC-certified build, and recognises a universal truth that the world is infinitely better with penguins in it

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The new models of theMartin Road Series 2026 are photographed in a living space.
Has Martin redefined the workhorse acoustic? Legendary brand announces blockbuster refresh of its Road Series

By Jonathan Horsley Published

NAMM 2026: The Road Series might be Martin’s mid-priced lineup but these upscale Retro Plus models with their torrefied spruce tops are too fancy to be anyone’s “workhorse”

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Jason Isbell with his two new signature acoustics from Martin, the 0-17, a high-end replica of his 1940 model, and the 0-10E Retro, a more affordable version.
Jason Isbell shares unorthodox tone tip for new acoustics as he reveals not one but two signature Martins – and a set of strings

By Jonathan Horsley Published

The Jason Isbell 0-17 is a stunning replica of his 1940 model he used on Foxes In The Snow, and if that holy grail limited edition model is too pricey, his 0-10E Retro might be just the thing

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Martin DX2E 12-String Brazilian Natural: Patterned HPL gives this affordable acoustic a high-end look to match the name on the headstock
“A great quality 12-string that won’t break the bank”: Martin D-X2E Brazilian 12-String review

By Ellie Rogers Published

Heavenly 12-string chime, Martin dreadnought clout and serious change from a grand? We’re listening...

Acoustic Guitars
Martin Jr. Series: this new affordable run from the high-end acoustic brand comprises a range of travel-friendly instruments with a regular 24.9" scale. Here the range is pictured against a green background.
Meet the Junior Series, the new small-bodied, travel-friendly full-scale acoustic range from Martin

By Jonathan Horsley Published

Need a travel guitar but don't feel short-scale acoustics feel like toys? Apply within. There's also a bass option too

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Eric Clapton sits on a cream sofa and plays one of his new signature Martin acoustics, with the other sitting on a stand beside him
Martin recreates Eric Clapton’s MTV Unplugged acoustic for limited edition 30th anniversary run

By Jonathan Horsley Published

These two versions of Slowhand's pre-war 1939 acoustic were announced on his 80th birthday and celebrate the 30th anniversary of his first signature Martin

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Martin X Series Remastered D-X2E Brazilian Natural
“A Martin you can be proud of”: Martin X Series Remastered D-X2E Brazilian Natural review

By Ellie Rogers Published

The HPL’s had a glow up, but how do Martin’s latest affordable dreadnoughts sound?

Acoustic Guitars
Martin M-7 Johnny Marr
Johnny Marr says satin finishes have no business being on a guitar neck

By Jonathan Horsley Published

Gloss is boss in Marr's book as he reveals his six-string pet peeve

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