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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...

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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?

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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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Mikael Åkerfeldt (left) and Kurt Cobain: Åkerfeldt wears dark make-up and plays a PRS electric guitar onstage with Opeth in 2024; This B/W shot of Kurt Cobain was taken during Nirvana's legendary 1993 performance on MTV Unplugged.

Opeth’s Mikael Åkerfeldt played Kurt Cobain’s “haunted” Martin and says it was nothing special

By Jonathan Horsley published

Åkerfeldt got a chance to play the late Nirvana frontman’s 1953 D-18, aka Grandpa, in a recent visit to the Martin Museum

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Billy Strings wears dark sunglasses as he sits against a wall and plays his new signature Martin D-28 acoustic guitar

NAMM 2025: Bluegrass phenom Billy Strings teams up with Martin for a pair of signature acoustics

By Jonathan Horsley published

One is classically high-end Martin, the other retails at $899 – both are built for pickin' quick

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Joe Bonamassa and Martin 000-45 Brazilian prototype

Martin is giving up the Brazilian rosewood for Joe Bonamassa – blues star teases holy grail acoustic

By Jonathan Horsley published

Martin and JoBo unveiled on a meticulous replica of his 1941 000-45 in November but might this be upstaged by a version with the "ultimate tonewood"?

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