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Martin’s Standard Series, Reimagined for the Twenty-First Century

In 2018, Martin Guitars released the Reimagined Standard Series, with upgraded features for acoustic guitar models made in Styles 18 and above. This is why you will see (2018) next to the name of a Martin guitar model, e. g. 00-18 (2018) or D-42 (2018.) Extra, extra - read all about it!

Martin vs Martin!  It's like dueling pianos - without the pianos ... and we don't really duel. :D

Q: Why isn’t the Martin M-36 called an M-35?
The M-36 is a classic Martin model with a unique configuration of features found nowhere else. Those familiar with Martin's catalog see the M-36 and recognize how closely it resembles guitars made in the classic Style 35. So why did they call it M-36? Let's find out!

Why Choose a Martin 00 Instead of a 000? (Or Vice Versa) As we contemplate and compare the similarities between the wonderful Martin 000-16E Granadillo and 00-16E Granadillo, the differences between them are definitely in the details.

In this third installment, we go the extra mile and delve into the deeper recesses of Martin’s amazing options for Custom Shop instruments, for those who want something extra special. Read more!
 

LIVE by Request!

We at Maury’s Music are proud to have helped so many guitarists realize their dream of have having a stellar musical instrument made exclusively for them in the world-renown Custom Shop at C. F. Martin & Co. In Part 2 we will focus on specific options that can add up to making your custom Martin truly one of a kind. Read more!

We at Maury’s Music are proud to have helped so many guitarists realize their dream of have having a stellar musical instrument made exclusively for them in the world-renown Custom Shop at C. F. Martin & Co. Read more!

The voice of your acoustic guitar is the font of its unique musical personality and an extension of the artistic expression of the guitarist making it sing. But the vocal chords of that beloved musical instrument are the strings. C. F. Martin & Co. offer some of the finest guitar strings ever made. Let's take a closer look at Martin Guitar Strings!

Announced at Winter NAMM in January, 2020 the first SC-13E has arrived at Maury’s Music and Aaron Short couldn’t wait to dedicate a show to this amazing Martin model, with the first truly new Martin-invented body shape in over 80 years!