Guitar Village have a first look at the Martin 1955 CFM IV 70th models. Inspired by the 1955 originals, these limited 18 Series acoustics honour Chris Martin IV’s 70th birthday with reclaimed spruce, vintage-style details, and focused tone—a historic tribute to tradition, innovation, and the folk music era. Watch the full video at the link in our bio! #acousticguitar #martinguitars #handmade #anniversary #guitarhistory #limitededition | Martin Guitar

After the Ditson Co. folded in 1931, C. F. Martin & Co. had to figure out what to do with the last of the special line of guitars they had been building for their once largest customer. Very few Dreadnoughts were built for Ditson, but the company still thought these large guitars should have a place in their line. After initially building the D-1 and D-2 exclusively for the Chicago Musical Instrument Co., Martin decided to give all their dealers a shot at selling Dreadnought models, so the D-18

Ever wondered how a Martin guitar comes to life? Go behind the scenes at our Nazareth factory and discover the craftsmanship that goes into every instrument. Take a tour of our factory without leaving home: http://spr.ly/6183Nt4YH | Martin Guitar

Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the Martin Guitar Factory in Nazareth, PA, with Martin rep Brenden Hackett. In Part Five, we see how they put the finishing touches on these beautiful guitars. From handcrafted techniques to cutting-edge machinery, witness the passion and dedication that go into creating each legendary instrument. Join us on this unforgettable journey and get a rare glimpse of the magic behind Martin Guitars. | Elderly Instruments

Join us on our behind-the-scenes tour of the Martin Guitar Factory in Nazareth, PA, with Martin rep Brenden Hackett. In Part Four, he walks us through the intricate processes of body phrasing, neck prep, fretting, and finishing. From handcrafted techniques to cutting-edge machinery, witness the passion and dedication that go into creating each legendary instrument. Join us on this unforgettable journey and get a rare glimpse of the magic behind Martin Guitars. | Elderly Instruments

Whenever Christian F. Martin IV hears a Martin guitar, whether it’s the timeworn piece Willie Nelson’s nearly strummed a hole through, or a customer nervously picking a D-300 that looks like fine art and costs $300,000, he beams with pride. Like a father. Martin is the executive chairman of C.F. Martin & Co., the sixth generation of Martins to create arguably the world’s most-renowned acoustic guitars out of Nazareth, Northampton County. Founded in New York City in 1833 by German luthier Christi

Join Steve on a tour of the Martin Guitar factory in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, and learn how the craftspeople behind our guitars turn raw wood, metal, and wire into some of music’s most iconic instruments. In the first episode of our three-part tour series, Steve starts at the beginning of a guitar’s journey, taking you down into the Martin sawmill, acclimating room, and subassembly department, where tops, backs, and sides are inspected, matched, and glued, braces are cut, and neck barrels and fin

Join Steve on a tour of the Martin Guitar factory in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, and learn how the craftspeople behind our guitars turn raw wood, metal, and wire into some of music’s most iconic instruments. In the second episode of our three-part tour series, Steve takes you upstairs, where we continue the process of manufacturing our acoustic guitars, basses, and ukuleles. Learn all about candling, bracing, neck and body assembly, finishing, pearling, the Martin Custom Shop, and so much more. #mar