Best mini acoustic guitars 2020 small 34 scale length. One of the products from this brand is the bt2 from the baby taylor series, a series which offers guitars designed for junior players, small sized adults and for use as a travel guitar. Jul 02, 2019 martin steel string backpacker travel guitar is made out of the highquality materials which makes it both durable and great at performing in any field. Martin road series d10e sapele top acousticelectric dreadnought guitar. Martin dx1e koa guitar we took the dxk2ae and reimagined it. Nonetheless, this guide encompasses the majority of their series and a look at some of the best aspects and models each has to offer. Namely, the solid spruce top and a tonewood back and sides with the unique contour shape of the neck make this guitar beautiful and easy to. So, if your serial number is 240121 for example then your martin guitar was built in 1968. Also within this series is the very cool martin dx woodstock 50 th anniversary guitarperfect for the fans of unique, commemorative instruments, which dont break the bank. Nov 07, 2014 the little martin acoustic guitar series may be a smaller guitar, but it can be a great addition to your collection if you need a simple but goodsounding guitar to travel with or just play around the campfire. Jan 09, 2015 another excellent travel guitar option is a little martin.
All martin guitar facilities in pennsylvania are currently closed due to government mandate. With a solid sitka spruce top and modified 014 body, the lx1 doesnt compromise its tight, rich tone. You can choose from both acoustic and acousticelectric models. The luna safari series muse mahogany travel guitar. Choose martin category all martin guitars martin guitar sizes martin tonewoods martin neck shapes martin sunbursts martin acousticelectric martin lefthanded martin custom guitars build your own martin new martin models best selling martin guitars martin guitar specs about c.
Martin c330 black guitar case the martin c330 black case was a perfect fit for my new martin x series custom acoustic guitar. At an affordable price, the road series delivers the same quality expected from a martin. At andertons with free uk delivery and 0% interest finance options. The first instruments to catch your attention here might be the x series little martins, like the acousticelectric lx1e or the lx little martin acoustic guitar with its. Martin will forever be an aspirational acoustic guitar brand but that doesnt mean that it hasnt spared a thought for our pocketbooks in recent years. The number is above 230095 so it was built after 1967 but its less than 241925 so it was built before the end of 1968 so it was built in 1968. Martin guitar serial numbers when was your martin guitar built. The guitar comes with the regular features you would have expected with the very best of martins acoustic guitars. If you are petite, have small hands, or prefer a smallerbodied guitar, consider one of the little martin series models built on a.
Like the name will suggest, this is a smaller sized guitar than the regular sized guitars. The martin backpacker travel size acoustic guitar has great tone and is great for travel. Whether youre just learning, or a seasoned performer seeking a durable travel guitar, the x series delivers affordable, ecoconscious instruments without compromising martin s legendary tone. Whats more, 16 series models all come in a thinner 000 body depth for the playing comfort of any artist. The martin lx1 little martin compact travel guitar has a tone that defies its size and price. Martin backpacker acoustic travel guitar with gig bag.
The little martin is ideal for travel but also makes a great student guitar. Martin new york, guitars manufactured between 1867 and 1898 have the brand listed as c. The martin road series are the perfect guitars for any musician on the go. Buy products related to travel acoustic guitar products and see what customers say. The martin backpacker travel guitar is lightweight, durable, easy to tune, play and is perfectly shaped to fit into the smallest places. I also have a new martin d28 case that came with the purchase of the guitar. Theres so much good to this guitar, its hard to find the negatives. Available in acoustic and electro models lx1e, and not to mention the ed sheeran signature version, the martin lx1 is a great sounding, tough little travel guitar and also comes supplied with a. A smaller size doesnt have to mean a sacrifice on sound quality.
Whether youre just learning, or a seasoned performer seeking a durable travel guitar, the x series delivers affordable, ecoconscious instruments without compromising martins legendary tone. Total ratings 17, shop4omni steel string backpacker travel guitar with bag. We have seen the x series use highpressure laminate builds to keep prices south of a grand, and the lx series, aka little martin, offering affordable, travelsized guitars. The unofficial martin guitar forum an unofficial forum for. Martin guitars are a prestigious, heritage acoustic guitar brand from the usa.
The martin lx1 little martin acoustic guitar is perfect for beginners or an ideal travelsize guitar. Martin has so many great guitars that we cant possibly highlight them all. While the little martin is our smallest guitar, it is still very big on quality, tone and versatility. This is a triple low 18, so the 18 series from martin is mahogany. Martin x series 2015 lx little martin acoustic guitar black. Click on a series below to view all martin guitars in that category. In contrast to martin guitars early inception in 1833, taylor guitars is a more modern guitar company started in 1974 by robert taylor. The little martin acoustic guitar series may be a smaller guitar, but it can be a great addition to your collection if you need a simple but goodsounding guitar to travel with or. Martin and company has set industry standards by making acoustic guitars and guitar strings. Welcome to the official martin guitar youtube channel. Road series the martin road series sports numerous wellmade acoustics, stocked with excellent electronics so they can be played out night after night. The lx1 features a handrubbed solid spruce top, just like the topoftheline martin guitars and boasts truly great playability that make the little martin a perfect choice for a travel instrument.
The little martin series of guitars actually includes seven models, one of which isnt readily available the ed sheeran model. Apr, 2017 available in acoustic and electro models lx1e, and not to mention the ed sheeran signature version, the martin lx1 is a great sounding, tough little travel guitar and also comes supplied with a. The martin 16 series offers unique wood pairings to complement each body shape. Read the paper label on the inside of your guitar if you have yet to find a serial number. Martin x series 2015 lx little martin acoustic guitar natural. Martin 17 series guitars pair mahogany back and sides with a sitka spruce top, typically on smaller guitar bodies. Namely, the solid spruce top and a tonewood back and sides with the unique contour shape of the neck make this guitar beautiful and easy to play on. Check out our list with the best sounding travel acoustic guitars. The company was founded in 1833 in nazareth, pennsylvania and has made world class acoustic guitars ever since. Martin lx1e little martin natural 6string acousticelectric guitar with sitka spruce top and fishman sonitone pickup natural adding to their compact and affordable, yet highly playable little martin travel series, the new lx1e features the same great sounding handrubbed solid sitka. The martin dm was introduced in 1996 as the prototype for martins road series, the companys most affordable allwood guitars. Another excellent travel guitar option is a little martin. Now the depth on this guitar is the same depth as the guitar i just played but the body shape is a little different and theyll scale is different.
Martin lxk2 little martin x series koa acoustic guitar with gig bag travel the world with a martin by your side. The martin lxm little martin acoustic guitar is a perfect choice for travel, practice, and beginning students. Our customer service representatives are currently working remotely and can be contacted from 8 am 5 pm est at 8884339177 or through our contact us page. Travel guitars top 5 that dont suck guitar adventures. All martin 16 series guitars have the 000 body depth for maximum playing comfort. Support the unofficial martin guitar forum by making a donation. Martin steel string backpacker travel guitar with bag. They are the creators of the dreadnought guitar, arguably the most popular acoustic guitar design in existence. Part of the brands affordable classic design series, the ct60s features an. Jun 25, 2019 also within this series is the very cool martin dx woodstock 50 th anniversary guitarperfect for the fans of unique, commemorative instruments, which dont break the bank. All the guitars are handmade and the craftspeople use original techniques created by the company s founder to build guitars. Martin steel string backpacker travel guitar is made out of the highquality materials which makes it both durable and great at performing in any field.
Steel string backpacker travel guitar martin guitars. The 16 series is martin s most stageready series including guitars in a variety of cutaway and noncutaway body sizes from d to 00, appropriate for any playing style. A very small guitar with a body shaped like an elongated triangle, similar in shape to certain types of psaltery, and designed to be very portable and inexpensive while still being constructed of quality woods. The original martins had a label that read martin and coupa, instruments made between 1833 and 1867 have the brand listed as c. So, comparing the two cases i can see the difference. The newly reimagined x series was made for those with music in their soul and adventure in their hearts. Check the inside of the soundhole on the x series and you will see where it. We have seen the x series use highpressure laminate builds to keep prices south of a grand, and the lx series, aka. Some guitarists who often travel opt for a little martin due to their great portability. Martin lx1 lx1re natural 23 scale acoustic electric guitar travel w gig bag. Jun 14, 2019 so, if your serial number is 240121 for example then your martin guitar was built in 1968. Guitar making pioneers esp and traveler guitar have formed an unprecedented partnership in order to bring you the traveler guitar ltd ec1, a full 24 a.
Martin guitar company plant the nazaretharea guitar manufacturer introduced jam in place on monday with a threesong show from country singer sierra ferrell. The little martin is big on tone, quality, and versatility and includes sustainable wood parts. Martin guitar launches livestreamed concert series for. Small, modified 014 martin body features a woodpattern hpl top with 1style sitka spruce bracing, micarta fretboard and bridge, 23 scale, stratabond modified lowoval neck, and martin s patented neck mortise. Martin backpacker travel size acoustic guitar andertons music co.
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