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Martin Guitar Buying Guide / Reviews / History:Are you shopping for a Martin Guitar? Martin makes some beautiful guitars like their 6 string and 12 string acoustic guitars (not to mention guitar strings, cases, picks). You can buy a guitar in any color (black, white, gold, brown, red, flames), but remember that the color is just for your and the parts of the guitar (neck, tuning nuts, strings) actually give you the sound you hear when strumming a great minor or open chord. Most famous bands like Led Zeppelin, Beatles, U2, Green Day, Aerosmith, Van Halen, and Metallica have all used an acoustic guitar to write a song (usually they use them to record also and play live on certain hits). A lot of people think of country or folk music when they hear the words "acoustic guitar" only because they are close minded. A ton of rock and alternative bands also use acoustic guitars and it worked for them (Nirvana, Guns and Roses). Martin started making guitars in 1833 (thanks to Christian Frederick Martin) and have been a great company ever since. Martin is arguably the best pre-eminent manufacturer of flattop acoustics with models that retail for thousands of dollars and vintage instruments that often get six figures when sold. Martin was the 1st manufacturer to make a 14 fret-neck guitar (most guitars only had 12 frets or less) which provided a bigger range of notes - originally the extra frets were meant for banjo players to enjoy. Today Martin & Company still build beautiful guitars and you can find their headquarters in Pennsylvania, but you can find their guitars worldwide (in stores, online, all major retailers and dealers). We have reviewed their most popular instruments and products below so please read on. For a complete Martin history check out martinguitar.com/history/.
Buying an Acoustic/Electric Martin Guitar:Many music fans play guitar and most of us get to be musicians because we love music. I have played guitar for many years (some people would say not very well) and have to say that Martin makes some amazing guitars (to me as good as Fender and Gibson). Martin makes great acoustic/electric guitars with a unique tone. 1. Martin DC-Aura Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar - features a solid Sitka spruce top, solid Indian rosewood back and sides, mahogany neck, and special pearl hexagon outline inlays on the ebony fretboard and bridge - $2749.99. 2. Martin 000CXE Black Acoustic Electric Guitar - highly compressed wood and brilliance control, notch filter and phase switch combined with a patented fliptop housing that enables the preamp chassis to pivot out of the guitar - $649.99. 3. Martin LXME Little Martin Acoustic-Electric Guitar - low oval neck and priced at $339.99. 4. Martin 00CXAE Left-Handed Acoustic-Electric Guitar - killer sound and versatility, preamp and Sonicore pickup provide full warm acoustic tone, great recording guitar - $649.99. If you buy a Martin guitar you really can't go wrong, for more details and purchase info check out guitarcenter.com.Acoustic Martin Guitar Buying Guide:Playing an acoustic guitar can be a lot of fun, especially when you hit a nice e, a, or c chord and you get that beautiful sound (a great tone without any hum). Martin makes amazing acoustic guitars and thanks to the internet now you can find them for sale online from various websites. Guitar Center is a national store (guitar retailer) that sells all kinds of music gear and instruments, but they have a great selection of Martin guitars that we have reviewed here. A couple things to remember when you shop for an acoustic guitar are how does it fit in your hands (does it feel like the right size), how many strings do you want (6 string is good for beginners), and how much money can you afford to spend. We have listed some of the best low priced Martin guitars available, hopefully it saves you a little time and money. 1. Martin LX1 Little Martin Acoustic Guitar - small travel and student guitar has a solid Sitka spruce soundboard atop the small, modified 0-14 body to guarantee tight, rich tone - $299.99. 2. Martin DXM Acoustic Guitar - has patented neck mortise and unique DX bracing pattern to produce legendary Martin tone - $499.99. 3. Martin DXK2 Koa Acoustic Guitar - this guitar is constructed of koa HPL for a unique look and sound, has no pickguard and a 14 fret fingerboard - sale price $499.99 4. Martin LXM Little Martin Acoustic Guitar - low oval neck and gotoh nickel-plated tuners and C.F. Martin script logo cover the headstock - $279.99. 5. Martin 310CE Case for Thin Body Acoustic Guitars - with drawbolt latch to help carry and protect your Martin guitars - price $89.99.
Vintage Gear / Used Martin Guitars For Sale :Ebay.com is a great place to find Martin guitars and parts. Martin makes beautiful acoustic guitars and if you play guitar you should treat yourself and pick one up. We found a Martin Backpacker and gig bag (steel string) in great shape for only $250. We also found a Martin OM-21 Guitar for only $1545.00 which normally lists for $2600.00 - great studio guitar with solid/6 string no diamond/Standard Taper. If you are a professional guitarist (or at least think you are) you might be interested in some of their higher end used gear. Ebay is a great place to buy expensive used guitars also and we found a few great deals. Check out the 1969 Martin D-12-35 Slope Shoulder 12 String - features a slotted headstock, bound ebony fretboard and ebony bridge, with a mahogany neck - buy for $4999.99. Our favorite deal on ebay was the Martin Hardshell Molded Guitar Case D Series - available to buy now for only $99.99. Buying a used guitar (or any musical equipment) can be risky, but if you find an honest seller and know something about guitars you can save a lot of money.
Other Martin Merchandise/Accessories for Sale:1. Martin Thinline 332 Acoustic Guitar Pickup - provides better amplification without distorting sound - $59.99 2. Martin MSP4200 Phosphor Bronze Medium Acoustic Guitar Strings - high quality strings - $5.99 3. Martin M150 80/20 Bronze Round Wound Medium Acoustic Guitar Strings 10-Pack - rich treble - $29.99 4. Martin Acoustic Guitar Cleaner Care Pack - string winder, pitch pipe, guitar strap, guitar polish-cloth - $24.99
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