Martin Catalog 0010-1

ACOUSTIC GUITARS CHRISTIAN FREDERICK MARTIN, SR. 1796-1873 Founder, C. F. Martin & Co., Inc. THE MARTIN GUITAR COMPANY

C. F. Martin & Co. stands alone as the oldest surviving maker of guitars in the world. Through each of the six generations of family members that have managed the company, the Martin name has been held in high esteem as a symbol of enduring craftsmanship and quality. Through the decades, Martin has had to adapt to widely varying economic, political, and cultural changes. Events such as the Civil War, the Industrial Revolution, the Spanish American conflict, the Great Depression, and two World Wars challenged the company’s ability to survive and thrive.

C.F. Martin & Company remains the oldest surviving maker of guitars in the world. Six generations of the Martin family are pictured, each dedicated to the company’s primary product, its superbly well- crafted acoustic guitars.

D-45 CHRISTIAN FREDERICK MARTIN, JR. 1825-1888 Son of Christian Frederick Martin, Sr. Guitars evolved from fan-bracing to X-bracing, the rest is the tone. Martin guitars are revered for from gut to steel strings, and from small parlor size their distinct power and balance, for deep resonant guitars to large bodied Dreadnoughts. Mandolins basses and crisp clear trebles. More than any other and ukuleles also enjoyed periods of great populari- attribute, the Martin sound is the one element that ty, and the company shifted its production to meet no other maker has been able to copy. the changing demands. Martin’s success over the years Collectively, the employees at Martin take extreme has stemmed in large part from a remarkable ability pride in the guitars we produce. So proud in fact that, to innovate and adapt. unlike most other instrument makers, we open our Today things are not much different. Our customers’ doors every workday at 1:15 p.m. for public tours of needs continue to change, and we are challenged to our factory. It’s the best way we know to show how move forward with many more new ideas. The product deeply we’re committed to building the finest musical line, known for its simplicity in the 1970s and ‘80s, instruments in the world. Included with this catalog is has evolved into a dynamic presentation as the company our personal invitation to you to visit us to see why has aggressively moved to fill voids in the marketplace. Martin guitars are the very best guitars made. Since 1990, the company has introduced many new products from the popular ‘1,’ ‘Road,’ ‘15/17,’ and ‘16 Series’ to the more recent ‘X Series’—all American made, high-quality guitars offering exceptional value. At the other end of the market, we reintroduced many of our most sought-after pre-war guitar designs as part of our new ‘Vintage Series.’ In such a dynamic environment, we try not to lose sight of what makes a Martin guitar great. Many ingredients are important — delicate hand-craftsmanship, tasteful ornamentation, meticulous attention to detail, limited lifetime warranty, and the reputation established by such a long history and tradition. Guitarists have come to expect all of these things when buying a Martin. In the final analysis though, we think Christian Frederick Martin IV that what makes a Martin guitar stand heads above Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, and President Sixth Generation Martin to Lead the Company

HERBERT KELLER MARTIN FRANK HENRY MARTIN 1895-1927 CHRISTIAN FREDERICK MARTIN III FRANK HERBERT MARTIN 1866-1948 Brother to Christian Frederick Martin III 1894-1986 1933-1993 Son of Christian Frederick Martin, Jr. Son of Frank Henry Martin Son of Christian Frederick Martin III 2 NEW TECHNOLOGY

‘X SERIES’

Martin Guitar has long recognized the serious nature wood fibers (high-pressure laminate, called HPL) of the earth’s dwindling resources and has focused and traditional tonewoods. We’ve found HPL to be attention on alternative materials. At Martin we’re an extremely durable and workable material and have also committed to making Martin guitars that are crafted ways to build traditional Martin shapes with within reach of every aspiring guitarist. HPL that yield incredibly long-lasting, affordable Our breakthrough ‘X-Series’ features guitars guitars. What’s more, we’ve managed to build them constructed with a combination of highly compressed so they possess that ‘famous’ Martin sound and playability found in our more expensive guitars. ‘ X SERIES’

DXM The DXM Dreadnought features top, back and side construction of high pressure laminates (HPL), herringbone decal rosette, and a durable satin finish. The DXME is the acoustic-electric version of the DXM with onboard electronics. The DCXME is the rounded Venetian cutaway version of the DXME with onboard electronics. Pictured at right.

DX1 The DX1 features a solid spruce top combined with back and sides made of high pressure laminate (HPL) mahogany. Pictured below. The DCX1E is the acoustic-electric version of the

DX1 featuring a rounded Venetian cutaway and DCXME onboard electronics. The D12X1 is the 12-string version of the DX1. The bridge, neck width, and headstock have been modified accordingly.

000X1 The 000X1 is the smaller bodied 000 or Auditorium- sized version of the DX1. The standard 000 body size is combined with the OM longer scale to create a surprisingly balanced and projective instrument ideal for blues or fingerstyle techniques. Pictured at right.

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DX1 Our breakthrough ‘X Series’ features guitars constructed with a combination of solid spruce tone- wood and high pressure laminate (HPL) back and sides, like the DX1.

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‘ ROAD SERIES’

Martin originally created the ‘Road Series’ for the Standard features for the ‘Road Series’ generally working musician and weekend warrior. These sweet- include a solid wood top, laminate back and sides, satin playing guitars were designed to provide the unique finish, single band herringbone wood rosette, patented Martin look, feel and sound at an affordable price. neck mortise, and ‘A-frame’ X-bracing. ‘ ROAD SERIES’

DM The DM Dreadnought features laminated genuine mahogany back and sides with a solid spruce top, single banded herringbone rosette, and a durable satin finish. Pictured below. The DR is the rosewood version of the DM. The DCME is the acoustic-electric version of the DM featuring a rounded Venetian cutaway and onboard electronics. Pictured at right. The DM-12 is the 12-string version of the DM. The bridge, neck width, and headstock have been modified accordingly.

000M The 000M is the smaller bodied 000 or Auditorium- sized version of the popular DM. The standard 000 DCME body size is combined with the OM longer scale to create a surprisingly balanced and projective instrument ideal for blues or fingerstyle techniques. Pictured at right.

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DM Since its introduction in 1996, the DM has been received with great enthusiasm. Its outstanding Martin tone and affordable price make it an ideal instrument for players at all levels. 6 RAW MATERIALS

‘ 1 SERIES’

The ‘1 Series’ was a pioneering breakthrough in the been redesigned. These innovations include a new crafting of Martin guitars because it was the first to patented neck-to-body joint for added support, a achieve our unique Martin sound, feel and look with stress-free neck, a special cantilevered ‘A-frame’ top tree-saving wood laminates. bracing pattern, beveled front and rear blocks for These instruments represent an extraordinary value enhanced tone and sustain, and an angled bridge hole as well as state-of-the-art acoustic guitar design and pattern with string ramps to improve strength, tone, technology. While retaining traditional Martin size and intonation. and appointments, all key structural components have Standard features for the ‘1 Series’ generally include a solid wood top, solid back and laminate sides on mahogany models, laminate back and sides on rosewood models, and a satin finish. ‘ 1 SERIES’

D-1 The D-1 Dreadnought soundboard is bookmatched from solid Sitka spruce. The back is solid genuine mahogany. The sides are crafted from laminated genuine mahogany which lends tremendous rigidity and strength to the body. These features, together with our more durable satin finish, make the D-1 especially suitable for on-stage use. The D-1R is the rosewood version of the D-1 featuring laminate back and sides. Pictured below. The DC-1E is the acoustic-electric version of the D-1 featuring a rounded Venetian cutaway and onboard electronics. Pictured at right. The D12-1 is the 12-string version of the D-1.

D-2R The D-2R features appointments that pay tribute to the visual appearance of the Martin D-28. DC-1E D-3R The onboard sound reinforcement The D-3R features appointments that pay tribute to package combines the active Martin Gold+Plus¨ pickup with the visual appearance of the Martin D-35. the Martin/Fishman¨ Prefixª 000-1 preamplification and equalization The 000-1 is the smaller bodied 000 or Auditorium- system. A ‘fliptop’ housing— enables the preamp chassis to sized version of the D-1. pivot out of the guitar for easy The 000-1R is the rosewood version of the 000-1. access to the 9-volt battery. FLIP-OUT

B-1 The B-1 is the acoustic bass version of the D-1 featuring a full 34" scale bass neck combined with the comfortable Jumbo body shape and size.

D-1R With rosewood warmth and ‘1 Series’ innovations, the D-1R offers the tone of its legendary Martin lineage at an affordable price.

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‘ 15/17 SERIES’

Our ‘15/17 Series’ allows you to satisfy your desire Standard features for the ‘15 Series’ generally include for a more easily affordable all solid wood Martin solid mahogany top, back and sides, herringbone decal guitar—and we offer these guitars to you in all shapes rosette, satin finish, patented neck mortise, and and sizes. ‘A-frame’ X-bracing which enhances the rich, bright These instruments feature richly stained solid sound inherent in mahogany. mahogany top, back, and sides to give it the distinctive Standard features for the ‘17 Series’ generally include look along with our recognizable Martin sound— solid mahogany top, back and sides, inlaid rosette, features that mark it one of Martin’s most attractive gloss finish, patented neck mortise, and scalloped values. X-bracing. ‘ 15/17 SERIES’

D-15 With its mahogany construction and simple appointments, the D-15 Dreadnought is reminiscent of the Style 15 guitars of the 1940s and marks the reintro- duction of mahogany top guitars to our product line. It is the lowest priced solid wood Martin guitar currently available. Pictured below.

D-17 The D-17 is the full body gloss version of the D-15 featuring scalloped X-braces, inlaid rosette and gold tuners. The 00-17 is the smaller bodied 00 or Grand Concert-sized version of the D-17. Pictured at right. 00-17

000-15 The 000-15 is the smaller bodied 000 or Auditorium- sized version of the D-15. The 000-15S is the 12-fret body version of the 000-15. Pictured at right. The 000C-15E is the acoustic electric version of the 000-15 featuring a rounded Venetian cutaway and onboard electronics

BC-15E The BC-15E Acoustic Bass is the acoustic electric bass version of the D-15 featuring a rounded Venetian cutaway and onboard electronics, a full 34" scale bass neck combined with the comfortable Jumbo body BC-15E shape and size. Pictured at right.

D-15 The D-15 features solid genuine mahogany for the top, back, and sides. The soundboard is trimmed with a single-banded gold herringbone decal rosette and a tortoise-colored pickguard. 10 BINDING CLEANING

‘16 SERIES’

This well-established and innovative all solid wood Standard features for the ‘16 Series’ generally include ‘16 Series’ was originally conceived and developed as solid wood top, back and sides, patented neck mortise, an experiment in delivering better sound without and ‘Hybrid’ X-bracing. higher cost by using a combination of our proprietary Enhanced visual appointments common on the SP or bracing systems, called ‘Hybrid’ X-bracing, on a solid ‘Special 16 Series’ models usually are found on much wood instrument. We succeeded, and the guitar has higher priced models, including full body gloss finish, become a longtime Martin favorite. abalone pearl rosette, and abalone fingerboard inlays. ‘16 SERIES’

D-16GT Displaying the simple elegance of Martin styling, the D-16GT Dreadnought features a solid spruce top polished to a high gloss, and solid bookmatched genuine mahogany back and sides finished with an attractive and durable semi-gloss finish. Pictured at right. The D-16RGT is the rosewood version of the D-16GT.

000C-16GTE The 000C-16GTE is the smaller bodied 000 or Auditorium-sized acoustic-electric version of the D-16GT featuring a solid spruce top polished to a high gloss, a rounded Venetian cutaway and onboard electronics. D-16GT The 000C-16RGTE is the rosewood version of the 000C-16GTE. Pictured at right.

OMC-16WE Slightly smaller than an Auditorium-sized guitar, we offer the OMC-16WE. This well balanced acoustic-electric guitar features a rounded Venetian cutaway for full access to the 18th fret, American walnut back and sides and full gloss finish on the body and headplate.

000C-16RGTE

DC-16RE The DC-16RE is a Dreadnought Venetian cutaway guitar featuring onboard electronics.

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‘ STANDARD SERIES’

Martin launched this much imitated ‘Standard Series’ Martin line and represent the majority of sizes and line nearly a century ago and set the standard for all styles that have evolved during this century. The modern acoustic guitars—starting with the Dreadnought, ‘Standard Series’ models are known for resonant a shape that Martin first built in 1916 to provide a warmth of tone with tastefully restrained styling. bigger, richer guitar sound at a time when there was no For the most part, Martin is credited with inventing amplification, for the accompaniment of singers in these styles and shapes, and guitar makers in general larger settings, including auditoriums. have moved to adopt Martin’s size designations as the These instruments constitute the historic core of the standard for the industry. Standard features for the ‘Standard Series’ generally include solid wood top, back, and sides, polished gloss finish, and a hand-fit dovetail neck attachment. ‘ STANDARD SERIES’

D-18 Traditional Style 18 features on the D-18 include a rosewood fingerboard and bridge, black binding and pickguard, and chrome enclosed tuning machines. Solid mahogany back and sides combine with the large Dreadnought size to produce a loud, clear treble and a warm, moderate bass. Pictured at right.

D-28 Since its introduction in 1931, the Martin D-28 has remained the standard by which all large bodied, steel-string acoustic guitars are measured. The D-28 utilizes solid East Indian rosewood for the back and sides. Genuine ebony is used for the fingerboard and bridge. D-18 The D12-28 is the 12-string version of the D-28. The HD-28 is the herringbone version of the D-28— vintage features include herringbone top trim, a traditional zig-zag backstrip, and Martin’s famous scalloped X-bracing. Pictured below.

000-28 The 000-28 is the smaller bodied 000 or Auditorium- sized version of Martin’s famous D-28 Dreadnought. Pictured at right. The 000-28H is the herringbone version of the 000-28.

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HD-28 The HD-28 represents the recreation of Martin’s legendary ‘Herringbone D-28’ style guitars.

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D-35 D-42 The D-35 incorporates Martin’s visually striking The D-42 draws its inspiration from the pre-war period three-piece back design, producing a strong bass that with vintage features such as forward-shifted scalloped is ideal for rhythm playing. To accentuate the treble, bracing, traditional Style 45 snowflake fingerboard Martin uses lighter 1⁄4” top braces. Bindings with inlays, grained ivoroid bindings, and gold tuning extra side inlays and a bound ebony fingerboard add gears with ‘butterbean’ knobs. Pictured at right. to the distinctiveness of this model. The HD-35 is the herringbone version of the D-35. D-45 The D-45 is the most ornately appointed guitar in D-40 the Martin line. Large ‘C.F. Martin’ abalone letters With valuable input from both dealers and players, adorn the headstock; abalone hexagon inlays are used C. F. Martin IV designed the J-40 Jumbo model, as position markers on the bound ebony fingerboard. prized for its elegant yet tasteful appointments. Pictured below.

D-41 J-40 The D-41 offers the extra ornamentation and premium The J-40 Jumbo features rosewood back and sides, selection of woods that typify Martin’s prestigious 40’s scalloped bracing, abalone pearl rosette, bound ebony Series. With its tasteful elegance and moderate price, fingerboard, abalone hexagon position markers, a the D-41 is among Martin’s best values in top-of-the- bound headstock with Style 45 ‘C.F. Martin’ abalone line guitars. Pictured at right. pearl letters, and gold enclosed tuning machines. Pictured at right. ‘ STANDARD SERIES’

J-40

D-41

D-42

D-45 Martin’s finest selected tonewoods are used to build each D-45.

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‘ VINTAGE SERIES’

These fine instruments draw their inspiration from through saddle, aging toner finish on soundboard, the elegant vintage designs and appointments of the vintage style tuning machines and a vintage Geib pre-World War II era. Most ‘Vintage Series’ models Style™ case. include old-style squared headstock, modified V-shaped Standard features for the ‘Vintage Series’ generally neck, period fingerboard inlays, scalloped bracing, include solid wood top, back and sides, pre-war beveled tortoise colored pickguard, old-style long or appointments, gloss finished bodies, and hand-fit dovetail neck attachment. ‘ VINTAGE SERIES’

D-18V The D-18V Dreadnought features a genuine ebony fingerboard and bridge plus many simple but tasteful vintage details such as tortoise colored binding, old-style abalone position dots, open-geared chrome tuners with ‘butterbean’ knobs, and all of the features standard to all ‘Vintage Series’ models.

D-18VS The D-18VS is the 12-fret slotted head version of the D-18V. The longer body dimensions produce a warmer, deeper tone than standard rosewood Dreadnoughts. This model features a wider neck

(13⁄4” at the nut).

OM-28V The OM-28V Orchestra draws its inspiration from OM-28V the original historic Perry Bechtel OM-28 herringbone guitar made in 1929. The 000 body size is blended with the OM long scale to produce a balanced sound HD-28V considered ideal for fingerstyle technique. Pictured at The HD-28V incorporates the most popular pre-war right. features into a vintage ‘Herringbone D-28’ format. D-45V Grained ivoroid bindings, forward-shifted scalloped The D-45V features scalloped ‘forward shifted X- bracing, ‘butterbean’ tuning machines, and diamond bracing.’ Special features include a highly colorful and squares fingerboard inlay are combined to make abalone border around all seams of the top, back and an exceptional pre-war herringbone replica both in side edges, plus the perimeter of the fingerboard and tone and appearance. rosette. Traditional diamond and snowflake inlays are The HD-28VS is the 12-fret slotted head version used on the grained ivoroid bound ebony fingerboard. of the HD-28V. Grained ivoroid bindings, a Style 45 multi-colored mosaic backstrip, and vintage style gold ‘butterbean’ tuners complete the appointments. Pictured below.

D-45V Special features include a highly colored abalone border around the top edge, fingerboard perimeter and rosette.

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000-28EC

000-28EC The 000-28EC Auditorium designed in collaboration with Eric Clapton features sides and back that are constructed from solid East Indian rosewood. The top is bookmatched from select quartersawn Sitka spruce, and the rosette, as well as the perimeter of the soundboard, are inlaid with finely patterned herringbone wood marquetry. The body is bound with grained ivoroid. A genuine ebony fingerboard features the pre-war Style 28 snowflake pattern in abalone pearl, and Eric Clapton’s signature is inlaid in mother-of-pearl between the 19th and 20th frets. Each 000-28EC bears an interior label, individually numbered in sequence. Pictured at left. ERIC CLAPTON

‘NYLON STRING MODELS’

000C-16SGTNE To address the needs of acoustic and electric 000C-16SGTNE guitarists that desire the warmer tonality of nylon Nylon String Cutaway stings, Martin is pleased to offer the 000C-16SGTNE. Acoustic-Electric Model This unique model combines Martin’s traditional 000 12-fret look and feel with the full access of a rounded Venetian cutaway and the versatility of onboard electronics. The soundboard is crafted from fine grained Western red cedar for maximum openness and projection, and polished to a high gloss. The back and sides are bookmatched from genuine mahogany and finished with satin lacquer. A Spanish cedar neck is fitted with an 18” radius rosewood fingerboard that is 7 1 /8” wide at the nut. Special X-bracing, designed specifically for this model, outperforms standard fan bracing in both tone and efficiency. To enhance the professional plug and play capabilities of this model, custom cali- brated onboard electronics have been added to capture the subtle tonal nuances of nylon strings.

19 Always dreamed of owning your own special Martin?

At Martin, our Custom Shop’s experienced craftsmen work with you to design and build your one-of-a-kind Custom Trio Martin that is completely, Shown left to right, Art Nouveau undeniably yours. design, Celtic design, and Contact your Martin dealer Cutaway option. to discuss your desired specifications.

20 ‘S-O UKULELE’

The ‘S-O ukulele’ features solid mahogany body and neck construction that boasts traditional Martin appointments and a durable satin finish. The S-O Uke is a very affordable package—complete with a padded carrying bag. Pictured at left. S-O Ukulele

‘BACKPACKER® MODELS’

Our Backpacker can accompany you anywhere in the world—or beyond. One neat little package gives the guitarist portability, playability, intonation, and dura- bility. It’s all solid wood, but light. You can stow the Backpacker, in the special gig bag that comes with it, in aircraft overhead bins, and play it in armchairs, cars, parachuting, on mountaintops, in canoes—anywhere your adventures take you. You can get it with an onboard pickup system—plugged in you’d swear it was a full-sized guitar. Choose your Backpacker from a steel 6-string guitar, a classical nylon 6-string guitar, a ukulele and a mandolin. All pictured at left. Standard features for the ‘Backpacker Instruments’ generally include solid wood back, sides and neck, a one-year limited Nylon Carrying Bag warranty, and padded carrying bag.

Steel 6-String Nylon 6-String Guitar Classical Guitar

Ukulele Mandolin 21 FINAL INSPECTION

CASES

‘600 Series’ Molded Case Rugged impact resistant exterior with embossed C.F. Martin & Co. logo. Nickel-plated hardware and key lock. Interior is form-fitted with a padded plush lining.

‘500 Series’ Geib Styleª Deluxe Vintage Case Deep textured exterior, 5-ply laminated wood shell with a plush, crushed velvet interior, padded leather handle, antique white stitching, brass-plated hardware and key lock.

‘300 Series’ Hardshell Case 3-ply laminated wood shell, plush interior lining and brass plated hardware.

22 We offer you here an overview of the remarkable benefits and special features of each ‘Martin Guitar Series’ so you can zero in on the guitars you want to learn more about. Separate brochures are available on each series as well as information on our web site at www.martinguitar.com. The most excitement comes when you hold these instruments in your hands at your Martin dealer—and see and feel for yourself why “More people own—or want to own—a Martin than any other acoustic guitar in the world.”