The Standard Series: History You Can Play
The Standard Series embodies nearly two centuries of craftsmanship and innovation, helping shape the sound of modern music. Handmade in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, from solid wood using time-honored techniques like dovetail neck joints and X-bracing, these American-made acoustic guitars carry a storied legacy. Refined details enhance tone, comfort, and playability while preserving the vintage soul players expect. Among high-end acoustic guitars, the Standard Series remains a benchmark for musicians seeking an American classic with professional tone, feel, and reliability.
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Balance Yesterday & Today with the Modern Deluxe Series
Modern Deluxe guitars reimagine what a Martin can be—blending time-honored construction with forward-thinking design. Each model features a European red spruce top enhanced by our Vintage Tone System® (VTS), which ages the wood to emulate the sound and beauty of a century-old instrument. Whether you're recording, performing, or simply chasing inspiration at home, the Modern Deluxe Series brings the best of yesterday into today.
The Standard in Acoustic Guitars Since 1833
Founded by Christian Frederick Martin in 1833, C. F. Martin & Co. has helped shape the sound and design of the modern acoustic guitar for nearly two centuries. That legacy continues today through handcrafted quality, time-tested techniques, and an ongoing commitment to acoustic craftsmanship.
Made by skilled craftspeople in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, and Navojoa, Sonora, Mexico, Martin acoustic guitars are built for players at every stage of their journey. From accessible X Series and Little Martin guitars that make trusted Martin tone and playability easier to experience to professional-grade Standard Series instruments and one-of-a-kind Custom Shop builds, the lineup offers something for every kind of player, with a wide range of additional series, body shapes, materials, features, and acoustic voices in between.
Martin’s commitment to quality and tone also extends to acoustic guitar strings and a ukulele tradition that has made it the world’s oldest surviving maker. Drawing on generations of experience as a leading acoustic guitar manufacturer, Martin creates instruments and strings designed to inspire confidence, creativity, and lasting musical expression. From a first guitar to premium acoustic guitars made for the stage, studio, and a lifetime of music, Martin guitars help players find their sound, express their individuality, and unleash the artist within.
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