THE STANDARD SERIES | Play the guitars that shaped modern music. The Martin Standard Series is the backbone of Martin—a collection of distinguished instruments that helped create the template for the American acoustic flattop guitar. These premium acoustic guitars embody nearly two centuries of craftsmanship and technique: history made from wood and wire. Alongside the artists who played them, they helped establish the sound of country, folk, bluegrass, and rock. Today, their unmistakable tone continues to echo across the American soundscape and in music around the world.
Trusted by Legends & Everyday Players
See why the Martin Standard Series remains a trusted choice for players seeking professional acoustic guitars. Handcrafted with nearly two centuries of expertise, these iconic instruments helped shape the sound of modern music and continue to serve touring artists, recording musicians, and everyday players around the world.
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.
Specifications
- Golden Era (GE) Sitka spruce X-bracing
- All-solid-wood construction
- Dovetail neck joint
- GE Modified Low Oval neck profile
- Ebony fingerboard and bridge with bone or ebony pins
- Multiple finish and burst options on select models
- Optional electronics on select models
All Martin Standard Series guitars are built in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, USA. Every instrument in the series is handcrafted from solid wood using traditional techniques carried forward through six generations of Martin family history.
The Standard Series uses premium solid tonewoods, including Sitka spruce, East Indian rosewood, and mahogany, and is handcrafted in Nazareth, Pennsylvania. The X Series uses durable HPL back and sides, paired with either solid wood or HPL tops depending on the model, to provide a more affordable and practical option for beginners, performers, travelers, and everyday players.
Standard Series guitars typically pair Sitka spruce tops with East Indian rosewood or genuine mahogany back and sides, while select models feature all-mahogany construction. Models such as the D-28 and HD-28 use East Indian rosewood for deep bass, rich overtones, and a powerful, full-bodied tonal character.
Yes. The Standard Series is Martin’s flagship lineup of professional acoustic guitars and has long been trusted by touring musicians and recording artists around the world. Models such as the D-28 have helped shape some of the most iconic sounds and recordings in American music, while the lineup’s all-solid construction and dependable playability make it equally suited to the stage, studio, and serious lifelong players.