JASON ISBELL | Few artists capture truth and tone quite like Jason Isbell. A six-time GRAMMY® winner and one of America’s most revered songwriters, Jason has built a career on authenticity—turning life’s simplest emotions into unforgettable songs. Now, his partnership with Martin Guitar expands with two new signature models and his first-ever signature set of strings. Inspired by the 1940 0-17 that shaped his album Foxes in the Snow, these releases celebrate the connection between artist and instrument—where craftsmanship meets honesty, and every note tells a story. Discover guitars and strings built for players who value feel, balance, and timeless sound.
0-17 Jason Isbell
- Inspired by Jason’s 1940 0-17
- All-solid sinker mahogany body
- Adirondack spruce Golden Era scalloped X-bracing
- Sinker mahogany neck with '30s-style V profile
- Brazilian rosewood fingerboard & bridge
- 17-style inlays & Waverly nickel open-gear tuners
- Vintage gloss finish
- Includes signed label & hardshell case
- Limited to just 50 guitars
0-10E Retro Jason Isbell
- Inspired by Jason's 1940 0-17
- All-solid mahogany body
- Scalloped spruce X-bracing
- Select hardwood neck with Performing Artist profile
- East Indian rosewood fingerboard & bridge
- 17-style inlays & nickel open-gear tuners
- Satin finish
- Martin E1 electronics with tuner
- Includes softshell case
Jason Isbell & Martin Guitar: Truth, Tone, and Timeless Design
Jason joins Martin Guitar to unveil two new signature acoustics inspired by the 1940 0-17 that defined his album Foxes in the Snow. In this exclusive video, Jason shares how Martin recreated its warmth, balance, and honesty in both the limited-edition 0-17 Jason Isbell and the road-ready 0-10E Retro Jason Isbell. From studio sessions to live stages, these guitars reflect his belief that instruments should never get in the way of the song.
Craft Your Sound
Martin Era™ Jason Isbell Signature Strings deliver the tone, feel, and reliability Jason demands on stage and in the studio. Built with a traditional SP® core, treated with Martin’s Lifespan® technology, and finished with red silk-wrapped ends, they offer a perfectly broken-in sound from day one—built to last show after show.
- Developed with Jason Isbell
- Traditional SP core for classic feel
- Lifespan treatment resists corrosion
- Red silk ends add a signature look
- Balanced tone that lasts longer
About Jason Isbell
Jason Isbell is a six-time GRAMMY Award-winning singer-songwriter revered for his storytelling and musicianship. Blending Southern rock grit with folk-inspired honesty, his songs explore the human condition with empathy and precision. A native of North Alabama, he’s earned acclaim for both his solo work and performances with The 400 Unit. His latest album, Foxes in the Snow, recorded entirely on a 1940 Martin 0-17, showcases his raw, stripped-down artistry. Whether onstage or in the studio, Jason continues to define authenticity in modern music—making his collaboration with Martin a natural evolution of his sound.