THE ROAD SERIES | Meet the refreshed Martin Road Series, designed to support every step on your road to what’s next. Whether you’re choosing your first guitar, upgrading your tone, or looking for a versatile, stage-ready instrument, the Road Series helps you move forward with confidence. The lineup offers two clear paths: Retro, inspired by classic Martin style and heritage, and Modern, designed for contemporary playability and performance. With a wide range of body shapes, tonewoods, and player-focused features, it’s easier to find the guitar that fits where you are—and where you’re headed.
Ready for What's Next
- Two clear paths—Retro or Modern—based on how you play and what inspires you.
- Body shapes ranging from compact 000 models to powerful Dreadnoughts, modern SC designs, and more.
- Solid tops with scalloped X-bracing for responsive, dynamic tone.
- Solid wood and fine veneer options that shape each model’s sound, look, and feel.
- Comfortable necks designed for smooth, confident playability.
- Onboard electronics for moving easily from practice to studio to stage.
- A softshell case included with every model.
Two Paths. One Road.
Explore the refreshed Road Series through two clear directions: Retro and Modern. Whether you’re drawn to tradition or chasing something new, there’s a Road Series model ready to help you take the next step.
Behind the Design
Creating a Clear Road Forward
Go behind the scenes of the refreshed Martin Road Series with Product Management Director Joey Osisek and International Instrument Design Manager Rameen Shayegan. Learn how player feedback and real-world use shaped the Retro and Modern paths, expanded body-shape options, and performance-focused refinements across the lineup.
Built for Wherever the Road Leads
The Martin Road Series is designed for musicians who need one guitar to move confidently between home, rehearsal, studio, and stage. With responsive tonewoods, player-focused construction, and built-in electronics across the lineup, these acoustic-electric guitars deliver a strong acoustic voice with the versatility to plug in whenever the moment calls for more. Whether you gig every weekend or simply want a dependable instrument ready for your next opportunity, the Road Series is built to keep your music moving forward.
Acoustic-Electric Guitars Built for the Stage
Depending on the model, solid spruce or sapele tops provide dynamic projection or warm, balanced tone, while scalloped X-bracing helps each guitar respond naturally to the player. When a microphone is not practical or you need to cut through a live mix, onboard Martin E1 or L.R. Baggs® electronics let you connect directly to an amp or PA. That makes the Road Series a dependable acoustic guitar with a pickup for working musicians, recording artists, and serious hobbyists looking for consistent performance from practice to showtime.
Durable Enough for Life on the Road
A gigging acoustic guitar has to handle load-ins, soundchecks, changing venues, regular travel, and repeated setup and teardown. Road Series models combine reliable construction, comfortable necks, stage-ready electronics, and an included softshell case to help them keep pace with real-world use. While every wood instrument should be protected from extreme temperature and humidity, these stage-ready acoustic guitars are made to be played often, transported regularly, and counted on when the next rehearsal, session, or performance arrives.