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Martin Custom Shop

  • Pre-Owned Martin Custom Shop D-28 Ambertone Sunburst Acoustic Guitar | Used

    Original price $4,699.00
    Original price $4,699.00 - Original price $4,699.00
    Original price $4,699.00
    Current price $4,100.00
    $4,100.00 - $4,100.00
    Current price $4,100.00

    Pre-Owned Martin Custom Shop D-28 Ambertone Sunburst Acoustic Guitar MODEL: D-28 Ambertone CONSTRUCTION: Mahogony blocks/Dovetail neck joint BODY ...

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  • Martin Custom Shop Cherry Hill Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar - Spruce/Cherry

    Original price $2,999.00 - Original price $2,999.00
    Original price $2,999.00
    $2,999.00
    $2,999.00 - $2,999.00
    Current price $2,999.00

    This is a very special Martin Custom Shop guitar that is ONLY available at Martin Factory visits-- that means, when we here at Alamo Music go up t...

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  • Martin Custom Shop Alamo Exclusive Deep Body OM - Adirondack/Flamed Mahogany

    Original price $0.00 - Original price $0.00
    Original price $0.00
    $5,278.56
    $5,278.56 - $5,278.56
    Current price $5,278.56

    Our latest Martin Custom Exclusive is here and ready to bring you to a flatpicker's paradise. This "deep body" OM model has the OM/000 body shape, ...

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  • Pre-Owned Martin Custom X Series 000 Acoustic Guitar w/ Gig Bag

    Original price $499.00 - Original price $499.00
    Original price
    $499.00
    $499.00 - $499.00
    Current price $499.00

    Pre-Owned Martin Custom X Series 000 Acoustic Guitar w/ Gig Bag*Pre-Owned items are sold as-is, sale is final*

  • Pre-Owned Martin D-28 Custom Shop Authentic 1937 Acoustic Guitar | Used

    Original price $5,499.00 - Original price $5,499.00
    Original price
    $5,499.00
    $5,499.00 - $5,499.00
    Current price $5,499.00

    Pre-Owned Martin D-28 Custom Shop Authentic 1937 Acoustic Guitar Comes with Original Hard-shell case. *Pre-Owned items are sold as-is, sale i...

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  • Martin Custom Shop Exclusive OM Italian Alpine Spruce/Ziricote Acoustic Guitar

    Original price $7,364.00 - Original price $7,364.00
    Original price $7,364.00
    $7,364.00
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    Current price $7,364.00

    We chose the woods for this guitar at NAMM 2024, and we absolutely love the wood pairing of Italian Alpine Spruce and Ziricote! With Golden-Era Sca...

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  • Martin Custom Shop All-Walnut Slope Shoulder Dreadnought, NAMM Wood Pick Acoustic Guitar

    Original price $9,491.00 - Original price $9,491.00
    Original price
    $9,491.00
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    Current price $9,491.00

    This one of a kind guitar was designed in collaboration with Colin Besancon from Martin Guitars at NAMM 2024. Take a look at the specs below, and i...

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  • Martin Custom Shop Alamo Exclusive Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar - Bearclaw Spruce/Cocobolo

    Original price $7,880.00 - Original price $7,880.00
    Original price $7,880.00
    $7,880.00
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    Current price $7,880.00

    Martin Custom Shop Alamo Exclusive Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar - Bearclaw Spruce/Cocobolo Alamo Music has partnered with Martin Guitars in creatin...

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  • Martin Custom Shop "Alamo Authentic" 1929 OM Acoustic Guitar - Adirondack Spruce/Guatemalan Rosewood

    Original price $10,840.00 - Original price $10,840.00
    Original price $10,840.00
    $10,840.00
    $10,840.00 - $10,840.00
    Current price $10,840.00

    Alamo Music has partnered with Martin Guitars in creating a limited run of acoustic guitars to celebrate our 95th Anniversary. All of the woods on...

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  • Martin Custom Shop Alamo Exclusive 12-Fret 000 Acoustic Guitar - Italian Alpine Spruce/Ziricote

    Original price $8,239.00 - Original price $8,239.00
    Original price $8,239.00
    $8,239.00
    $8,239.00 - $8,239.00
    Current price $8,239.00

    Alamo Music has partnered with Martin Guitars in creating a limited run of acoustic guitars to celebrate our 95th Anniversary. All of the woods on ...

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  • Martin Custom Shop Alamo Exclusive OM Acoustic Guitar - Bearclaw Spruce/Cocobolo

    Original price $7,915.00 - Original price $7,915.00
    Original price $7,915.00
    $7,915.00
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    Current price $7,915.00

    Alamo Music has partnered with Martin Guitars in creating a limited run of acoustic guitars to celebrate our 95th Anniversary. All of the woods on...

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  • Martin Custom Shop "Alamo Deluxe" 000 Acoustic Guitar - VTS Adirondack Spruce/Wild Grain Rosewood

    Original price $7,459.00 - Original price $7,459.00
    Original price $7,459.00
    $7,459.00
    $7,459.00 - $7,459.00
    Current price $7,459.00

    Alamo Music has partnered with Martin Guitars in creating a limited run of acoustic guitars to celebrate our 95th Anniversary. All of the woods on ...

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  • Martin Custom Shop "Alamo Deluxe" Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar - VTS Adirondack Spruce/Wild Grain Rosewood

    Original price $7,459.00 - Original price $7,459.00
    Original price $7,459.00
    $7,459.00
    $7,459.00 - $7,459.00
    Current price $7,459.00

    Alamo Music has partnered with Martin Guitars in creating a limited run of acoustic guitars to celebrate our 95th Anniversary. All of the woods on ...

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  • Martin Custom Shop Alamo Exclusive 12-Fret Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar - Adirondack Spruce/Wild Grain Rosewood

    Original price $6,889.00 - Original price $6,889.00
    Original price $6,889.00
    $6,889.00
    $6,889.00 - $6,889.00
    Current price $6,889.00

    Alamo Music has partnered with Martin Guitars in creating a limited run of acoustic guitars to celebrate our 95th Anniversary. All of the woods on ...

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  • Martin Custom Shop NAMM '24 0-14F Spruce/Quilted Mahogany Acoustic Guitar

    Original price $4,550.00 - Original price $4,550.00
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    $4,550.00
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    Current price $4,550.00

    Martin Custom Shop NAMM '24 0-14F Spruce/Quilted Mahogany Acoustic Guitar. This Martin Custom was chosen by Alamo Music at the 2024 NAMM Show, and ...

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  • Martin Custom Shop NAMM '24 00-12 Fret Carpathian Spruce/Guatemalan Rosewood Acoustic Guitar

    Original price $7,100.00 - Original price $7,100.00
    Original price
    $7,100.00
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    Current price $7,100.00

    Martin Custom Shop NAMM '24 00-12 Fret Carpathian Spruce/Guatemalan Rosewood Acoustic Guitar Comes with a 5-Ply Hardshell Case. SPECIFICATIONS: T...

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  • Martin Custom Shop NAMM '24 00-14F Flamed Koa Acoustic Guitar

    Original price $5,750.00 - Original price $5,750.00
    Original price
    $5,750.00
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    Current price $5,750.00

    Martin Custom Shop NAMM '24 00-14F Flamed Koa Acoustic Guitar. This guitar was chosen from Martin's Custom wall at NAMM 2024, and those who love th...

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  • Pre-Owned Martin Custom X Series Acoustic-Electric Guitar | Used

    Original price $499.00 - Original price $499.00
    Original price
    $499.00
    $499.00 - $499.00
    Current price $499.00

    Pre-Owned Martin Custom X Series Acoustic-Electric Guitar "Pre-Owned items are sold as-is, sale is final"

  • Martin Custom Super D, Spruce VTS/High Flame Koa Acoustic Guitar

    Original price $3,999.00 - Original price $3,999.00
    Original price
    $3,999.00
    $3,999.00 - $3,999.00
    Current price $3,999.00

    Martin Custom Super D, Spruce VTS/High Flame Koa Acoustic Guitar This Super Dreadnought (The Super D) is now the largest body size in Martin's pro...

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  • Martin Custom Shop Alamo Exclusive Deep Body OM - Adirondack/Flamed Mahogany Acoustic Guitar | Used

    Original price $5,278.56
    Original price $5,278.56 - Original price $5,278.56
    Original price $5,278.56
    Current price $4,030.00
    $4,030.00 - $4,030.00
    Current price $4,030.00

    Martin Custom Shop Alamo Exclusive Deep Body OM - Adirondack/Flamed Mahogany Our latest Martin Custom Exclusive is here and ready to bring you to ...

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  • Pre-Owned Martin Custom Shop 000-18 Acoustic-Electric Guitar w/ LR Baggs Anthem | Used

    Original price $4,199.00 - Original price $4,199.00
    Original price
    $4,199.00
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    Current price $4,199.00

    Pre-Owned Martin Custom Shop 000-18 Acoustic-Electric Guitar w/ LR Baggs Anthem Adirondack Top *See images for more details on condition* *Pre-O...

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  • Martin 1T IZ Mahogany Custom Tenor Ukulele

    Original price $2,099.00 - Original price $2,099.00
    Original price
    $2,099.00
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    Current price $2,099.00

    Martin 1T IZ Mahogany Custom Tenor Ukulele A tribute to legendary artist Israel Kamakawiwo'ole ("Iz"), this tenor ukulele features beautiful genui...

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  • Martin Custom Shop 41-Style Dreadnought Italian Alpine Spruce/Guatemalan Rosewood Acoustic Guitar

    Original price $9,999.00 - Original price $9,999.00
    Original price $9,999.00
    $9,999.00
    $9,999.00 - $9,999.00
    Current price $9,999.00

    Martin Custom Shop 41-Style Dreadnought Italian Alpine Spruce/Guatemalan Rosewood Acoustic GuitarThis one of a kind, truly 1-of-1, Martin Custom S...

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  • Martin Custom Shop 0000-12 Fret Acoustic Guitar - Adirondack Spruce/Guatemalan Rosewood

    Original price $5,999.00 - Original price $5,999.00
    Original price $5,999.00
    $5,999.00
    $5,999.00 - $5,999.00
    Current price $5,999.00

    Alamo Music hand-selected the Guatemalan Rosewood set for this guitar at NAMM '23 and it is finally here! A unique design, this guitar is a 12-fre...

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C. F. Martin & Co.

For close to two centuries, C. F. Martin & Co. has been building guitars that not only make a quality tone but are played by the pros. This aspirational status makes a Martin guitar a must-have among players who want a superior acoustic instrument.

Beyond sound and design, C. F. Martin & Co. has sought to innovate among the guitar market during its lengthy history, introducing X-bracing, a 14-fret guitar, Titanium Core strings, and Dreadnought size and, more recently, striving toward more sustainable manufacturing from their facilities in Nazareth, Pennsylvania and Mexico.

Learning the art of guitar making in Germany, immigrant Christian Friedrich Martin started a guitar shop in 1833 after arriving in New York City, basing his models on the trade he acquired through Johann Stauffer. In less than a decade, Martin revised his design, moving away from a European style toward slotted square-head pegs and shorter rectangular bridges. It was during these early years that Martin devised and implemented the X-bracing system of internal struts and braces for support. Going across the soundboard, the design of the X-bracing system would influence the tone of Martin guitars going forward.

As popularity for guitars grew during and following the Civil War, Martin continued to revise its design, utilizing cleaner lines and quality rosewood and mahogany hardwoods and eventually borrowing some of the details from their line of mandolins. Beyond the visuals, Martin started adding a bar — first made of ebony and then steel — to the guitar’s neck to handle the tension created through steel strings.

Later, as the banjo’s popularity faded and the guitar usurped its role in popular music, Martin introduced a 14-fret neck, which became a standard feature not only among its own guitars but across other American-made brands.

Another definitive feature, the Dreadnought body was developed early in the 20th century to accompany vocal-based music and saw its popularity increase among folk musicians in the ‘30s and again in the ‘60s.

As acoustic guitars found their niche among rock music and their listeners, Martin continued to advance its features and designs. In 1998, the X Series presented a more budget-friendly version with high-pressure laminate tops and resin fingerboards and bridges. By 2001, the Road Series showed a solid wood guitar with a quality tone could be affordable.

Bridging the past with the present, Martin has been revisiting its classic designs in recent years with its Authentic Series and Retro Series, the latter of which features electronic components for more versatility.

Whether folk or an acoustic rock set has influenced your musical tastes, find Martin guitars at Alamo Music Center. Browse new and used models today, including Dreadnought and 14-fret OM options, and take advantage of our multiple financing and layaway options, including 12- to 48-month no-interest financing at times.

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