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Martin LXM Little Martin

Item ID: LXM

6-string Acoustic Guitar with Backpack Gig Bag - "Little Martin" Compact

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Big Sound From a Small Package

Like its predecessors, this latest addition to the Martin line is built with the same Martin quality craftsmanship, with an emphasis on producing great sound in a smaller guitar. The Little Martin is durable and easy to play. It is the perfect "pick up and play" guitar that lets you jam at home or on the road and is the perfect choice for students.

In a nutshell, the Little Martin is comfortable to play (despite it's slightly smaller size), tonally viable, affordably priced, environmentally responsible and compact - making it THE perfect choice for travel, practice or students! The Little Martin combines a modified 0-14 fret tenor Martin shape with a 23" scale length. The one panel back and sides are crafted from Mahogany Pattern HPL and the top is cut from Spruce Pattern HPL making the Little Martin amazingly friendly in just about any climate. In fact, the Little Martin has been atop the summit of Denali and several additional challenging environments and all reports are that it performed amazingly well!

Your Little Martin comes with a padded gig bag made of a tough ballistic cloth exterior, plush interior, backpack straps and a front zipper compartment.


Martin LXM Little Martin Features:
  • CONSTRUCTION: 1 Style; Ply Blocks; Mortise/Tenon Neck Joint
  • BODY SIZE: Modified O - 14 Fret
  • TOP: Spruce Pattern HPL Textured Finish
  • ROSETTE: Decal (Gold & black herringbone)
  • TOP BRACING PATTERN: Modified 1 Style
  • TOP BRACES: Inverted 1 Style Crowned Cross Brace & Graphite Bowtie Plate
  • BACK MATERIAL: Mahogany Pattern HPL Textured Finish
  • BACK PURFLING: none
  • SIDE MATERIAL: Mahogany Pattern HPL Textured Finish
  • ENDPIECE: none
  • ENDPIECE INLAY: none
  • BINDING: none
  • TOP INLAY STYLE: none
  • SIDE INLAY: none
  • BACK INLAY: none
  • NECK MATERIAL: Rust Stratabond®
  • NECK SHAPE: Modified Low Oval
  • NUT MATERIAL: White Corian®
  • HEADSTOCK: Solid/Square/Tapered
  • HEADPLATE: Mahogany Pattern HPL w/ Printed Logo
  • HEELCAP: none
  • FINGERBOARD MATERIAL: Solid East Indian Rosewood
  • SCALE LENGTH: 23''
  • # OF FRETS CLEAR: 14
  • # OF FRETS TOTAL: 20
  • FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT NUT: 1 11/16''
  • FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT 12TH FRET: 2 1/16''
  • FINGERBOARD POSITION INLAYS: none
  • FINGERBOARD BINDING: none
  • FINISH BACK & SIDES: none
  • FINISH TOP: none
  • FINISH NECK: none
  • BRIDGE MATERIAL: Solid East Indian Rosewood
  • BRIDGE STYLE: 1 Style Belly with Size 7 footprint
  • BRIDGE STRING SPACING: 2 1/8''
  • SADDLE: 16'' Radius/Compensated/White Micarta
  • TUNING MACHINES: Gotoh Nickel Small Knobs
  • RECOMMENDED STRINGS: Martin M550 Phosphor Bronze
  • BRIDGE & END PINS: White w/ Black Dots
  • PICKGUARD: none
  • CASE: Padded Gig Bag included
  • INTERIOR LABEL: Gold Foil Label with Serial # and Patent #

Specification Detail
Number of Strings 6
Body Style/Shape Modified 0, 14-fret
Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
Color Natural
Finish None
Top Wood Spruce Pattern HPL Textured Finish
Back & Sides Wood Mahogany Pattern HPL Textured Finish
Body Bracing Modified X Series X, Crowned Cross Brace
Neck Wood Rust Stratabond
Fingerboard Material Solid Morado or Solid East Indian Rosewood
Fingerboard Inlay No Fingerboard Inlays
Binding No Binding
Neck Shape Modified Low Oval
Number of Frets 20 (total), 14 (clear)
Scale Length 23"
Tuning Machines Chrome with Small Buttons
Bridge Material Solid Morado or Solid East Indian Rosewood
Nut/Saddle Material White Corian/16" Radius Compensated White TUSQ
Nut Width 1-11/16"
Body Length 15"
Body Width 12"
Body Depth 3"
Overall Length 34"
Electronics No Electronics Onboard
Case Included Gig Bag
Manufacturer Part Number LXM

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Reviews

based on 4 reviews

SAW IT AND HAD TO PLAY IT!

by sam mendoza from visalia,ca.
July 24, 2006
Music Background: hobbyist who loves guitars
HEY FOR WHAT IT IS I DO THINK ITS AN INCREDIBLE LITTLE DUDE!(GUITAR :)) i love this thing,, i really do. its a novelty item yes, but soooo much more. sweet looking incredibelly sweet sounding guitar.e... read more [+]specially considering its size and purpose. craftsmanship and feel of this little guy is as good as my taylor 314ce or my martin d-15 rosewood, takamine eg531sc. im not kidding its the real deal just smaller. it has sustain , punch ,clear note separation and it fun to own and play!! the thing stays in tune like a 1500 dollar guitar. its not a toy, its the first little guitar ive played that sounded really high quality.and it is, i bought it and i am reaaly proud of it,i love playing for people who think its one of those little target or toys r us christmas guitars.DUDES...its all Martin! ive never played or even seen the baby taylors,im sure theyre nice too,( i own two taylors 110 and 314ce)but this is MY LITTLE MARTIN and i love to play it. every guitar enthusiast needs to have one of these, they rock! close [-]

I'd buy two.

by from
March 10, 2012
Music Background:
This is a great guitar to have around the house for those quick imprompt sessions. You can't compare it to a full-size Martin in materials and craftsmanship, and it isn't meant to be. I own a Martin 0... read more [+]00-28 which costs 10x as much. That said the Little Martin (gave to my dad as a gift) is solidly built and travels well. It's been on plane trips (fits in overhead bin), camping trips and road trips. I almost bought a Baby Taylor, but after seeing two screws exposed in the neck near the highest frets, I decided it was NOT worth the money. I am seriously considering getting another Little Martin. My brother has a koa hpl version and loves it. close [-]

Great travel Guitar - quality is suspect

by Mike R from North Carolina
July 28, 2008
Music Background: guitar player for over 30+ years
Great travel Guitar - quality is suspect. Good size and super sound quality and volume for a travel guitar....so it has been well designed. Manufactured of composite in Mexico...the quality of manuf... read more [+]acture may be suspect...16 months after purchase the top is coming un glued from the side panels. Never dropped or damaged. close [-]

Little Martin

by Anonymous
January 1, 2004
Music Background:
Extremely solid feeling small bodied guitar - similar in size to the Baby Taylor. Made out of high presssure laminate which makes it feel heavier and more solid than most small guitars. Sound is darke... read more [+]r and deeper than the Baby Taylor. Not better than the Taylor, just different. Way better than the Backpacker
It would probably make a great beach guitar since the laminate body would be more resistant to the salt air, humidy and tempature changes than a wood guitar. Not a concert instrument, but something I would love to have on a long trip. close [-]

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