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Permalink to Corey Congilio on What’s New with the Martin Modern Deluxe Line

Jan 2 2022, 4:00 PM

Corey Congilio on What’s New with the Martin Modern Deluxe Line

More videos like Corey Congilio on What's New with the Martin Modern Deluxe Line 👉 Shop the Martin Modern Deluxe series at Sweetwater 👉 If you're wondering what video gear we use, check it out 👉 Corey Congilio has... Read more »

Permalink to Martin D Jr-10E StreetMaster Acoustic-Electric Guitar Demo

Jan 21 2021, 3:29 PM

Martin D Jr-10E StreetMaster Acoustic-Electric Guitar Demo

More videos like this Martin D Jr-10E StreetMaster Acoustic-Electric Guitar Demo 👉 Shop for the Martin D Jr-10E StreetMaster Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Natural at Sweetwater 👉 Shop for the Martin D Jr-10E... Read more »

Permalink to David Gilmour Custom Signature Limited Edition Martin Acoustic Guitar Demo

Jan 13 2021, 12:00 PM

David Gilmour Custom Signature Limited Edition Martin Acoustic Guitar Demo

More videos like this David Gilmour Custom Signature Limited Edition Martin Acoustic Guitar Demo 👉 Shop for the Martin D-35 David Gilmour 12-string Custom Signature Edition Acoustic Guitar at Sweetwater 👉 Shop for... Read more »

Permalink to Gorgeous Woods, Gorgeous Tones: 7 Exotic Acoustics

Jul 9 2020, 9:01 AM

Gorgeous Woods, Gorgeous Tones: 7 Exotic Acoustics

Many of us will spend our whole careers wishing for a guitar with half the character of the acoustics on this page. Yet, surprisingly, not all of these will set you back an arm and a leg. Feast your eyes and bask in... Read more »

Permalink to 9 Guitars That Are Perfect for Summer

Jun 23 2020, 12:09 PM

9 Guitars That Are Perfect for Summer

Summer is here. The sun, the warmth, the blue skies, and the opportunity to spend quality time outdoors with friends and family — it does wonders for the mind and the spirit. It's also a great season to bring along... Read more »

Permalink to Check Out Martin’s Amazing, New Acoustic Guitar!

Jan 17 2020, 2:50 PM

Check Out Martin’s Amazing, New Acoustic Guitar!

For the past four years, C.F. Martin & Company has been developing a new acoustic guitar. Unlike anything Martin has produced before, this instrument was designed from the ground up with a single goal: to remove... Read more »

Permalink to Martin SC-13E Acoustic-electric Guitar Demo

Jan 16 2020, 2:16 PM

Martin SC-13E Acoustic-electric Guitar Demo

More videos like this Martin SC-13E Acoustic-electric Guitar Demo 👉 Shop for the Martin SC-13E at Sweetwater 👉 Looking for a high-performance acoustic-electric guitar? The Martin Road Series SC-13E delivers the... Read more »

Permalink to Martin 000-28 Modern Deluxe Demo

Mar 1 2019, 10:57 AM

Martin 000-28 Modern Deluxe Demo

More videos like this Martin 000-28 Modern Deluxe Demo 👉 Shop for the Martin 000-28 Modern Deluxe here 👉 The 000-28 Modern Deluxe represents a new spin on a timeless classic: the Martin Vintage. The 000-28 Modern... Read more »

Permalink to Martin D-28 Modern Deluxe Demo

Feb 27 2019, 10:57 AM

Martin D-28 Modern Deluxe Demo

More videos like this Martin D-28 Modern Deluxe Demo 👉 Shop Martin D-28 Modern Deluxe 👉 With the Martin D-28 Modern Deluxe acoustic guitar, you've got a refreshing take on Martin Vintage. Its Sitka spruce Vintage... Read more »

Permalink to Carl Verheyen, the Martin Modern Deluxe Series, and DPA Microphones

Feb 26 2019, 1:59 PM

Carl Verheyen, the Martin Modern Deluxe Series, and DPA Microphones

You can purchase the Martin D-18 Modern Deluxe here: You can purchase the Martin D-28 Modern Deluxe here: You can purchase the DPA 4011A condenser microphone here: You can purchase the DPA d:vote CORE 4099... Read more »

Permalink to Summer NAMM 2018 Martin Guitars Booth

Jun 29 2018, 10:28 AM

Summer NAMM 2018 Martin Guitars Booth

Mitch Gallagher heads to the Martin Guitars booth at Summer NAMM 2018 to check out new guitars.

Permalink to Martin OM-28E Retro with Fishman Electronics Demo

Jun 6 2018, 9:47 AM

Martin OM-28E Retro with Fishman Electronics Demo

Get the Martin OM-28E Retro here: Greg Koch presents the Martin OM-28E Retro! The OM-28E Retro acoustic-electric guitar brings back one of Martin's most acclaimed 14-fret models. An incredible re-creation of... Read more »

Permalink to Martin D-18E Retro with Fishman Electronics Demo

Jun 6 2018, 9:19 AM

Martin D-18E Retro with Fishman Electronics Demo

Get the Martin D-18E Retro here: Greg Koch presents the Martin D-18E Retro! For their Retro series, Martin selected a handful of prime specimens from the Martin Museum and analyzed them, looking for ways they could... Read more »

Permalink to Corey Congilio Interview

Apr 5 2018, 8:41 AM

Corey Congilio Interview

Mitch Gallagher sits down with guitarist, producer, and instructor Corey Congilio for this Guitars and Gear interview, who was visiting Sweetwater as a clinician for Martin guitars.

Permalink to Martin Announces John Mayer D-45

Jan 5 2018, 2:33 PM

Martin Announces John Mayer D-45

John Mayer has a longstanding history with Martin. Long before his 2003 OM-28 and now-standard-issue OMJM, John has depended on Martin to bring his unique brand of folk, blues, and pop music to life. His latest... Read more »

Permalink to 10 Products That Haven’t Changed in Forever (Because They’re Great)

Nov 21 2017, 9:26 AM

10 Products That Haven’t Changed in Forever (Because They’re Great)

Other than perhaps a minor tweak here or there, these 10 products haven't changed since their original release, and they don't need to. You'll find these microphones, instruments, accessories, and processors in... Read more »

Permalink to 2017 Summer NAMM Rumors: CONFIRMED

Jul 5 2017, 11:46 AM

2017 Summer NAMM Rumors: CONFIRMED

UPDATE: Our Summer NAMM Show Report is being updated constantly so you can stay up to date on all of the HOTTEST new products released at the show! Summer NAMM '17 is just weeks away, and our informants have been... Read more »

Permalink to Winter NAMM 2017: Martin D-200

Jan 19 2017, 1:00 PM

Winter NAMM 2017: Martin D-200

The Martin D-200 Deluxe is 2017's must-have acoustic guitar for collectors. A distinctive wristwatch theme permeates this classic 14-fret Dreadnought, symbolizing the passage of time. Stunning bearclaw Engelmann... Read more »

Permalink to Winter NAMM 2017: Martin D-28 John Prine

Jan 19 2017, 1:00 PM

Winter NAMM 2017: Martin D-28 John Prine

Grammy winner & Nashville Songwriters Hall of Famer John Prine has played Martin D-28s since his first recordings. One in particular, his 1968, has stuck by him his entire career. The Martin D-28 John Prine... Read more »

Permalink to Winter NAMM 2017: Martin 00-28

Jan 19 2017, 1:00 PM

Winter NAMM 2017: Martin 00-28

Pick up the Martin 00-28 Standard Series acoustic and you'll fall in love with the comfortable body shape, the easy playability, and the amazing tone you get from this classic Grand Concert sized guitar — a... Read more »

Permalink to Winter NAMM 2017: Martin Dwight Yoakam DD-28

Jan 19 2017, 1:00 PM

Winter NAMM 2017: Martin Dwight Yoakam DD-28

Few iconic artists have been attached to their instruments the way Dwight Yoakam is to the 1972 D-28 he's been playing since the beginning of his career. The Martin Dwight Yoakam DD-28 captures both the character of... Read more »

Permalink to Neil Young’s Less is Most Approach

Nov 12 2016, 1:01 AM

Neil Young’s Less is Most Approach

Neil Young turns 73 today, and it's probably a bigger deal to us than it is to him. You see, Neil isn't into bells and whistles. Fueled by his straight-ahead, honest approach to music, Neil went from humble... Read more »

Permalink to Interview with Chris Martin from Martin Guitar Co.

Nov 9 2016, 12:08 PM

Interview with Chris Martin from Martin Guitar Co.

Mitch Gallagher is joined by Chris Martin, Chairman and CEO of C.F. Martin & Co. After the video, check out Martin guitars at Sweetwater here:

Permalink to The Magic of Joni Mitchell’s Open Tunings

Nov 7 2016, 8:13 AM

The Magic of Joni Mitchell’s Open Tunings

Happy birthday, Joni. That's right, today we're having cake and ice cream in honor of an iconic folk singer, songwriter, and of course – guitarist. Joni Mitchell's unique sound occupies a space all its own in music... Read more »

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