Martin Road Series
The refreshed Martin Road Series makes it easier than ever to find a guitar that fits where you are — and where your music is headed. Now featuring 20 models, including 18 new or updated guitars, the lineup is built around two clear paths: Retro, inspired by timeless Martin style, and Modern, designed for contemporary playability and performance. With a wide range of body shapes, updated tonewood options, and consistent features such as solid tops, scalloped X-bracing, and onboard electronics, Road Series guitars are designed to support every step of your journey. Whether you’re upgrading your sound or choosing your first Martin, the Road Series is your road to what’s next.
Two Clear Paths: Retro or Modern
The refreshed Road Series makes choosing your next guitar easy by offering two distinct directions. Retro models are inspired by classic Martin designs and include familiar body shapes, vintage-inspired appointments, and warm, balanced acoustic tones. Modern models take a contemporary approach, featuring sleek styling, cutaway options, and fast-playing necks built for versatility and upper-fret access. Whether you’re drawn to tradition or looking for something performance-forward, the Road Series helps you start your journey on the right path.
Style Levels That Make Choosing Simple
Road Series guitars are organized into clear style levels — 10, 12, 13, and Retro Plus — making it easy to compare features and find the right fit. Lower styles focus on streamlined design and reliability, while higher styles add gloss finishes, upgraded tonewoods, and refined appointments inspired by Martin’s iconic Standard Series. Retro Plus models take it a step further with torrefied tops, premium materials, and LR Baggs electronics. The result is a lineup that clearly shows how each guitar fits into the broader Martin family.
Thoughtful Tonewood Options
Every Road Series guitar features a solid top paired with scalloped X-bracing for a clear, responsive tone that develops over time. Depending on the model, backs and sides are crafted from solid woods such as sapele, walnut, mahogany, and granadillo or feature high-quality koa fine veneer — all selected for tonal balance and visual appeal. These materials are carefully chosen to complement each body shape and style level, offering a wide range of tonal character while maintaining consistency, projection, and reliability across the lineup.
Plug In and Go
All Road Series models come equipped with onboard electronics and include a softshell case, making them ready to play right out of the box. Most models feature Martin E1 electronics with a built-in tuner for reliable amplified tone, while select models — including the SC-13E and Retro Plus guitars — offer LR Baggs electronics for enhanced stage performance. Whether you’re performing live, recording at home, or practicing between sessions, the Road Series delivers dependable amplified sound with minimal setup.
