Martin

Martin is a reputable American company which has been making guitars for almost 200 years. Throughout the years they have become one of the best when it comes to western guitars. This is because quality is their biggest priority. Consequently, Martin guitars are very popular. There are even many famous guitarists who use Martin guitars, like Muddy Waters, Bob Dylan, and David Gilmour. Furthermore, their production process is environmentally friendly. Since the ‘90s they have worked together with the FSC to prevent deforestation. They only use wood from trees that have to be cut down to keep the forest healthy. The other parts of the guitar are recycled, as well. By purchasing a Martin guitar you are thus not only investing in quality, but also the environment.

The X-Series

The X-Series is Martin’s attempt to produce the ultimate versatile guitars. The guitars are extra sturdy and durable. Martin has developed these guitars for situations like the beach, round the campfire, or in the train. The guitars are based on popular models by Martin, but they are priced lower but are still high-quality. The Remastered X-Series guitars have a slimmer bevelled neck, Martin E-1 electronics (if they have electronics), and new tonewoods. The guitars are available in different shapes, colours, materials, and a bag is included.

The 0-X1

The 0-X1 is a beautiful guitar. The entire body of the guitar is made of HPL. HPL consists of multiple layers of wood fibre that are pressed together at a high temperature. This creates a very thin but very sturdy plank. During this process, the plank will be drenched with resin, which makes it impenetrable, even to light and moisture. HPL guitars are thus resistant to climate, which makes them ideal for very humid and very dry climates. The guitar has a Richlite fretboard. Richlite consists of a combination of wood fibres and resin. This creates a sort of plastic, but it’s not noticeable. Richlite feels almost the same as mahogany or rosewood. Furthermore, Richlite is a lot more sustainable and doesn’t have to be maintained as it doesn’t have to be cleaned or conditioned. The guitar has a Grand Concert shape, which is a bit smaller than a Dreadnought and is thus ideal for smaller players.