Martin & Co - New For September 2024!
Martin & Co. is introducing several exciting new products, including the highly anticipated 000-15E, a new LX1 Life Is Good model, two 0X Tenor ukuleles, and an expanded range of Luxe By Martin Kovar strings!
000-15E
As the newest member of the 15 Series, the Martin 000-15E is an acoustic- electric guitar that feels like it’s been a part of your musical journey for decades, right from the first strum. Featuring an exquisite satin-finished body, it delivers more than just looks. Its mahogany top produces a warm, woody tone with a pronounced midrange, complemented by sapele back and sides for some added punch with bright and airy trebles. The 000-15E boasts a comfortable Auditorium body size and scalloped spruce bracing for balanced tone and enhanced projection. Equipped with Martin E1 electronics, it includes a chromatic tuner and volume, tone, and phase controls, making it ready for the stage or studio. With its traditional all-solid wood construction and exceptional tone and playability, the 000-15E will inspire players at any level. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just starting out, this guitar offers timeless looks and unmatched performance at an accessible price.
Body Size: 000-14 Fret
Top Material: Indian Plantation Mahogany Bracing Pattern: X-Brace
Brace Shape: Scalloped
Back Material: Sapele
Side Material: Sapele
Neck Material: Select Hardwood
Neck Shape: PA Profile
Fingerboard Material: Katalox
Scale Length: 24.9"
Number of Frets Total: 20
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4"
Fingerboard Inlay Style: Diamond & Squares Short Back and Side Finish: Satin
Finish Top: Satin
Top Color: None
Finish Neck: Satin
Bridge Material: Katalox
Saddle: White Tusq
Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
Case: Soft Shell
Electronics: Martin E-1
Recommended Strings: Light MA540T
LX1 Life is Good
The Martin LX1 Life is Good® acoustic guitar combines legendary craftsmanship with a spirit of optimism, creating a musical experience that transcends sound. Ideal for travel, practice, or casual play, this guitar features a Life is Good print on its high- pressure laminate (HPL) top, celebrating positivity and the beauty of nature. The figured mahogany patterned HPL back and sides ensure durability and a rich tone, perfect for on-the-go musicians facing changing humidity and temperature. The compact, modified 0 body size offers exceptional comfort and sound quality, with spruce X bracing enhancing its tonal clarity and projection. Equipped with a Richlite® fingerboard and bridge, it combines modern materials with classic feel, while the birch laminate neck ensures smooth transitions between chords. A custom softshell case makes it easy to transport and protect your instrument, ensuring you’re always ready to share the joy of music. The LX1 Life is Good is designed to bring out the best in your music and mindset, embracing the simple pleasures that make life truly good.
Body Size: Modified 0-14F
Top Material: Life is Good Print HPL
Bracing Pattern: X-Brace
Brace Shape: Non-Scalloped
Back Material: Figured Mahogany HPL
Side Material: Figured Mahogany HPL
Neck Material: Birch Laminate
Neck Shape: Mod Low Oval
Fingerboard Material: Richlite
Scale Length: 23"
Number of Frets Total: 20
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 11/16"
Fingerboard Inlay Style: Diamond & Squares Short Back and Side Finish: None
Finish Top: None
Top Color: None
Finish Neck: Hand-Applied
Bridge Material: Richlite
Saddle: White Tusq
Tuning Machines: Chrome Closed Gear
Pickguard: None
Case: Soft Shell
Recommended Strings: MA550T
0X Tenor Uke Black
Experience the allure of musical mystique with the Martin 0X Tenor Uke Black. Crafted with precision and care, this uke embodies Martin’s legacy as the world’s oldest surviving maker of ukuleles, while also embracing modern innovation. Its tenor size ensures plenty of projection, ideal for solo performances or beach bonfire jams, and with its striking black high-pressure laminate (HPL) body construction, it combines durability with impeccable aesthetics. Experience effortless playability with the birch laminate neck and select hardwood fingerboard, joined by an applied dovetail neck joint and spruce bracing for stability and tonal richness. Complete with a softshell case, this ukulele is ready for any musical journey, offering durability, playability, and affordability akin to the popular Martin X Series guitars. Martin tenor ukes have been a favorite of countless players for nearly 100 years. Now it’s your turn to craft your own soulful serenades and embrace the spirit of Aloha ith the 0X Tenor Uke Black.
Body Size: Tenor Ukulele
Top Material: Black HPL
Bracing Pattern: Tenor Ukulele
Brace Shape: Non-Scalloped
Back Material: Black HPL
Side Material: Black HPL
Neck Material: Black Birch Laminate Neck Shape: Tenor Ukulele Fingerboard Material: Select Hardwood Scale Length: 17"
Number of Frets Total: 20
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 11/32'' Fingerboard Inlay Style: Dots
Back and Side Finish: None
Finish Top: None
Top Color: None
Finish Neck: Hand-Applied
Bridge Material: Select Hardwood Saddle: White Tusq
Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear Pickguard: None
Case: Soft Shell
Recommended Strings: M620
0X Tenor Uke Sunset
Explore new musical horizons with the 0X Tenor Uke Sunset. Crafted with precision and care, this uke embodies Martin’s legacy as the world’s oldest surviving maker of ukuleles, while also embracing modern innovation. Its tenor size ensures plenty of projection, ideal for solo performances or beach bonfire jams, while its captivating sunset pattern on the high-pressure laminate (HPL) top reflects the hues of dusk, complemented by durable figured mahogany HPL back and sides. Experience effortless playability with the birch laminate neck and select hardwood fingerboard, joined by an applied dovetail neck joint and spruce bracing for stability and tonal richness. Complete with a softshell case, this ukulele is ready for any musical journey, offering durability, playability, and affordability akin to the popular Martin X Series guitars. Martin tenor ukes have been a favorite of countless players for nearly 100 years. Now it’s your turn to craft your own sunset serenades and embrace the spirit of Aloha with the 0X Tenor Uke Sunset.
Luxe by Martin Kovar Strings
Luxe by Martin® KovarTM strings deliver Superior Performance SP® core with the unique benefits of Kovar wrap wire, a nickel-cobalt alloy. Kovar strings work great with magnetic pickups. They provide natural corrosion resistance and offer a clear and balanced tonal voice for enhanced attack and response. Luxe by Martin Kovar strings are easier to fret due to their lower tension, which allows you to play longer and faster and with more precision. Our impeccable standards for instrument tone are embedded in our string design and precision manufacturing process. We make our own strings to empower the artist in you to sound your best.
Kovar Superior Performance SP
This series already consists of MK11 (Custom Light), MK12 (Light) & MK13 (Medium) strings. 2 new gauges are now added to this series: MK10 (Extra Light) & MK1012 (Extra Light 12 String).
Kovar Flexible Core
2 new gauges of Kovar Flexible Core strings are also added to the range of Kovar strings: MK12FX (Light) & MK13FX (Medium).
These strings have the same clear and balanced sound and natural corrosion resistance as the regular Kovar strings with the added flexibility of the Flexible Core strings.
