Namm RELEASE - Martin & Co part 2 !

NAMM just got a whole lot more exciting, thanks to Martin Guitar’s latest releases. Whether it’s the revolutionary double-neck Grand J-28E DN, the artistic CEO-11, or the one-of-a-kind 00L Oliver, Martin continues to set the standard for innovative, player-focused designs!

Grand J-28 DN

For the first time in over a century, Martin is thrilled to offer a one-of-a-kind double- neck instrument – the Grand J- 28E DN.

As a member of the popular Standard Series lineup, this all-new guitar combines Martin’s renowned quality and craftsmanship with modern innovation, featuring an acoustic-electric with a twelve and six-string neck, giving you the versatility to explore new sounds, tunings, and musical textures all on one guitar.

Its powerful gloss Grand Jumbo body delivers a bold, resonant tone, with solid East Indian rosewood back and sides and a solid spruce top that ensures balance and clarity across all playing styles. This double-neck guitar took years to perfect, and thanks to cutting-edge technology at our Nazareth factory, the Grand J-28E DN, featuring two compound dovetail neck joints and unique X bracing, is now available to the public. Both necks feature a smooth satin finish and ebony fingerboard, with the six-string neck offering a slightly slimmer profile at the nut. It also includes built-in custom Fishman electronics, making it ready for the stage and studio.

With classic 28- style appointments and endless sonic possibilities, this guitar is a dream for players seeking an extraordinary instrument that’s anything but standard.

• Body Size: Grand J-14 Fret

• Top Material: Spruce

• Bracing Pattern: Unique Double Neck X Brace

• Brace Shape: Unique DN Non Scalloped X with Scalloped Tone Bars

• Back Material: East Indian Rosewood

• Side Material: East Indian Rosewood

• Neck Material: Select Hardwood

• Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval (6 String), 12 String (12 String)

• Fingerboard Material: Ebony

• Scale Length: 25.4"

• Number of Frets Total: 20

• Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 11/16" (6 String), 1 13/16"(12 String)

• Fingerboard Inlay Style: Style 28

• Back and Side Finish: Gloss

• Finish Top: Gloss

• Top Color: Aging Toner

• Finish Neck: Satin

• Bridge Material: Ebony

• Saddle: Compensated Bone

• Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear

• Pickguard: None

• Case: Molded Hardshell

• Electronics: Fishman Double Neck System

• Left Handed Availability: Yes

• Recommended Strings: Light MA540T/MA500T

CEO-11

The Martin CEO-11 is a striking, limited-edition acoustic-electric that blends artistry and craftsmanship in a way only Martin can.

Designed by President and CEO Thomas Ripsam, this Grand Auditorium (M) model features a figured white oak multi-piece back and sides paired with an FSC-certified European spruce top, offering a rich, dynamic sound that’s both powerful and warm. The eye-catching New Horizons blue burst top and dark mahogany-colored sides create a look that’s as bold as the sound it creates. Unique inlays, including a custom Unalome symbol on the headplate, add a personal touch that speaks to finding your creative path.

With a two-piece flamed maple neck, European flamed maple binding, and scalloped spruce X bracing, the CEO-11 invites you to connect with your sound and express yourself fully. It’s equipped with Fishman Aura VT Blend electronics, custom-voiced to Thomas’ preference, ensuring that its tone stands out wherever you play. The number 11, a “master number” that symbolizes intuition and creativity, aligned perfectly with the guitar’s artistic vision, acting as a subtle reminder of the journey every artist takes to find their true voice.

Limited to only 1,111 models, the CEO-11 is built for players looking to make a statement – sonically and visually – while staying true to Martin’s legacy of unleashing the artist within. Each guitar includes a blue paper label signed and numbered by Thomas and a molded hardshell case.

• Body Size: M-14 Fret (0000-14 Fret)

• Top Material: European Spruce

• Bracing Pattern: Forward Shifted X Brace

• Brace Shape: GE-Scalloped

• Back Material: White Oak

• Side Material: White Oak

• Neck Material: Flamed Maple

• Neck Shape: GE Modified Low Oval

• Fingerboard Material: Ebony

• Scale Length: 25.4"

• Number of Frets Total: 20

• Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4"

• Fingerboard Inlay Style: Custom Inlay

• Back and Side Finish: Gloss

• Finish Top: Gloss

• Top Color: New Horizons Blue Burst

• Finish Neck: Satin

• Bridge Material: Ebony

• Saddle: Compensated Bone

• Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear

• Pickguard: Black Acrylic

• Case: Molded Hardshell

• Electronics: Fishman Aura VT Blend

• Left Handed Availability: Yes

• Recommended Strings: MA540T

00L Oliver

The Martin 00L Oliver is a stunning new model born from a unique collaboration between Martin Guitar and renowned artist Julie Heffernan.

This limited-edition acoustic features Heffernan’s captivating oil painting “Self-Portrait as Arms and the Men,” beautifully reproduced on its FSC-certified solid spruce top. Heffernan’s painting transforms the guitar into a canvas that tells a story every time you play it. Her surrealist landscape lays bare the conflict between nature and humankind’s impact on the planet, and the result is something you can both showcase and play. Beyond its eye- catching artwork, the 00L Oliver, named after Heffernan’s son, is crafted with premium materials and appointments.

With a sloped-shoulder Grand Concert body, its solid medium-flame koa satin back and sides bridge the gap between the rich tones of rosewood and the warm, resonant qualities of mahogany. Its FSC-certified satin spruce top also delivers balanced projection while underscoring Martin’s commitment to sustainability. Complete with a modified low oval mahogany neck, this guitar is a breeze to play in any style.

With only 104 examples available, the 00L Oliver is a harmonious blend of art and music, inspired by Heffernan’s visionary artwork and Martin’s legacy of excellence. Whether you’re a collector, musician, or lover of fine art, this guitar promises to inspire creativity and unleash your inner artist.

• Body Size: Sloped Shoulder 00-14 Fret

• Top Material: FSC Certified Sitka Spruce

• Bracing Pattern: X Brace

• Brace Shape: Scalloped

• Back Material: Medium Flame Koa

• Side Material: Medium Flame Koa

• Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany

• Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval

• Fingerboard Material: Ebony

• Scale Length: 24.9”

• Number of Frets Total: 20

• Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4"

• Fingerboard Inlay Style: Old Style 18

• Back and Side Finish: Satin

• Finish Top: Satin

• Top Color: Custom Ink

• Finish Neck: Satin

• Bridge Material: Ebony

• Saddle: Compensated Bone

• Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear

• Pickguard: None

• Case: Soft Shell

• Electronics: None

• Left Handed Availability: Yes

• Recommended Strings: Retro Light MM12

D-300

The Martin D-300 is a stunning tribute to Martin Guitar’s rich legacy, craftsmanship, and the people behind it all. Inspired by the D-3 Millionth guitar, this limited-edition Dreadnought celebrates the 3 millionth serialized Martin guitar. Its solid Adirondack spruce top represents the cross-section of an American sycamore tree, featuring rings made of real sycamore and silver representing each year of the company’s growth, with solid gold dots marking pivotal moments in Martin’s 192-year history. On the back of the guitar, which is made of rare and coveted Brazilian rosewood, a beautiful sycamore tree of abalone pays tribute to the countless employees who have left their fingerprints on the company’s legacy, from its early days in New York City to its longtime home in Nazareth, Pennsylvania. The D-300 shifts the focus from the Martin family to the “& Co.” in the company’s name, acknowledging the workers who help make it all possible. The theme of “past, present, and future” is woven into every ornate detail, including an inlaid ebony pickguard with rubies marking each of Martin’s three Nazareth-area factory locations since 1839. With European flamed maple binding, gold Waverly tuning machines with Liquidmetal Posts and custom brass knobs, and Liquidmetal bridge pins with bezel-set emeralds, the D-300 is both a visual and sonic masterpiece, honoring Martin’s enduring commitment to quality, artistry, and the workers who built the brand. Only 30 of these guitars are available for purchase.

• Body Size: D-14 Fret

• Top Material: Adirondack Spruce

• Bracing Pattern: Forward Shifted X Brace

• Brace Shape: Scalloped

• Back Material: Brazilian Rosewood

• Side Material: Brazilian Rosewood

• Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany

• Neck Shape: GE Modified Low Oval

• Fingerboard Material: Ebony

• Scale Length: 25.4"

• Number of Frets Total: 20

• Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4"

• Fingerboard Inlay Style: Custom Inlay

• Back and Side Finish: Gloss

• Finish Top: Gloss

• Top Color: Clear

• Finish Neck: Gloss

• Bridge Material: Ebony

• Saddle: Compensated Bone

• Tuning Machines: Waverly Gold With Liquidmetal Post

• Pickguard: Ebony

• Case: Molded Hardshell

• Electronics: None

• Recommended Strings: MA550T

Centennial 1 Concert Uke

Celebrate a major milestone of Martin craftsmanship with the limited-edition Centennial 1 Concert Uke.

This understated yet elegant ukulele honors 100 years of Martin producing concert-sized ukes, which have been cherished by players worldwide since 1925. Crafted from solid sinker mahogany, reclaimed from the depths of Belizean rivers, this uke has a rich, warm tone and a striking grain that only nature could create. Its concert size offers a coveted balance, sitting between the smaller soprano and larger tenor, making it comfortable to play while delivering full, resonant sounds. The neck is also made from sinker mahogany paired with an East Indian rosewood fingerboard that stops at the body joint, a nod to vintage ukulele design that opens up more of the instrument’s top for increased resonance. Enhanced with a satin finish, Madagascar rosewood binding, and Waverly nickel tuners for precision and stability, this ukulele brings modern upgrades while staying true to classic Martin style.

With only 91 examples available, this vintage- inspired uke is a rare find for players and collectors alike. It even includes a commemorative paper label inside to mark this special milestone, featuring an image of the North Street factory where the first concert ukes were handcrafted 100 years ago.

• Body Size: Concert Ukulele

• Top Material: Sinker Mahogany

• Bracing Pattern: Concert Ukulele

• Brace Shape: Non-Scalloped

• Back Material: Sinker Mahogany

• Side Material: Sinker Mahogany

• Neck Material: Sinker Mahogany

• Neck Shape: Concert Ukulele

• Fingerboard Material: East Indian Rosewood

• Scale Length: 15"

• Number of Frets Total: 12

• Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 13/32"

• Fingerboard Inlay Style: 1/8" Dots

• Back and Side Finish: Satin

• Finish Top: Satin

• Top Color: Dark Mahogany

• Finish Neck: Satin

• Bridge Material: East Indian Rosewood

• Saddle: Compensated Black Tusq
  Tuning Machines: Waverly Nickel Uke

• Pickguard: None

• Case: Soft Shell

• Electronics: None

• Left Handed Availability: Yes

• Recommended Strings: Concert M610 Ukulele

Uke de concert du centenaire

Celebrate a major milestone of Martin craftsmanship with the Centennial Concert Uke, only offered through 2025.

This vintage- inspired ukulele honors 100 years of Martin producing concert-sized ukes, which have been cherished by players worldwide since 1925. Crafted in Navojoa, Sonora, Mexico, it’s made from solid genuine mahogany, offering a blend of warmth and brightness with a punchy midrange that makes every note sing. Its concert size strikes a comfortable balance, larger than a soprano but smaller than a tenor, making it easy to play while still delivering that signature Martin sound. Its select hardwood neck features an East Indian rosewood fingerboard that stops at the body joint, a nod to vintage ukulele design that opens up more of the instrument’s top for increased resonance.

Modern upgrades include Graph Tech RATIO Tuning machines, giving you the convenience and stability of a geared tuner while keeping the look and feel of a vintage friction peg. It even includes a commemorative paper label inside to mark this special milestone, featuring an image of the North Street factory where the first concert ukes were handcrafted 100 years ago.

• Body Size: Concert Ukulele

• Top Material: Genuine Mahogany

• Bracing Pattern: Concert Ukulele

• Brace Shape: Non-Scalloped

• Back Material: Genuine Mahogany

• Side Material: Genuine Mahogany

• Neck Material: Select Hardwood

• Neck Shape: Concert Ukulele

• Fingerboard Material: East Indian Rosewood

• Scale Length: 15”

• Number of Frets Total: 12

• Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 13/32"

• Fingerboard Inlay Style: Dots

• Back and Side Finish: Satin

• Finish Top: Satin

• Top Color: Dark Mahogany

• Finish Neck: Hand-Applied

• Bridge Material: East Indian Rosewood

• Saddle: Black Tusq

• Tuning Machines: Ratio Black Uke Peg

• Pickguard: None

• Case: Soft Shell

• Electronics: None

• Left Handed Availability: Yes

• Recommended Strings: Ukulele M600

D-28 Billy Strings

Inspired by Billy Strings’ prized 1940 D-28, the Martin D-28 Billy Strings brings a modern twist to a classic pre-war design, incorporating features tailored to Billy’s electrifying playing style.

This signature Dreadnought showcases a unique 25” scale length, reducing string tension for fast, intricate playing and expressive bends – perfectly suited for Billy’s rapid-fire licks. With a slightly slimmer nut width and modified low oval satin neck, it offers enhanced comfort and speed, ideal for players who crave agility up and down the neck. The solid East Indian rosewood back and sides and spruce top deliver a full, resonant tone with rich bass, while the bold herringbone trim, antique toner, and antique white binding add vintage flair.

Nickel enclosed gear tuners, exclusive to Martin, and an ebony fingerboard with abalone diamond and square inlay round out the guitar’s looks and performance. It’s an ideal balance of traditional craftsmanship and modern playability, much like Billy’s genre-defying style. Each guitar features a custom paper label with his pre-printed signature and graphic.

• Body Size: D-14 Fret

• Top Material: Spruce
  Bracing Pattern: Forward Shifted X Brace

• Brace Shape: GE-Scalloped

• Back Material: East Indian Rosewood

• Side Material: East Indian Rosewood

• Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany

• Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval

• Fingerboard Material: Ebony

• Scale Length: 25"

• Number of Frets Total: 20

• Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 23/32"

• Fingerboard Inlay Style: Diamond and Square Long

• Back and Side Finish: Gloss

• Finish Top: Gloss

• Top Color: Antique Toner

• Finish Neck: Satin

• Bridge Material: Ebony

• Saddle: Compensated Bone

• Tuning Machines: Nickel Enclosed Gear

• Pickguard: Faux Tortoise

• Case: Hardshell

• Electronics: None

• Left Handed Availability: Yes

• Recommended Strings: MA550T

D-X2E Billy Strings

The Martin D-X2E Billy Strings takes inspiration from Billy’s love for his pre-war D- 28 while offering a more accessible option for fans and players alike.

It features the same unique 25” scale length and slimmer nut width as its high-end counterpart, making it easier to play fast, intricate lines while maintaining a comfortable feel. Built with durable Brazilian rosewood- patterned HPL back and sides and a solid spruce top, this Dreadnought delivers a powerful, booming tone that’s perfect for both traditional and modern acoustic styles.

Nickel open gear tuners, an ebony fingerboard with faux abalone inlay, and a style 28 rosette add a classic touch, while Martin E1 electronics and a built-in tuner ensure it’s ready for the stage. Complete with a hemp softshell case, the D-X2E Billy Strings is a rugged, reliable instrument that reflects his passion for pushing boundaries and blending genres.

Each guitar features a custom paper label with Billy’s pre-printed signature and graphic.

• Body Size: D-14 Fret

• Top Material: Spruce

• Bracing Pattern: X-Brace

• Brace Shape: Scalloped

• Back Material: Brazilian Rosewood HPL

• Side Material: Brazilian Rosewood HPL

• Neck Material: Select Hardwood

• Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval

• Fingerboard Material: Ebony

• Scale Length: 25"

• Number of Frets Total: 20

• Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 23/32"

• Fingerboard Inlay Style: Diamond and Square Long

• Back and Side Finish: Satin

• Finish Top: Hand-Applied

• Top Color: Natural

• Finish Neck: Satin

• Bridge Material: Ebony

• Saddle: White Tusq

• Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear

• Pickguard: Faux Tortoise

• Case: Soft Shell

• Electronics: Martin E-1

• Left Handed Availability: Yes

• Recommended Strings: MA540T

Availability: TBD