Why Buy Martin Guitars from MusicStreet?
Investing in a Martin acoustic guitar is a milestone for any player. These instruments are built with premium solid tonewoods that naturally age and mature, delivering a richer, more resonant voice over decades of playing. At MusicStreet, we treat these exceptional guitars with the respect they deserve, ensuring your instrument is perfectly optimized and protected from the moment it leaves our shop.
🔧 Free £75 Professional Setup
Every Martin guitar is individually set up in our in-house workshop. We adjust the action, saddle height, and neck relief to ensure effortless playability straight out of the box.
🛡️ 12-Month Warranty
We stand behind every instrument we sell. All of our Martin guitars come with a full 12-month warranty, giving you complete peace of mind with your purchase.
🚚 Free UK Delivery & 14-Day Returns
Get free, fully insured UK shipping on all orders over £99. If the guitar isn't the perfect fit for your hands, return it to us within 14 days for a hassle-free refund or exchange.
Explore the Martin Acoustic Guitar Range
Martin offers a diverse lineup of acoustic and electro-acoustic guitars designed for different playing styles, budgets, and performance needs. Understanding their core series will help you find the perfect match for your sound.
The Legendary Standard Series
The pinnacle of Martin craftsmanship. The Standard Series features iconic models like the dreadnought Martin D-28 and D-18, as well as the fingerstyle-friendly 000-28 and OM-21. Built in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, using premium solid tonewoods (such as East Indian Rosewood and Mahogany paired with Sitka Spruce), these guitars deliver the classic "Martin sound" heard on countless historic recordings.
The Gig-Ready Road Series
Designed for the touring musician and active performer, the Martin Road Series offers professional-grade solid-wood guitars at an accessible price point. Models like the D-10E, GPC-11E, and 000-13E feature built-in Fishman electronics, durable satin finishes, and premium gig bags, making them the ultimate workhorses for the stage and studio.
The Warm & Woody 15 Series
Crafted entirely from solid mahogany, the Martin 15 Series (including the D-15M and 000-15M) is famous for its distinctive dark, satin look and warm, focused, and woody tone. These guitars offer incredible midrange punch and a unique voice that is highly favored by singer-songwriters and blues players.
Martin Guitar Trade-In & Part-Exchange Program
Ready to upgrade to a Martin? We make it incredibly easy to trade in your current gear. Through our straightforward guitar part-exchange program, you can bring your old guitar, amplifier, or effects pedals into our showroom (or send us details online) and put its value directly toward any new or used Martin instrument in our store.
Visit Our Huntingdon Guitar Showroom
If you are searching for premium acoustic guitar shops in Cambridgeshire, come visit our showroom in Huntingdon. Located at 10 Chequers Court, our showroom features a dedicated acoustic room where you can sit back, play, and compare different Martin models side-by-side. We are easily accessible from Cambridge, Peterborough, and Bedford, with convenient parking nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions About Martin Guitars
Do Martin guitars come with a hard case or gig bag?
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Yes! Depending on the model, Martin guitars include either a premium molded hard shell case or a high-quality, padded Martin gig bag. Standard Series models (like the D-28 or 000-18) always include a heavy-duty hard case, while Road Series models include a premium soft shell gig bag.
What is the difference between the Martin Standard Series and Road Series?
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The Standard Series is handcrafted in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, using traditional construction methods, premium gloss finishes, and top-tier solid tonewoods. The Road Series is built in Martin's state-of-the-art facility in Mexico, utilizing satin finishes and gig-ready Fishman electronics to offer professional solid-wood performance at a more accessible price point.
What is included in your £75 professional setup?
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Our expert in-house technicians perform a complete multi-point inspection. This includes adjusting the neck relief (truss rod), setting the optimal string action (height) at both the nut and saddle, cleaning and conditioning the fretboard, polishing the frets, checking any electronics/pickups, and installing a fresh set of premium strings.
Can I trade in my current guitar for a Martin?
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Absolutely. We offer a highly competitive part-exchange program. You can bring your gear directly to our Huntingdon showroom for an on-the-spot valuation, or contact us online with photos and details to receive a preliminary trade-in estimate.
The Martin Legacy: The Architects of Modern Acoustic Tone
For nearly two centuries, C.F. Martin & Co. has been the driving force behind acoustic guitar innovation. Their introduction of the X-bracing system in the 1840s allowed guitars to withstand the high tension of steel strings, unlocking a bright, powerful, and complex voice that defined modern folk, country, blues, and rock music.
Every Martin guitar is built using premium, hand-selected tonewoods and traditional construction methods. From their Nazareth, Pennsylvania custom shop masterpieces to their highly innovative, sustainable modern series, Martin's commitment to quality control ensures that every martin acoustic delivers exceptional resonance, projection, and a lifetime of musical inspiration.
Explore Iconic Martin Models
The Martin D-28: The Legend
The most famous acoustic guitar in history. The Martin D-28 is the definitive dreadnought, featuring a solid Sitka spruce top paired with East Indian rosewood back and sides. Renowned for its thunderous, room-filling projection, deep bass response, and rich harmonic complexity, the D-28 has been the primary tool for legends like Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, and Neil Young.
The Martin D-18: The Workhorse
The flatpicker's dream. The Martin D-18 combines a solid Sitka spruce top with solid mahogany back and sides. This combination delivers a highly focused, punchy, and articulate midrange with exceptional note definition and fast transient response, making it highly favored by bluegrass players and recording artists.
The Martin 000-28: The Fingerstyle Masterpiece
For players who value comfort and intimate note definition. The Martin 000-28 features a smaller, highly ergonomic Auditorium body shape and a shorter scale length. With its balanced frequency response and highly sensitive touch dynamics, it is the perfect tool for intricate fingerstyle arrangements and studio recording.
The Martin LX1E (Little Martin)
The ultimate travel companion. The Martin LX1E features a compact, 3/4-sized body with a solid Sitka spruce top and highly durable High-Pressure Laminated (HPL) back and sides. Loaded with built-in Fishman electronics, it delivers a surprisingly robust, clear voice, making it the perfect grab-and-go instrument for beach trips, open mic nights, and songwriting sessions.
4. The MusicStreet Difference: Workshop-Prepared Playability
At MusicStreet, we don't believe in "box shifting"—especially when it comes to rare, handcrafted instruments of this caliber. A premium acoustic guitar is a living, breathing piece of wood, and its playability is highly sensitive to setup.
Every single Martin acoustic guitar that leaves our Huntingdon showroom undergoes a rigorous, multi-point inspection and a professional workshop setup (worth £75) by our expert guitar techs. We adjust the action, neck relief, nut slots, and saddle height to ensure your new Martin plays effortlessly and sounds spectacular straight out of the box.
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No Drop-Shipping: Every guitar listed on our site is physically in stock at our Huntingdon store.
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1-Year Warranty: We back every instrument we sell with a comprehensive 1-year warranty.
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Free UK Shipping: Enjoy free, fully insured UK shipping on all orders over £99, with competitive rates worldwide.
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Flexible Financing: Buy with confidence using Klarna or PayPal split payments.
5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Why are Martin acoustic guitars so highly regarded?
Martin guitars are handcrafted in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, using premium, hand-selected tonewoods and traditional construction methods (such as hot hide glue neck joints and hand-scalloped X-bracing). This meticulous, time-consuming process results in an instrument of unparalleled build quality, playability, and a distinct, complex "Martin voice" characterized by incredible sustain, clarity, and harmonic richness.
What is the difference between the Martin D-28 and D-18?
The D-28 features rosewood back and sides, delivering a deeper bass response, scooped midrange, and rich, complex overtones. The D-18 features mahogany back and sides, delivering a highly focused, punchy midrange with exceptional note definition and a faster transient response, making it highly favored for flatpicking and recording.
Does my Martin acoustic guitar come set up?
Yes. Every Martin guitar purchased from MusicStreet receives a professional, custom setup in our in-house workshop before dispatch. If you have specific preferences for string gauge or tuning, simply let us know when placing your order, and our techs will configure it to your exact specifications.
Can I try these guitars in person?
Absolutely. We welcome you to visit our independent showroom at 10 Chequers Court, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. You can get hands-on with our collection, test them through premium amplifiers, and get honest, expert advice from our team of working musicians.
