The number in the left-side column is the year, and the number following the year is the last serial number used in that given year. Serial number 8349 for example, would be the first guitar built in 1899.
How can I tell what model my Martin guitar is?
A Martin Guitar will have the model designation and the serial number etched on the neck block. Look in the soundhole toward the neck to see where this is etched.
What do the Martin numbers mean?
The number after the letter designates the ornamentation or series styling. The higher that number, the fancier the guitar. We dont go higher than 50. Our eleven ornamentation styles run:; 1–;15–;16–;17–;18–;28–;35–;40–;41–;42–;45.
What are the different Martin guitar models?
Here are some of the most popular X Series models:Martin DXMAE. The DXMAE is one of Martins most popular and affordable acoustic-electric models. Martin DXK2AE. Martin DX1RAE. Martin 000X1AE. Martin Ed Sheeran 3 Divide Signature Edition Little Martin. Martin DRS1. Martin GPCPA4. Martin D-15M.More items •5 Jul 2019
What size is a Martin 000?
OM/000. For many the definitive shape, the OM shares its body size with the 000 but has a different scale length: the OM is 25.4 inches (645mm), the 000 is 24.9 inches (632mm). Favoured by fingerstylists for their 1.75-inch (44.5mm) nut width and even sonic temperament.
What makes a Martin guitar so good?
Martin guitars use a lot less of their lacquer finish than most brands. More than enough to protect your guitar for many years, but not so much that your tone is lost. This is why a Martin guitar looks amazing and sounds better with age – its allowed to breathe and age the way wood should!
What size is a Martin d28?
9.25 x 47.24 x 20.47 inches Compare with similar itemsThis item Martin Standard Series D-28 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar NaturalHand OrientationRightItem Dimensions9.25 x 47.24 x 20.47 inchesNeck Material TypeRosewoodNumber of Strings69 more rows
What is a Martin 000 size?
14 Fret – 6 StringSIZE0000/OMTotal Length38-3/8”39-13/16*Body Length18-3/819-3/8Body Width13-1/215Body Depth4-1/44-1/8**