Lauzon Music · Est. 1945
Martin
Martin guitars in Canada, from Ottawa. Martin's Standard Series, 16 Series and Custom Shop guitars are handmade in Nazareth, Pennsylvania. We keep dreadnoughts, 000s and Custom Shop pieces on the wall, order in current models, and set up every one.
Martin buying guide and questions
Martin
From the Catalogue
Any current Martin model, in any finish the supplier makes, ordered in for you.
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Buying guide
Martin guitars at Lauzon Music
What Martin is known for
Martin is six generations of one family building guitars. C. F. Martin Sr. invented X-bracing, and his grandson Frank Henry Martin introduced the Dreadnought, so a lot of what players expect from a flattop started in Nazareth. The Standard Series still works from that template: solid woods, Sitka spruce tops, dovetail neck joints, and ebony fingerboards and bridges.
The models we carry
What's on the wall changes week to week. See every Martin acoustic and acoustic-electric in stock, or browse the current range in the Catalogue.
- Standard Series. The D-18, D-28, 000-18 and 000-28: all-solid, handmade in Nazareth
- Modern Deluxe. Classic shapes with a carbon fibre bridge plate, titanium truss rod and gold frets
- Authentic Series. Pre-war Martins rebuilt with period construction and aged tops and braces
- 16 Series. Solid-wood acoustic-electrics with L.R. Baggs Element pickups, made in Nazareth
- Road Series. Solid tops, scalloped X-bracing and onboard electronics, with a softshell case
- Custom Shop. Built in Nazareth to a spec, from tonewoods to inlays
What a Martin costs
Martin guitars on our wall run from about $1,000 to $15,600 today. Strings, cases and parts sit well below that, and they're on the same page.
Buying a Martin from us
Every Martin leaves our bench set up, free on online orders, and ships insured, free over $200 across Canada and the US, with no duty on US orders. If the model you want isn't on the wall, most of Martin's current range can be ordered in through the Catalogue.
The Martin story
Martin guitars have been around since 1833—and they’re still going strong.
Martin guitars were first made by Martin Guitars, a company founded by Christian Frederick Martin in New York City. At first, they were only made of rosewood and spruce (which are both great woods for acoustic guitars), but the company has expanded its offerings over time to include other styles and materials as well.
The standard series has been around since 1974 and contains many models that have been around since then. These include: The D-18 (a dreadnought guitar), The 00 (an Auditorium body guitar), and many others!
Today, you can find a variety of Martin models in Lauzon music inventory, including the standard series acoustic guitar and the custom shop.
Lauzon Music carries a wide range of Martin guitars at our store so you can find one that suits your style perfectly!
Questions
Martin questions, answered
Where are Martin guitars made?
Martin's Standard Series, 16 Series and Custom Shop guitars are handmade in Nazareth, Pennsylvania. The company started in a small New York City workshop and has been family owned since 1833.
What's the difference between the Martin Standard Series and the Road Series?
The Standard Series is all solid wood, with Sitka spruce tops, dovetail neck joints and ebony fingerboards and bridges, handmade in Nazareth. Road Series guitars have solid tops with scalloped X-bracing, Martin E1 or L.R. Baggs electronics built in, and a softshell case, at a lower price.
D-18 or D-28: mahogany or rosewood?
Both are Martin dreadnoughts with spruce tops. The D-18 has solid mahogany back and sides, which most players hear as focused and direct. The D-28 uses East Indian rosewood, with deeper bass and more ring around each note. The best way to choose is to play them back to back.
Should I buy a Martin or a Taylor?
It comes down to how each one feels and sounds in your hands, and the only real test is playing them side by side. We carry both, so if you can get to the shop in Ottawa, try them back to back. If you can't, ask us in the chat how the guitars on our wall compare.
Can you order a Martin that isn't in stock?
Yes. Most of Martin's current range can be ordered through the Catalogue, paid in full or with a 25% deposit, and it's set up on our bench before it ships.
Real people, real answers
Looking for something specific?
Tell us the spec and we will chase it. Someone who plays reads it, not a ticket queue.