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Left Handed Martin Guitars 2022 – 98 Beautiful Acoustics!

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July 4, 2022

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Last Updated on March 26, 2024 by Chris

When it comes to acoustic guitars, one of the biggest names you’ll hear is C.F. Martin & Co. and they’re one of the most lefty-friendly guitar companies out there! Let’s see what left handed Martin guitars are available!

Martin is one of the top acoustic guitar companies in the world, with artists such as Chris Cornell, John Lennon, David Crosby, Roger McGuinn, Steve Howe, Rivers Cuomo, Willie Nelson, and even Elvis Presley using them.

Martin is one of the most lefty-friendly guitar companies around, because of their rather large range of guitars, almost all of them are available left handed! It used to be that every single model was available as a left handed version, but at the moment there are a few series that aren’t available.

I’ve checked the Martin website, clicked on each and every model, and read the specifications to check for left handed availability; at the time of writing, there are 85 different left handed Martin guitars! That’s absolutely huge!

On top of that, there are also 12 Ukuleles.

That’s a massive 85 different left handed Martin guitars, as well as one left handed bass guitar, and 12 left handed ukes, making it 98 left handed instruments from Martin!

The only other company that’s more lefty friendly is Taylor Guitars, who also have a huge left handed range.

Schecter seems to be the only electric guitar company that comes close, with more than 80 electric models, but if you’re looking for a quality acoustic guitar, then Martin has you covered!

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Go straight to the left handed Martin guitars.

Read on to find out more about C.F. Martin & Co.

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Who Are Martin?

C.F. Martin & Co. was established in 1833 by German immigrant Christian Frederick Martin; that’s almost two centuries ago! They’ve got some history and can claim to be the oldest guitar company in the world!

Since then, six generations of the Martin family have been at the helm, leading the company through many changes and innovations in music and the world.

As of June 14, 2021, Martin announced their new CEO, Thomas Ripsam, the first Martin CEO who isn’t a descendant of the Martin family. He took over from C. F. Martin IV.

Martin invented X-bracing in the mid-19th century, strengthening a guitar’s body and helping to produce a rich tone. It’s still widely used to this day.

It was Martin that developed the design of the American flat-top acoustic guitar, a design still used the world over.

Sometime around 1916, Martin, then headed by Frank Henry Martin, went on to develop the now-famous Dreadnaught guitar. Its design was larger and deeper than what had come before, bringing with it extra volume and bass.

The dreadnaught is perhaps the most important and most influential guitar design ever.

Although the company has produced solid and hollow-bodied electric guitars in the past, the company is better known for producing high-quality acoustic guitars combining both tradition and innovation.

What Do I Think About Martin Guitars?

Martin guitars are some of the best acoustic guitars out there; with their quality instruments, they’ve built a very strong reputation, and have been used by many well-respected and famous musicians.

I really like them, however, they can be expensive. At the time of writing, the Martin D-200 Deluxe, selling as a limited run of only 50, is priced at an astronomical $124,999!

Many of their guitars cost several thousand dollars, however they do have quite a lot of Mexican-made guitars that cost between $299 and $1300. Martin’s USA-made guitars start at an MSRP of $1,499.

Pros and Cons of Buying a Martin Guitar

Martin acoustic guitars are designed in the USA and handmade at their Nazareth, Pennsylvania, and Navajoa, Mexico factories.

The Martin reputation is one of high-quality, great-sounding instruments.

Here’s a list of pros and cons when thinking about buying a Martin guitar.

Pros:

Guitars available at various price points to suit several kinds of budgets.
An absolutely massive selection of left handed Martin guitars are available to suit your sound and playing style.
Fantastic quality instruments, both USA and Mexican-made.
Great sounding instruments.
Very playable; can handle many types of guitar setup.
Many models have the option of including or omitting built-in electronic systems.
Martin provides a limited lifetime warranty to owners of a new Martin instrument if purchased in the US or Canada. There are some exclusions though. Little Martin models, Backpackers, and ukuleles manufactured in Mexico have a one-year limited warranty.
The resale value is quite high, due to the Martin name and reputation.

Cons:

Some models can be expensive.
At the time of writing, there aren’t many left handed Martin bass guitars; just one! A huge disparity compared to the number of guitars available.
If buying outside the US or Canada, you don’t get a limited lifetime warranty.
Any damage caused by installing a pickup or strap button is not covered by the lifetime warranty if not installed by an authorized Martin Service Center.
Martin’s warranty used to cover neck resets. However, now this appears not to be included.

The Different Types of Martin Guitars

C.F.Martin & Co., 10 West North Street In Nazareth, PA

When it comes to acoustic guitars, Martin produces several model types:

Standard Series – Martin’s distinguished designs that set the template for the American acoustic flattop.
X Series – A more affordable range of guitars made at Martin’s factory in Navajoa, Sonora, Mexico.
Modern Deluxe – Designed to offer the best of the past with the best of today.
Junior Series – Built for comfort and playability, these guitars are a little smaller than a full-sized Martin.
Authentic Series – Made to look and sound just like the Golden Era Martin’s, using the same construction techniques as those pre-war guitars.
15 Series – These are the lowest priced US-made Martins and are well-crafted, versatile workhorses.
16-17 Series – A contemporary Martin guitar built for playing live and in the studio.
Road Series – A professional grade guitar, built for studio and stage.
Little Martin Series – Martin’s small guitar range. Built for students, or as a portable guitar to take with you out and about.
Backpacker Series – This slender, portable guitar is designed to be played anytime, anywhere. It’s the first guitar to be played in outer space!

Not bad! So let’s see which ones can we buy in a left handed configuration?