Martin LXM Little Martin Acoustic Guitar (with Gig Bag)

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Martin LXM Little Martin Acoustic Guitar (with Gig Bag) reviews

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68 People rated this product : * * * * * * * * * * 7 out of 10

 

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* * * * * * * * * * 9 out of 10

"It's Not The Size That Matters, It's What You Do With It."

Feature:
Great Gig Bag!! Plus, although there's no pick guard, the HPL/all plastic made real sense for me because I'll have this thing on a boat, and near water all the time. Humidity would kill any other guitar. The size is great for taking on trips.

Quality:
so far, so good. People knock this because it's plastic and made in Mexico. I've never seen inferior work from Mexico, and this product, while light, is beatiful and feels solid. The tone, while not loud, is beautiful and rich for a baby axe.

Value:
Besides the neat "pick up and go" compact features, it's going to be better for my kids to learn on than my full-size Sigma d-3.

Desirability:
Can't beat it as a small, travel guitar that will take the humidity, temperature changes and won't cause people to laugh at you.

Sound:
I agree with the prior reviews on the mellow, rich sound compared to Martin's backpacker and the Baby Taylor. Also a better bass sound than the Ibanez Daytripper. The difference in tone was immediately apparent in the store. My model is all plastic HPL, and while my Sigma d-3 sounds much fuller, I don't believe one can get a better travel axe than this one -- period. I wish I could have heard the sound difference (if any) of the LX model.

Ease of Use:
Excellent tone (and holds tune) all up the fret, with no distortion anywhere. Really easy action if used with the recommended strings.

Support:
Not needed yet.

Overall:
I'd give it a 10, but I would trade it in for the model with the electric pick-up. Otherwise, I'd make the same choice all over again.

Submitted: 7/19/2006

Style of Music: Folk, Country, Alternative, Rock

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* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

"A small"

Feature:
The gig bag is astoundingly beautiful and well made!

Quality:
Yes, its high pressure laminate, not real wood, and yes, it was made in Mexico, not Nazareth, but for well under $300. the quality, workmanship and finish are very, very Martin-like.

Value:
Do you want a sweet sounding little practice guitar that you can grab and play any time the spirit moves you? This has to be the best value around.

Desirability:
This rating is a little low only because the small size does look like a student guitar, and may be a tad wimpish for public performance, but that's not why you buy it, is it?

Sound:
Although the sound is not quite as full as a full size Martin, it is certainly on a par with many other full size accoustics, and it is "Martin sweet".

Support:
I have never had to avail myself of Martin support, but I will take the word of friends who have and rate it highly, as they do.

Overall:
I think I will probably purchase a full size Martin as soon as I can afford it, but for the immediate purpose of playing myself back into shape, I think the Little Martin will do just fine.

Submitted: 4/12/2004

Style of Music: folk, blues and

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Martin is proud to introduce the new Little Martin. Like its predecessors, this latest addition to the Martin line is built with the same Martin quality craftsmanship, with an emphasis on producing great sound in a smaller guitar. The Little Martin is durable and easy to play. It is the perfect "pick up and play" guitar that lets you jam at home or on the road and is the perfect choice for students. Your Little Martin comes with a padded gig bag made of a tough ballistic cloth exterior, plush interior, backpack straps and a front zipper compartment.

Technical Info

Model: LXM Little Martin

Construction: Mortise/Tenon Neck Joint

Body Size: Modified O - 14 Fret

Top: Spruce Pattern HPL Textured Finish

Rosette: Gold & Black Style Herringbone

Top Bracing Pattern: Modified 1 Style

Top Braces: Crowned Cross Brace & Graphite Bowtie Plate

Back Material: Mahogany Pattern HPL Textured Finish

Back Purfling: none

Side Material: Mahogany Pattern HPL Textured Finish

Endpiece: none

Endpiece Inlay: none

Binding: none

Top Inlay Style: none

Side Inlay: none

Back Inlay: none

Neck Material: Rust Stratabond

Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval

Nut Material: White Corian

Headstock: Solid/Square Taper

Headplate: Mahogany Pattern HPL w/ Printed Logo

Heelcap: none

Fingerboard Material: Morado

Scale Length: 23 in.

# of Frets Clear: 14

# of Frets Total: 20

Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 11/16 in.

Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/16 in.

Fingerboard Position Inlays: none

Fingerboard Binding: none

Finish Back & Sides: none

Finish Top: none

Finish Neck: none

Bridge Material: Morado

Bridge Style: 1 Style Belly

Bridge String Spacing: 2 1/8 in.

Saddle: Compensated White Tusq

Tuning Machines: Chrome w/ Small Knobs

Recommended Strings: Martin M550 Phosphor Bronze

Bridge & End Pins: White w/Black Dots

Pickguard: none

Case: Padded Gig Bag

Interior Label: Gold Foil Label with Serial # and Patent #

Electronics: Not an option

Other Comments: All prices & specifications are subject to change without notice.
Even though this might look like your Martin's scrawny baby brother, his features pack a pretty mean punch! Featuring a Spruce top, Mahogany back and sides, White Corian nut, Morado fingerboard and bridge, and a compensated White Tusq saddle.
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