Martin M-36 Acoustic Guitar (with Case)

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Perfect for any style of music, this guitar's spruce top and East Indian rosewood back combine to create a unique tone that is unmistakably Martin.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
Forward-shifted standard scalloped X bracing Improved focus and projection
Solid spruce top Punchy, articulate and warm sound
East Indian rosewood back and sides Rich low end; smooth mids; articulate highs
Mahogany tone blocks Warm, focused midrange coupling

Martin knows what you like from years of guitar craftsmanship. The Martin M36 features this knowledge by starting with a comfortable 0000 body shape and the ultra-playable low-profile neck. Featuring a solid Sitka spruce top nestled upon solid East Indian Rosewood back and sides your guitar will be singing as well as the best singer. Beautifully installed black and white Boltaron inlaid in the neck, on the body and used as a neck and body binding, this guitar is an absolute must have.

Construction: Mahogany Blocks/Dovetail Neck Joint

Body Size: M (0000)-14 Fret

Top: Solid Sitka Spruce

Rosette: Style 28

Top Bracing Pattern: Standard X Scalloped, Forward Shifted

Top Braces: Solid Sitka Spruce 5/16 Inches

Back Material: Solid East Indian Rosewood

Back Purfling: Style 35

Side Material: Solid East Indian Rosewood

Endpiece: White Boltaron

Endpiece Inlay: Black/White Boltaron

Binding: White Boltaron

Top Inlay Style: Multiple Black/White Boltaron

Side Inlay: Multiple Black/White Boltaron

Back Inlay: Black/White Boltaron

Neck Material: Select Hardwood

Neck Shape: Low Profile

Nut Material: Bone

Headstock: Solid/Square Taper

Headplate: Solid East Indian Rosewood /Raised Gold Foil Logo

Heelcap: White Boltaron with Multiple Black/White Inlay

Fingerboard Material: Solid Black Ebony

Scale Length: 25.4 Inches

Number of Frets Clear: 14

Number of Frets Total: 20

Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1-11/16 Inches

Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2-1/8 Inches

Fingerboard Position Inlays: Style 38

Fingerboard Binding: White Boltaron

Finish Back & Sides: Polished Gloss

Finish Top: Polished Gloss w/ Vintage Toner

Finish Neck: Satin

Bridge Material: Solid East Indian Rosewood

Bridge Style: Belly

Bridge String Spacing: 2-1/8 Inches

Saddle: 16 in. Radius/Compensated/Bone

Tuning Machines: Gotoh Chrome w/ Large Knobs

Recommended Strings: Martin MSP 4100 Light Phosphor Bronze

Bridge & End Pins: White w/Black Dots

Pickguard: Delmar Tortoise Color

Case: 570 Geib style

Interior Label: none

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 610-759-2837

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (29 ratings)
Submitted December 2, 2012 by Donna Colton in Manlius, NY

"So very happy with this guitar!!"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Spoke with one of the Reps on the phone about this guitar. He answered all of my questions (e.g. Did I still get the Martin Warranty? Yes! Did the guitar come with a case as it's not a standard size? Yes!) and he was pleasant and informed. I decided to purchase the guitar, but was cautiously expecting to have to deal with a blemish in some form. The guitar arrived promptly and especially so since the company was dealing with the effects of Hurricane Sandy. When the Martin M36 arrived, we looked at it from top to bottom, inside and out and could not find anything wrong with it. It was gorgeous. The tone is spectacular. Playability is excellent. I am a working musician and this is my main tool. I need to have a narrow body guitar for more comfort when playing gigs for hours. This instrument is everything I expected and more. It will be with me for my life, I'm sure.

Musical Background:

Play Professionally

Musical Style:

Rock/Folk/Blues/Country
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