In 1833 CF Martin arrived in America from Germany. By 1839 Martin had moved to Pennsylvania, where he continued to build on and grow the guitar business that he had begun on his arrival in the States. His reputation for unexcelled quality soon became well known. Between 1842-3 Martin created the very first Size 1 model and the earliest known x-braced guitar. Martin then went on to produce the first full size "Dreadnought" or D-sized guitar, it was designed to provide bass for vocal accompaniment, as well as greater volume.

We offer full repairs and services for Martin guitars including:

Set-up

If frets are worn we offer a stoning and recrowning repair service. Full or light set-up. Pickups – repairs, re-winds and replacement.

Refret

We can refret your Martin guitar with a plain unbound fingerboard or a lacquered maple board (includes re-lacquer). We service and repair bound fingerboard or bound fingerboard with enclosed fret-ends (Gibson style). Also dressing, stoning and polishing services.

Headstock repairs

Martin guitar necks and headstocks repaired. Glueing, splinting and spraying as necessary on all string instruments.

Accessories

We stock a range of accessories for your Martin guitar from All Parts and WD and fit products from Headway Electronics.

View prices or contact us to discuss other repairs & services, specialist and custom work.

Martin background information:

The Martin company are also known for their innovation in strings. They introduced such innovations as the first high-tensile strength steel-string core wire; the first nickel acoustic strings and Titanium Core strings. On top of this, Martin have paved the way in the acoustic market with the introduction of x-bracing and the 14-fret guitar, all of which we are able to able to service and repair.

The Dreadnought guitar, arguably the most popular acoustic guitar design in existence, today still makes up around 80% of Martin's yearly production.

They make numerous models in several series including Modern Deluxe, Authentic and Custom Signature Editions. There's also the Standard, 15, 16, 17, Road, X, Junior and the distinctive Backpacker series. There is also a Ukulele series.