Best Martin Guitar Other Acoustic Guitars 2026
Premium Martin Guitar other acoustic guitars - legendary tone and craftsmanship
Last updated: February 4, 2026 • Next update: February 11, 2026
#1
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4.6/5
(22 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Martin Guitar OM-28
Unique Designs
Specialty Applications
Alternative Styles
Key Feature:
• Unique design and construction features
✓ PROS
- • Innovative materials and technology
- • Stand-out visual appeal
✗ CONS
- • Specialized maintenance requirements
- • Resale value uncertainty
Martin Guitar OM-28Acoustic GuitarStyle: OMTop: solid spruceBack and sides: solid rosewoodNeck: selected...
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4.6/5
(22 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 556324
$4,729
#2
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4.4/5
(42 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Martin Guitar Custom Shop OM Spruce
Unique Designs
Specialty Applications
Experimental Music
Key Feature:
• Alternative body shapes and sizes
✓ PROS
- • Innovative materials and technology
- • Stand-out visual appeal
✗ CONS
- • Specialized maintenance requirements
- • Limited availability and selection
Martin Guitar Custom Shop OM SpruceAcoustic GuitarCustom Shop modelStyle: Auditorium (000)Top: Solid spruceBack and...
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4.4/5
(42 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 616285
$7,039
#3
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4.8/5
(31 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Martin Guitar LX1 LH
Unique Designs
Alternative Styles
Creative Expression
Key Feature:
• Alternative body shapes and sizes
✓ PROS
- • Alternative body shapes and sizes
- • Stand-out visual appeal
✗ CONS
- • Resale value uncertainty
- • May have unusual playability characteristics
Martin Guitar LX1 LHSteel-String GuitarLeft-handed modelType: LX - Little MartinTop: Solid spruceBack and sides:...
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4.8/5
(31 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 556074
$549
#4
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4.8/5
(33 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Martin Guitar LXK2
Alternative Styles
Unique Designs
Creative Expression
Key Feature:
• Unique design and construction features
✓ PROS
- • Alternative body shapes and sizes
- • Innovative materials and technology
✗ CONS
- • May have unusual playability characteristics
- • Less familiar to most players
Martin Guitar LXK2Steel-String GuitarDesign: LX - Little Martinback and sides: mastered Koa high-pressure laminate...
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4.8/5
(33 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 556099
$549
#5
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5.0/5
(36 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Martin Guitar Grand J-28E Double Neck
Creative Expression
Alternative Styles
Specialty Applications
Key Feature:
• Alternative body shapes and sizes
✓ PROS
- • Unique design and construction features
- • Stand-out visual appeal
✗ CONS
- • Limited availability and selection
- • May have unusual playability characteristics
Martin Guitar Grand J-28E Double NeckDouble-Neck Steel-String Guitar with Pickup6- and 12-string modelType: Jumbo...
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5.0/5
(36 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 605650
$11,439
#6
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4.4/5
(12 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Martin Guitar Custom Shop OM Italian Spruce
Alternative Styles
Unique Designs
Specialty Applications
Key Feature:
• Stand-out visual appeal
✓ PROS
- • Alternative body shapes and sizes
- • Innovative materials and technology
✗ CONS
- • Resale value uncertainty
- • Specialized maintenance requirements
Martin Guitar Custom Shop OM Italian SpruceSteel-String GuitarCustom Shop modelType: Auditorium (000)Top: Solid Italian...
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4.4/5
(12 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 616279
$13,199
#7
⭐
4.9/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Martin Guitar OM-21 Sunburst
Experimental Music
Unique Designs
Custom Features
Key Feature:
• Innovative materials and technology
✓ PROS
- • Alternative body shapes and sizes
- • Unique design and construction features
✗ CONS
- • Resale value uncertainty
- • Specialized maintenance requirements
Martin Guitar OM-21 SunburstAcoustic GuitarStyle: OMTop: solid spruceBack and sides: solid rosewoodNeck:...
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4.9/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 556175
$4,399
#8
⭐
4.9/5
(17 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Martin Guitar OM28
Experimental Music
Specialty Applications
Unique Designs
Key Feature:
• Distinctive tonal characteristics
✓ PROS
- • Unique design and construction features
- • Distinctive tonal characteristics
✗ CONS
- • Specialized maintenance requirements
- • Less familiar to most players
Martin Guitar OM28Steel-String Guitar2025 modelType: OMTop: Solid spruceBack and sides: Solid rosewoodNeck: selected...
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4.9/5
(17 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 605655
$4,949
#9
⭐
4.9/5
(53 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Martin Guitar LX1
Creative Expression
Custom Features
Specialty Applications
Key Feature:
• Innovative materials and technology
✓ PROS
- • Alternative body shapes and sizes
- • Innovative materials and technology
✗ CONS
- • Specialized maintenance requirements
- • Resale value uncertainty
Martin Guitar LX1Steel-String GuitarStyle: LX - Little MartinTop: Solid spruceBack and sides: Mahogany high-pressure...
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4.9/5
(53 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 556053
$549
#10
⭐
4.7/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Martin Guitar LX1E LH
Experimental Music
Creative Expression
Alternative Styles
Key Feature:
• Unique design and construction features
✓ PROS
- • Alternative body shapes and sizes
- • Stand-out visual appeal
✗ CONS
- • Resale value uncertainty
- • Less familiar to most players
Martin Guitar LX1E LHAcoustic Guitar with PickupLeft-handed modelStyle: LX - Little MartinTop: solid spruceBack and...
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4.7/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 556085
$692
#11
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4.5/5
(8 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Martin Guitar LX1E
Unique Designs
Custom Features
Creative Expression
Key Feature:
• Alternative body shapes and sizes
✓ PROS
- • Innovative materials and technology
- • Unique design and construction features
✗ CONS
- • May have unusual playability characteristics
- • Limited availability and selection
Martin Guitar LX1EAcoustic GuitarStyle: LX - Little MartinTop: solid spruceBack and sides: Mahogany high-pressure...
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4.5/5
(8 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 556079
$659
#12
⭐
4.5/5
(16 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Martin Guitar LXK2 LH
Alternative Styles
Creative Expression
Experimental Music
Key Feature:
• Distinctive tonal characteristics
✓ PROS
- • Distinctive tonal characteristics
- • Unique design and construction features
✗ CONS
- • Specialized maintenance requirements
- • Resale value uncertainty
Martin Guitar LXK2 LHSteel-String GuitarLeft-handed modelDesign: LX - Little Martinback and sides: mastered Koa...
⭐
4.5/5
(16 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 556102
$527
#13
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4.6/5
(27 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Martin Guitar Custom Shop 000 Black Walnut
Specialty Applications
Unique Designs
Experimental Music
Key Feature:
• Innovative materials and technology
✓ PROS
- • Alternative body shapes and sizes
- • Stand-out visual appeal
✗ CONS
- • Resale value uncertainty
- • Limited availability and selection
Martin Guitar Custom Shop 000 Black WalnutSteel-String GuitarType: Auditorium (000)Top: Solid spruceBack and sides:...
⭐
4.6/5
(27 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 616334
$4,729
#14
⭐
4.6/5
(27 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Martin Guitar OM-21 Ambertone
Creative Expression
Alternative Styles
Unique Designs
Key Feature:
• Stand-out visual appeal
✓ PROS
- • Innovative materials and technology
- • Unique design and construction features
✗ CONS
- • May have unusual playability characteristics
- • Specialized maintenance requirements
Martin Guitar OM-21 AmbertoneAcoustic GuitarStyle: OMTop: solid spruceBack and sides: RosewoodNeck:...
⭐
4.6/5
(27 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 556173
$4,399
#15
⭐
4.5/5
(7 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Martin Guitar GPCX2E-02 Rosewood LH
Custom Features
Unique Designs
Specialty Applications
Key Feature:
• Distinctive tonal characteristics
✓ PROS
- • Stand-out visual appeal
- • Unique design and construction features
✗ CONS
- • Limited availability and selection
- • Specialized maintenance requirements
Martin Guitar GPCX2E-02 Rosewood LHAcoustic Guitar with PickupLefthand / left-handed modelStyle: Grand PerformanceTop:...
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4.5/5
(7 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 556323
$1,033
How to Choose the Best Other Acoustic Guitars
Budget Planning
- • Under $200: Entry-level
- • $200-$500: Intermediate
- • $500-$1000: Advanced
- • $1000+: Professional
Quality Check
- • Sound clarity & tone
- • Build materials & finish
- • Hardware durability
- • Overall craftsmanship
Key Features
- • Your musical style
- • Skill level match
- • Intended use case
- • Brand reputation
Frequently Asked Questions
Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced other acoustic guitars typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.
