Martin Guitar M-36

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Martin Guitar M-36

Martin Guitar

M-36

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Product Info

Article Number: 556446
Model: M-36
Price: $4,389.00

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The M-36 is a serious instrument—a beautifully built 0000 with a voice that’s both powerful and refined. It's perfect for intermediate to advanced players who demand a top-tier acoustic experience and appreciate the classic Martin tone with a bit more low-end punch than a smaller body. This is a stage-ready guitar that will inspire for years.

Product Description

  • Martin Guitar M-36
  • Acoustic Guitar
  • Style: M-14 Fret (0000-14 Fret)
  • Top: Spruce
  • Back and sides: Rosewood
  • Bracing: Forward-Shifted X-Brace
  • Neck: selected Hardwood
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • Style 28 Mother-of-Pearl dot fingerboard inlays
  • Multi-stripe rosette
  • Antique white binding with Bold Herringbone inlays
  • Scale: 645 mm (25.4")
  • Fingerboard radius: 16"
  • Nut width: 44.5 mm (1.75")
  • Compensated bone nut
  • 20 Frets
  • Tortoise pickguard
  • Ebony bridge
  • Encapsulated chrome tuners
  • Strings: Martin Guitars MA550T authentic treated .013 - .056 (art. #473904#)
  • Colour: Aging Toner
  • Incl. hard case
  • Made in USA
PROS
  • • Forward-shifted bracing delivers exceptional projection and tonal clarity across the spectrum.
  • • Rosewood back and sides provide a rich, complex overtone series and sustain.
  • • Ebony fingerboard offers a smooth, responsive playing experience and precise intonation.
  • • The aging toner finish enhances the wood's natural resonance and aesthetic appeal.
CONS
  • • The 16” fingerboard radius might feel less familiar for players accustomed to flatter profiles.
  • • The 1.75” nut width can be a challenge for players with smaller hands or fingerpicking styles.
  • • The premium-priced tag places it out of reach for many aspiring guitarists.

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Key Features

Top Wood Spruce
Back & Sides Rosewood
Neck Material Selected Hardwood
Fingerboard Ebony
Scale Length 645 mm (25.4")
Frets 20
Electronics None
Weight Approximately 6.2 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The 0000 body size provides more bass response and overall volume, making it a bolder and more resonant instrument compared to the more focused tone of a standard 000.
The aging toner process subtly alters the wood's surface, allowing it to vibrate more freely and contribute to a slightly more open and mature tone.
It's a matter of personal preference, but the rounder radius can feel more comfortable for some players and contribute to a warmer, more vintage feel. It's worth trying before committing.

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