Comfortable to play, tonally viable, affordably priced, environmentally responsible, and compact!

The Martin LXM "Little Martin" Acoustic Guitar is a perfect choice for travel, practice, and beginning students. Small, modified 0-14 Martin body features a wood-pattern HPL top with "1-style" Sitka spruce bracing, Micarta fretboard and bridge, 23" scale, Stratabond modified low-oval neck, and Martin's patented neck mortise. Gotoh nickel-plated tuners and C.F. Martin script logo adorn the headstock. The LXM includes Martin heavily padded gig bag.

Martin LXM Little Martin Acoustic Guitar Features:

• Modified 0-14 Martin body
• Wood-pattern HPL top
• "1-style" Sitka spruce bracing
• Micarta fretboard and bridge
• 23" scale
• Stratabond modified low-oval neck
• Martin's patented neck mortise
• Gotoh nickel-plated tuners
• C.F. Martin script logo on headstock

Martin LXM Little Martin Acoustic Guitar Includes:

• heavily padded travel bag

You'll be amazed at the tone and durability of this little marvel. Make it yours now.

Martin LXM Little Martin Acoustic Guitar

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Even Smells Like a Martin

Posted by Gnomewood from Black Forest, CO on Sep 23, 2009

Experience w/product: I have heard about it

Reviewer's Background: 40 Year Hobbyist

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock, Blues, Folk

Just got his "Little Martin LXM" (Koa) today, and I'm more impressed by the minute with it. What a sound from a "Laminate" guitar. Great sustain and projection and...it's "Laminate". Looks like wood, feels like wood and best of all sounds like wood. I got this for dragging around the mountains, camping/hunting trips, where there can be some extreme humidity/temp changes. If it holds up under these conditions, I can't think of a more capable, better sounding travel guitar. I own other Martin guitars and the construction, cleanliness, and attention to detail of this instrument is Martin quality. And it even Smells like a Martin!

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Little Martin; No Way

Posted by Old Guy from Beautiful Brooklyn on Aug 20, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Hobbyist

Reviewer's Play Style: Folk, Folk-Rock, R & B

Whomever describes this as a little Martin has never played it. Can't believe that such a good clean and balanced sound can come in such a small package. Better than most $500-$600 guitars. Been playing almost 50 years and own 8 guitars and a banjo----- this one is one of my favorites.

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Great Guitar!

Posted by Mike from Oregon on Jul 20, 2009

Experience w/product: I have used it

Reviewer's Background: Hobbyist

Reviewer's Play Style: Jazz

Well, first of all, the size is definitly small. When I first saw it I was a little put off until I picked it up and started playing. I absolutely loved the ease of playability. For it's size, the sound quality is great and has a fairly good bass tone. Quality is second to none. This is really a tough-as-nails guitar. I found it really useful to grab when I wanted to strum a melody in my head and I didn't have to worry about digging it out of the case, etc .. The cost is very reasonable and I'd buy another in an instant if mine were damaged or lost.

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The Martin LXM: Phenomenal travel guitar!

Posted by Aaron from Aberdeen, WA on Apr 5, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Amateur: 15 years experience.

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock, alternative, folk, country.

After trading in my Martin DM for a D-35 last week, I realized that I no longer owned an acoustic that I could "knock around" on. For instance, it isn't exactly prudent to leave your D-35 in the trunk, take it to the beach, take it on ski trips, or throw it around at the park...

I bought a Little Martin LXM this afternoon, and I am COMPLETELY blown away. Essentially constructed from Formica with a laminated neck, this little sucker is an absolute joy to play. The action is low, bends are incomparably easy, and the intonation and tuners are spot-on. What a surprise!

I played similar student/travel models from Yamaha, Ibanez, and Taylor. Nothing compares to the quality of the Little Martin. The Taylor handled treble very well but lacked the bass response of the Little Martin. All comparable travel models demonstrated a proclivity for fret buzzing and inaccurate intonation. They're not even in the same category.

Don't hesitate to pick up a Little Martin: they are incredibly fun to play for beginners and seasoned musicians alike, exceptionally constructed (dare I say indestructible?) and a fantastic way to practice without worrying about inclement environmental issues (humidity is NOT a problem). Could not recommend these little suckers enough!

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What else would you need?

Posted by Clyde from Kuwait! on Mar 14, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Hobbyist

Reviewer's Play Style: Folk

I bought this guitar as I was travelling in the US, as I did not bring my full size Martin D-16 or my Taylor 214 with me....It took me a while to decide between a Baby Taylor or a Little Martind, but in the looks department, the Black Martin LX was the one to go for...It is such a looker wherever you take it...and the guitar just begs to be taken everywhere!!!...Not to take away from a full size guitar...but being a "campfire" singer...I find that I need no other guitar..I'm either playing outdoors (HPL is the way to go for that) or I'm on my couch (compact size matters here)...so, What else would you need??? Small scale guitars are wonderful, and take the edge and intimidation that a non-player would feel with a full scale guitar. Love the LXM Black!!!Want an Elvis LXM now!

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