Folk Guitar

The Martin LX1 Little Martin acoustic guitar is small in size but big in sound, with a surprisingly strong presence. It combines an expressive solid spruce top, wood-finish HPL back and sides, and luthiery designed to follow your every whim without constraint. Its Modified 0 body makes for immediate comfort, its Modified Low Oval neck smoothes every movement, and its sound is balanced, warm and precise. It's a reliable musical companion, ready to rock in the living room or between two impromptu getaways.

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With the Martin LX1 Little Martin, you'll quickly feel the clean articulation and dynamic response that accompany every nuance of your playing with natural consistency. The solid spruce top channels clean attacks, supports delicate arpeggios, and maintains consistent clarity, even when your playing becomes more forceful. This guitar will accompany you as you explore acoustic styles, while maintaining controlled projection and a consistent sound identity.

Designed to keep pace with your daily life, the Little Martin guitar not only has a solid top, but also an HPL construction that withstands variations in temperature and humidity with equanimity. This choice of material stabilises the instrument when you're on the move, and reassures you when conditions change. The shortened 584 mm tuning fork makes the instrument easier to hold, reduces fatigue and facilitates chord progressions. So you can play smoothly, comfortably and consistently, even during long stretches of improvised music.

The LX1 Little Martin also takes great care to ensure consistency between ergonomics and sound reproduction, thanks to an X-shaped spruce bracing that structures the vibration with precision. This internal architecture enhances clarity, supports harmonics and preserves a balanced response throughout the register. The smooth Richlite fingerboard enhances the feeling of continuity and supports smooth, expressive playing. The result is a guitar that talks to you, adapts to your touch, and maintains a stable musicality over time. It's a versatile instrument that can be used for personal work, relaxed moments at home or spontaneous musical escapades.
Body shape
 Concert, Compact
Scale length
 584,00 mm (23,00")
Instrument size
 3/4
Finish
 Satin
Top material
 Solid Epicea
Side material
 High-Pressure Laminate (HPL)
Back material
 High-Pressure Laminate (HPL)
Neck material
 Birch
Fingerboard material
 Richlite
Fingerboard radius
 406 mm (16,00")
Number of frets
 20
Nut width
 42,86 mm (1,686")
Neck shape
 Slim C
Tuning machine
 Die cast
Hardware color
 Chrome
Number of strings
 6
String gauge
 013 - 056
Bridge material
 Richlite
Bridge shape
 Belly bridge
Country of production
 Mexico
Color
 Wood
Assembly
 Bolt-on neck
Case or cover included
 Gigbag
  • Martin & Co LX1 Little Martin
  • Acoustic Folk Guitar
  • Series: Little Martin
  • Country of production: Mexico
  • Body shape: Modified 0 (Concert, compact)
  • Pitch: 584.20 mm (23.00")
  • Colour: Light natural
  • Finish : Satin
  • Construction : Screw neck
  • Assembly : Mortise & Tenon
  • Top : Solid spruce
  • Bracing : X-Brace, unscalloped, spruce, width 7,94 mm (0,3125")
  • Rose: multi-circle
  • Bridge: FSC-certified Richlite, Junior Style Belly
  • Saddle: Tusq white compensated
  • Back: HPL, mahogany pattern
  • Sides : HPL, mahogany pattern
  • Neck : Natural birch laminate
  • Neck shape : Modified Low Oval (C thin and slightly flat)
  • Fingerboard : FSC-certified Richlite
  • Radius : 16,00" (406,40 mm)
  • Frets: 20
  • Nut: 42.86 mm (1.6875"), white Corian
  • Headstock: Solid, LX Taper
  • Mechanicals: Oil bath
  • Fittings: chromed
  • Strings: Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 Phosphor Bronze Medium 13-56
  • Supplied in gig bag
Since the 19ᵉ century, Martin & Co has been shaping acoustic instruments by blending craftsmanship, constant research and respect for tradition. The American brand has built its reputation around major innovations such as the X-brace, while maintaining an approach centred on the musician and his or her experience. Each Martin guitar reflects a desire for balance between sound, comfort and durability.

To accompany the Martin LX1 Little Martin guitar, consider adding a set of strings to maintain a balanced response and precise attack over time. A compact chromatic tuner will also help to maintain reliable accuracy when you're on the move, while a lightweight capo will quickly open up new tones without altering your playing comfort. A folding stand will stabilise the instrument during breaks, while limiting unintentional knocks.
Martin Guitars - LX1 Little Martin + Housse
Martin Guitars - LX1 Little Martin + Housse
490,83 € excl VAT
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