Special doesn’t really come close! I saw this guitar at an event below London’s Hard Rock Café and fell in love with it. Koa is one of my favourite woods,Continue readingMartin CF Koa Special

Remember him? The Byrds, Jim McGuinn as was. Famous for his 12 string Rickenbackers. So what’s the story of an acoustic? Look closely, there’s something extra lurking on that headstock…anContinue readingMartin CF HD-7 “Roger McGuinn”

We commissioned these unique guitars from Martin’s Custom Shop. I believe only five were made, so pretty scarce. Large sound hole, interesting combination of tone woods (I will research thisContinue readingMartin CF “Guitar Junction” Custom

OK, so I have two of these…One is the limited, higher spec version, the other is the non-limited version. They are both excellent! Just different materials used in their construction.Continue readingMartin CF D28 “Elvis Presley”

Tribute to Martin inlay expert, Mike Longworth. Very few of these made, elaborate ornamentation, inlays and binding, and it plays well, too! This guitar spent a long time in aContinue readingMartin CF D45 “Mike Longworth”

Another of Martin Distributor Westside’s Artist guitars. No frills D35, signed by Rory’s brother. Plays great! Photos to follow…

This was the first one in the UK, a stunning guitar with a top that just dances when you play it. Star fretboard Inlays again, subtle ones. Even the caseContinue readingMartin CF D35 “Johnny Cash”

This is the later, less fancy, Paul Simon signature Martin. 000 sized, easy to play, understated, just perfect.

Martin issued loads of EC signature guitars, this one is a sunburst 000-42M version, and it is glorious!