Todd's Martin Guitar reviews from NAMM 2007

"The OM-21 Special, with an emphasis on special, indeed. With its long scale neck and scalloped 1/4" top braces, this auditorium-size guitar is a lovely fingerpicker that has a pretty ring when strummed. It possesses a unique combination of vintage and contemporary features and should appeal to guitarists of diverse styles."  Read more...

"Put simply, the CSN limited edition sounds like a really good HD-28 with an Engelmann spruce top. The Engelmann adds a rounded quality to the lower registers but the authority of that smoky Indian rosewood retains all its warm and woody power."  Read more...

"For all intents and purposes this fantastic new model could be best described as a D-18GE in 12-fret form, with extra special vintage appointments. It has a breathtaking chime when strummed with fingernails, a clear and singing voice when fingerpicked and if you take a flat pick to it your G-run will have a whole new life all its own."  Read more... 

"With its first rate Indian rosewood and pearl inlaid, premium grade Adirondack spruce top, supported by light, 1/4" bracing, forward shifted in the pre-1938 fashion for even more resonance, this relatively small guitar sounds huge and magnificent.  'Astonishing' would not do it justice."  Read more...

"Once a guitarist plays one of these Martin D-7s they must wonder as I did why it took so long for someone to arrive at this concept. It would be ideal for singing groups who want a special chime in their rhythm section or for an individual who wants the sound of a 12-string guitar without having to put up with the hassles that come with maintaining all those extra strings. And all for about half the price of the HD-7 with its flashier pearl inlays."  Read more...

"The LS in the name stands for L A R G E   S O U N D. And that it does have, in piles and piles. This is a modern dreadnought with a high Wow Factor. It is a great looking guitar with a big, bold voice that will stand out in any jam session and is likely good for scaring cats. . . These things should fly out of the stores because they feel as good as they sound."  Read more...