Martin Guitars

Authorized Martin dealer

C.F. Martin & Co. has made acoustic guitars since 1833 and is still family-owned, six generations on, in Nazareth, Pennsylvania. Martin gave the world the dreadnought and pioneered X-bracing, and its D-28, D-18, 000 and OM models helped define the steel-string acoustic sound. From Road Series workhorses to Standard Series icons, artist signatures and limited editions, the in-stock Martins on this page are in our Peterborough store now, and each one is inspected and set up by our tech before it ships.

In-stock guitars first · Special orders · The Martin story · Call (705) 876-8160 or chat

High-end & limited editions in stock

Artist signatures, limited runs and vintage finds, here in Peterborough now. See every Martin

Special orders

Looking for a specific Martin? We'll order it for you

Don't see the model, tonewood or finish you want? As an authorized Martin dealer we can order Martin guitars in for you, from Road Series models to Standard Series, signature and limited editions.

Tell us what you're after and we'll check availability and confirm the price in CAD and the expected timing before you commit.

Call (705) 876-8160

Use the chat bubble at the bottom right of the page.

Email sales@maarsmusic.com

Or visit us at 869 Chemong Road, Unit 21, Peterborough.

The Martin story

Nearly two centuries of acoustic guitar history, in five quick facts.

  1. 1833 Founded in New York

    German-born guitar maker Christian Frederick Martin Sr. opens his shop in New York City. In 1839 he moves to Nazareth, Pennsylvania, still Martin's home today.
  2. 1840s X-bracing

    C.F. Martin pioneers X-bracing under the top. It later let Martins take the tension of steel strings, and it's still the basis of most steel-string acoustics.
  3. 1916 The dreadnought

    Martin's big-bodied guitar, named after the battleship HMS Dreadnought, is first built for the Oliver Ditson Company. Martin-branded dreadnoughts follow in 1931, leading to the D-18 (mahogany) and D-28 (rosewood).
  4. 1929 The OM and 14 frets

    The Orchestra Model puts a 14-fret neck on the 000 body. By 1934 the dreadnought had 14 frets too, and that became the modern steel-string layout.
  5. Today Six generations

    Still family-owned and operated, six generations on, and still based in Nazareth, Pennsylvania.
Martin model names & series guide

Model names, decoded

Most Martin names are body size + style number. D = dreadnought, 000 = auditorium, OM = Orchestra Model (a 000 body with a longer scale), 00 = grand concert, GPC = Grand Performance cutaway. In the Standard Series, 18 means mahogany back and sides and 28 means East Indian rosewood with more ornate trim. An H (as in HD-28) adds herringbone trim, and an E (as in D-10E) means built-in electronics.

Martin series at a glance

  • X Series & Junior: tough, affordable Martins, great for travel, practice and first guitars.
  • Road Series: gig-ready Martins with solid-wood tops, most with built-in electronics.
  • 15 Series: all-mahogany guitars with a warm, woody, uncomplicated sound.
  • 16 Series: a step up in tone and features, including the GPC-16E, D-16E and 000-16 StreetMaster.
  • Standard Series: the icons: D-28, D-18, HD-28, 000-28 and OM-28, built in Nazareth.
  • Modern Deluxe: classic Martin shapes with vintage-inspired tone and modern upgrades.
  • Authentic Series: faithful recreations of Martin's pre-war classics.
  • Custom Shop, signature & limited editions: small runs, artist models and one-offs.

Sources: martinguitar.com and Martin's published warranty terms.

Peterborough's oldest and best-reviewed music store, since 1993

4.7 from 387 Google reviews(as of September 2026, Google Maps)

I recently purchased a guitar from Maar's Music and I can honestly say it was one of the best customer experiences I've ever had.

I love the guitar, but honestly, the experience left such a lasting impression that I'm already looking for an excuse to buy another one. If you're in the Peterborough area and need anything music-related, do yourself a favour and visit Maar's. You won't regret it. I cannot say enough about this fantastic store.

Ethan D. 5/5 · March 7, 2026 · Google Maps

Everything was exactly as advertised and was shipped quickly and packed exceptionally well. I love this guitar!! Thankyou so much

Kelly P. Bought: Jackson JS Series JS32T King V with Amaranth Fretboard - Ferrari Red 5/5 · July 9, 2026 · Reverb

Spectacular guitar! Thank you very much for this excellent instrument, along with clear and consistent communication, and everything anyone would expect for safe and secure packing and delivery. Much appreciated!

Jack W. Bought: Takamine GJ72CE-12 12-String Jumbo Cutaway Acoustic/Electric Guitar - Gloss Brown Sunburst 5/5 · February 24, 2026 · Reverb

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Buying a Martin from Maar's Music

Are you an authorized Martin dealer?

Yes. Maar's Music is an authorized Martin dealer, in Peterborough since 1993. Because you're buying from an authorized Canadian dealer, a new Martin comes with Martin's Limited Lifetime Warranty for the original owner (one year for Little Martin, Backpacker and 1 Series ukuleles). Keep your receipt and register your guitar with Martin. Used and vintage guitars aren't covered by Martin's warranty.

Can you order a specific Martin model for me?

Yes. If the model, tonewood or finish you want isn't on this page, call (705) 876-8160, use the chat, or email sales@maarsmusic.com. We'll check availability and confirm the price and expected timing before you commit.

Is my Martin set up before it ships?

Yes. Every guitar is inspected and set up by our tech before it ships.

How much is shipping?

Orders of $298+ ship free across Canada, and that covers every Martin guitar on this page. We ship within Canada only. Some remote delivery areas may need extra shipping charges. See our shipping policy for details.

What is your return policy?

If an item has a manufacturing flaw that makes it unusable, contact us within 7 days. Returns for any other reason are possible with return shipping paid by you and a 15% restocking fee; the item must be in “as received” condition with all original packing materials. Used and consignment items may not be returnable. Full details: refund policy.

Can I try one in the store?

Yes. Visit us at 869 Chemong Road, Unit 21, Peterborough. Call (705) 876-8160 first to make sure the guitar you want is in the store.