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NAMM 2025: Martin Guitar Standard Series Refresh!
NAMM 2025: Martin Guitar Standard Series Refresh!

NAMM 2025: Martin Guitar Standard Series Refresh!

January 14, 2025

Martin Guitars is unveiling a stunning lineup of new guitars in the lead-up to the 2025 NAMM Show, including 'Golden Era' specs for the trusted Standard Series and two brand-new Retro Plus guitars.

With the updated Standard Series, Martin brings guitarists enhanced playability, timeless aesthetics, and three stunning new models, while the two new Retro Plus guitars offer thermally aged spruce tops and the classic look of an 18-style guitar at an accessible price. Discover them here!

Martin Standard Series Refresh

Martin updates its popular Standard Series lineup with subtle yet impactful refinements to the look, tone, and playability of these iconic guitars, while introducing three new models to the series, including the OM45.

The upgrades reflect feedback from Martin enthusiasts and valued partners, delivering a mix of vintage features and modern playability enhancements.

Martin OM45

The Martin OM45 is a pinnacle of craftsmanship in the Refresh Standard Series, combining classic features with modern enhancements for a truly exceptional instrument. This brand-new, full-gloss acoustic guitar is crafted with solid East Indian rosewood back and sides and a solid spruce top, delivering a rich, resonant tone with remarkable sustain.

The mahogany neck provides a smooth, effortless feel, while the longer 25.4” scale length offers just the right amount of string tension for enhanced clarity. The beautiful pearloid inlays, aging tonewood, and gold open-gear tuners add an elegant touch, making the OM45 as beautiful to look at as it is to play.


Martin Retro Plus Models

Inspired by Martin's legendary 18-style flagship models, the brand-new 000E and DE Retro Plus dreadnought guitars combine iconic design with advanced craftsmanship. The thermally aged spruce tops deliver a lived-in, vintage sound. This premium feature, long reserved for the Authentic and Modern Deluxe series, is now available for the first time in the Road Series.

The Retro Plus models represent Martins that deliver the highest quality at an unbeatable price for serious players. Ideal as a gigging workhorse or a first step into premium acoustic guitars, they will inspire lifelong learning for anyone who picks one up. 

Martin Standard Series 2025 vs 2024 – Is It Time to Upgrade?

Milo will walk you through all the changes and compare the 2025 Refresh Standard Series with the 2024 Reimagined Standard Series. Let us know in the comments - is the 2025 model worth the upgrade?

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