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C.F. Martin & Company, often referred to asMartin, is an Americanguitar manufacturerestablished in 1833 byChristian Frederick Martin. The company was founded in New York City, where it was based for six years before relocating toNazareth, Pennsylvaniain theLehigh Valleyregion of easternPennsylvaniain 1839.[1]It is highly respected for itsacoustic guitarsand is a leading manufacturer offlat top guitarsandukuleles. The company has historically also mademandolins,tiples,electric guitars, andelectric basses.
The company\'s original factory on North Street in Nazareth, which now houses Guitar Maker\'s Connection, aluthierstore, was named to theNational Register of Historic Placesin 2018. The current headquarters on Sycamore Street includes the Martin Guitar Museum, which features over 170 guitars made by the company over its history. Visitors can see pictures of famous guitar owners, try out and purchase guitars, or take a factory tour.[2]
The range of instruments manufactured by Martin includessteel-string,classical, andacoustic guitars, andukuleles. The company also manufactures instruments and strings inNavojoa, Mexico. It produces approximately 193 guitars per day. Martin Guitars have been used by some of the world\'s most prominent guitarists, includingJohnny Cash,Elvis Presley,Bob Dylan,Hank Williams,Neil Young,John Lennon,Willie Nelson,Kurt Cobain,Eric Clapton,John Mayer, and others.[3]
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