Martin Guitar
The 2026 NAMM Show was one for the books — and Martin Guitar showed up with one of our most diverse and forward-looking lineups yet. From a fully refreshed Road Series built to guide players at every stage, to boundary-pushing new body shapes, artist collabs, and heirloom-level instruments, this year's show was all about momentum.
Whether you were walking the floor in Anaheim or following along from home, NAMM 2026 made one thing clear: the future of acoustic music is deeply rooted in tradition—but it's never standing still.
Let's dive into what we unveiled.
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Road Series Refresh
The all-new Road Series—your road to what's next. Now 20 models strong, with 18 newly introduced or refreshed guitars, the Road Series has been fully reimagined to offer players a clearer, more intuitive path forward.
The lineup is built around two distinct directions: Retro, for players drawn to classic Martin looks and familiar feel, and Modern, for those who want contemporary comfort and performance. Every model features a solid wood top, scalloped X-bracing, onboard electronics, and a softshell case, with body shapes spanning 000, OM, Dreadnought, GP, and the innovative SC.
Super D-18 & Super HD-28
The Super D-18 takes a legendary formula and turns up the volume—literally. With the Super D body offering 20% more internal air volume than a standard Dreadnought, this guitar delivers massive bass, expanded dynamics, and serious headroom.
A spruce top paired with genuine mahogany back and sides keeps the voice warm, punchy, and clear, while forward-shifted Golden Era scalloped X-bracing adds responsiveness and power. Finished with classic Style 18 appointments, the Super D-18 is built for players who want the biggest possible voice without sacrificing feel or tradition.
If you love the complexity and depth of rosewood, the Super HD-28 takes things even further. Sharing the same Super D body, this model pairs a solid spruce top with East Indian rosewood back and sides for thunderous projection and lush overtones that only get better with time.
Golden Era scalloped bracing, herringbone trim, antique white binding, and diamond-and-square inlays ground the guitar firmly in Style 28 tradition—just with a whole lot more air moving inside. It's a bold evolution of a true icon.
D-18 Molly Tuttle
Inspired by Molly Tuttle's cherished 1943 D-18, this signature model honors vintage bluegrass tradition while reflecting Molly's unmistakable style. A slim 1 11/16" nut, authentic 1940s neck profile, and rear-shifted Golden Era scalloped bracing deliver the fast feel and punch flatpickers love.
Custom moon phase inlays, a vintage burst top, silver headplate logo, and oval tuner buttons add personal touches, while a light blue molded hardshell case offers a nostalgic nod to Martin's 1970s cases. It's a deeply personal artist model built to be played hard and often.
D-X2E Molly Tuttle
Bringing the same inspiration to a more accessible, road-ready build, the D-X2E Molly Tuttle marks the first X Series model with a 1 11/16" nut and 1940s-style neck profile.
With a solid spruce top, scalloped X-bracing, durable mahogany-patterned HPL back and sides, and Martin E1 electronics, it delivers signature feel, look, and tone in a package designed for life on the move.