Refreshed Road Series | Martin Guitar

Martin's popular value-minded line now includes 18 new or updated models.

January 15, 2026

C. F. Martin & Co. is proud to announce the launch of its refreshed Road Series, a redesigned lineup of 20 acoustic-electric guitars—18 of them new or updated—created to guide players along their road to what’s next. The new structure offers a clearer and more intuitive way for musicians to choose the look, tone, and performance features that fit their needs.

Announced just ahead of The 2026 NAMM Show, the refreshed Road Series debuts a reorganized lineup built around two distinct paths:

Retro: Vintage-inspired models with classic Martin character, traditional body shapes (D and 000), and warm, balanced tone.
Modern: Contemporary designs featuring bold finishes, cutaway options (DC, OMC, GPC, and SC), fast-playing necks, and stage-ready styling.
To simplify comparisons, each model aligns with one of four updated style levels:

10 Style: Satin body; solid spruce or sapele top; solid sapele back and sides; Martin E1 electronics; inspired by Style 15 guitars.

12 Style: Gloss body; solid spruce top; solid sapele back and sides; Martin E1 electronics; inspired by Style 18 guitars.

13 Style: Gloss body; solid spruce top; solid black walnut or koa fine veneer back and sides; Martin E1 electronics (L.R. Baggs on SC-13E); inspired by Style 28 guitars.

Retro Plus: Gloss body; torrefied solid spruce top; solid mahogany or granadillo back and sides; L.R. Baggs electronics; elevated interpretations of Style 12 and 13 models.

The refreshed Road Series also spans a wide range of body shapes, including 000, OM, Dreadnought, and Grand Performance models, along with expanded Modern offerings featuring cutaways, such as the SC, GPC, OMC, and DC.

This updated structure bridges the gap between the X Series and Standard Series, giving players a clear understanding of where each model fits within the Martin family. The complete lineup will debut at The 2026 NAMM Show in Anaheim, California, where industry attendees can experience the guitars firsthand and explore how the new Retro and Modern paths streamline the decision-making process.

With clearer choices and expanded features, the refreshed Road Series provides an inspiring entry point into the Martin lineup and a pathway for players ready to take the next step in their musical journey.

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