How do I tell what year my Martin guitar is?

The number in the left-side column is the year, and the number following the year is the last serial number used in that given year. Serial number 8349 for example, would be the first guitar built in 1899.

How do I identify my Martin guitar?

A Martin Guitar will have the model designation and the serial number etched on the neck block. Look in the soundhole toward the neck to see where this is etched.

What do the numbers on Martin guitars mean?

Style numbers indicate the construction materials and appointments of the guitar, and this system allows for several combinations between body shapes and styles. The first letters or numbers indicate the body shape (0, 00, OM, D, etc.) that are followed by a style number (15, 18, 28, 45, etc.), and separated by a dash.

What is the most popular Martin guitar?

The D-28 is the classic Martin guitar. Revered by musicians the world over, it is one of the go-to instruments for the worlds most talented guitarists. The guitar has the classic dreadnought good looks and it is quite apparent that the quality of build is very high.