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A small woman's dream!
After recently deciding to take up the guitar, I realized that my small stature was going to make it a bit difficult. In picking out a guitar I really looked through all the 3/4 and "baby's" and travels I could find, the sound out of the LXM Little Martin was much better than the Fender, Squire, and Yamaha. The Baby Taylor did sound better, but it's harder to play (you have to push very hard on the strings) and a bit too big! So the LXM with it's smooth sound seems the perfect fit, literally for me. I would recommend it for students, kids and travelers, as it really has a memorable sound and light touch.
Reviewed by BabyPlayer on 3/21/2007 who plays Rock, Folk, Classic Rock.
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Little Martin. Big Sound.
Good things come in small packages. (That?s what I keep telling my wife anyway.) And the Little Martin LXM acoustic guitar is no exception.
Its smaller size is perfect for my 7-year-old son, who I bought it for, but guess who plays it more? That?s right, me. I?m the Bad Dad because I got it for his birthday, but when I pick it up I?m like a pit bull on a pork chop?I won?t let go. It?s such a kick to play.
It?s got nice tops and mids, and for a little guy it?s got decent bottom, too. Put it all together and its got the rich, warm sound that makes a Martin a Martin.
Another plus: it comes with a padded gig bag, making it the perfect traveling companion next to a busload of groupies. Is it perfect? Almost. My one criticism is that it lacks certain eye candy you see on other acoustics, say, mother-of-pearl neck inlays. But the lack of these decorative nuances is a small price to pay, considering its retail price is a small price to pay.
Beginners, travel junkies, kids -- Bad Dads -- everybody can discover their inner Neil Young with the Little Martin LXM, the biggest little acoustic guitar around. Now if you?ll excuse me, I have to send my son to bed -- so I can play his guitar.
Reviewed by Dagger444 on 9/13/2006 who plays Rock, Roots Rock, Alt-Country.
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Great guitar...
Bought as a guitar to just throw around and relax with. Great tone, great feel it even sounds better than my dread Fender acoustic. Highly recommend for anyone either for fun or for some acoustic jamming.
Reviewed by Me on 8/6/2007 who plays All styles.
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sjshimkus
I recently had surgery on my left shoulder and this ?Little Martin? was just the ticket to feed my guitar ?jones.? Following my ?procedure? I had no external rotation with my left arm. This guitar is just the right size for sitting on the couch and making some noise! I re-strung it with some Martin MSP 4050?s, lowered the action a little and now it plays like a dream. Even though my shoulder is doing much better, I can?t put it down! This thing never ceases to amaze me even though it?s ? size and all HPL. But then again, it?s a Martin!
Reviewed by #1 Martin fan on 5/7/2007 who plays country, blues, a little rock.
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Little Martin, but BIG sound
You will not believe your ears when you hear what the Little Martin can do. It might look like a toy, but it sounds like heaven. This guitar even sounds better than many full-sized guitars, such as yamaha's, squiers, and even some fenders. The great thing about the Little Martin is that the price is small too. I don't think you can get a better sounding guitar for the money. To top it all off, it's easily portable and is also available as an acoustic/electric. Way to go Martin!
Reviewed by Soundguy29 on 10/30/2006 who plays Jazz, Hip Hop, R&B, Electronica.
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Little wonder
Just got back into playing after a 20 year hiatus. Bought this for taking on the road when I travel for work. Sounds great and a good deal. The HPL looks fine to me and seems to really take a beating with no visible marks.I know some will say it is not a real Martin due to the HPL, but I have a two year old. Seems smart to me to buy the HPL for now. Also sounds like a full size.
Reviewed by Neil on 7/25/2009 who plays Acoustic.
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If there's a better one, I haven't found it
I bought this "little" guitar for my 7 year old grandson's birthday. I tried several other brands before deciding on the Martin LXM. None even came close to the Martin's quality, playability, tone, or intonation. I kept it at my house for a week before giving it to him, and I had a hard time putting it down. If you want a child to learn on an instrument that will teach their ear the correct tones, the LXM is highly recommended.
Reviewed by Sax on 6/30/2008 who plays classical, country, blue grass, jazz/swing, christian pop.
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My second small guitarr
I have had a Ibannez daytripper for several years, and as I haerd about the LXM early 2006 I just had to try one. As there is no reseller for LXM in Sweden I asked a frien in Las Vegas to get one for me I now have one. I can just say that The martin is a guitar and the Ibanez is a mandolin in SOUND. Both instruments are my favourites though I own 13 different guitars until today. The next will probably be a 00028.
Reviewed by Liptonius.com on 10/16/2006 who plays Blues, Folk, Elisabetanian.....
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NEW REVIEW - Taro patch top pick
I purchased this guitar expressly as a travel guitar. I will be deployed to Iraq for a year. I wanted the Koa model because it resembled a ukulele and also the rich tonal qualities. I play Hawaiian Slack Key in Open G Tuning. The bass is full and rich with a very complemental treble accompaniement. I'm not overly fond of the laminated neck, it's purely cosmetic; and a personal preference. The action is smooth and again as a personal preference; slightly lowering the string height. Beause of its petite dimensions it is easy to carry and could quite easily replace a previous bulkier favorite.
Reviewed by Gary Cordeiro, Ssg , US Army, 75th D on 10/25/2009 who plays Hawaiian Slack Key.
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awesome little guitar
I am loving this little guitar a ton. Got it as a secondary/travel guitar and a possible instrument for my son. I play it all the time. Great sound out of a little instrument. Worth every penny and you get a case.
Reviewed by travkat on 7/1/2009 who plays folk, rock, etc.
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