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Description
The Martin LXM Little Martin acoustic guitar is a perfect choice for travel, practice and beginning students. This particular model features a small, modified 0-14 Martin body with a wood-pattern HPL top with "1-style" Sitka spruce bracing, Micarta fretboard and bridge, 23" scale, Stratabond modified low-oval neck, and Martin's patented neck mortise. Gotoh nickel-plated tuners and C.F. Martin script logo adorn the headstock. The LXM Little Martin includes a Martin branded heavily padded gig bag.
Martin LXM Little Martin Acoustic Guitar Black
Martin LXM Little Martin Acoustic Guitar Black
Martin LXM Little Martin Acoustic Guitar Black
Features
Body
  • Body type: Modified 0-14 Fret
  • Cutaway: Non-cutaway
  • Top wood: HPL
  • Back & sides: HPL
  • Bracing pattern: Non scalloped X-type
  • Body finish: Satin
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: Modified Low Oval Standard Taper
  • Nut width: 1.69" (43 mm)
  • Fingerboard: FSC Certified Richlite
  • Neck wood: Birch Laminate
  • Scale length: 23"
  • Number of frets: 20
  • Neck finish: Hand-rubbed
Electronics
  • Pickup/preamp: No
  • Brand: Not applicable
  • Configuration: Not applicable
  • Preamp EQ: Not applicable
  • Feedback filter: Not applicable
  • Tuner: Not applicable
Other
  • Headstock overlay: Rosewood HPL
  • Tuning machines: Chrome Enclosed Gear
  • Bridge: FSC Certified Richlite
  • Saddle & nut: Compensated White Tusq/White corian
  • Number of strings: 6-string
  • Special features: Body shape
  • Case: Soft gig bag
  • Accessories: None
  • Country of origin: Info not available
Reviews

4.3

10 Reviews

89%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Great for long practice sessions

I just started playing guitar 6 or 7 months ago and have finally gotten good enough that I enjoy practicing for more than 15 minutes at a time. The problem for me is, that ergonomically, sitting with my neck twisted toward my fret hand with my strumming hand resting on the body of the guitar is giving me some neck and shoulder pain, due to my strumming hand being so elevated while moving. I am a 5'4' woman with arms on the short side and kinda chesty, holding a full sized guitar can be uncomfortable, especially as I am a beginner who needs to fumble around with it. I searched high and low for 3/4 sized, minis, junior or travel guitars and this one by far has the smallest body with no compromise in tuning or sound issues. The strings are nice and tight and the action is low, but not buzzy. Out of the box, the guitar has some pretty thick 12 gauge bronze strings, but changing them out to lighter ones made the guitar even more comfortable for me for longer practice sessions. The sound is very good, so it is just as enjoyable to play from that standpoint. I also own a Taylor GS mini, which costs about 2xs as much, and does sound a little better, but despite being a "mini" still has a much larger body than this baby Martin. No question this is a solid practice and travel guitar for the price and a great option if you are a smaller person, or looking for an instrument for your kid or teenager.

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Most Liked Negative Review

2

Good playabiltiy, terrible construction.

They're great little guitars from a playability standpoint, but they have a SERIOUS construction quality problem. This is the third one I've had to buy. Eventually the top or back WILL start separating from the sides, as I guess the glue wears out? Not sure of the cause. The Guitar Center guys confirmed this was par for the course. I like the sound and playability better than the Taylor, so I keep going back. But I'm not impressed. It's admittedly stupid, but I guess I'm just treating them like disposable guitars- good for about a year of normal use. Get it together, Martin.

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Best Uses
  1. Practicing6
  2. Jamming3
  3. Small Venues3
Cons
  1. Flat Sound1
  2. Poor Quality1
  3. Requires Constant Tuning1
  4. none1
Describe Yourself
  1. Novice6
  2. Experienced3
Pros
  1. Good Feel8
  2. Fun To Play7
  3. Stays In Tune7
  4. Good Audio6
  5. Consistent5

Reviewed by 10 customers

  • I would buy this again.

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byTomcat

    fromDetroit, MI

    I play it slung on my right shoulder like a mandolin. I am 6' 2". The weigh of the neck takes a while to get use to. I have nano-coated, phosphor bronze light medium 13's on it, they play without squeaks. The little guitar shimmers and shines as I play both Jazz and Classical music with a flat pick on it. After a while it no longer feels short scale. I also raised the action to get more acoustic pop and room for punching out notes. I use a down, rest stroke gypsy picking technique. It takes about a month to really start loving the instrument. I don't go anywhere without it.

  • I would buy again

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byPat

    fromTennessee

    Perfect size for practice and easy to be mobile with.

  • Cool little Martin.

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byRamon

    fromMI - Michigan

    I wanted a smaller guitar that I could take anywhere and still have the big guitar sound. I love my Martin and would buy it again.

  • Terrible Instrument

    1

    submitted6 years ago

    byBanjoman

    fromSoCal Desert

    I have been a customer of Musician's Friend for many years and have purchased many items from them. This particular guitar was made cheap, looked cheap, felt cheap, sounded cheap and was simply an inferior instrument in every respect. I have owned two Little Martins but this one didn't come up to the quality of they other ones.

  • I bought this on the deal of the day, I wish I'd bought two.

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byCrazyhorse

    fromOkla

    Great little guitar

  • Beautiful

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byTJ

    fromLA

    Beautiful guitar! I bought it for my daughter. She loves it. It doesn't go out of tune bad but just enough to have to re-tune every few times you play. I am a perfectionist though. But the guitar is perfect for what I bought it for.

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  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byJm29tx

    fromAustin, texas

    Is this guitar in stock in the store where I can come see it and play it before I decide if I want to purchase it?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    You can see if your local store has this in stock by using the link below the add to cart button.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byNick

    fromCarver, ma

    Is this still on back order? What is an estimate on the time it will take to ship?

    Open Reply - Beau
    This guitar should be available in 3 to 4 weeks.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byClaude

    fromCanada

    Where is it made ?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    This is made in Mexico.