Martin Guitar Mythbuster: Standard Series Updates Explained

In this episode, George's Music dives into the myths and confusion surrounding recent changes to the Martin Standard Series. Six major updates have sparked conversations across guitar forums—let's set the record straight and break them down!

Key Updates to the Martin Standard Series:
1️⃣ Tone & Bracing – GE-inspired, more refined bracing for improved resonance and tone.
2️⃣ Bridge Pins – Bone bridge pins across the board, with ebony pins for the 18 series. This complements the natural bone saddle and nut.
3️⃣ Modern Belly Bridge – A re-shaped, smoother bridge design for enhanced player comfort.
4️⃣ Fingerboard Adjustments – A thinner fingerboard and a slightly beefed-up neck barrel create better balance and access for players. Vintage cues bring back the authentic specs.
5️⃣ Comfort Bevel & Longer Diamonds – Fingerboards now feature a subtle comfort bevel and longer vintage-accurate diamond inlays, echoing Martin’s golden era craftsmanship.
6️⃣ Vintage Nut Spec – The nut is cut with an angled head plate for a true-to-vintage aesthetic, enhancing both style and playability.

These changes result in a more balanced, playable, and vintage-inspired instrument—perfect for Martin enthusiasts.

You heard it here first: myths busted! 🎸

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