Martin Little Martin LX1 Acoustic Guitar
- Martin's smallest guitar
- 23'' scale, 20 frets
- 1.687'' (42.8mm) nut
- Sitka spruce top, mahogany pattern HPL back and sides
- Richlite fingerboard, birch laminate neck
- Gig bag included
Updated 5 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A rugged, travel sized Martin for campfires, trips and student practice. The back and sides are high pressure laminate rather than wood.
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ASIN: B01EQEPKUUModel: LX1Category: Steel String Acoustic Guitars
Overview
A campsite, a hotel room or a living room couch is where the Little Martin shines, Martin's smallest guitar. A Sitka spruce top pairs with mahogany pattern HPL back and sides, giving tough construction with real top tone.
Durability in a tiny body is the case: the laminate back and sides shrug off knocks and climate swings while the spruce top carries the sound. The small body gives a lighter low end than a full guitar.
Who it's for
Travelers, students and casual players who keep a guitar close at hand. Players chasing a big dreadnought sound should look at a larger body.
Pros and cons
- Tough HPL back and sides
- Spruce top for tone
- Short scale is easy to play
- Gig bag included
- Laminate back and sides
- Limited bass from small body
- Unfinished neck feels dry to some
Performance notes
Sound comes mainly from the spruce top, which vibrates over the X bracing, while the HPL back and sides reflect rather than color the tone. The short scale lowers string tension, which makes bends and chords easier.
Specifications
| Brand | Martin |
|---|---|
| Model | LX1 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Instrument Size | Little Martin (smallest Martin) |
| String Nut Width | 1.687'' (42.8mm) |
| Scale Length | 23'' |
| Item weight | 8.3 pounds |
| Hand Orientation | Right |
| Construction & materials | |
| Top Material Type | Sitka spruce |
| Back Material Type | Mahogany pattern HPL |
| Body Material Type | Mahogany pattern HPL |
| Fretboard Material Type | Richlite |
| Neck Material Type | Birch laminate |
| Finish | Hand-rubbed top, unfinished back and sides |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Gig bag |
| Other details | |
| Neck profile | Modern low oval |
| Bracing | X |
| Frets | 20 |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Martin LX1 all wood?
No. It has a Sitka spruce top with mahogany pattern high-pressure laminate (HPL) back and sides.
What scale length is the Little Martin?
23 inches, with 20 frets.
Does the Little Martin come with a bag?
Yes. A gig bag is included.
What is the LX1 nut width?
1.687'' (42.8mm).