Martin M-38 1977, Natural

This 1977 Martin M-38 was made as part of Martin's early efforts to build guitars that more closely resembled their prewar instruments. It features scalloped bracing and a small maple bridge plate, which contrasted the straight bracing and large rosewood bridge plates being employed on standard models of the time. The M-38 features Indian Rosewood back/sides, and is an early version of the quadruple- (0000) body size that many players have come to love, as it bridges the gap between smaller-bodied guitars and dreadnoughts. It is a sweet-sounding guitar with a tone all its own. It is responsive, deep, balanced, and a little more "present" than a dreadnought.