Established in 1833 by Christian Frederick Martin; C.F. Martin & Company is known of their high-quality steel-string guitars and are a lead manufacturer of flattop acoustic guitars. The price of Martin instruments can vary from hundreds to vintage instruments costing into a few thousands. Martin guitars are hand-made by artisans who use combinations of new designs and techniques as well as those introduced by the company's founder. This level of quality in their acoustic guitars has given CF Martin an unparalleled reputation. Their dedication to exceptional quality and focus on acoustic guitars has maintained a level of respect in the marketplace that very few companies can match.
