Martin Guitars and Maderas Barber team up for a Custom Shop series using the highly prized Dalbergia nigra

The Martin Guitar brand, or C.F. Martin & Company, is one of the oldest and most prestigious guitar manufacturing companies in the world. Its history dates back to the 19th century.

The company was founded by Christian Frederick Martin in 1833 in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, USA. Martin, a German immigrant, learned the art of stringed instrument making from his father in his homeland. From that time on, he began to build guitars.

Over the years, Martin Guitar has been a pioneer of numerous innovations in guitar construction. In the 1850s, they introduced "X-Bracing", a bracing pattern that improves resonance in acoustic guitars.

Martin guitars quickly became famous. In the 20th century, artists such as Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, John Frusciante and Eric Clapton, among others, chose to play with Martin guitars. The brand became a symbol of quality and authenticity in folk, blues and country music.

At Maderas Barber, we are proud to be part of this exceptional project and to offer the highest quality woods, ensuring sustainability at every stage of the process.

Discover the magic of Maderas Barber's Dalbergia nigra in Martin Guitars' Custom Shop series. In our online shop you will find the best woods to work with as the best in the industry.