I've come to the conclusion that the Martin Road Series is definitely the guitar for the gigging musician or just the average blue collar person. With the price Martin has set for these, I've always seen it as Martin telling us, "yes you work and bust your back everyday, you deserve a quality solid wood guitar that isn't going to set you back thousands of dollars." I LOVE the Martin 000-10e and even the higher end of the road series such as the Martin 000-13e. The road series is such a great value and has something for everyone that isn't going to break the bank. Can't recommend the Road Series enough.
Some of the GPs can stand head to heads with the best Martins out there. I've played customs that were well worth the 5k they cost. So they're not just blue collar gigging guitars
The sound is like nothing I have heard from Martin, and I like it! Very bright and good mid range. Hope they continue to produce this, might have to have in my collection.
Got one and it's gotta be the absolute best deal for the money. Thought I'd hate the Richlite, but I don't. It's no ebony/rosewood, but it does the job np. Great value.
I've never really bonded with Martin dreads (heresy, I know). They are just too boomy to me. I need more mids because of hearing loss. A few years ago I picked up a Road Series GPRS1 and it was magical. Loved the look/feel/warmth/sound of sapele. They quit making them, of course, but the 000-10E seems to be the nearest kin. Still a killer value at $750. The GP seemed to have a slightly wider and deeper lower bout which gave it a richness and balance.
I had one I bought at G..... C..ter in 2018. It said Road Series Special on the label. I paid $750 and had it about a year. Played a Taylor 414ce and immediately sold the Martin. Now I’m saving for a Taylor 816ce builder’s Ed. In the meantime I play my old Yamaha FG730
So glad I subscribe to you guys. I’ve been In The market for something just like this! Thank you for finding such great guitars to share with us. What a great value.
I played one of these today and it’s sounds so much deeper than other guitars acoustics. It was so nice and really resonated with me which is why I’m lookin it up more. Tbh everyone talks bout Taylor so much, but after playin em all... Martin is the one for me, way more bass and I love how heavy they feel, idk feels like a quality and luxury weight to it, Fallin in love ima buy it tomorrow!
Chris , thanks for the videos . No doubt , you pointed me in the right direction ... I ended up with the Drs1 & A3R. Bingo ! couldn't be happier . on a side note ... think you , and Pawn Stars Rick , are BRO - Mates ! Love to see you two interact .
I have a Martin junior 000r-10E Acoustic Electric. Great little guitar, it plays best with with the MA535T stirngs. While it does a great job in any environment , though some people my look down at first and getting cat calls "wheres the rest of your guitar" But once you start to play people do stop and enjoy the sound.
Only 35 were made?... is there somewhere on the guitar that indicates this?.. my receipt says "GP" ...i love this guitar but it would be cool to know if it was one of 35 made..
I have the 000 rs1 version from a few years back and it's the favourite one I own. 2021 update.. I got a 000 15m and it blows this guitar outta the water.. still a lovely guitar but the 15 series Martins are a class act..
Alamo Music Center I’ve been waiting for a few months now. COVID hit so building guitars stopped. I’ve been told 2-4 weeks now I hope I get her soon....I let you know .
How about a video (or video series) comparing the Martin Road Series to the Epiphone Inspired by Gibson & Masterbilt lines? They're both all solid wood guitars for under $1000, could be fun and informative!
Does this model include Martin's most recent electronics - Fishman onboard preamp and tuner inside the sound hole? I dont see it. If not, have to buy a LR Baggs Anthem and have it installed.
Some say the road series is solid wood others say it’s a 3 layers . I think I read the new SC 13e is Koa Mahogany Koa so is it solid wood or 3 layers ?
Did they really only make 35 of these guitars?!??? I feel like they manufacture guitars all the time, like how can one be so sure? I love Martin🖤just curious
On guitar center there’s some of these for 499 so id say yeah 400 is a pretty good deal for a limited series. I got the little martin from this series for 359 haven’t received it yet but I know it’s gonna be great.
@@user-om4mf9rs3z Can I ask what you searched for on that site. I've been looking for one of these and I can't seem to find it. Would love if Alamo Music got more.
@@sagastumec you kinda just have to get lucky and keep checking to see if one pops up cause the one I ordered last week got canceled and another one popped up on the website and I messaged the help center and they placed the order for me directly from the store it was at and it got here in 3 days. I searched “little martin” and I just kept checking.
@@AlamoMusic Not in THIS case I believe... It looks to be a guitar that many accomplished guitarists would love to have around... New players upgrade precisely because of the cheap one they are currently struggling with... Ironic too, that the worst time to have a cheap guitar is right at the beginning when high strings hurt the most...
I just purchased a 000-10e,I own A dozen guitars.a d28 and a J45..This guitar is fantastic..I sold my GS mini koa and purchased this because it is a better finger picker...And I can take it out without worries..I wish Martin made a 00-10 and 0-10..The mini's are only a coupe of inches smaller forget it..You can grow into this guitar and you wont get rid of it when you purchase your J45..
I don’t know if you will see this but for any future viewer Yes and no, the best guitar, starter or not is any guitar you have and inspires you to play, but you have to afford it, so I’d you have the cash, like don’t even bothered about it then yeah it’s a great starter because it’s already a guitar on the level of a forever guitar, if not go look somewhere else and start out on a cheap but well made guitar like a Yamaha 800 series, which for 200€ is probably the best guitar for the price and I’d dare to say the highest value guitar on the market
I'm almost positive this is a re-release of the GPRS1, rebranded for the pandemic. The specs seem to be identical. Anyone familiar with the GPRS1? Am I correct?
Keep in mind the Martin (on sale) is $300 dollars more than the gs mini, and $450 when not on sale (which is almost double the price of the gs mini). But nether the less an awesome guitar and a great deal for a all solid wood martin
The GS-mini is cheaper, smaller, and has a shorter scale. I had the Martin 000-10e(almost the same guitar) and felt like my GS projected better and was definitely brighter. The Martin Road Series are great guitars for the $, if that's what you're looking for, but the Sapele tops are just too mellow(muddy)for my taste.
The mini is NOT a solid wood guitar, and as it’s name implies, is also not full size. I don’t see any comparison at all, frankly. (And I do have a mahogany mini)
Hey I'm Andre from Philippines Guitar is my biggest dream I don't have guitar because my family is poor can you give me 1 for my birthday please my birthday Sept 14 I hope you can read this because I hoping you giving me a guitar thankyou
I've come to the conclusion that the Martin Road Series is definitely the guitar for the gigging musician or just the average blue collar person. With the price Martin has set for these, I've always seen it as Martin telling us, "yes you work and bust your back everyday, you deserve a quality solid wood guitar that isn't going to set you back thousands of dollars." I LOVE the Martin 000-10e and even the higher end of the road series such as the Martin 000-13e. The road series is such a great value and has something for everyone that isn't going to break the bank. Can't recommend the Road Series enough.
Well said! Thanks for sharing!
Break the bank it’s £830 is very expensive. They sell plastic x series for £550. Martin are a joke
Some of the GPs can stand head to heads with the best Martins out there. I've played customs that were well worth the 5k they cost. So they're not just blue collar gigging guitars
3 years ago I bought this guitar for $550 and it came with a Martin hard shell case. Talk about great value.
The sound is like nothing I have heard from Martin, and I like it! Very bright and good mid range. Hope they continue to produce this, might have to have in my collection.
I have the 000-10e. Definitely wouldn't describe it as bright. They are very mellow, if not muted to an extent. They sound great mic'd.
It would be a great investment!
My god that thing sounds incredible for what it is! You are the absolute king of recording acoustic guitars! So crystal clear and pronounced!
Thank you! Mine came in the mail a couple weeks ago. I’ve been using it for our churches prerecorded service. It sounds and plays great.
played this at the store and it sounded just as good as the $1500 options
Got one and it's gotta be the absolute best deal for the money.
Thought I'd hate the Richlite, but I don't. It's no ebony/rosewood, but it does the job np.
Great value.
Richlite is great
I've never really bonded with Martin dreads (heresy, I know). They are just too boomy to me. I need more mids because of hearing loss. A few years ago I picked up a Road Series GPRS1 and it was magical. Loved the look/feel/warmth/sound of sapele. They quit making them, of course, but the 000-10E seems to be the nearest kin. Still a killer value at $750. The GP seemed to have a slightly wider and deeper lower bout which gave it a richness and balance.
Glad you said that. Not every guitar is for everyone!
I had one I bought at G..... C..ter in 2018. It said Road Series Special on the label. I paid $750 and had it about a year. Played a Taylor 414ce and immediately sold the Martin. Now I’m saving for a Taylor 816ce builder’s Ed. In the meantime I play my old Yamaha FG730
GP is very underated
I had the pleasure of finding one of these 2 years ago and it’s the best guitar I have ever owned!
Glad to hear that!
How is that possible? I thought he said they were introduced due to the pandemic.
@@jasonfountainofficial304 may be just a different line or something I’m not sure. But mine says road series special just like this one
So glad I subscribe to you guys. I’ve been In The market for something just like this! Thank you for finding such great guitars to share with us. What a great value.
Our pleasure!
I played one of these today and it’s sounds so much deeper than other guitars acoustics. It was so nice and really resonated with me which is why I’m lookin it up more. Tbh everyone talks bout Taylor so much, but after playin em all... Martin is the one for me, way more bass and I love how heavy they feel, idk feels like a quality and luxury weight to it, Fallin in love ima buy it tomorrow!
Great value for all solid Martin guitar, but not sure about the sapele top. As always, love the video and your play and presentation.
Thanks!
Thanks Chris. Another great video with lots of information to guide someone on the market for a new guitar.
Glad it was helpful!
Chris , thanks for the videos . No doubt , you pointed me in the right direction ... I ended up with the Drs1 & A3R. Bingo ! couldn't be happier . on a side note ... think you , and Pawn Stars Rick , are BRO - Mates ! Love to see you two interact .
I have a Martin junior 000r-10E Acoustic Electric. Great little guitar, it plays best with with the MA535T stirngs. While it does a great job in any environment , though some people my look down at first and getting cat calls "wheres the rest of your guitar" But once you start to play people do stop and enjoy the sound.
People definitely underestimate it!
I would love to see a 000-10e demo/comparison.
We'll keep that in mind!
Which ones smaller ?
@@benallmark9671 I'm guessing the 000 is smaller. This one looks bigger than the 000-15m I just tried.
@@jasonfountainofficial304 thanks man
Yes yes yes please :) Im always confused between the two.
Only 35 were made?... is there somewhere on the guitar that indicates this?.. my receipt says "GP" ...i love this guitar but it would be cool to know if it was one of 35 made..
Thank you for the demo. I just got the last one from my music center.
Good to see companies crack open their board room door to take a look around and then retool accordingly.
I have the 000 rs1 version from a few years back and it's the favourite one I own.
2021 update.. I got a 000 15m and it blows this guitar outta the water.. still a lovely guitar but the 15 series Martins are a class act..
It sounds fantastic I have a gpc13e on order. I hope it get to me soon!
Lol gets too me 🤷🏻♂️
Tell us how you like it!
Alamo Music Center I’ve been waiting for a few months now. COVID hit so building guitars stopped. I’ve been told 2-4 weeks now I hope I get her soon....I let you know .
Awesome!
@@dwightlowes I will let you know lol
I'm thinking of buying 10e, but I'm worried about sapele top. Also considering Gibson G-00. Can someone advise between that two?
What are the differences between this and 000-10e, as well as the 000rs1? Thanks
How about a video (or video series) comparing the Martin Road Series to the Epiphone Inspired by Gibson & Masterbilt lines? They're both all solid wood guitars for under $1000, could be fun and informative!
Does this model include Martin's most recent electronics - Fishman onboard preamp and tuner inside the sound hole? I dont see it. If not, have to buy a LR Baggs Anthem and have it installed.
Some say the road series is solid wood others say it’s a 3 layers . I think I read the new SC 13e is Koa Mahogany Koa so is it solid wood or 3 layers ?
Did they really only make 35 of these guitars?!??? I feel like they manufacture guitars all the time, like how can one be so sure? I love Martin🖤just curious
Wow, very cool! Did you ever find out?
Curious of what you think a great fingerpicking guitar would be... Strumming is great and all, but I love to fingerpick everything...
Any chance you could post a tutorial on what you played in the intro?
Hey man! Do you remember what strings you have on this one? I got one of these not to long ago but don't know what strings to use.
They come with Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifesapan 2.0 treated phosphor bronze strings they are 12’s
Please tell me the bluegrass riff u was playing
How does the GPRS1 compare to the 000-15M
Love it
Nice camping guitars!
Did you say they only made 35 of them? That doesn't sound possible...
This sounds awesome though, I would love to see your review of the Road Series 000-10e too which is very similar to this.
Great price for a mini series guitar! It would not surprise me if you sell them in no time!
I assume you meant limited series.
In which case, indeed it is a great price.
We're hoping to!
Could you do a review of the martin d10e all sapele version? There's hardly any reviews of it on youtube that I could find
Is $400 a good price for a used one in good condition? Saw one online but haven’t committed to it yet.
On guitar center there’s some of these for 499 so id say yeah 400 is a pretty good deal for a limited series. I got the little martin from this series for 359 haven’t received it yet but I know it’s gonna be great.
@@user-om4mf9rs3z Can I ask what you searched for on that site. I've been looking for one of these and I can't seem to find it. Would love if Alamo Music got more.
@@sagastumec you kinda just have to get lucky and keep checking to see if one pops up cause the one I ordered last week got canceled and another one popped up on the website and I messaged the help center and they placed the order for me directly from the store it was at and it got here in 3 days. I searched “little martin” and I just kept checking.
does this sound anything the d martin dx
Can you do a video on appreciation and/or depreciation of acoustics? Are the limiteds and high end guitars the only ones that will appreciate? Thanks
Will pass this idea on!
Hey Chris, do you have any of your music/playing posted anywhere? Your playing never ceases to impress.
Would love to have the tab for these as well.
Can this be a good starter guitar ?
It would be an excellent beginner guitar!
Some beginners may want to get a guitar that is just a bit cheaper though because most upgrade within a year.
@@AlamoMusic Not in THIS case I believe... It looks to be a guitar that many accomplished guitarists would love to have around... New players upgrade precisely because of the cheap one they are currently struggling with... Ironic too, that the worst time to have a cheap guitar is right at the beginning when high strings hurt the most...
I just purchased a 000-10e,I own A dozen guitars.a d28 and a J45..This guitar is fantastic..I sold my GS mini koa and purchased this because it is a better finger picker...And I can take it out without worries..I wish Martin made a 00-10 and 0-10..The mini's are only a coupe of inches smaller forget it..You can grow into this guitar and you wont get rid of it when you purchase your J45..
I don’t know if you will see this but for any future viewer
Yes and no, the best guitar, starter or not is any guitar you have and inspires you to play, but you have to afford it, so I’d you have the cash, like don’t even bothered about it then yeah it’s a great starter because it’s already a guitar on the level of a forever guitar, if not go look somewhere else and start out on a cheap but well made guitar like a Yamaha 800 series, which for 200€ is probably the best guitar for the price and I’d dare to say the highest value guitar on the market
I'm almost positive this is a re-release of the GPRS1, rebranded for the pandemic. The specs seem to be identical. Anyone familiar with the GPRS1? Am I correct?
I believe so. The GPRS1 is what I have and they seem to be identical.
thought it's a 000-10e at first, please make a comparison between them, they're so alike
Will look into it!
How does this compare to a GS-mini or A12?
Keep in mind the Martin (on sale) is $300 dollars more than the gs mini, and $450 when not on sale (which is almost double the price of the gs mini). But nether the less an awesome guitar and a great deal for a all solid wood martin
The GS-mini is cheaper, smaller, and has a shorter scale. I had the Martin 000-10e(almost the same guitar) and felt like my GS projected better and was definitely brighter. The Martin Road Series are great guitars for the $, if that's what you're looking for, but the Sapele tops are just too mellow(muddy)for my taste.
The mini is NOT a solid wood guitar, and as it’s name implies, is also not full size. I don’t see any comparison at all, frankly. (And I do have a mahogany mini)
@@shawnsnow6413 i love muddy guitars
the mexican stuff is really nice
Can you review the Martin Special Little Martin X Series Rosewood
Wow
looks like a grand symphony
Is the model number for this Special 2312678
Only 35 made? That should last for. Ooops... They're gone...
I just snagged one off the web but a gpc! So it has the cutaway!
Wait are their literally only 35 of them what do u mean by that!!?
is there an answer to this? is that the correct amount?
I think he meant 35 thousand
Did you say this was made in America? Thought it was Mexico?
He said North America not America.
North America: Canada - Godin,Larivee,and McKenzie and Marr
USA- Martin, Taylor, Gibson, and older Ovations
Mexico - Martin, Taylor, and Fender Players ! 👍
Sound like a Taylor gs mini, but less bright and deeper bass
yes I was just thinking this my gs mini is right there
Hey I'm Andre from Philippines
Guitar is my biggest dream I don't have guitar because my family is poor can you give me 1 for my birthday please my birthday Sept 14
I hope you can read this because I hoping you giving me a guitar thankyou
That is what was called a Triple O, I guess...
GP is bigger than a 000.
GP sits between a Dreadnought and an OM/000.
Definitely bigger. Even bigger than an 0000
Nice looking guitar, but i really don't like the sound of sapele