Martin Folk & Traditional Instruments

There's a reason why folk musicians from around the world count on Martin to provide them with acoustic instruments that look and feel as great as they sound. Since 1833, Martin has remained a leader in the construction of musical instruments. In fact, when Martin began improving their ukulele design back in the 1920s, they were soon selling twice as many units as they were guitars. Today, their line of folk and traditional instruments are still considered by many to be the finest, and this catalog has plenty of options.

Whether you're hitting a festival stage or relaxing in the park, Martin offers a wide range of folk and traditional instruments, and their ukuleles come in many different styles. With that in mind, if you're not sure where to begin your search in this section, you can always start with the top-rated items and best sellers. For example, check out the 0XKUKE soprano ukulele. Fashioned from high pressure wood laminate and containing a koa-like finish with a matching 1-piece top, strumming this ukulele will immediately bring to mind images of moonlit beaches, singing seagulls and hula skirts.

Now for those who have aspirations of hitting the center stage, the full-bodied voice and exceptional volume you need can be found in the C1K concert ukulele. Featuring a top, back and sides made from solid Hawaiian koa, an applied dovetail neck joint, and finished in satin lacquer, the C1K is a true testament to Martin's superior craftsmanship, and without a doubt, it will have your talents realized by an audience.

When it comes to traditional folk instruments, there's Martin, and then there's everything else. The simple truth is that Martin has earned their strong reputation through a dedicated team of luthiers who are just passionate about playing as you are. In other words, a lifetime of musical satisfaction is always possible with a musical instrument from Martin.