
Big Martin Tone in a Travel-Ready Compact Body
The Martin LX1 Little Martin Acoustic Guitar proves that great tone doesn’t require a full-size body. As one of the most popular travel guitars in the world, the LX1 combines a solid spruce top with durable high-pressure laminate (HPL) back and sides, delivering clear, balanced tone with impressive projection for its size.
Designed for portability, comfort, and reliability, the Little Martin is perfect for travel, practice, students, and casual playing, while still maintaining the craftsmanship and tone Martin is known for.
Solid Sitka Spruce Top — Crisp articulation, strong projection, and dynamic response.
HPL Back & Sides (Mahogany Pattern) — Extremely durable and resistant to temperature and humidity changes—ideal for travel.
Modified 0 Body Size — Compact design offers comfort without sacrificing tone.
23” Short Scale Length — Easier fretting and reduced tension for players of all levels.
Modified Low Oval Neck Profile — Smooth, fast feel for comfortable playability.
Richlite Fingerboard & Bridge — Durable, consistent performance with a smooth feel.
Spruce X-Bracing — Enhances projection and tonal clarity despite smaller body size.
Includes Gig Bag — Ready for travel, gigs, and storage right out of the box.
The LX1 Little Martin delivers a surprisingly full and articulate tone for a travel-sized guitar. The solid spruce top provides brightness and clarity, while the compact body adds a focused, controlled low end.
Its smaller size makes it ideal for fingerstyle, light strumming, songwriting, and couch playing, while still holding its own in casual jam sessions. It’s a go-to choice for players who want a reliable, great-sounding guitar they can take anywhere.
Traveling musicians and road players
Beginners and students needing comfortable playability
Songwriters and casual players
Players looking for a secondary or couch guitar
Anyone wanting Martin tone in a compact size
