Martin Guitars started out in a time, when the acquisition of a musical instrument was a lifetime investment. Thus Martin guitars were built in absolutely professional quality from the get-go. In later times, Martin started producing more accessibly priced models with laminate Back and sides.

Around the turn of the millennium Martin also introduced instruments with laminate necks and Bodies made from high pressure laminate. These and other affordable instruments, are made in Martins own plant in Mexico. The classic, high class models are continuously made in Nazareth, Pennsylvania since 1840.