Here is the oldest Martin D-18 I’ve been able to show you all these years: a 1951. This post-war model is in good condition, and as you can see, it has been played. The finish is worn from hours and hours of practice....

Just landed at Matt’s Guitar Shop: a true legend of acoustic music This is Don McLean’s 1991 Martin D-45 — played extensively by the country & songwriter icon himself (Yes… the man behind “American Pie” owned this very...