Martin Guitars Best NAMM 2026 New Releases Tested!
At NAMM 2026 media preview day, Thinking About Guitar’s Jonathan Graham and Nick Jennison go hands-on with Martin’s latest Road Series releases, including the D-10 and D-12 dreadnoughts, a modern SC-style model and a more premium Retro Plus option. The walkthrough explains the Retro vs Modern concept, highlights the key differences between D-10 and D-12, and looks at what you gain stepping up to Retro Plus—including a torrefied top—while keeping that unmistakable “Martin sounds like a record” vibe at a gig-friendly price.
Thinking About Guitar’s Jonathan Graham and Nick Jennison are at NAMM 2026’s media preview day and get hands-on with brand new Martin Guitar releases from the Road Series—including the D-10 and D-12 dreadnoughts—plus a look at Martin’s modern SC model and a more premium Retro Plus option.
We break down the key differences, the Retro vs Modern Road Series idea, and why these guitars deliver that unmistakable “Martin sounds like a record” vibe—at a gig-friendly price.
If you’re choosing between the Martin D-10 vs D-12, curious about the SC-style playability, or want to know what you get moving into Retro Plus (including a torrefied top), this NAMM walkthrough is for you.
See all of Thinking About Guitar’s NAMM 2026 coverage right here.
