Martin M-7 Johnny Marr Signature Edition Acoustic-Electric Guitar, Natural w/ Hardshell Case

Meeting as two of guitar's most famous names, Johnny Marr and Martin come together today to introduce their Martin M-7 Johnny Marr. Marr, famous guitarist for some of modern rock's most influential acts – The Smiths, Modest Mouse, The Cribs – is notable for his mastery of both acoustic and electric guitar modes. Take The Smiths' "There is a Light That Never Goes Out" or "Cemetry Gates", as proof, if you need any. Wherever the Martin and Marr names are found, you can be sure of the musicality and quality. Today's Custom Artist series collaboration brings out the best in both.

The Martin M-7 Johnny Marr takes on some truly unique shapes and specifications to make for a one-of-a-kind instrument. This Custom Artist series experience begins with a Martin M-14 (0000-14 Fret) body crafted from a solid spruce top and solid East Indian rosewood back and sides. Coming together as a uniquely-dimensioned and comfortable body, this form matches the thickness of a Martin 000 and the width of a Martin Jumbo, effectively balancing a close feel under the arms and an expansive bass response.

Combined, this pair of design specs allow for this acoustic to be nimble and light on its feet while covering an impressive amount of sonic ground – an important feature for Marr, notably the songwriter for a single-guitar band like The Smiths. This guitar's balance of sound and size manifests further with a seventh string. The M-7 comes equipped with an additional octave G string adds in Marr's signature jangling guitar sound, breathing more color into the sonic profile of the guitar.

This M-7 experience moves from there with a genuine mahogany neck taking a Martin Full Thickness profile. Assisting in easy chord changes and maneuvers across registers, this neck offers a solid grip in hand for playing. The neck is paired with an ebony fingerboard bearing twenty frets for a responsive feel across the fingers. These specifications match with the M-7's 25.4" scale length, compensated bone saddle and chrome enclosed gear tuning machines for a wholly easy stringing and playing experience.

Marr and Martin's collaboration includes a number of further features to really tie the instrument together. For starters, this Martin's top wood scalloped X Brace bracing pattern contributes to a balanced and dynamic sonic profile. On its outer side, the top wood is decked in an Antique Toner gloss finish that gives it an aged visual and tangible element. An onboard LR Baggs Anthem electronics system works to bring the acoustic sounds of this Johnny Marr special to the stage and studio with a high-fidelity profile. To assist in travels from gig to gig, this Martin comes a Martin hardshell case and an exclusive Souldier brand guitar strap.

As one of guitar's great players, Johnny Marr is a fitting choice for a collaboration with one of the acoustic guitar's most prolific brands. Take hold of this Martin Custom Artist model and hear Marr's unique brand of melody come to form.