Skip to main content
Become a MusicRadar VIP - it's free
- Join our community
SampleRadar
Access over 90,000 royalty-free samples
The MusicRadar app
Full access and custom feeds
MusicRadar Newsletters
The latest music and gear news inboxed
Earn Member Badges
Climb the MusicRadar charts
Coming soon: VIP-only Giveaways
Win pro-grade music gear and more
Join the conversation
Connect with other musicians and fans
BECOME A MUSICRADAR VIP
For the quickest way to join, enter your email below. We’ll send a confirmation email and sign you up to MusicRadar newsletters with the latest music news, gear reviews, tutorials and exclusive offers.
By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.
FIND OUT ABOUT OUR MAGAZINE
Want to subscribe to the magazine? Click the button below to find out more information.
Find out more
Get VIP Access Quick

Become a MusicRadar VIP for quick access. Enter your email below and we'll send confirmation, and sign you up to our newsletter.

By submitting your information, you confirm you are aged 16 or over, have read our Privacy Policy and agree to the Terms & Conditions. Geographical rules apply.

Welcome to Become a MusicRadar VIP !
Hi ,

Your membership journey starts here.

Keep exploring and earning more as a member.

MY ACCOUNT

Earn your first badge
Start reading to unlock your first badge
Keep earning badges
Explore ways to get more involved as a member.
Hot music news

Hot music news

The latest news from the hottest artists.

Explore
Make better music

Make better music

Explore tutorials, tips and guides for creating music.

Explore

Your membership perks

Start exploring exclusive deals, expert advice and more

Explore now

Get the MusicRadar Newsletter

Get the latest music news, gear reviews, deals and tutorials delivered straight to your inbox.

Sign up here

Sign Out
MusicRadar The No.1 website for musicians
UK EditionUK US EditionUS AU EditionAustralia SG EditionSingapore
Sign in
  • View Profile
  • Sign out
  • Artist news
  • Recording Week '26
  • Guitars
  • Software & Apps
  • Controllers
  • Buying Guides
  • Drums
  • Keyboards & Pianos
  • Guitar Amps
  • Music Gear Reviews
  • Synths
  • More
    • Recording
    • DJ Gear
    • Acoustic Guitars
    • Bass Guitars
    • Tech
    • Tutorials
    • Reviews
    • About us
More
  • Styles' sonic secret
  • I'm Still Standing
  • Stevie Wonder’s '70s synth guru
  • 95k+ free music samples
  1. Guitars
  2. Acoustic Guitars

SUMMER NAMM 2015: Martin announces six new acoustic guitars

News
By Michael Brown
Published 6 July 2015

New models include LE-Cowboy-2015 and Summer NAMM Special

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

Martin LE-Cowboy-2015

Martin LE-Cowboy-2015

SUMMER NAMM 2015: Never one to shy away from stunningly decorated acoustic guitars, Martin has unveiled a sextet of eye-catching new models for Summer NAMM 2015.

Perhaps most notable of these new guitars is the Martin LE-Cowboy-2015, a 000-12 fret that features an exclusive design from watercolour artist William Matthews.

Elsewhere, the guitar features a Sitka spruce top finished with Martin's Vintage Tone System (VTS) torrefaction process, plus goncalo alves back and sides.

The Martin LE-Cowboy-2015 is only available in 2015 - scroll through the gallery for more Martins…

Page 1 of 6
Page 1 of 6
Martin SS-0041-15

Martin SS-0041-15

The latest in a long line of Summer NAMM Show Specials, the SS-0041-15 packs an Adirondack spruce top with VTS treatment and a Cinnamon Teardrop Burst finish, plus Guatemalan rosewood back and sides.

Justifying the guitar's $10,999 price tag are its lustrous select abalone pearl inlays - an alternate torch on the headstock and tree of life on the fingerboard - and a top-notch Fishman Aura VT preamp system.

Page 2 of 6
Page 2 of 6
Martin 00-15E Retro

Martin 00-15E Retro

The first 00-14 fret guitar in Martin's popular Retro Series, the 00-15E Retro features a solid mahogany top with 15-style burst finish, plus solid mahogany back and sides.

This mahogany beauty is electro-equipped, too, with a Fishman F1 Aura+ delivering the plugged-in tones.

Page 3 of 6
Page 3 of 6
Martin CS-D41-15

Martin CS-D41-15

Adopting the familiar 14-fret dreadnought outline, the SC-D41-15 packs a Sitka spruce top with VTS treatment, paired with East Indian rosewood back and sides that feature a cocobolo and flamed mahogany ribbon inlay.

Mother-of-pearl features heavily on the guitar's ebony fingerboard and headplate courtesy of several intricate inlays, set off by flamed mahogany binding around the guitar's body.

The CS-D41-15 is limited to 115 models worldwide.

Page 4 of 6
Page 4 of 6
Martin D12-35 50th Anniversary

Martin D12-35 50th Anniversary

Commemorating 50 years of the legendary D-35, the D12-35 is a 12-string reinterpretation of the classic dreadnought, and limited to 183 pieces - that's the same quantity of the first 1965 production run, fact fans.

Wood-wise, the D12-35 is packing a European spruce top with VTS, plus a three-piece East Indian rosewood back and sides.

Page 5 of 6
Page 5 of 6
Martin HD-35 CFM IV 60th

Martin HD-35 CFM IV 60th

This 14-fret dreadnought celebrates Martin Chairman and CEO Chris Martin IV's 60th birthday - and accordingly, only 60 will be made.

A European spruce top with VTS and herringbone pearl inlay meets a three-piece back of Siris wings and East Indian rosewood wedge, while the fingerboard and bridge are inlaid with classy infinity hexagon outlines.

Each HD-35 CFM IV 60th model features a label hand-signed by Chris Martin - for more info, head over to Martin.

Page 6 of 6
Page 6 of 6
Michael Brown
Michael Brown
Social Links Navigation

Mike is Editor-in-Chief of GuitarWorld.com, in addition to being an offset fiend and recovering pedal addict. He has a master's degree in journalism, and has spent the past decade writing and editing for guitar publications including MusicRadar, Total Guitar and Guitarist, as well as a decade-and-a-half performing in bands of variable genre (and quality). In his free time, you'll find him making progressive instrumental rock under the nom de plume Maebe.

Read more
Joe Bonamassa with his two new signature Martin acoustics
Artists Martin unveils a pair of Joe Bonamassa signature acoustics based on his 1937 pre-War vintage unicorn
 
 
Guitar Center 2026 Exclusive Crossroads Guitar Collection
Artists The Blind Faith Tele returns as Guitar Center unveils Eric Clapton Crossroads charity collab
 
 
Close up of a Yamaha FG800 acoustic guitar
Acoustic Guitars Best cheap acoustic guitars 2026: Top picks for strummers on a budget
 
 
MusicRadar Guitar Gear Round-up July 2026
Guitars MusicRadar’s July 2026 guitar gear roundup: featuring Orange Amps, Harley Benton, Epiphone and more
 
 
Epiphone Marcus King El Dorado Limited Edition
Artists Marcus King’s signature Epiphone is a stunning dreadnought acoustic inspired by his first-ever guitar
 
 
MusicRadar monthly guitar gear round-up September 26, ft. Matteo Mancuso's signature Revstar and more
Guitars The MusicRadar gear roundup Sep 2026 edit, featuring fresh drops from Taylor, Yamaha, ESP and more
 
 
Latest in Acoustic Guitars
MusicRadar monthly guitar gear round-up September 26, ft. Matteo Mancuso's signature Revstar and more
Guitars The MusicRadar gear roundup Sep 2026 edit, featuring fresh drops from Taylor, Yamaha, ESP and more
 
 
George Michael plays his Gretsch Synchromatic 160 onstage during his debut solo tour in 1988.
Artists George Michael’s ‘Faith’ guitar heads to auction and you won’t find a 1940s Gretsch with more ‘80s mojo
 
 
MusicRadar monthly guitar gear roundup, ft. Lzzy Hale's signature Epiphone Explorer Custom, plus new gear from Hotone, Gibson, JHS Pedals, Death By Audio and more
Guitars “His effects are bonkers in the best way possible”: The MusicRadar guitar gear roundup Aug 2026 edit
 
 
Guitar Center 2026 Exclusive Crossroads Guitar Collection
Artists The Blind Faith Tele returns as Guitar Center unveils Eric Clapton Crossroads charity collab
 
 
Joe Bonamassa with his two new signature Martin acoustics
Artists Martin unveils a pair of Joe Bonamassa signature acoustics based on his 1937 pre-War vintage unicorn
 
 
Fender 75th Anniversary Telecaster Road Worn '51
Guitars Fender CEO clarifies his controversial comments comparing cover songs to AI
 
 
Latest in News
Jack White and his brother, Edward Gerard Gillis
Guitarists “The world lost a beautiful soul today”: Jack White mourns his big brother Eddie
 
 
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 23: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) Raye performs on stage at The Royal Albert Hall on October 23, 2026 in London, England.
Artists Organist Anna Lapwood plays a Wedding March intro to Raye's Where Is My Husband! at the Royal Albert Hall
 
 
Iron Maiden in 1995
Artists Nicko McBrain admits that Iron Maiden didn’t do enough for singer Blaze Bayley when he replaced Bruce Dickinson
 
 
James Ellis Ford
Artists James Ellis Ford on making of his latest album while battling cancer
 
 
Billy Joel and Jimmy Webb during 34th Annual Songwriters Hall Of Fame Awards - Show at Marriott Marquis in New York City, New York, United States. (Photo by L. Busacca/WireImage for JLM)
Artists Jimmy Webb says that hearing Billy Joel deconstruct the lyrics to Wichita Lineman brought him to tears
 
 
Elvis Presley holds a press conference at the Las Vegas Hilton Hotel, 1972
Music Industry “Copyright infringement at a scale never seen before”: AI firm hit with $41 million lawsuit by owners of Elvis catalogue
 
 

MusicRadar is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site.

Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google
  • About Us
  • Contact Future's experts
  • Terms and conditions
  • Privacy policy
  • Cookies policy
  • Advertise with us
  • Accessibility Statement
  • Careers

© Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA. All rights reserved. England and Wales company registration number 2008885.

Please login or signup to comment

Please wait...