The Martin Guitar Company has been producing fine acoustic instruments for over a century and a half. Established around 1830 by C. F. Martin, Sr. the first Martin guitars were Stauffer influenced creations. The Martin company has passed through six generations condinuosly adapting to changes in product design, distribution systems, and manufacturing methods. In spite of the many changes, C. F. Martin has never veered away from its initial commitment to quality. The concern for producing the finest instruments possible in 1833 is still evident today at Martin’s expanded facility in Nazareth, Pennsylvania.