The folks at Martin Guitars have outdone themselves again. In collaboration with internationally acclaimed guitarist Eric Johnson, Martin released a limited run of “M” style (Jumbo shape with 000 depth) guitars to Johnson’s specifications in 2003. The result is visually distinctive and acoustically exciting. Thematically, the instrument’s appointments orbit (pardon the pun) around the angel inlay on the headstock and the constellations across the fretboard. The Engelmann Spruce top and East Indian Rosewood back and sides help create a lively, responsive tone to accompany these outstanding inlays. Martin’s M style is known for its tight, controlled bass and punchy, bell-like mids, and both of these characteristics are present in the Eric Johnson Signature Model—a tonal palette well-suited for Travis style fingerpicking or driving Swing rhythms. Moreover, the great articulation between the low and middle registers makes this guitar prime real estate to sing along with. This guitar comes with a Martin AVS hard case.
I got excited just picking this guitar up--it was begging me to play some fast tunes on it. I love the tightness of the low-end, like it's got a bit of compression on at all times, and it made it sweet to sing with (I didn't have to worry about competing with the low E string). 
Probably the perfect all around guitar and with the addition of the planet inlay pattern and the angel in the headstock, it's awesome. The tone and playability are as good as it gets, so don't hesitate if you are tempted. | Scale Length | 25.4 in |
|---|---|
| Nut Width | 1.75 in |
| String Spacing | 2.31 in |
| Woods | Spruce - Engelmann, Rosewood - Indian |
The folks at Martin Guitars have outdone themselves again. In collaboration with internationally acclaimed guitarist Eric Johnson, Martin released a limited run of "M" style (Jumbo shape with 000 depth) guitars to Johnson's specifications in 2003
I got excited just picking this guitar up--it was begging me to play some fast tunes on it. I love the tightness of the low-end, like it's got a bit of compression on at all times, and it made it sweet to sing with (I didn't have to worry about competing with the low E string).
Probably the perfect all around guitar and with the addition of the planet inlay pattern and the angel in the headstock, it's awesome. The tone and playability are as good as it gets, so don't hesitate if you are tempted. 