With a shape inspired by the comfortable 0 size 14-fret tenor Martins with a 23" scale, the LX guitar is ideal for student use. Unlike the often brash sound of many beginner or travel guitars, the tone of the LX model is surprisingly warm and projective.As for durability, the outermost HPL surface of the body is protected with a mar-resistant coating to keep the guitar looking pristine for years. Martin includes a quality protective gigbag with C.F. Martin & Co. logo embroidery at no extra charge.

Gauges 11, 15, 22, 30, 40, 50.Rare Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Strings from DR Strings are a departure from the standard, good quality bronze string currently available - not necessarily better, but possessing a new, different, and stronger voice. Hand-carved archtops, dreadnoughts, and good steel string acoustic guitars of rosewood, maple, and mahogany benefit from a distinct improvement in tone, depth, and sustain with a fatter, louder sound and a deeper bottom.

The old troubadour wanted to be sure young Arlo got off on the right foot, so Woody gave him a real guitar with a 22-3/4"-scale V-shaped neck and small body Arlo could handle-the classic L-00 style. The tone on the Gibson LG-2 is super-friendly and mellow from a solid Sitka spruce top and solid mahogany back and sides. A touch of class comes in the form of triple top and back binding and a tortoise pickguard. Includes hardshell case.