Description Product Description Equally suited for fingerpicking, flatpicking or strumming, the Martin M-36 delivers a gorgeous top-end shimmer with a full, deep low end. Featuring Martin's slim M -sized body, a solid Sitka spruce top with standard X scalloped forward shifted bracing, and solid East Indian rosewood back/sides, the M-36 offers an exceptionally comfortable playing experience without sacrificing tone, volume or power. The top is adorned with classic Martin appointments including a Style 28 rosette, multi-ply top trim, white boltaron binding, and a Delmar tortoise pickguard while a polished gloss finish with vintage toner provides an authentic aged aesthetic. The beautiful 3-piece back is also bound by white boltaron, and showcases an elegant Style 35 back purfling. For superior tone and performance, the select hardwood neck boasts a hand-fitted dovetail neck joint while a cozy low profile neck carve adds to the M-36's playability and comfort. The solid black ebony fingerboard is topped with a bone nut and carries Style 38 inlays in mother of pearl. A set of chrome enclosed tuning machines and a solid East Indian rosewood Belly bridge with a compensated bone nut round out this attractive package. Comes with the full protection of a hardshell case.Get your Martin M-36 Acoustic Guitar from Sam Ash Direct today. With over nine decades of experience in the music retail business, Sam Ash is dedicated to helping every player and collector find the distinctive instrument that they've been longing for. And remember, your purchase is protected by the security of our 45/60 day return/price protection policy.