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C. F. Martin & Co. has made acoustic guitars in Pennsylvania since 1833.

Martin also built mandolins; serial numbers are sequential.

Martin's travel-size Little Martin (LX) series, dated by its own serial number chart.

Martin's Backpacker travel guitar, dated by its own serial number chart.

Martin solid wood ukuleles made in Navojoa. Ukuleles made in Nazareth use the Martin Guitar chart.

Martin high pressure laminate ukuleles made in Navojoa.

Martin SO ukuleles made from 2000 to 2010.

Gibson makes iconic electric and acoustic guitars such as the Les Paul and J-45.

Fender makes the Stratocaster, Telecaster and more.

Epiphone is Gibson's brand for accessible versions of classic designs.

Taylor Guitars is a leading American acoustic guitar builder.

Ibanez is a Japanese brand popular with rock and metal players.

Takamine is a Japanese acoustic-electric guitar brand.

Breedlove is an Oregon acoustic guitar builder founded in 1990.

Guild is a classic American acoustic and electric guitar brand.