C. F. Martin & Company

C.F. Martin & Company, often referred to as Martin, is an American guitar manufacturer established in 1833 by Christian Frederick Martin. Founded in New York City, it relocated to Nazareth, Pennsylvania, where it has remained since, in 1839. It is highly respected for its acoustic guitars and also manufactures ukuleles; the company has historically also made mandolins, tiples, electric guitars, and bass guitars.