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Martin acoustic guitars are some of the most popular and well-known high-end acoustic guitars in the world. They're owned and played by pop stars like Ed Sheeran and Shawn Mendes. In the past, Elvis Presley, John Lennon, Kurt Cobain, and Bob Dylan all have used Martin guitars. Martin is one of the oldest guitar brands still active, having opened in 1833 in downtown Manhattan, New York. Today, the company is based in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, and is still owned by the descendants of its founder, Christian Frederick Martin. MORE SO EXPENSIVE VIDEOS: Why Louis Vuitton And Tom Ford Spend Up To $15,000 For One Kilo Of Bulgarian Rose Oil Why Buddha's Hand Citron Is So Expensive Why France's Most Expensive Salt Costs 230 Times More Than Table Salt ------------------------------------------------------ #guitars #soexpensive #insiderbusiness Business Insider tells you all you need to know about business, finance, tech, retail, and more. Visit our homepage for the top stories of the day: Insider Business on Facebook: Insider Business on Instagram: Insider Business on Twitter: Insider Business on Snapchat: Insider Business on TikTok: @businessinsider Why American-Made Martin Guitars Are So Expensive