C.F. Martin, III links If one name means acoustic guitar, it is Martin. From his pre-war days until the present, C.F Martin III and his subsequent family have crafted the finest instruments for everyone from the beginner to the world's top players. With a penchant for beautiful, and beautifully-sounding, guitars, C.F. Martin III brought art back into the process of guitar-making, raising luthiers and their creations to the forefront of the musical community. To this day, Martin stands as a symbol of excellence. Click on the thumbnail to the right to see C.F. Martin, III's handprints in cement.