The established range of Santos Martinez classical and electro classical guitars offers a wide choice of instruments to suit players of all ages and abilities.

Anyone interested in the sweet sound of a nylon string classical guitar, and indeed acquiring one of same, should most definitely have the Santos Martinez name on their shopping list. This popular entry level guitar marque has recently undergone something of a metamorphosis and expansion. Alongside their attractively-priced entry level classical guitars – Santos Martinez offers easily-manageable half and three-quarter size entry level guitars designed for the smaller hand spans of younger, novice or entry level students – the range also now features the stylish detail and high quality construction and craftsmanship of the more senior electro-acoustic cutaway body guitars.

With a richly toned range of nylon string classical and electro classical guitars (these fitted with specially developed Shadow pickup and preamp systems), Santos Martinez’ finely crafted instruments will be appreciated by guitarists of all ages and abilities.

Additionally, all Santos Martinez guitars are fitted with premier quality, USA-manufactured D’Aquisto strings.

SM12 £79.99 Gloss
This inexpensive, spruce-topped half size classical guitar features an easy-to-play neck and soft string action, and is the ideal guitar on which the younger beginner can develop a true feel for playing guitar.

SM34 £84.99 Gloss
Lively-toned yet easily manageable thanks to its 3/4 size dimensions, the SM34 will help encourage beginner guitarists to develop proper guitar skills and abilities.

SM44 £89.99 Gloss
With a full size body and an equally fully rounded nylon string tone, the SM44 allows guitar students of any age to quickly and confidently progress with their playing.

SM50 £129.00 Natural Satin
The full size SM50 features a solid spruce top, rewarding fledgling guitarists with a vibrant and resonant tone, good note detail and an impressive playing response.

SM80 £149.00 Natural Hi-Gloss
Light and responsive, the SM80 represents excellent value for the aspiring guitarist, its solid spruce top matched to mahogany laminate back and sides for a brightly toned performance.

LHSM80 £159.00 Natural Hi-Gloss – Left Hand
Light and responsive, the LHSM80 represents excellent value for the aspiring guitarist, its solid spruce top matched to mahogany laminate back and sides for a brightly toned performance.

SM100 £199.00 Natural Hi-Gloss
With a smooth and evenly toned performance, the SM100’s nylon string tone offers authentic classical guitar sounds for the developing player.

SM200 £279.00
Featuring a solid cedar top with solid mahogany sides, ebony bridge and ebony fingerboard, the SM200’s impressive specification offers top performance and value for the guitarist.

SM300 £299.00
The heart of the SM300’s authoritative tone lies with its bright, resonant solid spruce top combined with the darker overall tone of the guitar’s solid mahogany back and sides.An ebony fingerboard offers responsive, highly detailed note performance in chordal, arpeggiatted or melody lead playing.

SM600 £399.00
LHSM600 Left Hand £409.00
The use of a solid cedar top matched to solid rosewood back and sides allows the SM600 a library of rich harmonics, crisp note definition and an impressively defined, mature and authoritative tone for the discerning player.

SM150CEA £269.00
With its onboard Shadow pickup and preamp system and stylish body cutaway for ease of upper fret access, the electro classical SM150CEA offers true classic-toned versatility.
Shadow Classic Natural LC3
As featured on the SM150CEA. Volume, Bass, Mid, Treble, Phase Switch.

Presys + Features:
• Brilliance control for additional tone shaping
• Notch, onboard anti-feedback control
• Smaller footprint than standard size preamps
• Volume control
• Bass, Middle and Treble control knobs
• Phase control button
• Low battery indicator (9V battery)
• Flip-top housing to access integrated battery compartment
• Pre-wired Fishman Sonicore pickup
• Low profile control knobs

SM450CEA Features:
• Fishman® Sonicore Pickup

Presys + Features:
• Brilliance control for additional tone shaping
• Notch, onboard anti-feedback control
• Smaller footprint than standard size preamps
• Volume control
• Bass, Middle and Treble control knobs
• Phase control button
• Low battery indicator (9V battery)
• Flip-top housing to access integrated battery compartment
• Pre-wired Fishman Sonicore pickup
• Low profile control knobs

SM475CEA Features:
• Fishman® Sonicore Pickup

SM650CEA £499.00
The senior model in the Santos Martinez range presents a structured air of purpose for the guitarist thanks to an impressive level of specification. The quality of tonewoods used for this versatile electro acoustic guitar, combined with the expressive, contemporary cutaway body style makes this instrument very much a guitar to be played.
Shadow Classic Natural SH800
As featured on the SM650CEA. Volume, Notch Filter, Blend, Piezo Mic Mix, Bass, Mid, Treble, Contour, Frequency, Width (Q), Phase Invert, EQ Shape.

SM675CEA £499.00
The high spec Bossa Nova’s lively, full toned response and fluid performance come from its solid cedar top and elegant solid rosewood body. The Bossa’s neck is luxurious mahogany with rosewood centre section, while bridge and fretboard are ebony.
Plugged in, Shadow’s acclaimed, comprehensively-equipped onboard Dual Natural Pro Preamp expertly reproduces
the Bossa’s smoothly toned and beautifully rounded delivery.

Shadow Dual Natural Pro Preamp SH860
This Preamp/Pickup System combines the Undersaddle Bridge Pickup and Patented Active Transducer System for Soundboard. Preamp has Master Volume Control, 3 Band EQ for the Bridge Pickup, 2 Band EQ for the Soundboard Transducer. There is a Notch Filter and Phase Switch for the whole system and a separate Phase Switch for the soundboard transducer only. With Blend Control you can play bridge, body or you can mix as desired. This enables you to play in any environment – small room or huge stage – and always have a PURE NATURAL TONE.