Martin Alternative XT Bigsby Prototype / Rare

$3,499.00

Martin Alternative XT – Custom Electric with Pickup & Bigsby Tremolo

The Martin Alternative XT is a rare and striking instrument among some of the rarest instruments Martin ever produced an experimental, limited-run design that bridged their acoustic legacy with electric innovation. These guitars were built in extremely small numbers, making surviving examples highly sought-after by collectors they merge Martin’s acoustic heritage with modern electric versatility. Featuring a chambered mahogany body and solid top, this model delivers exceptional resonance with impressive sustain and clarity.

Outfitted with a factory-installed pickup system and a Bigsby vibrato, it blends shimmering acoustic overtones with expressive electric textures—perfect for players crossing between genres. The slim neck and smooth fretwork make it highly playable, while the sculpted body contours provide comfort on stage or in studio.

Features

  • Model: Martin Alternative XT

  • Body: Chambered mahogany with solid top

  • Pickup: Factory-installed active system

  • Bridge: Bigsby vibrato tailpiece

  • Neck: Set mahogany with rosewood fingerboard

  • Finish: Natural satin

  • Weight: Approx. 7.2 lbs

  • Condition: Excellent (light signs of use, fully functional)

Tone
Warm, organic mids with the dynamic response you’d expect from Martin’s craftsmanship—enhanced by the Bigsby’s smooth shimmer and sustain.


Martin Alternative XT – Custom Electric with Pickup & Bigsby Tremolo

The Martin Alternative XT is a rare and striking instrument among some of the rarest instruments Martin ever produced an experimental, limited-run design that bridged their acoustic legacy with electric innovation. These guitars were built in extremely small numbers, making surviving examples highly sought-after by collectors they merge Martin’s acoustic heritage with modern electric versatility. Featuring a chambered mahogany body and solid top, this model delivers exceptional resonance with impressive sustain and clarity.

Outfitted with a factory-installed pickup system and a Bigsby vibrato, it blends shimmering acoustic overtones with expressive electric textures—perfect for players crossing between genres. The slim neck and smooth fretwork make it highly playable, while the sculpted body contours provide comfort on stage or in studio.

Features

  • Model: Martin Alternative XT

  • Body: Chambered mahogany with solid top

  • Pickup: Factory-installed active system

  • Bridge: Bigsby vibrato tailpiece

  • Neck: Set mahogany with rosewood fingerboard

  • Finish: Natural satin

  • Weight: Approx. 7.2 lbs

  • Condition: Excellent (light signs of use, fully functional)

Tone
Warm, organic mids with the dynamic response you’d expect from Martin’s craftsmanship—enhanced by the Bigsby’s smooth shimmer and sustain.