It is no overstatement to describe the Martin dreadnought as the definitive acoustic steel-string guitar ... in one’s mind whenever the words “acoustic guitar” are spoken.

The Grail and the Lotus; Cathedrals Et Fleur De Lis; Pasha II; A Study for Steel String; Ackerman Special; Apres Midi American; Variations on Grieg; Scottish Rites; Pavan India; Variations on Ezumi; ...

"I chose to play the steel-string acoustic guitar because it's cooler and more rock, compared to the warmer tones of the classical guitar," says Oshio. "I also really like Japanese folk songs ...