“I think the size of it feels perfect. It fits like a glove.”

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What guitar does Shawn Mendes play?
Shawn Mendes plays Martin acoustics: he has said his 000JR-10E signature fits like a glove and that a 1959 Martin 000 was his first vintage acoustic. Martin built him a custom 000 stage guitar and added 000-28 and 000-10E signature models in 2026. He also has a Fender signature Musicmaster.
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“I think the size of it feels perfect. It fits like a glove.”
“I just stumbled across it in the shop and fell in love. It was my first vintage acoustic.”
“Martin guitars are my first go-to guitar to pick up when I'm making a song”
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What guitar does Shawn Mendes play?
Martin acoustics: his 000JR-10E signature, a custom pearl-appointed 000 stage guitar Martin built for him, the 2026 000-28 and 000-10E signature models, and a 1959 Martin 000 he called his first vintage acoustic.
Does Shawn Mendes have a signature guitar?
Yes, several. Martin made the 000JR-10E Shawn Mendes, then 000-28 and 000-10E signature models in 2026. Fender released a Shawn Mendes Musicmaster electric with his foundation in 2020.
What guitar strap does Shawn Mendes use?
Guitar.com notes his usual strap is an all-black Ernie Ball, and he was seen buying a Perri's Floral Burst Jacquard strap.
What electric guitar does Shawn Mendes play?
His signature Fender Musicmaster, launched in 2020 with the Shawn Mendes Foundation, with a Tex-Mex Strat single-coil and a humbucker, per Premier Guitar.
What watch does Shawn Mendes wear?
He was the face of Emporio Armani Connected smartwatches from 2017 and later ambassador for the brand's full watch range, per the Moodie Davitt Report.
Shawn Mendes is the Canadian singer-songwriter behind Handwritten, Illuminate and Shawn. This guide covers his Martin signature acoustics and custom stage guitar, his first vintage Martin, his Fender Musicmaster, the straps he plays with and the watch and fashion campaigns he has fronted.
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