[I think the X series]
Viper-2 says: Actually, it is only SOME of the X series. My 2 D12X1's are made in Nazareth, PA. Check the inside of the soundhole on the X series and you will see where it is made. I have played both, and both are great sounding Guitars no matter where they are made.
Martin's primary factory is in Nazareth, Pennsylvania. Martin also manufactures a small number of instruments in Mexico.
Martin guitars are made in Nazareth PA
Taylor operates factories in El Cajon, California, and Tecate, Mexico. You can take a free guided tour of the El Cajon facility every weekday starting at 1 pm.
mexico
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"Fender manufactures its highest quality guitars at its Corona factory in California, United States of America and manufactures its mid to high quality guitars at its Ensenada factory in Baja California, Mexico. Fender also contracts Asian guitar makers to manufacture Fender guitars and to also manufacture the lower priced Squier guitars." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fender_Musical_Instruments_Corporation
Martin guitars are made in Nazareth PA
the one which have "made in mexico" on the headstock are !
Personally I say takamine or martin.
Dean Guitar sells acoustic guitars. Dean Martin guitars are known in the guitar industry to be some of the finest and most skill crafted guitars made.
What are your recommendations for transporting the guitars from Mexico to the United States
Taylor operates factories in El Cajon, California, and Tecate, Mexico. You can take a free guided tour of the El Cajon facility every weekday starting at 1 pm.
No never buy Chinese guitars they're rubbish. Stick to a good solid make made in Europe of USA. No offence to the Chinese. :)
mexico
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"Fender manufactures its highest quality guitars at its Corona factory in California, United States of America and manufactures its mid to high quality guitars at its Ensenada factory in Baja California, Mexico. Fender also contracts Asian guitar makers to manufacture Fender guitars and to also manufacture the lower priced Squier guitars." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fender_Musical_Instruments_Corporation
A Martin D-18 .
The train would be the way to transport Caster guitars from Mexico and pack them in some boxes.