Trigger is the Martin N-20 nylon-string classical acoustic guitar used by country music singer-songwriter Willie Nelson. ... He opted to amplify the acoustic guitar, resulting in his signature sound.

Why does Willie Nelson use nylon strings?

Trigger is an old Martin N-20, and few instruments have been played as much, or as well as it has. Nelson met the nylon string Martin guitar in 1969 after a drunk destroyed his last guitar. He wanted an instrument that could help him get a sound more like Django Reinhardt – his biggest musical influence.

What kind of Martin is Trigger?

Trigger, a beat-up, autograph-covered Martin N-20 acoustic, is just as recognizable as Nelson himself.