An Evening with Martin Guitars (part 1) - The History of Martin Guitars
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- čas přidán 11. 09. 2024
- Sixth generation Martin Guitars CEO, Chris Martin IV talks to our guests here in Guitar Village, Farnham, UK about the history of Martin guitars with playing and demonstrations from product specialist, Craig Thatcher.
An Evening with Martin Guitars (part 1):
Chris Martin IV takes us through two centuries of his family's history and the story of how the modern acoustic guitar came into being.
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I’ve owned around 15-20 Martin guitars and recorded 120 albums of original material. Thank you Martin for being such a great part of my musical journey. Many of my songs were written on Martins over the years. A great blessing and your current builds are outstanding. Been to the factory 4 times and would go again anytime.
Hi Dan. Is your original music available? I’d like to hear some. I’ve always appreciated original material!
@@georgescannelli3814yes under my name. Bandcamp and streaming.
@@georgescannelli3814thanks! It’s easy to find my music. Bandcamp is the best site. Cheers!
@@Dannyknifeabrawdyou don’t have to humble yourself. Please spare everyone.
I am 74 years old so I was a 60s child that grew up during the hippy days and started playing rock in my teens but took a break for four years to do my Vietnam thing. Came home in 1970 and bought a 1971 D-18. Have loved the martins ever since. Lost my D-18 to ignorance. Lost of years have passed but I still have a d-35 and hd-28 that are getting better every year. Keep it going.
At age 58 I bought a Martin D-28 and a 000-28. For the last 13 years they've both been played everyday I was home. Best purchase I ever made and an absolute joy to own. Thank you CFM . . . oh and Dave Doll for showing me how to string them the neatest and easiest way I've ever seen.
Chris is correct about the Vietnam War and the American Soldiers love of gathering around a guitar in the evening and singing. I went to Vietnam from November 1968 to November 1969. I was stationed to Nha Trang, along the South China Sea. I have fond memories of leading song fests along the sea in this location. When you go to war you do not give up life. Hong Kong was a favorite one week R&R location. I went to Hawaii, but many went to Hong Kong as it was not too far away and famous for shopping and they spoke English.
Chris tells the history beautifully. Great story.
Somebody should make a film about Martin history!
So interesting just love the whole history of Martin Guitars and how it runs in parallel with main stream social and economic history. Thanks Chris.
Hrs an awesome story teller. I love martin guitars and the rich history they have. They are the king of acoustics! Always have been and always will be. I'll never own anything but Martin's. Cant wait for them to open back up to the public so I can go see the museum and factory.
You can argue who produces the best guitar, Martin & Co or Collings. However, Martin has the best crew from C F. & Dick Boak all the way down to the factories yard kitten and doggy.
Call me biased but I'd buy a Martin over a Collings any day because when all else is equal the people make the difference.
Thank you for posting this, the history is relevant and helps put the last 60 years of guitars in perspective
‘Follow Your Bliss’ - Joseph Campbell. I loved this! Thank you for sharing!!
I have an HD28 from 1976 it is awesome. A bluegrass cannon that lives in my studio.
How are people not sitting still and listening, riveted? People are creaking around, talking, clanging metal objects together, dropping things on the floor, etc…🤦🏼♂️
Probably a bunch of rich non-guitar players that got a special invitation to this event from friends and family. 🤦🏻♂️
I have these same thoughts daily about people in general
Always put the link to part 2 etc in the description of the initial video.
I Love My Dreadnaught Martin Guitar. And As Far As I'm Concerned It's The Best That Money Can Get You. Steve
Man , he’s good.
Live long my 1945 D-18!!!! Bought new for 109.00. Still have the original hanging price tag.
I also have a 1945 D-18 that my father purchased new in Lock Haven, Pa. I truly great guitar that my father left to me when he died. Hopefully it will stay in the family forever.
Really interesting, but what is all the extraneous background noise?!
Imagine if Chris said to you...Please, you could have 5 of our Martin Guitars for free.You may just take them all home....Which models would you choose to take home?
Lets see, my choice would be a 1945 D-18, a 1976 HD-28, a 1920s 0-18, a 1870s 0-28, and finally a 2001 D-45. These are my favorite Martin Guitars and I play them every day.
GUITAR IS A GREEK WORD DESCRIBING A GREEK INSTRUMENT. THE GUITAR IS GREEK IN ORIGIN. THE LAOUTI/LAOUTO IS A VERY OLD GREEK INSTRUMENT WHICH THE GUITAR EVOLVED FROM. IN THE MIDDLE EAST IT'S CALLED A "OUD" AND IN ENGLAND IT'S CALLED A "LUTE" WHICH ARE SHORT DERIVATIVES OF THE WORD LAOUTI.