For well over a century and a half, The Martin Guitar Company has been continuously producing acoustic instruments that are acknowledged to be the finest in the world.
The Martin Guitar Company has, through the years, managed to survive with each succeeding generation from C. F. Martin, Sr.’s Stauffer influenced creations of the 1830s to recent developments introduced by C. F. Martin IV. Continuous operation under family management is a feat bordering on the remarkable, reflecting six generations of dedication to the guitarmaker’s craft. In or out of the music industry, C. F. Martin has few rivals for sheer staying power.
Throughout its colorful history, the company has adapted successfully to continual changes in product design, distribution systems, and manufacturing methods. In spite of the many changes, C. F. Martin has never veered away from its initial commitment to quality. The concern for producing the finest instruments possible in 1833 is especially evident today at Martin’s expanded facility in Nazareth, Pennsylvania.
We found out that in addition to guitars, Martin produces ukeleles, mandolins, and backpacking guitars. We made our way out of the factory to a wall featuring CD covers with artists and their Martin guitars. It was fun to see some of my favorite singers and groups there! In addition to the CD covers, there were also posters, collages, guitars, and memorabilia. Several other cool things were the pickin' room where you could actually play one of the Martins, a huge collage on the wall, guitars with collages, and the sign on the ladies restroom. We strolled through the gift shop looking for a neat souvenir, but left empty handed. We were given a neat wooden coaster at the end of the tour, so I guess that counts as a souvenir. I would be remiss if I didn't share a blurb from the Martin history with you before hitting the road again. Comments are closed.
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