Speaking of Martin, they have announced all of the newest 2014 models on their website. A few that stuck out to me are the CS-00S-14, the SS-000S-14, and the 000-28K Authentic 1921. Like I've said before, I'm a sucker for a slot head. None of these are very cheap, but they sure do look nice! CS-00S-14 SS-000S-14 000-28K Authentic 1921 … [Read more...]
NAMM 2014: Martin OM-ECHF Navy Blues
Martin is releasing a new Eric Clapton signature guitar called the OM-ECHF Navy Blues: The OM-ECHF Navy Blues is the third in a series of collaborations with Eric Clapton and Hiroshi Fujiwara. This OM edition incorporates the longer 25.4" scale for added string tension and tonal projection. The neck and body are lacquered and polished with a striking dark navy coloration … [Read more...]
Martin Guitars Factory Tour
I'm a sucker for a good factory tour. I worked in a manufacturing plant throughout college and have always been fascinated by how products are made. As a guitarist, I'm especially interested in how guitars are made, so I was pleased to see that Premier Guitar magazine posted this past summer some videos of their factory tour of Nazareth, Pennsylvania's Martin Guitars. Part I of … [Read more...]