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Martin Introduces Custom  00-45SC John Mayer Limited Edition Guitar

Martin Introduces Custom 00-45SC John Mayer Limited Edition Guitar

Posted January 19, 2012 at 8:01 am | No comments

Martin Guitar announced that in special collaboration with seven-time Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter/guitarist John Mayer, C. F. Martin & Co. is pleased to introduce a very special premium guitar — 00-45SC John Mayer Edition — limited to just 25 very unique instruments.

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Martin Guitars Unveil 15 New Guitars, Ukes And Strings For 2012

Martin Guitars Unveil 15 New Guitars, Ukes And Strings For 2012

Posted December 17, 2011 at 12:30 pm | No comments

According to a press release, C. F. Martin & Co. is bringing exciting new instruments to the 2012 Winter NAMM convention in Anaheim, CA this January. The legendary acoustic guitar company is unveiling 15 innovative guitars and ukuleles that will bolster the brand’s already premiere line of stringed instruments.

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Guitar Anatomy – Understanding The Acoustic Guitar Piece By Piece (Part 1 of 5)

Guitar Anatomy – Understanding The Acoustic Guitar Piece By Piece (Part 1 of 5)

Posted December 2, 2011 at 10:21 am | 3 comments

In this mini-series of articles, we will take a deeper look at the acoustic guitar anatomy and all of its simplicity and wonder. Additionally, we will delve into some of the universal components of the acoustic guitar to gain a better appreciation. Regardless of your skill level and experience, anyone can appreciate the simplicity and complexity of the acoustic guitar. In this 5-part series, we will cover the acoustic guitar in all of its glory, including

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A Virtual Walk Around The PRS Factory, With Pics!

A Virtual Walk Around The PRS Factory, With Pics!

Posted September 24, 2011 at 4:10 pm | No comments

Experience PRS is a special event. Not only is it one of the guitar world’s only (and definitely the first) single-manufacturer trade shows, where dealers come from around the country to secure their wholesale purchases of Paul Reed Smith guitars and amps, it also gives regular old dudes a chance to see the PRS factory in all its splendor. And by splendor, we mean bare efficiency and palettes and palettes of virgin wood.

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Legendary Artists Pay Tribute to John Martyn

Legendary Artists Pay Tribute to John Martyn

Posted June 2, 2011 at 9:12 am | No comments

A myriad of artists, including Beck and Snow Patrol, have contributed songs to a tribute album for John Martyn, storied British folk singer and guitarist.

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