The headstock of a Martin guitar proudly announces that it has been an American tradition since 1833. Seven generations after the small guitar company was established in New York, before migrating to the village of Nazareth, Pennsylvania, the Martin company’s mark is recognized around the world as a benchmark for instrument excellence.
Since 1833 the Martin Guitar Company has pursued excellence in craftsmanship and mindfulness to tone. Few of their guitars, however, have captured the imagination of guitarists like Martin’s artist models, limited editions, and custom guitars.
So you’ve seen the guitar of your dreams, but it has a nightmare price tag. What are your options? And should you spend more than you can afford to up-front?
As part of Guitar International’s coverage of the 2010 Summer NAMM show we’ve put together a photo gallery for our readers to enjoy. Take a look around, there are some great pics in this gallery of Martin and Yamaha guitars. Be sure to check out the other four galleries and all of GI’s coverage of the conference.
It’s June in Tennessee and we all know what that means. No not the heat, humidity or roar of stock-car engines, it’s time again for the annum Summer NAMM show held at the Nashville Conference Center in the city’s beautiful downtown district, and Guitar International is on the scene with live coverage of the festivities. Though the summer conference is more subdued and smaller scale than its West Coast winter counterpart, the summer show offers people the chance to spend ample time browsing exhibits and conversing with industry insiders from every corner of the music business.
