My Father purchased a 1967 Martin D-35 Brazilian Rosewood guitar for me when I was just eleven years old. That Martin D-35 is still by my side today along with several other Martin's. Martin is by far one of the best guitars that I have had the pleasure of playing for the past fouty-five years of my life. You see the pride in Chris Martin IV to Dick with Artist Relations right down to the amazing Artists that build these amazing instruments. Great in-depth look at American Pride.
I was proud to be an owner of a martin guitar before I watched all these videos but now im even prouder, the dedication that goes into the guitar making process is exceptional, I have a DCX1E and as far as martin guitars goes I suppose at £800 at the time of purchase it was relatively cheap but the thing plays like a beauty and I swear the sound is getting better over time. I love my martin, there products are timeless and faultless, keep up the good work.
I have had several Martins over the years and they have all been very well made instruments. I want to tour their factory one of these days when I get the time. Wish I could work there!!
I've spent 4/5ths of my life playing guitar. From this point on every guitar I buy will be a Martin. I have a 1979 D-35 that is a cannon, if I need it to be. But, it is at it's best when I play it fingerstyle. Such a lovely sound. Well balanced and earthy. Organic, if you will. Thus my username since I've been on You Tube.
My friend and I just took the tour of the factory on Monday. It's amazing how much work goes into the making of their guitars. I had just bought a DX-1AE model for Christmas. And yes I did know it was made in Mexico, I did my homework while looking for a guitar. I played a lot of guitars in my price range($500) and just liked the way it played. The quality seems to be up to the Martin name. It doesn't have a lot of fancy extras, but I just wanted a nice sound for the money. Besides the factory tour, they have a great museum with an amazing number of historical guitars. Also off of the gift shop, they have a room with a number of great guitars which you can play. For any guitar player, I think it would be interesting to take the tour. The sound of guitars are different for everybody, which ever sounds good to you is the right one.
Mans Oldford I learned how to play at the age of 5 years old. It was a J200 hand made by craftsmen before they started production of them. My understanding is they hand crafted about 5 j200's before production.
You're right ... I had a $5,000.00 Gibson I bought 5 years ago (I sold it!!) - Now I have a $875.00 Martin and it sounds ten time better than the Gibson ever did. (Both are acoustic-Electric)
this is a magical company warm as fuck i havent got a m,artin but would love them. its goog to know not just the martin company but other company are like this i think its brill. thanks for uplo\ading this
"Austria then emerged into the 19th century as the Austrian Empire, a part of the German Confederation until the Austro-Prussian War of 1866, after which Austria continued as the Austro-Hungarian Empire. When this empire collapsed in 1918, Austria was reduced to the main German speaking areas corresponding to its current frontiers and adopted the name German Austria." wikipedia
@TheXXXDB Not really. They make top quality instruments with extreme care given to fit, finish, sound and playability. I own a D28 for about 20 years now and it just keeps getting better. There's a lot more to building an instrument than the type of wood and glue you use. Martin has proven that many times. Check their museum for examples of multi-wood and synthetic material instruments. There is a reason people pay that much money for a fine instrument. Do some homework.
@TheXXXDB thought so. before you buy one, ask someone who knows what they're talking about. there's a lot more to it than wood and glue. you have a great day too.
they're guitars are made in the USA and not in a factory in asia somewhere where people earn a fraction of what someone in the states makes. that's where the price comes from.
He mention Martin and the Spanish American war but never mentions the Civil War. Seems a bit strange, to me anyway. I'd be interested to know about Martins history during the War. Did they try and stay neutral or support one side or the other ? Put money into the war effort ? I'm a Canadian and don't know as much about the Civil War as most Americans I suppose but Penn was a Union state I believe. Where the Moravian sect like the Amish of Pennsylvania and did not believe in war and fighting? I'm getting sidetracked I know from a great documentary but it makes me wonder.
@TheXXXDB Yeah, do your homework. Nice resume wherever you made it up from. Obviously you have no idea what you're talking about. You can play on any hundred buck ax and make noise, but to get a quality instrument you need craftsmanship. Martin, Gibson and Taylor are factories that have figured out how to make them right without contracting a custom luthier for twice the amount. If you can't hear that you have a tin ear which explains why you haven't done better.
7 year old comment but you you obviously purchased the bottom tier guitar, now and days they are known as the x series which are still good guitars in my opinion.
I watched all 6 parts of this . Did not see one black person . Well going right back to the start , they did not like different people . thats why they left NYC . lol
Dev9172 He mentions the street fights and crimes that were in the area. I never heard him say anything about black people. Actually, he was talking about all people. You don't see any banks in the middle of the ghetto do you? There's a reason for that.
There is plenty of diversity within the company... just because you saw a couple 10 min long videos with 😱😱no black people😱😱 that they’re automatically racist, horrible and should be stoned. You sound ridiculous.
My Father purchased a 1967 Martin D-35 Brazilian Rosewood guitar for me when I was just eleven years old. That Martin D-35 is still by my side today along with several other Martin's. Martin is by far one of the best guitars that I have had the pleasure of playing for the past fouty-five years of my life. You see the pride in Chris Martin IV to Dick with Artist Relations right down to the amazing Artists that build these amazing instruments. Great in-depth look at American Pride.
I've played my Martin for 56 years. Best on the planet! Great video by the way!
I just purchased an 1988 HD 28 that had been setting in the case for 10 years it looks like it just came from the factory ! what a tone.
I was proud to be an owner of a martin guitar before I watched all these videos but now im even prouder, the dedication that goes into the guitar making process is exceptional, I have a DCX1E and as far as martin guitars goes I suppose at £800 at the time of purchase it was relatively cheap but the thing plays like a beauty and I swear the sound is getting better over time.
I love my martin, there products are timeless and faultless, keep up the good work.
I have had several Martins over the years and they have all been very well made instruments. I want to tour their factory one of these days when I get the time. Wish I could work there!!
Thanks for sharing the Martin story!
Interesting and very informative! Thank you!!
I've spent 4/5ths of my life playing guitar. From this point on every guitar I buy will be a Martin. I have a 1979 D-35 that is a cannon, if I need it to be. But, it is at it's best when I play it fingerstyle. Such a lovely sound. Well balanced and earthy. Organic, if you will. Thus my username since I've been on You Tube.
I bought a new HD28 in 1989 when I was 25 years old. The best money I have ever spent.
I need a Martin in my life one day I will have one
Absolutely beautiful.
Very nice job and very interesting!
My friend and I just took the tour of the factory on Monday. It's amazing how much work goes into the making of their guitars. I had just bought a DX-1AE model for Christmas. And yes I did know it was made in Mexico, I did my homework while looking for a guitar. I played a lot of guitars in my price range($500) and just liked the way it played. The quality seems to be up to the Martin name. It doesn't have a lot of fancy extras, but I just wanted a nice sound for the money. Besides the factory tour, they have a great museum with an amazing number of historical guitars. Also off of the gift shop, they have a room with a number of great guitars which you can play. For any guitar player, I think it would be interesting to take the tour. The sound of guitars are different for everybody, which ever sounds good to you is the right one.
Who gave you your tour???
Did it happen to be Mark by chance?
Bought my first Martin yesterday great sound inow have a Gibsonsj200 a Martin and a Fender 3 Beautiful sounds
Mans Oldford I learned how to play at the age of 5 years old. It was a J200 hand made by craftsmen before they started production of them. My understanding is they hand crafted about 5 j200's before production.
You're right ... I had a $5,000.00 Gibson I bought 5 years ago (I sold it!!) - Now I have a $875.00 Martin and it sounds ten time better than the Gibson ever did. (Both are acoustic-Electric)
Awesome history!
Now I want one.
great video. great story . if you could ask a tree what it wants to be ? I think we all know the answer to that one.
Yeah. I just checked wikipedia and there it says that some models of the X series are made in Mexico. Thanks for pointing it out to me.
this is a magical company warm as fuck i havent got a m,artin but would love them. its goog to know not just the martin company but other company are like this i think its brill. thanks for uplo\ading this
"Austria then emerged into the 19th century as the Austrian Empire, a part of the German Confederation until the Austro-Prussian War of 1866, after which Austria continued as the Austro-Hungarian Empire. When this empire collapsed in 1918, Austria was reduced to the main German speaking areas corresponding to its current frontiers and adopted the name German Austria."
wikipedia
@TheXXXDB Not really. They make top quality instruments with extreme care given to fit, finish, sound and playability. I own a D28 for about 20 years now and it just keeps getting better. There's a lot more to building an instrument than the type of wood and glue you use. Martin has proven that many times. Check their museum for examples of multi-wood and synthetic material instruments. There is a reason people pay that much money for a fine instrument. Do some homework.
i think a tree would want to be a tree first, then maybe a Martin.
@TheXXXDB do you actually own a guitar?
i loved my d-100
If trees could talk they would say don’t cut me down...
That’s true
I want a Martin..... =(
My teacher got one! Guess it's the D28 with soft V- shape.
@TheXXXDB thought so. before you buy one, ask someone who knows what they're talking about. there's a lot more to it than wood and glue. you have a great day too.
they're guitars are made in the USA and not in a factory in asia somewhere where people earn a fraction of what someone in the states makes. that's where the price comes from.
Not just the USA... but in NAZARETH PENNSYLVANIA babyyyyy!!!!
1:00 "His father sent him off to Austria, Germany"??
i have a dx 1 thats made in usa
Did you even watch the entire documentary..
only their cheapest models (X line) are made in mexico.
Wrong If you ask a tree what it wants to be it would say "I GOT to be a Taylor Guitar!" :)
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Oh, then that explains it. Mine was $500
I think if you asked a tree what they want to be it would be.... They want to be alive... Not become a guitar.. haha lol
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the guitars were built in the kitchen? his wife really must have been an instrument maker...
He mention Martin and the Spanish American war but never mentions the Civil War. Seems a bit strange, to me anyway. I'd be interested to know about Martins history during the War. Did they try and stay neutral or support one side or the other ? Put money into the war effort ? I'm a Canadian and don't know as much about the Civil War as most Americans I suppose but Penn was a Union state I believe. Where the Moravian sect like the Amish of Pennsylvania and did not believe in war and fighting? I'm getting sidetracked I know from a great documentary but it makes me wonder.
this guy drifts off into a coma after every 3 or 4 words, turning a 3 minute story into forever!!!
@TheXXXDB Yeah, do your homework. Nice resume wherever you made it up from. Obviously you have no idea what you're talking about. You can play on any hundred buck ax and make noise, but to get a quality instrument you need craftsmanship. Martin, Gibson and Taylor are factories that have figured out how to make them right without contracting a custom luthier for twice the amount. If you can't hear that you have a tin ear which explains why you haven't done better.
Martin guitars are made in Mexico. My Martin says "Made in Mexico" when you look through the sound hole..
7 year old comment but you you obviously purchased the bottom tier guitar, now and days they are known as the x series which are still good guitars in my opinion.
I watched all 6 parts of this . Did not see one black person . Well going right back to the start , they did not like different people . thats why they left NYC . lol
Dev9172 He mentions the street fights and crimes that were in the area. I never heard him say anything about black people. Actually, he was talking about all people. You don't see any banks in the middle of the ghetto do you? There's a reason for that.
There is plenty of diversity within the company...
just because you saw a couple 10 min long videos with 😱😱no black people😱😱 that they’re automatically racist, horrible and should be stoned.
You sound ridiculous.
Laz N We don't believe you, sorry to say. Good Try .........