Behind the Scenes at The Martin USA Factory!

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  • Опубліковано 13 тра 2024
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    ⏰ Timestamps ⏰
    » 0:00 - Intro
    » 5:05 - The Sawmill
    » 22:40 - Raw Wood Acclimation
    » 25:53 - Custom Shop Woods
    » 33:22 - Parts Production & Hand Picking Sides
    » 41:00 - The Custom Shop
    » 50:11 - CNC Body + Neck Construction
    » 1:20:09 - Scalloping the bracing
    » 1:23:10 - Fretboard Inlays
    » 1:28:22 - Bending and Joining Sides
    » 1:33:38 - Body Assembly
    » 1:41:40 - Neck Fitting
    » 1:46:23 - Fretting
    » 1:48:00 - Rounding the frets
    » 1:49:46 - Finishing
    » 1:53:13 - Surface prep and body sanding
    » 1:58:17 - Buffing
    » 2:00:43 - The repair shop
    » 2:09:11 - Pre-assembly
    » 2:13:33 - Final assembly
    » 2:17:22 - Distribution Center
    » 2:36:00 Outro
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  • @pCeLobster
    @pCeLobster Місяць тому +82

    This has become the best guitar gear channel on the internet. Lee is a national treasure.

    • @andertons
      @andertons  Місяць тому +15

      Ha ha - I’ll take that 👍

    • @Timthecommenter
      @Timthecommenter Місяць тому +2

      What nation though?

    • @cchavez248
      @cchavez248 Місяць тому +4

      @@Timthecommenter guitar nation?

    • @elledechenestudio
      @elledechenestudio Місяць тому +2

      An international treasure!

    • @CW0123
      @CW0123 29 днів тому +3

      God Save the Captain 🇬🇧🫡

  • @captainobvious254
    @captainobvious254 Місяць тому +22

    The people at Martin seem like the nicest people I’ve ever seen. Every single one of them. It’s amazing to watch. Not that the people at Gibson and PRS during the tours weren’t nice, but these people at Martin are next level. The world needs more Martin people.

  • @ShadowhandofDune
    @ShadowhandofDune Місяць тому +25

    I have watched 1 hour long tours of this same factory and been bored, where here I was thoroughly interested the entire 2 and half hours. Great job.

  • @dv8322
    @dv8322 Місяць тому +19

    1. I watch an Anderton's video at Martin factory.
    2. I visit Martin's website.
    3. I find a new Martin guitar.
    3. I buy a new Martin guitar.
    4. I happy.
    Funny how that works. 😁😁😁

    • @ratwynd
      @ratwynd 17 днів тому

      Gee, I don't even have to visit the factory or watch a video and that happens somehow......

  • @tomshoemaker662
    @tomshoemaker662 Місяць тому +6

    As with the PRS and Gibson tour videos, American manufacturing and craftsmanship at its finest! Great job to Lee and the Anderton's team! These have all been fantastic videos!

  • @frankmitman3347
    @frankmitman3347 29 днів тому +3

    Martin guitar tours and entry into the museum are free. Worth every minute you spend there.

    • @fatsuperfly
      @fatsuperfly 28 днів тому

      I gotta go! Where is it?

    • @sounddream7360
      @sounddream7360 28 днів тому +1

      Martin Guitar is located in Nazareth, Pennsylvania. It is in the Lehigh Valley about an hour drive north from Philadelphia.

  • @MontanaCal
    @MontanaCal Місяць тому +8

    @captainslickrules Lee, your childlike excitement in a guitar factory is so cool. From the smell of wood to the bloom of a power chord, you rep dad rock and childlike enthusiasm better than anyone on the internet

    • @andertons
      @andertons  Місяць тому +3

      Thanks man - it’s a dream job for me!

  • @kerrywilliams8100
    @kerrywilliams8100 9 днів тому

    One of, if not the best and certainly the most comprehensive behind the scenes of the Martin factory. Great work 👍

  • @PandaGlass
    @PandaGlass 29 днів тому +2

    Recently got my first Martin - 000-15M - it feels and looks incredible and seeing how they’re made really illustrates how it came to be that way. Such care and craftsmanship. Amazing. Great video!!

  • @azadard2535
    @azadard2535 Місяць тому +4

    It is really great to get the craftmen and craftwomen interaction. These are the people that get the work done and it's a wonderfull chance to ear them talk about their knowledge and craftmenship.

  • @mchristofas
    @mchristofas Місяць тому +6

    I did the tour years ago. Highly recommend even for non players.

  • @SteveEdinger
    @SteveEdinger Місяць тому +5

    Best Martin video! a live a few hours from there.... I visit often.... It's like guitar heaven there...

  • @christopherhamm1574
    @christopherhamm1574 Місяць тому +1

    I live only two miles from the factory and was totally excited when I heard that you toured the plant. I've toured the plant many times and am always impressed by the craftsmanship and final product. I have a few friends that work there and one of them showed us her amazing skill in shaping the bracing.
    I love your channel and and the amazing videos that you produce. However, I believe this is arguably the best one you have done to date.
    Martin is an amazing company and it was quite evident you felt blown away with your tour.
    The town of Nazareth and the surrounding area has a ton of history and beautiful landscape. I hope you had the opportunity to enjoy even a little bit of the charm of the area and hope you come back again... the factory tour never gets old.
    Regards,
    Chris

  • @elledechenestudio
    @elledechenestudio Місяць тому +1

    As Lee says throughout, brilliant! That Stauffer at the end is stunning. Please, Martin, make more.

  • @Mr666roger666
    @Mr666roger666 24 дні тому +1

    I’m thoroughly enjoying this. I first bought a guitar from Andertons in 1974. I first bought a Martin in 2001. This video production brings credit both to Andertons and to Martin. Thank you :-)

  • @kylebaker8619
    @kylebaker8619 Місяць тому +1

    I absolutely love what Martin is doing!

  • @denmar355
    @denmar355 Місяць тому +1

    Good job Lee! Great video. Thanks for posting.

  • @rinkydinky-ob9pe
    @rinkydinky-ob9pe 27 днів тому

    fantastic to document this important part of the Martin story for generations , thanks so much guys !

  • @frankmitman3347
    @frankmitman3347 29 днів тому

    I’ve been waiting for this to drop for months. Worth the wait.

  • @wick67
    @wick67 Місяць тому

    Mindbogglingly epic. Thank you so much for that.

  • @williamabbey9627
    @williamabbey9627 29 днів тому

    Thank you, Lee, for this exceptional and informative video of the Martin plant. As a purchaser of dozens of Martin guitars over my long life, and the current owner still of ten of their products, this video has given me an even better appreciation for the quality of their instruments. Not a day goes by that I don’t pick up at least one of their guitars to enjoy the sound coming from its body. This video was time well spent. Again, thank you so much for taking the time to bring this video to your followers.

  • @rdgipson
    @rdgipson 28 днів тому +1

    This has been an amazing, informative series.

  • @EJH-jn6mo
    @EJH-jn6mo Місяць тому +3

    I love that beautiful part of PA. And my Martin still smells delicious years later.

  • @paulthebeardedonedowning6820
    @paulthebeardedonedowning6820 23 дні тому

    this is immense love these type vids man

  • @AndyH2O
    @AndyH2O Місяць тому

    This is great, absolutely loved it.

  • @ShrugMonkey
    @ShrugMonkey 29 днів тому

    Absolutely loved this from start to finish!!

  • @inspyre.design
    @inspyre.design 6 днів тому

    This was pure gold!

  • @patrickoneill9659
    @patrickoneill9659 27 днів тому

    As someone who build guitars as a hobby and a passion, it is so nice to see them shape a neck the same way I do. So cool,

  • @Dombennezon
    @Dombennezon 29 днів тому

    Absolutely amazing. Made me want one even more. 👍

  • @PaulCooksStuff
    @PaulCooksStuff Місяць тому

    Fascinating and inspiring.
    Looking forward to the custom shop special run fish'n'chip series!

  • @chrisjohnstone6164
    @chrisjohnstone6164 29 днів тому +1

    yess!!! ELECTRIC guitars -- bring them back Martin!!

  • @jameswhite1450
    @jameswhite1450 Місяць тому +1

    Lee, these guitar shop videos are top drawer man. I could feel your excitement in the Gibson shop video.
    I'm going watch this video later this aft. I don't have the time right now.

  • @014bhap
    @014bhap 27 днів тому

    I took the Martin factory tour in the mid-1970s. I realize it's been a half-century, but it's night and day. EVERYTHING was done by hand back then. That quality is still the first priority, which is why Martin is still the premier producer of acoustic guitars. I met Helmut Schaller, the founder of Schaller Hardware, in the museum hat day. He was selling a prototype acoustic guitar pickup system. My luthier bought three of those funky solid-body guitars because they were scrapping them. If you ever get the chance to take the tour, DO IT! That part of Pennsylvania is absolutely gorgeous.

  • @jamesbeumer9240
    @jamesbeumer9240 26 днів тому

    Big money for those custom builds!! Brilliant tour ,very informative

  • @The-11
    @The-11 Місяць тому +2

    Cool tour !!

  • @jode_steele
    @jode_steele 28 днів тому

    Fascinating! Think I need a Martin now.

  • @gene2347
    @gene2347 29 днів тому

    My D-28 and 0-18 are two of the best guitars I own. Martin really is an amazing company.

  • @alexgoldman42
    @alexgoldman42 24 дні тому

    Thank you guys so much for coming and for this video. You stopped at nearly every station and gave love to some not very glamorous jobs. 1:53:12 Thank you for the work you do on this channel.

  • @ilovegreenock
    @ilovegreenock Місяць тому

    Really nice footage of the overall operation ! From the original factory to the new one ! And well done Lee on you getting away with murder on that neck 😅😅😅

  • @LKpixels
    @LKpixels 22 дні тому +2

    42:57 the finishing on that guitar 🤯

  • @bestvolibearuseast
    @bestvolibearuseast Місяць тому

    these are the best videos ever!

  • @Route32rg
    @Route32rg Місяць тому

    Wow! You were right around the corner! Wish i knew!

  • @TommySG1
    @TommySG1 26 днів тому

    I’ve visited the Martin factory a little over a year ago and it was a lot of fun. If you haven’t checked it out, you should try to, it’s fun for any guitar enthusiast. I won two Martins as well and they are beautiful guitars.

  • @sammyflinn5706
    @sammyflinn5706 28 днів тому

    Fantastic video absolutely brilliant

  • @madgeniusmusic
    @madgeniusmusic 28 днів тому

    Brilliant video. I loved Lee carving the neck.

  • @nickofzo
    @nickofzo 19 днів тому

    Yes they should try electrics again. Good video by the way. (I watched it in parts) looks like genuine nice and passionate people. I loved every part of it. The best tour.

  • @mikeyvegas1185
    @mikeyvegas1185 28 днів тому

    I don’t comment often but holy cow you guys made the best guitar content (imo) on you tube with this film. It’s epic. I have watched it over 3 days start to finish and I think i will go back to the start.

  • @simonwalkersoundtechnique
    @simonwalkersoundtechnique Місяць тому

    watched the whole thing. Didn't check my phone once! What a fascinating video ☺

  • @tiree2231
    @tiree2231 24 дні тому

    Very nice and clean factory. Looks much better than usual in the US. Great instruments.

  • @Boomheyyou
    @Boomheyyou Місяць тому

    I remember going to this Guitar tour is awesome and it was free at the time. I think that was like 10 years ago

  • @DennisFeinsteinCEO
    @DennisFeinsteinCEO Місяць тому

    This is SO cool 👌

  • @martingoodwin8884
    @martingoodwin8884 28 днів тому

    Above all guitar makers, I can really see why the Martin acoustic guitar is worth the money they are just amazing

  • @jamesbeumer9240
    @jamesbeumer9240 26 днів тому

    We need to see an Andertons tour of your facilities and shop now!!!

  • @porcelainthunder2213
    @porcelainthunder2213 25 днів тому

    Absolute artisans. The amount of hand work is amazing, while still being state of the art. You really see where your money is going. And no jewelry to damage the instruments unlike video I’ve seen of Gibsons.

  • @Euthymia2020
    @Euthymia2020 Місяць тому +3

    Martin Lx1 all day. Best guitar from Martin in my opinion. So comfortable to play and very boomy for the size with some Earthwood acoustic strings. Would love to purchase LXM, it’s more durable from weather changes.

    • @benallmark9671
      @benallmark9671 19 днів тому +1

      They're made in Mexico are they not ?

    • @Euthymia2020
      @Euthymia2020 19 днів тому +2

      @@benallmark9671 they are. Which is probably why they are more “affordable”.

  • @kalleblomkvist4173
    @kalleblomkvist4173 27 днів тому

    thank you, this is like having christman and birthday on one day!

  • @alecalfaras5936
    @alecalfaras5936 Місяць тому

    So good thank you 🤟😎🍻💯🔥

  • @X360Anti
    @X360Anti Місяць тому +1

    @32:13 it also looks like a shelf full of Andertons logos. Thanks for the tour(s)!

    • @reubenisaac702
      @reubenisaac702 6 днів тому

      I was thinking the same thing when Lee said I should take credit for this.

  • @6806goats1
    @6806goats1 Місяць тому

    Thank you Captain, crew and fine staff at Martin for this great video. Not sure how I can buy anything from Anderton to help support but thanks for your work. I ordered 3 Sire guitars tonight and you videos allowed me to do my research. Black Sire H7V, black L7 (cuz the H7V has P-90's and the L7V has too much white) and T7FM in blue. All left hand, long build time but I'm ok with it.

  • @charlesflint9048
    @charlesflint9048 Місяць тому

    I love guitars and interesting cars😊.

  • @MarcosRosa01
    @MarcosRosa01 28 днів тому

    Great vídeo!

  • @redlespaul8139
    @redlespaul8139 29 днів тому

    Just finished watching this ( I have it on while cooking - it’s taken two days ) This series has been amazing to watch and super insightful, I’ve watched them all. Any chance of a similar smaller series of British builders ? Gordon Smith, PJD, Patrick Eggle etc

  • @lexgarnier
    @lexgarnier Місяць тому +4

    I was first at last !! ❤❤❤

  • @LilSirAxolotl
    @LilSirAxolotl Місяць тому +1

    I'm in love with the 5-18 Terz model. Give my comment a like if you'd also love to see an affordable version in their 2025 catalog

  • @richardfoskett8903
    @richardfoskett8903 15 днів тому

    I love these factory tours… Had you thought of going to smaller UK manufacturers and luthiers to give a comparison of scale and production values? Obviously the smaller companies can’t compete on scale, but can often do better in detailing (inlays etc) and quality control. Just a thought - could be fun!
    Also, if you went to Crimson in Dorset, you could have a look at the Dorset Guitar Museum…

  • @Realroyrogers
    @Realroyrogers 27 днів тому +1

    It's embarrassing how many times Lee references PRS, this is The premier guitar factory.. I'm sure they groaned every time

  • @tauronval1404
    @tauronval1404 18 днів тому

    Amazing! I love Americanand European factory where art and craftsmanship are so free to express as opposed to certain Asian factory where all have the same uniform and are like soldiers👌🏻…

  • @likeakite
    @likeakite Місяць тому

    Amazing...what a wall of prototypes !!!!!!

  • @LordRegal69
    @LordRegal69 20 днів тому

    I’ve always wanted a Martin electric

  • @ernieflanaganstingraybassm1463
    @ernieflanaganstingraybassm1463 Місяць тому +1

    Lee you are amazing my.......friend..!!!!

  • @paulwheelan1106
    @paulwheelan1106 Місяць тому

    Wow...A Pity Ben wasn't im this one...He would have flipped...Brilliant Vid Lee

  • @georgvoldemartomusk1538
    @georgvoldemartomusk1538 Місяць тому +1

    Lee, you have to build a guitar now with that martin neck

  • @jessejorgensen3931
    @jessejorgensen3931 25 днів тому

    I used to work right across from their corporate headquarters . I live 45 minutes from martin and I've never been.

  • @pouyatorkiyan3258
    @pouyatorkiyan3258 Місяць тому

    Nice

  • @GraniteSoundtrack
    @GraniteSoundtrack 29 днів тому

    I like these types of videos but it would be great to see stuff like Fujigen in Japan or maybe Yamaha, or Deusenburg. Perhaps other companies than just the big 4 American brands (Fender, Gibson, PRS and Martin). Just a thought.

  • @garybroadhurst3548
    @garybroadhurst3548 10 днів тому

    The ends of those necks at 32:30 look like hundreds of Andertons logos!

  • @joshhendley4437
    @joshhendley4437 29 днів тому

    I wonder if you guys can visit an epiphone factory and a Gretsch factory in Japan

  • @johnnymossville
    @johnnymossville 28 днів тому

    I'm not a good guitar player, but I want a Martin.

  • @Bob-Whiting
    @Bob-Whiting Місяць тому +1

    @ 1:23:50 Who knew that Johnny Depp worked at Martin Guitars?!! lol-in' out loud!

  • @namanrao8970
    @namanrao8970 Місяць тому

    Finally

  • @michaelgonzalez7304
    @michaelgonzalez7304 21 день тому

    When will you guys post a video of the Martin museum?
    PS: Did you ask them about Brazilian Rosewood?

  • @jameswhite1450
    @jameswhite1450 29 днів тому

    "limited edition we did for" and the rest was cut off. He was talking about the aluminum inlay.

  • @WinterRapids
    @WinterRapids 6 днів тому

    Just imagine if Gibson had this attention to detail and quality mindset!

  • @RobertFisher1969
    @RobertFisher1969 Місяць тому

    I may not ever buy another acoustic guitar. (And if I do, it’ll probably be carbon fiber or another synthetic.) But I’d be very, very interested in new Martin solidbodies. I’ve got the basics covered, so the quirkier stuff is what I look for these days.

  • @dasninjastix
    @dasninjastix Місяць тому +2

    Must be like Wonka's for Lee.

  • @WGGKlayBear
    @WGGKlayBear 28 днів тому

    This was cool to watch especially because Gus is my uncle

  • @CrossGuitarWorks
    @CrossGuitarWorks 23 дні тому

    TEAM MIKE 💪💪

  • @danielpenaofficial4186
    @danielpenaofficial4186 12 днів тому

    When was this filmed?

  • @dazred1
    @dazred1 Місяць тому +3

    Audio glitch at 32:56

  • @garethpepin6167
    @garethpepin6167 Місяць тому

    Me 2 !!!!

  • @robinbrown7890
    @robinbrown7890 Місяць тому

    1:19 wait a minute, Pennysylvania….switch that spell checker on fellas😊

  • @frankmitman3347
    @frankmitman3347 29 днів тому

    Would Martin ever bring back an original 1833 guitar set up for steel strings? I wonder if that may show up in 2033?

  • @curiousgeorge4608
    @curiousgeorge4608 Місяць тому +1

    Andertons has the very best guitar pr0n.

  • @jameswhite1450
    @jameswhite1450 29 днів тому

    the guy on neck fitting wore a Mesa Boogie shirt.

  • @Powerboost80
    @Powerboost80 27 днів тому

    Great video. But I just can't beileve that the guitar industry is sustainable. I love Taylors ebony project. Are Martin involved in something similar?

  • @johnnytyler5685
    @johnnytyler5685 24 дні тому +1

    I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin' 'bout half past dead.

  • @Graham_Reeves
    @Graham_Reeves 28 днів тому

    How long does Lee hold the cup?! 😅

  • @gadymarcus2362
    @gadymarcus2362 27 днів тому +1

    Bella/Linda.😱😱😱😱😱😱🧨🍾🎉

  • @thewinenut9800
    @thewinenut9800 28 днів тому

    Concerned about the hearing protection worn by the guy sawing the necks in the Sawmill section. Looks flimsy to me.

  • @Bigcountrybreakfast
    @Bigcountrybreakfast Місяць тому

    “Would be, would be, would be”