Martin Guitars

Martin Guitars
Author: Jim Washburn
Publisher: Reader's Digest Association
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2003-01-06
Genre: Martin guitar
ISBN: 9780762104277

The must-have book for guitar lovers and collectors that captures the history and heritage of the Martin Guitar Company--since 1833 the single-most important guitarmaker. Hundreds of full-color and vintage photographs illustrate the story of the various classic instruments and the performers who have made Martin the instrument of choice.

Martin Guitars

Martin Guitars
Author: Richard Johnston
Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2009
Genre: Music
ISBN:

(Book). Part of a two book set, this book provides information on guitar bodies, necks, headstocks, bridges, woods, as well as other chapters covering Models by Style, the Custom Shop and limited editions. All the lesser known instruments like archtops, electrics, mandolins and ukuleles are included as well, all very collectible. The book ends with exhaustive appendices covering production numbers, retail prices, and instrument specifications. Since Martin guitars are the world's most collectible acoustic guitar line, this book will undoubtedly be the most sought after reference book by any collector or owner of a Martin. If you own a Martin, you own a piece of history and this book will help you discover when it was made and how. This authorized book will finally answer any questions on the stories behind some of the rarest instruments.

Martin Guitar Masterpieces

Martin Guitar Masterpieces
Author: Dick Boak
Publisher: Bulfinch
Total Pages: 159
Release: 2003
Genre: Guitar
ISBN: 0821228358

A fascinating look at more than 100 of the Martin Guitar Company's custom guitars, created for the world's most famous musicians, including Sting, Eric Clapton, and Elvis-along with the inside stories behind each design. From the infamous 'Elvi' guitar owned by Elvis Presley (his original D-18 missing the 's' from his name) to customized instruments belonging to Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, Joan Baez, Sting, and Eric Clapton, the Martin Guitar company has made a guitar for nearly every notable musician who's ever held a six-string. Now, MARTIN GUITAR MASTERPIECES revisits more than 100 of the company's most desirable guitars, ranging from those belonging to Stephen Stills, David Crosby, Paul Simon, and Johnny Cash to guitars owned by newer artists like Beck, Babyface, and Jonny Lang. Dick Boak, head of Artist Relations and Publicity at C. F. Martin, acts as the artist liaison in these collaborations and now, for the first time, enthusiastically outlines his experiences. Readers also get a sneak preview of Martin's millionth instrument, due in 2004.

C.F. Martin & His Guitars, 1796-1873

C.F. Martin & His Guitars, 1796-1873
Author: Philip F. Gura
Publisher: UNC Press Books
Total Pages: 364
Release: 2003
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780807828014

The author chronicles the remarkable story of the world's most famous guitar company, using more than 175 illustrations to tell the story of C. F. Martin and the company he created, using letters, account books, inventories, and other documents. (Performing Arts)

The Martin Archives

The Martin Archives
Author: Jim Washburn
Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781495013041

Posters included in pockets on endpapers; access to online media available.

The Martin Book

The Martin Book
Author: Walter Carter
Publisher:
Total Pages: 110
Release: 1995
Genre: Guitar
ISBN:

The Martin Ukulele

The Martin Ukulele
Author: Tom Walsh
Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781476868790

(Book). The Martin Ukulele is a detailed look at the ukuleles built by the C. F. Martin Co. of Nazareth, PA, and at how the instruments' success forever changed the company that made them. Martin's ukulele-making led the small, respected builder of fine guitars and mandolins into an era of unprecedented growth in the 1920s and helped it become one of the most legendary manufacturers of high-quality guitars in the world. Drawing heavily from the extensive archives at the Martin factory, the book examines the company and its development, from production records, sales ledgers, and a vast collection of correspondence to hundreds of photos, including many of the rarest ukuleles the company produced. Extensive additional imagery chronicles the history of the popularity of the ukulele itself. The book is both a narrative about Martin's ukulele manufacturing history and a reference work detailing the numbers of each style of ukulele ever made by the company. It is an exploration from Martin's first attempt at production in 1907, to the peaks of ukulele popularity in the 1920s and '50s, to the disinterest that caused Martin to cease ukulele production in the 1990s, to the recent resurgence that has allowed the firm to again offer a wide assortment of new models.

Building Electric Guitars

Building Electric Guitars
Author: Martin Koch
Publisher:
Total Pages: 388
Release: 2020-12-15
Genre:
ISBN: 9783901314148

This book explains step by step, with over 1800 photos and more than 600 illustrations how to layout and build your own electric guitar. Build an entire guitar in a small room on a homemade multifunctional work table. Only a router and some easy-to-make jigs are required to prepare the wood.

Martin Guitars

Martin Guitars
Author: Richard Johnston
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages: 227
Release: 2008
Genre: Music
ISBN: 0634037854

A Martin acoustic guitar is the beloved instrument of millions of fans and famous players worldwide. Starting with the early days in New York circa 1833, this fabled story comes to life in the long-awaited revision of the seminal Martin History book. Originally published in 1975, this new edition is completely updated and re-designed by well-known industry experts. Part of a two-book set, The History: Book 1 covers the people, the places, and the stories of an American icon. Richly illustrated, this bookcovers the story right up to the fifth-generation president Chris Martin IV. Because the original and revision authors had complete access to authorized archives, this version is the most accurate and detailed reference on the topic. Leading up to the re-vitalization of the 1990s and the remarkable sustenance of its legacy, hundreds of photographs and documents effectively show the people and the guitars that made the company famous.--Publisher information.