The Martin book: A complete history of Martin Guitars - Softcover

Carter, Walter

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0879308877 ISBN 13: 9780879308872

Publisher: Backbeat Books, 2006

Synopsis

(Book). For over 170 years the C.F. Martin company has produced some of the finest flat-top acoustic guitars in the world. Martin's designs for the shape and construction of these instruments have influenced virtually every other manufacturer, and the flat-top guitar as we know it today is essentially the same as that established by Martin in the 1850s. At one time or another Martin's guitars have driven the sound of every kind of popular music, from country to pop, from bluegrass to rock 'n' roll, and with the current resurgence of acoustic music, Martin's premier guitars are once more finding a new generation of enthusiastic musicians. The Martin Book is a fresh view of this extraordinary guitar maker, pulling together many strands of musical and manufacturing lore into a fascinating whole that illuminates Martin's long and varied history. Dozens of specially commissioned full-color photographs show every kind of Martin model, some of which come from Martin's own unique collection. Meticulous listings for collectors and enthusiasts simplify the identification of Martin instruments and detail virtually every guitar that the company has produced since the early 1830s.

About this title

Product Description:

For over 170 years the C.F. Martin company has produced some of the finest flat-top acoustic guitars in the world. Martin's designs for the shape and construction of these instruments have influenced virtually every other manufacturer, and the flat-top gu

About the Author:

A Songwriter and Freelance Journalist Who Has Been Part of the Nashville Music Scene for Over Fifteen Years. His Songs Have Been Recorded by Such Notable Artists as Loretta Lynn; The Oak Ridge Boys; Peter, Paul, and Mary; And Kathy Mattea.

About this edition

• Publisher: Backbeat Books
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0879308877
• ISBN 13: 9780879308872
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 128