Martin Guitars - article from local newspaper

[donna plasky]

If it would be of interest to anyone, here is a link to an article from my local newspaper, the Philadelphia Inquirer, about the Martin Guitar factory located in Nazareth, Pennsylvania -- which I guess is about an hour away from my house. I never knew it was there. There is a little section in the article, with seven photos. Nothing extraordinary, just an article.

Kind regards,
Donna


http://articles.philly.com/2012-01-05/news/30593418_1_christian-frederick-martin-gpcpa1-guitar-bodies

[Tim]

Hi Donna. Thanks for that. Very interesting. I have got a Martin Backpacker for travelling - a very odd shape but good fun (the guitar, not me) - and more importantly an Eric Clapton 00028 which is a lovely guitar. It is a few years old now and unlike me gets better with age. Joan Baez played a Martin throughout her recent concert at the Royal Festival Hall in London which I was lucky enough to be at, and Paul Simon uses Martins (as well as other guitars). Neither mentioned in the list of users - probably not trendy enough!
Tim

[Nick Allan]

Hi Donna,

Thanks for that. Without insulting Gibson in any way, in my view Martin guitars (especially at the top range) are the best in the world - I have four of them including a wonderful maple 12 string and limited edition D45. As already said, they get better with age and playing - you should hear my 1987 D45 !

I envy you living so close to the factory - must visit it.

All the best,

Nick