C.F. Martin
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Martin Guitars hold a special place in my heart. My earliest memories are of my Dad playing his '41 00-18. He never really progressed beyond open chords and the pentatonic scale which he dabbled with for a little fill here and there, but nonetheless he greatly enjoyed playing. He entertained the family some evenings by playing and singing folks songs from a hand-written collection of lyrics with chord changes that he kept in a 3 ring binder. By age 5 my parents had purchased a nylon string guitar for me to play and shortly thereafter he and i became a duet!
The time he and I spent playing together are some of the most cherished memories from my childhood.
My Dad's best friend, Al White, was a far more accomplished picker and would come over a couple of times a month for picking sessions in our living room. His guitar was a stunning, late-60's Martin D-45. I remember my Dad telling me that when I could afford to buy a Martin of my own I should buy a Dread rather than a Parlor like his 00 because Al's guitar was so much louder than his! Of course, we've learned allot about guitars since then and understand how certain models are more appropriate than others based on more than just volume.
Stu Carter
Fat Sound Guitars, owner, tone consultant
For well over a century and a half, The Martin Guitar Company has been continuously producing acoustic instruments that are acknowledged to be among the finest in the world.
The Martin Guitar Company has, through the years, managed to survive with each succeeding generation from C. F. Martin, Sr.’s Stauffer influenced creations of the 1830s to recent developments introduced by C. F. Martin IV. Continuous operation under family management is a feat bordering on the remarkable, reflecting six generations of dedication to the guitarmaker’s craft. In or out of the music industry, C. F. Martin has few rivals for sheer staying power.
Throughout its colorful history, the company has adapted successfully to continual changes in product design, distribution systems, and manufacturing methods. In spite of the many changes, C. F. Martin has never veered away from its initial commitment to quality. The concern for producing the finest instruments possible in 1833 is especially evident today at Martin’s expanded facility in Nazareth, Pennsylvania.
[12-15-2011] We are currently overhauling our Martin section with updated photos and model information. Guitars listed below are just a few of the Martin Acoustics we have in stock. If you are looking for a model that has not yet been relisted below please feel free to email or call for current, complete inventory.
Mike Gallo
Fat Sound Guitars, acoustic division manager
Martin D-18 "1934" Golden Era |
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Martin D-18 Short Scale | Special Edition |
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| FAT PRICE: $2499.00 | AVAILABILITY: In Stock | |
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Free Shipping! Nearly identical in appearance to Martin's D-18V, but with a short scale length of 24.9". It's 1/2" reduction of scale versus the standard D-18 models results in a guitar that has slightly less string tension that's most noticeable during string bends and that makes chord stretches a bit easier for smaller hands or when the chord is one of those spider looking things that causes facial contortions and the occasional flubbed or muted note. Martin's use of the shorter scale on this model not only makes it a bit easier to play with no apparent detriment to the classic D-18 tone, but actually gives the D-18 SS Special Edition a bit of added depth and richness. Like instantly adding 10 years of break-in to a new guitar. Very impressive. Features and Specifications
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Martin D-18 Golden Era | Sunburst | Left-Handed |
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Martin 00-18V | Left-Handed |
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Free Shipping! Fat Sound's TakeOne of our favorites and a model near and dear to Fat Sound's owner who started playing guitar at age 5 while being tutored by his father whose prized guitar was a 1941 00-18 which he had purchased while in college at University of Virginia in the late 50's. The '41 is still in teh family and is a treasured heirloom. Martin's Vintage recreation of the venerable 00-18 is spot on. A sweet, warm, rich and intimate voice perfect for fols music, singer song writers, or entertaining in the parlor. Features and Specifications
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Martin D-28 Marquis |
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| FAT PRICE: $3699.00 | AVAILABILITY: In Stock | |
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Martin HD-28VS Vintage Slot Head |
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| FAT PRICE: $3099.00 | AVAILABILITY: In Stock | |
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