For well over a century and a half, The Martin Guitar Company has
been continuously producing acoustic instruments that are acknowledged
to be 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.
The story behind one of America’s most famous guitars began on
January 31, 1796, in Markneukirchen, Germany, with the birth of
Christian Frederick Martin, Sr. Born into a long line of cabinet
makers, Christian Frederick took up the family craft at the early age
of 15, when he left his hometown and traveled to Vienna to apprentice
with Johann Stauffer, a renowned guitar maker.
Chitarra acustica Modello auditorium “Slotted”.
Mortise/Tenon Neck Joint; 000-12 Fret; Top, fasce e fondo:
Solid Sapele or Solid Genuine Mahogany; ROSETTA: Gold &
Black Style Herringbone Decal; Incatenatura: A-Frame X;
Manico: Select Hardwood; Tastiera e Ponte: Solid East Indian
Rosewood; Top, fasce e fondo: Satin; INLAYS: Style 28;
Meccaniche: Schaller Chrome w/ Acrylic Knobs; CASE: 331;
