Attendance was steady on Friday, the opening day of the 2010 Summer NAMM show. While the 2009 show, coming on the heels of an economic downtown, saw fewer exhibitors, the 2010 show has shown a steady buzz of foot traffic. With fewer companies exhibiting, some vendors opted for larger display areas, such as Orange Amps and Paige Capo.
The two largest acoustic guitar manufacturers, Taylor Guitars and Martin Guitar, both introduced new models at the show.
Taylor announced a small-bodied guitar called the GS Mini(TM), which continues in the tradition of the Baby Taylor, but adds a solid Sitka top, a back and sides of sapele laminate, an ebony fretboard and bridge, and a tortoise shell pickguard.
Across the hall, the Martin team unveiled a NAMM show special, the D-42 Blackwood, of which only ten models have been produced. In a clever marketing strategy, Martin will only take orders for the D-42s at the Summer NAMM show. Martin also announced the 00-15M, an all-mahogany guitar. Reminiscent of blues guitar from the 1930s, the 00-15 was the first Martin guitar model played by Bob Dylan.
Martin on Main festival celebrates acoustic music
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The acoustic-electric guitarist favors a finely burnished sound straight out of the tradition that, despite its compact dynamic range, produces infinite and more »
Coldplay closes All Points West
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Coldplay Covers 'Billie Jean,' Outshines Fireworks at Osheaga
Featuring drummer Will Champion on guitar, the fast-paced folk cover of the 1983 hit made fine use of Chris Martin's impressive falsetto prowess, and more »
All Points West Sunday: (You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (To See ...
DotMusic.comThe live guitar solo was a nice touch, I guess. And as we flee en masse to the ferries, one of Elbow's myriad anthemic jams still resonates: "It's looking Coldplay & The BunnymenThe Show Goes On For Last Day Of APWall 3 news articles »
Martin IV. This comprehensive guide explains how to buy and maintain the guitar that matches your needs. This book covers all types of models with an emphasis placed on steel-string flattops, archtops and classical guitars. Topics covered include:...
From its beginning in European classical music, through American innovations like blues, jazz, country, and all the way to rock, pop and folk, the acoustic guitar''s versatility is remarkable. This comprehensive guide explains how to buy and...
Authentic acoustic sound : Works with any preamp : Easy to install : No change to the body of the guitar : Can be fit to most models : Virtually eliminates feedback : Stereo switching jack for optional stereo wiring
Core and wrap wires must meet strict requirements in order to make the grade. Martin Strings are wound to precise specifications.
Core and wrap wires must meet strict requirements in order to make the grade. Martin Strings are wound to precise specifications.
This book details virtually every Martin guitar produced right up to the present, including 2004's one-millionth guitar. More than 100 color photos show Martin's designs, which have heavily influenced acoustic guitar manufacturers. Martin & Co.,...
Martin Strings are wound to precise specifications. Core and wrap wires must meet strict requirements in order to make the grade.
Helli, I'm buying a Martin D-16 Acoustic Guitar And i want to get an amplifier for it, Im getting the D-16 With the pickup yes... So i was wondering what IS the best acoustic guitar amp for Martin guitars around the price range of $1500-2500? Thanks!
I'd say either a Fishman acoustic amp or a Roland acoustic amp
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My guitar strings are like seven years old. I have to change them. I checked online and they mostly only have strings for the Martin brand. but can you use those strings for any other acoustic guitar? and if i use them will my guitar sound better?
It depends on the type of guitar you have and what kind of sound you are looking for. It you want a lighter sound and easier on your fingers, try using electric guitar strings (5150) because they will simulate the feel of an electric guitar(more action) but you will loose the warm sound of the Accoustic. As for getting Martin, that is just a brand you can get any Accoustic strings you want ( I prefer Ernie Ball because they tend to last longer). Make certain, that you are not replacing metal strings on a classical(nylon string) guitar, since this will totally give you a different action and sound. Your best bet is to take your guitar to a music store, and tell them what type of sound you want, (western, classical, folk, electric or even chorus). You may find out that there might be a better set out there for you.
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