A great show, Keith! So cool hearing Chris go over the storied history of his family and their instruments plus Craig playing those fantastic Martins was quite a treat! Thank you to Ish Guitars for hosting the event and to you, Keith for providing the live chat and including all of us who love the Five Watt World.
Very cool! It got late at night, and I missed the last 25 minutes. But, when Chris was introducing Craig Thatcher I had my back turned away, and I heard him say Dick Boak. So I sat here for over an hour thinking that was Dick Boak! Now I haven't seen Dick in a while, but I met him 30 years ago when my wife and I toured the factory in Nazareth PA. I've seen him several times since but not in a few years. I kept thinking, man he lost weight, looks a lot older and learned to play guitar! I don't remember him playing back then. I'm glad there was a good reason for that! LOL I've heard Chris tell those stories many times, I still enjoy it every time. That 1.5 mil +1 guitar was stunning, and sounded like a cannon! Great job Keith!! Thanks much!! 8) --gary
Really enjoyed Craig's playing, and highly recommend the factory tour, it's great to see the people who make these outstanding instruments. And then there's the picking parlor...
People in Mesopotamia today (Iran, Iraq, Kuwait) love music. Their leaders object to a lot of western music for political and religious reasons. But they listen to and love a lot of music.
The machete is a Madeiran instrument. The Portuguese immigrants to Hawaii were from the island of Madeira. Madeira was the first European colony to cultivate sugar cane. By the mid 1800 the main crop was no longer sugar, but grapes for Madeira wine. A grape blight destroyed the industry and that is why there were so many unemployed farmers who were willing to travel around the world to Hawaii. Madeira has a similar climate to Hawaii.
I was surprised to learn of the Hawaiian musicians of past decades influence on the remodeling of Martin guitars BEFORE Bluegrass/country. I’ve also come across many old mahogany Martin ukuleles here in Hawaii, some extremely figured. Most of the Hawaiian makers used koa wood, which isn’t as warm sounding. I believe mahogany is likely more stable. True Honduras mahogany was/is extremely stable, and I suspect hold up much better after 50 years in the islands
I’ve got a 2008 HD-28 with your, so called “select hardwood” neck. Of course it’s a Standard Line CF Martin, but this is a Sapele neck. It’s not at all the same as a Mahogany neck. It’s heavy. It’s cold. It doesn’t breathe,or shake, the way a mahogany neck does. Also - you’re joining 2 dissimilar species of wood at the neck block. My guitar was ready for a neck reset 5 years ago! Thoughts? JJZ…(°¿.°`)
Why can't we Martin guitar owners register our guitars on the official Martin website just because we live outside of the USA? Martin does not give us the the luxury and peace of mind regards lifetime warranty. All we get is a 2 or 3 years warranty from the dealer we purchased it from. I'm a proud Martin D45 owner and I was shocked I couldn't register it with them. That really sucks!
Interesting presentation. All these great wooden guitars and then they give away one made from that damn Formica. I’ve owned several Martins, including my current D18E Retro. I also owned a Martin guitar with HPL, I hate HPL and I can’t understand why this has become so prolific. Why can’t a factory in Mexico make an affordable guitar out of real wood. Even plywood is 10x better than that plastic crap. I guess it’s good I didn’t catch this live, because I would have had to call Chris Martin out on what has to be a money grab on their part.
I would have also called Chris Martin out on the binding issues that come away from the body of their guitars, I see so many of these posts on a Martin Facebook group about binding issues. Some say they changed the glue to something more environmentally friendly, Then those fortunate enough to live in the US can send it in to Martin for repair but apparently, it can take months to get it back. Also, those of us who live outside of the US cannot even register our Martins on their website.
93 percent of martin guitar players play with a flatpick! Why is this guy just fingerpicking? People want to hear these played with a flatpick! Makes no sense.
A great show, Keith! So cool hearing Chris go over the storied history of his family and their instruments plus Craig playing those fantastic Martins was quite a treat! Thank you to Ish Guitars for hosting the event and to you, Keith for providing the live chat and including all of us who love the Five Watt World.
Great video! Whenever I am working in the Lehigh Valley, I try to stop into the Martin Guitar Factory. The museum is awesome!
Thank you so much 💓
This made me laugh and cry thinking about all the musicians that influenced my love of the martin guitar.
So beautiful!
Keith, a really excellent livestream, showcasing some astounding guitars. Thanks to all.
Pulled into Nazareth feeling about half ass dead...... D18 and D35 owner. Amazing instruments. Great story telling about the Company. Great format.
Amazing episode. This is why the guitar is the greatest instrument. Solo it stands out and in a group it can blend in or lead.
Ha, I’m from Bethlehem, PA so it’s funny seeing Craig thatcher on your show. These are local guitar dudes.
Indeed!
fantastic event and coverage - well down as always, 5 Watt!
What fantastic playing and lush sounds!!
Very cool! It got late at night, and I missed the last 25 minutes. But, when Chris was introducing Craig Thatcher I had my back turned away, and I heard him say Dick Boak. So I sat here for over an hour thinking that was Dick Boak! Now I haven't seen Dick in a while, but I met him 30 years ago when my wife and I toured the factory in Nazareth PA. I've seen him several times since but not in a few years. I kept thinking, man he lost weight, looks a lot older and learned to play guitar! I don't remember him playing back then. I'm glad there was a good reason for that! LOL I've heard Chris tell those stories many times, I still enjoy it every time. That 1.5 mil +1 guitar was stunning, and sounded like a cannon! Great job Keith!! Thanks much!! 8) --gary
Really enjoyed Craig's playing, and highly recommend the factory tour, it's great to see the people who make these outstanding instruments.
And then there's the picking parlor...
Thoroughly enjoyable evening - thank you for documenting it Keith. You're continuing to scratch that Dreadnought itch I have.
Great show Keith and crew! Thanks for asking where in NJ Chris grew up. The Martin tour is on my list and not to far away from me. Gotta get to it.
Craig's shout out to Jorma was a classy gesture too
Even before the shoutout I thought of Jorma! Simpatico playing styles shined through.
This show exceeded all expectations. Massive regret not resolving schedule conflict to attend. 😔
Hello from St. George, UT
GREAT SHOW!!! THANKS, KEITH!!! 🐺
People in Mesopotamia today (Iran, Iraq, Kuwait) love music. Their leaders object to a lot of western music for political and religious reasons. But they listen to and love a lot of music.
The machete is a Madeiran instrument. The Portuguese immigrants to Hawaii were from the island of Madeira. Madeira was the first European colony to cultivate sugar cane. By the mid 1800 the main crop was no longer sugar, but grapes for Madeira wine. A grape blight destroyed the industry and that is why there were so many unemployed farmers who were willing to travel around the world to Hawaii. Madeira has a similar climate to Hawaii.
The learning channel too! Thanks . What a varied and well learned audience for sure.
Thank you all!
I want to be Chris Martin when I grow up!
⚓️ Thanks ❤️ Craig 🌈 Chris 😎 Jesse 🎶 Keith ♨️
Martin still builds a great guitar; I love mine.
What a fantastic video have a wonderful day Keith also i have a stomach flu ❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😢😢😢😢😢 also a stomach ache 😊😢❤
Sorry you’re not feeling well.
Even that “Claire” model sounds amazing 🤩
3:54
Look at the guitars
Look how they shine for you
And everything you do
Yeah, they were all yellow
My wife and I traveled down to the Martin plant in Nazareth Pa and took the tour back in 2010, pleasant time 👍
I have a '48 D-18 and a '52 D-28 both wonderful. I recently played a new D-28, it was one of the worst guitars I have ever played.
I was surprised to learn of the Hawaiian musicians of past decades influence on the remodeling of Martin guitars BEFORE Bluegrass/country. I’ve also come across many old mahogany Martin ukuleles here in Hawaii, some extremely figured. Most of the Hawaiian makers used koa wood, which isn’t as warm sounding. I believe mahogany is likely more stable. True Honduras mahogany was/is extremely stable, and I suspect hold up much better after 50 years in the islands
I’ve got a 2008 HD-28 with your, so called “select hardwood” neck. Of course it’s a Standard Line CF Martin, but this is a Sapele neck. It’s not at all the same as a Mahogany neck. It’s heavy. It’s cold. It doesn’t breathe,or shake, the way a mahogany neck does.
Also - you’re joining 2 dissimilar species of wood at the neck block. My guitar was ready for a neck reset 5 years ago! Thoughts?
JJZ…(°¿.°`)
sell it
Why can't we Martin guitar owners register our guitars on the official Martin website just because we live outside of the USA? Martin does not give us the the luxury and peace of mind regards lifetime warranty. All we get is a 2 or 3 years warranty from the dealer we purchased it from.
I'm a proud Martin D45 owner and I was shocked I couldn't register it with them. That really sucks!
Interesting presentation. All these great wooden guitars and then they give away one made from that damn Formica. I’ve owned several Martins, including my current D18E Retro. I also owned a Martin guitar with HPL, I hate HPL and I can’t understand why this has become so prolific. Why can’t a factory in Mexico make an affordable guitar out of real wood. Even plywood is 10x better than that plastic crap. I guess it’s good I didn’t catch this live, because I would have had to call Chris Martin out on what has to be a money grab on their part.
I would have also called Chris Martin out on the binding issues that come away from the body of their guitars, I see so many of these posts on a Martin Facebook group about binding issues. Some say they changed the glue to something more environmentally friendly, Then those fortunate enough to live in the US can send it in to Martin for repair but apparently, it can take months to get it back.
Also, those of us who live outside of the US cannot even register our Martins on their website.
No one expects the Spanish Inquisition
You skipped right over the amplifed transition
They didn’t give me a great price on my Mayones Cali 4.
93 percent of martin guitar players play with a flatpick! Why is this guy just fingerpicking? People want to hear these played with a flatpick! Makes no sense.
If you want to demo your beautiful guitars, use a mic and never use a terrible piezo pickup.
Yep! You lost me when you started talking politics!