I had no idea who Chris F Martin currently was, but loved their guitars. Now after going through this six part series, which of several factory tours is absolutely the best, I can say not only is the guitar swell, but so seems the CEO. Best wishes Martin Guitar and if the daughter needs help I'd say give me a call, but by the time she's ready to take the helm I'll be pushing eighty too.
I have had two D35 guitars. Sadly someone robbed my home and took my first D35. I purchased it in 1976. I struggled and saved money back over the years. And I purchased another D35 in 2001. I treasure it and I guard it with my life. When I go away I ask my brother to keep it. My family tells me I am over protective. Well I never be able to buy another Martin. I am disabled now. And I don't make that kind of money now. I would love to to have an HD35 or an Eric Clapton style guitar. But that's life. Great set of video's. I am enjoying them. Thanks for sharing your video.
Not only is he a great leader, he’s an amazing person, great boss (aunt and uncle work for Martin), philanthropist, community activist, Nazareth native/lover and so much more.
I liked this part at least as much as I did the previous ones even though there were no guitars in it at all. It was fascinating to listen to him. He is a great guy.
Chris has really brought the Martin guitar brand to high prestige. The company does roughly $100 million in sales annually making them the #1 guitar company in the world followed by Taylor. I am looking forward to buying my first Martin (D18).
This guy reminds me a little bit of Roy Underhill, from the CBS series The Woodwright Shop. And that's not just because of how he looks and what he does. Martin seems to value craftsmanship and traditions, and that's something I have a lot of respect for, because many people of my generation really don't feel that way anymore. The first thing about Martin guitars that attracted me was their resonant sound, it blew me away. I never played any guitar that sounded quite like that. Now I have a GPCPA4, and I love that guitar.
The Martin business slowed down and was struggling in the 70's because Chris Martins father practically ran the business into the ground, and the quality of some of those guitars shows it.
It's a shame the industry has not been replenishing the wood stock as they have been going, rather than look to new varieties of wood to fill their needs. You would think a more sustainable model would have entered into consideration a long while ago.
It's easy to see why you would feel that way, but I must tell you that you couldn't be further from the truth. He is certainly not just another suit. The company is his baby and he cares deeply about the product and everyone involved. He is very compassionate about his life's work. Without his commitment and involvement, C.F. Martin & Co. would certainly be a very different place and not for the better.
Chris what about second time owner of a 2015 d 41 ,that has major binding problems, I use to work for a company that backed their product 100 % no matter who bought it. Martin craftsmanship has really gone down hill in the last 10 to 15 years. Used d 41 still comes with a big price tag !
He may be against having celebrities as "spokepeople", but can you imagine how much easier it will be to "reeducate" people on new materials if Martin had John Mayer playing one of them???? Jussss sayin....
He DOES play one... hahahah. My uncle helped him design his from the ground up and when he came to pick it up, he helped him tune it up and John stayed to jam a bit. My uncle says John Mayer is easily one of the most likable and easy to work with musicians in the biz.
maybe im old fasioned but martins, dreadnaught and f-5 s ( guitars and mandolins) are the epitimy of the american bluegrass and folk sound , ( excepting in electrics ) gibsons being 2nd only in bluegrass , and best for rock and "everthing else , Taylor on the otherhand responded to the lack of in the two, 1-playability ease, 2-and expense and just a need for a third design of a good all around guitar for any and every need ,and sorry chris about the "entry level " problem that martin has ,
Isn't it regfreshing to see CEOs like Chris of Martin guitars and Rober Godin of Seagull who actually understand guitar manufacture? OK. So Chris isn't a Chet Atkins. But he seems to care for his employees. He's said in videos how he hates to furlough employees. The former CEO of the RR I retired from couldn't operate a locomotive 100 feet down the track. He paid me to do that. Whether I got a paycheck? Jury was out on that!. I love Martins,
- but when your the best guitar in the world , why strive to be the worst ( formica )? whats is taylor doing , Obviously not charging the profit margin to the people who cant afford it , but to the ones who CAN, right ? whens the last time you played a 3-700. taylor? otherwise the very BEST way to buy is new but used ! just an observation man .
I don't know what you were watching but I saw real human workers doing a lot more than 15% of the manufacturing in the first 3 parts. Granted it isn't exactly the same as a solo luthier building a single instrument but for the volume they turn out Martin still has a whole lot of hands on craftsmanship.
What an honest and likable man not to mention a fantastic storyteller!
I had no idea who Chris F Martin currently was, but loved their guitars. Now after going through this six part series, which of several factory tours is absolutely the best, I can say not only is the guitar swell, but so seems the CEO.
Best wishes Martin Guitar and if the daughter needs help I'd say give me a call, but by the time she's ready to take the helm I'll be pushing eighty too.
I have had two D35 guitars. Sadly someone robbed my home and took my first D35. I purchased it in 1976. I struggled and saved money back over the years. And I purchased another D35 in 2001. I treasure it and I guard it with my life. When I go away I ask my brother to keep it. My family tells me I am over protective. Well I never be able to buy another Martin. I am disabled now. And I don't make that kind of money now. I would love to to have an HD35 or an Eric Clapton style guitar. But that's life. Great set of video's. I am enjoying them. Thanks for sharing your video.
I hope the person that robbed you gets cracked over the head with a solid plank of maple
@@thetheoryguy5544 Thank you.
Chris Martin seems like a great leader.
Not only is he a great leader, he’s an amazing person, great boss (aunt and uncle work for Martin), philanthropist, community activist, Nazareth native/lover and so much more.
I liked this part at least as much as I did the previous ones even though there were no guitars in it at all. It was fascinating to listen to him. He is a great guy.
I really like Chris's philosophy - nice guy....His damn HD-28V is PHENOMENAL
Chris has really brought the Martin guitar brand to high prestige. The company does roughly $100 million in sales annually making them the #1 guitar company in the world followed by Taylor. I am looking forward to buying my first Martin (D18).
This guy reminds me a little bit of Roy Underhill, from the CBS series The Woodwright Shop. And that's not just because of how he looks and what he does. Martin seems to value craftsmanship and traditions, and that's something I have a lot of respect for, because many people of my generation really don't feel that way anymore.
The first thing about Martin guitars that attracted me was their resonant sound, it blew me away. I never played any guitar that sounded quite like that. Now I have a GPCPA4, and I love that guitar.
This man has done more for the guitar that all guitarists together.
Got a 000-15, amazing guitar!
martin guitars really rock! :)
The Martin business slowed down and was struggling in the 70's because Chris Martins father practically ran the business into the ground, and the quality of some of those guitars shows it.
hope there is any Martin & Co. the Movie too :) Martin Guitar is great! :)
Love my 2018 000-17
I'm convinced!
chris martin is really an amazing and extremely likable guy!
What a great man
It's a shame the industry has not been replenishing the wood stock as they have been going, rather than look to new varieties of wood to fill their needs. You would think a more sustainable model would have entered into consideration a long while ago.
It's easy to see why you would feel that way, but I must tell you that you couldn't be further from the truth. He is certainly not just another suit. The company is his baby and he cares deeply about the product and everyone involved. He is very compassionate about his life's work. Without his commitment and involvement, C.F. Martin & Co. would certainly be a very different place and not for the better.
I love my 000C16SGTNE (nylon classical) 2003.
he forgot to mention that ol' frank almost ruined the company, and it was his grandaddy and himself that saved the business
I ordered the new 2012 D-18 yesterday. So.......how's your new Martin? Do tell.
i love my 1952 0-15.
Chris what about second time owner of a 2015 d 41 ,that has major binding problems, I use to work for a company that backed their product 100 % no matter who bought it. Martin craftsmanship has really gone down hill in the last 10 to 15 years. Used d 41 still comes with a big price tag !
l love my d-15m!!! beutifull guitar
I WANT TO WORK AT MARTIN GUITARS!!!!!!!!
I want a Martin
@itzikc33 I have the same one and its great!
I love my boss
He may be against having celebrities as "spokepeople", but can you imagine how much easier it will be to "reeducate" people on new materials if Martin had John Mayer playing one of them???? Jussss sayin....
He does play one
@@apes4days254 He plays one made of HPL??
He DOES play one... hahahah. My uncle helped him design his from the ground up and when he came to pick it up, he helped him tune it up and John stayed to jam a bit. My uncle says John Mayer is easily one of the most likable and easy to work with musicians in the biz.
What would a quickly made d-18 cost? NOW THATS a beginner guitar for under 800. !
f-5 being a gibson of course?
My D15 Mahogany is sweet!
even though taylor has a formica guitar too ! haha
maybe im old fasioned but martins, dreadnaught and f-5 s ( guitars and mandolins) are the epitimy of the american bluegrass and folk sound , ( excepting in electrics ) gibsons being 2nd only in bluegrass , and best for rock and "everthing else , Taylor on the otherhand responded to the lack of in the two, 1-playability ease, 2-and expense and just a need for a third design of a good all around guitar for any and every need ,and sorry chris about the "entry level " problem that martin has ,
Isn't it regfreshing to see CEOs like Chris of Martin guitars and Rober Godin of Seagull who actually understand
guitar manufacture? OK. So Chris isn't a Chet Atkins. But he seems to care for his employees. He's said in videos
how he hates to furlough employees. The former CEO of the RR I retired from couldn't operate a locomotive 100
feet down the track. He paid me to do that. Whether I got a paycheck? Jury was out on that!. I love Martins,
His fingers are feckin HUUUGE!
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I do not understand how one can be around that many amazing guitars and not learn how to play even a little bit... Summat not right with that fella.
Christ that was boring, less corporate bullshit, more building.
- but when your the best guitar in the world , why strive to be the worst ( formica )? whats is taylor doing , Obviously not charging the profit margin to the people who cant afford it , but to the ones who CAN, right ? whens the last time you played a 3-700. taylor? otherwise the very BEST way to buy is new but
used ! just an observation man .
No disrespect but I love my Taylor :-)
Hand craft? at Martin? If people watched part 1-3 they know 85% is done by machines at Martin.. you want handcraft? buy a guitar crafted by a Luthier
I don't know what you were watching but I saw real human workers doing a lot more than 15% of the manufacturing in the first 3 parts. Granted it isn't exactly the same as a solo luthier building a single instrument but for the volume they turn out Martin still has a whole lot of hands on craftsmanship.