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A Martin acoustic guitar is the beloved instrument of millions of fans and famous players worldwide. Starting with the early days in New York circa 1833, this fabled story comes to life in the long-awaited revision of the seminal Martin History book. Originally published in 1975, this new edition is completely updated and re-designed by well-known industry experts. Part of a two-book set, The History: Book 1 covers the people, the places, and the stories of an American icon. Richly illustrated, this book covers the story right up to the fifth-generation president Chris Martin IV. Because the original and revision authors had complete access to authorized archives, this version is the most accurate and detailed reference on the topic. Leading up to the re-vitalization of the 1990s and the remarkable sustenance of its legacy, hundreds of photographs and documents effectively show the people and the guitars that made the company famous.

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  • Hardcover: 220 pages
  • Publisher: Hal Leonard; Revised edition edition (November 14, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0634037854
  • ISBN-13: 978-0634037856
  • Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.6 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #237,860 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great inside view of Martin Guitars rich history, February 9, 2009
By Kevin J. Van Pay (Green Bay, WI) - See all my reviews
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Even though I own more Taylors than Martins (6 Taylors and 3 Martins), I absolutley love this book. Richard Johnston and Dick Boak take Mike Longworth's classic book and expand it with great, honest insight and outstanding pictures. They are not afraid to show the warts along with the wonderful history that has made Martin such a phenominal company. It's fun to see the statistics on the the differnt models and the limited number of craftsmen they had making these instruments for much of their history. The other fun thing, is you get a good sense of the musical styles and fads that happened across America during the past 175 years, and how that impacted Martin's direction. If you ever get the chance to visit the factory, you won't be sorry. I've stopped by four different times during the past ten years; and the new museum, store and picking room are a huge improvement over my first visit in '99.
Kevin - Green Bay, WI
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I posted this comment previously, and Amazon apparently deleted it after a few days. So here's the gist of it again. I bought this book at $30, and a few days later Amazon reduced the price to $19.80. I contacted Customer Service and requested a credit for the difference, which Amazon refused to provide. I was told that my only option was to return the book and then reorder it at the lower price. Does this make any sense? Does it improve customer relations? Of course not.

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