December 23, 2024

Category: NAMM

Acoustic Guitars / NAMM / video

Martin Guitar Prototypes – Video NAMM Models

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New Martin Guitar Prototypes Revealed In Exclusive Video

In Depth Reviews To Follow

2014 Martin Guitars Winter NAMM Sampler Martin guitar prototypes

At the same moment the doors opened at the NAMM trade show out in sunny Southern California, we were in frozen Nazareth, Pennsylvania having lunch with Tim Teel, Head of Instrument Design at C.F. Martin, discussing the 2014 Martin guitars. Dessert consisted of a sampling of seven Martin prototypes, recorded in 1080p hi-def video, which was later synched to hi-def audio recorded in stereo with one large diaphragm microphone and one small diaphragm microphone.

Vote Now for Which 2014 Martin Guitars You Want Reviewed First!

 

Acoustic Guitars / Gear / NAMM

Taylor Guitars at NAMM 2014 – 40 Year Anniversary

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Taylor Guitars celebrates their 40th Anniversary in business with a series of special performances, and a whole new bunch of Taylor guitars at NAMM 2014, January 23 -26, in Anaheim, California.

After 40 years making guitars, Taylor has risen to become one of the most popular brands of acoustic guitars in the country. Their fast, sleek necks and on-board electronics are favored by many electric guitarists when the time comes for playing an acoustic guitar on stage. They are also seen in the hands of acoustic-oriented artists like Jewel, Taylor Swift, and Leo Kottke.

For those not able to attend the show, which is not open to the public, Taylor will be streaming live from their showcase area.

The schedule of performances is currently as follows

3:00 p.m.
Alana Springsteen
www.alanaspringsteen.com

4:00 p.m.
Vicci Martinez
http://www.facebook.com/OfficialVicciMartinez

5:00 p.m.
Johnny Swim
www.johnnyswim.com

Friday, January 24

3:00 p.m.
Andy Powers and Jack Tempchin
www.tempchin.com

4:00 p.m.
Tori Kelly
www.torikellymusic.com

5:00 p.m.
Good Old War
www.goodoldwar.com

Saturday, January 25

3:00 p.m.
Ben Rector
www.benrectormusic.com

4:00 p.m.
Cody Lovaas
www.codylovaas.com

5:00 p.m.
Jason Mraz with Raining Jane
www.jasonmraz.com

Read More about Taylor Guitars at NAMM  HERE





 

Acoustic Guitars / NAMM

New Martins for NAMM 2014!!!

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New Martins for NAMM SS-000S-14

A few days before show opens, the new Martins for NAMM 2014 have been announced.

The new models include entrants in the Custom Shop Series, the Authentic Series, the Retro Series, the Performing Artist Series, and Martin’s NAMM Show Special. The SS-000S-14 (above) is a 12-fret 000 in stunning high-figured Claro walnut, with ornate aluminum inlay.

We shall be providing detailed reviews, with video, of most of these new Martins, as soon as we can get a hold of them.

For the time being, you can see the new Martins for NAMM 2014 at the Martin Website

Gear / NAMM

CS-00S-14 and Martin Guitars ready for NAMM 2014 Debut

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[UPDATED PREVIEW of the CS-00S-14 HERE]

[UPDATED PREVIEW of the OM-ECHF Navy Blues HERE

Among the new and very cool NAMM items, I am most looking forward to the latest edition the CS Series, the Martin CS-00S-14, which will be unveiled at the NAMM show, January 23, in Anaheim, California.

Martin CS 2014 NAMM

Just as I was about to post a news item with some details of this and other new and exciting guitars, I received a gag order from one of my sources on my revealing any details. Sigh.

This latest model continues the new tradition of luthiery offered within this series of unique guitars, each made by the Martin Custom Shop, combining vintage vibe with cutting edge features as designed by Fred Greene, Vice President of Manufacturing at C.F. Martin & Co.

The new model has features that appear on previous CS models, like the CS-OM-13, and the CS-D18-12, among others, but also significant features never seen on a Martin before now. Chairman of the Board C.F. Martin IV has been quoted publicly mentioning the fact his company was on the verge of introducing one such feature, so it will not be too big a surprise for some people.

An anonymous source within Martin’s highest executives went on record to say “…it is very different from anything we have done before.” And since those with a keen eye for detail may already have some knowledge of this model, I am prepared to come clean with more details, should other media sources or Martin Guitars publish such details first.

But for now, I shall simply remind people that some CS models were limited to specific build totals the moment they were announced, while others were not. So someone interested may not want to wait too long before deciding upon a purchase in the near future.