January 22, 2025

Category: NAMM

Acoustic Guitars / NAMM / Review

Martin D-28 Authentic 1937 – Review

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The Benchmark Dreadnought Lives Again in the Martin D-28 Authentic 1937

The latest attempt to replicate the acoustic guitar to which all others are compared, Martin’s D-28 Authentic 1937 is an exquisite example of guitarmaking.

“Martin has succeeded wonderfully in this endeavor, building a time capsule of a rosewood dreadnought eager to begin its own sonic journey toward musical immortality. While it remains impossible to build-in 77 years of seasoning, the envied owner of a new D-28 A 1937 will be afforded the privilege of breaking in the fledgling tone woods and ultra-thin nitrocellulose finish, to coax out more and more of the guitar’s rich, round rosewood lows, punchy Adirondack mids, and pure, ringing trebles that signify the classic Martin sound.”

Read the Full Review

Martin D-28 Authentic 1937 review

Acoustic Guitars / NAMM / Review

Martin 000-28K Authentic 1921 is Stellar

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Aesthetic beauty, effortless playability, and charming tonality
make the 000-28K Authentic 1921 a big success

“When Martin unveiled their revamped Authentic Series this time last year, each of the new models were an immediate sensation. These ‘as close as we can make ‘em to the old days’ Martins are meticulous recreations of specific guitars residing in Martin’s own museum, and they are everything people hoped they would be. So there was considerable speculation and anticipation regarding what additions might be made to the series in 2014. The Martin 000-28K Authentic 1921 was a most pleasant surprise.

An all-koa 12-fret 000 from the twenties was not atop anyone’s list. That is, until they actually get their hands on an example of the new 000-28K Authentic 1921, when they marvel at the majestic and melodious music it makes. With its stunning good looks and its warm, plump bass notes, strong mid-range, and pure and ringing trebles, it was declared again and again the most impressive of the impressive crop of 2014 Martins by those who had a chance to play them all.”

Read the Full Review of the Martin 000-28K A 1921

(2/6/14 – now with updated video!)

Martin 000-28K Authentic 1921

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.