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SFIV1967

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The Morning Call is blocked outside the US (without VPN), so this link works:


I met him at NAMM 2013 in Anaheim:

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Ralf
 

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We toured the Martin factory a couple of times (during visits related to my wife's '51 O-15), and it was very cool. The value of the tour is directly related to the marketing department "volunteer" leading the tour. We had a really good one, and one not so much. During the "not so much" tour an employee was tap-testing wood for tops, and I had to explain to the rest of the tour group what they were doing.

Of course a visit to the museum followed by some quality time in the "Pickin' Parlor" to try out some high-end and limited-edition instruments is mandatory.

If you're ever around Nazareth, PA make the time for the tour - you won't regret it.
 

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Very nice man...met many times over the years at NAMM...he even let me hold and play the Millionth Martin the first year he brought it to NAMM...sounded great...not just another pretty face...speaking of which...he has a daughter...perhaps she will be joining the family business when he retires...
 
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