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Early Martins and a load of info
Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2013 2:37 am
by Ray Ussery
I would suppose that everyone has already seen this site but ME...but I'll post it just in case. Sometimes I just go there to relax and browse, I always see something I missed the last time....lots of ideas here from the Masters, many who were in their 80's and 90's when some of these guitars were made...
I hope the info here helps someone in some way, or at least brings a bit of pleasure...
Cheers,
Ray:>)
http://www.earlymartin.com/
Just a note: Take the side trips listed, there is much more here than one might first think..you'll be surprised at some of them....very very cool !!
Re: Early Martins and a load of info
Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2013 3:08 pm
by George
Good Stuff!!! I've never seen this site before. Thanks for posting!!
George
Re: Early Martins and a load of info
Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2013 8:22 pm
by Kevin in California
Yeah Ray, thanks for posting this. Looks very interesting. It will take me like.........forever to read it though
Kevin
Re: Early Martins and a load of info
Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2013 1:55 pm
by Ray Ussery
Thanks Fellas, glad some one noticed... :>) thing like the early rosette designs and the like I think are really cool and haven't been seen in a long long time..the finishing information can be useful as well...I intend to use a bit of the design components for the case build for my 1867 Haynes/Tilton...there isn't any information like it that I can find...even if it isn't a Martin I understand that the case was quite similar...just an example...I think it's all very very cool!
Ray :>)
Re: Early Martins and a load of info
Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2013 2:03 pm
by Dave Bagwill
I stumbled on that site a couple of years ago when I was researching Ken's Ditson kits. I've been back there many a time. can you believe that fella's collection? Having to sell some to make room for more? Gads, I've got wood envy :-)
Re: Early Martins and a load of info
Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2013 5:35 pm
by Ray Ussery
deadedith wrote:I stumbled on that site a couple of years ago when I was researching Ken's Ditson kits. I've been back there many a time. can you believe that fella's collection? Having to sell some to make room for more? Gads, I've got wood envy :-)
LOL Yup either way...all it takes is a 18 wheeler load of money I guess... like the 85 year old guy watching the 25 year old blond wiggle into the gym...he asked his trainer "What machine he should use to make her attracted to HIM" he said "I would suggest the ATM in the lobby!" (Insert GRIN here) (:>)
Ray
Re: Early Martins and a load of info
Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2013 6:02 pm
by Kevin in California
That is a very funny joke Ray. I'm afraid that wouldn't even work for me.
Now wait, what I mean is......there's not enough...........hmm, oh well.
Kevin