After the Ditson Co. folded in 1931, C. F. Martin & Co. had to figure out what to do with the last of the special line of guitars they had been building for their once largest customer. Very few Dreadnoughts were built for Ditson, but the company still thought these large guitars should have a place in their line. After initially building the D-1 and D-2 exclusively for the Chicago Musical Instrument Co., Martin decided to give all their dealers a shot at selling Dreadnought models, so the D-18

13K views · 471 reactions | Join us as we explore the iconic Martin Guitar Factory in Nazareth, PA. In Part Two of our factory tour, we get an inside look at the intricate process of how these beautiful instruments begin to take shape. Don't miss this rare glimpse behind the scenes of one of the most renowned guitar makers in the world! | Elderly Instruments | Facebook

Join Jeff Tweedy at Martin Guitar’s historic North Street factory in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, as he announces the return of his 00DB Jeff Tweedy signature model and the debut of the all-new 000 Jr E Jeff Tweedy Junior Series guitar. In this video, Jeff reflects on his longtime relationship with Martin, how he views guitars as essential songwriting tools, and what it means to have two signature models that connect his music with players everywhere. Hear directly from Jeff about the inspiration beh

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13K views · 653 reactions | #DYK the original factory where C.F. Martin began building guitars in the mid-1800's still stands in Nazareth, PA? Now known as the Guitar Makers Connection retail store, the North Street building is filled with guitar parts, kits, and tools guaranteed to inspire any budding artist or luthier! | Martin Guitar | Facebook