In January 1901, Martin built an "Extra Large Style 21" with a 15" wide body that was 5'16" deeper than what became a standard 000, followed by an extra large 10 string guitar. In 1902, Martin built one 9 string 00-21, and shortly after, built a 10 string 000-28 followed by ...
As on most nineteenth century Martin guitars, tuning is by German built machines mounted "upside down" - that is, so that the string spindle is above rather than below the shaft which carries the button."Chapter 31.Early Martin Style 28 and 1870's Style 26 and 28The Style 28 has been...
Andy Cutting (melodeon and diatonic accordion), Liz Hanks (cello), John Smith (electric guitar and vocals), Ben Nicholls (string bass and electric bass guitar), Julie Matthews(vocals), Alan Barnes (clarinet), Max Simpson (vocals), Amy Smith (vocals), Chris While (vocals) and Tom...
Given the scope of folk, country, rock, and bluegrass music associated with steel string acoustic guitars, it is not surprising that the demographic found at Martinfest is primarily white and middle-aged, although this is by no means entirely so. In fact, the population at Martinfest is surp...