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| Author: | Brock Poling [ Thu Aug 31, 2006 2:52 am ] |
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I am looking for a book that gives fairly detailed specs on various models of Martin guitars... down to the nitty gritty.. Particularly vintage specs. I have a book like this on gibson acoustics, and one for telecasters and strats, but I can't seem to locate one for Martin's. This is probably something only hard core collectors or luthiers would be after. Does anyone know of such a thing? If so I would appreciate the tip. Thanks. |
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| Author: | Arnt Rian [ Thu Aug 31, 2006 2:56 am ] |
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I have this one, it is pretty good. Martin Guitars I think it is pretty funny that the author's name is Washburn! |
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| Author: | RussellR [ Thu Aug 31, 2006 3:17 am ] |
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I have this book too and it is very interesting and it does contain some technical detailed, but not down to absolute specs. |
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| Author: | Don Williams [ Thu Aug 31, 2006 3:42 am ] |
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I just bought that a couple weekends ago, and although it's a great read, there are in no way the kind of details that Brock is looking for. |
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| Author: | Arnt Rian [ Thu Aug 31, 2006 3:49 am ] |
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I think you are probably right, Don. |
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| Author: | Don Williams [ Thu Aug 31, 2006 3:52 am ] |
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I thought it was cool about the author's name too... |
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| Author: | Colin S [ Thu Aug 31, 2006 6:17 am ] |
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Brock, I now it's not a book but this is the motherload of detailed information about vintage Martin guitars, the guy is an encyclopedia and will always answer questions. Vintage Martin specs Colin |
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| Author: | Brock Poling [ Thu Aug 31, 2006 6:19 am ] |
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Ok, cool. In the short term what I am looking to do is gather every scrap of info I can on vintage pre-war martin 00's. But in the long run there are several other models I would like to have the skinny on too. Thanks. I will check it out. |
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| Author: | burbank [ Thu Aug 31, 2006 7:41 am ] |
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Brock, The book "Martin Guitars - A History" by Mike Longworth, Martin's historian, might have what you're looking for. It has specs going back Size 5 up to 12- and 14-fret dreads, archtops, etc., with body, scale length and neck width specs, but perhaps not as detailed as you might need. They're on ebay quite often, but a bit pricey. Our own John Hall just sold one. |
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| Author: | jhowell [ Thu Aug 31, 2006 11:38 am ] |
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Longworth's book is the real deal. Dick Boak is having it updated and a revised edition may be ready in the next 12 to 18 month's. Visiting the Unofficial Martin Guitar Forum's Technical area is a good bet also. Those guys are amazing in their knowledge and various Martin employees will chime in on occasion. |
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| Author: | Tom Morici [ Thu Aug 31, 2006 12:39 pm ] |
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Colin Thanks for posting that link, very nice! Tom |
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| Author: | Frank Ford [ Fri Sep 01, 2006 2:54 am ] |
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I suggest that you wait before spending a lot on a used Longworth book. The new version IS in progress, and while there's no publication date yet announced, it's going to happen. There will be loads of corrections and additions, to say the least. . . |
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| Author: | Don Williams [ Fri Sep 01, 2006 3:04 am ] |
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Cool.... |
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