The Martin

[CoolerKing]

Originally Posted by Kip Carter

Chris 'The Martin' CEO would be responsible for that debacle more than likely. The man has head stock envy.... check that... style envy period. from the look of some of the CEO model's that have been released in the recent past. Personally though they are many great playing and sounding guitars I'd really hesitate to ever purchase one for the very reason you speak of.

Every traditional dred, OM or 000 on the market today is derived from Martin's original designs. I'd guess he's having a little fun with the Gibson folks.

[ifret]

Originally Posted by Brucebubs

Yeah but what if the Martin Gibson is a better guitar than the Gibson-Gibson?
I'll put my hand up- I'd like one.

Ah, I see.....
Ok......

[Rmz76]

Originally Posted by pjroberts

C'mon, how do you really feel about Taylor? And how did this thread asking about a Martin get twisted into a Taylor rant. Notice that's not a question.

I am a huge fan of what Andy Power's is doing at Taylor.

Originally Posted by sbeirnes

Hahaha. Martin builds guitars with plywood necks that they market as 'Stratabond'.

Not that I particularly like the necks, but "Stratabond" did not originate with Martin. That is the trademarked name of a particular product made by Rutland Plywood. It's used in gunstocks, compound bows, and many other things...including guitar necks.

On a side note, the Rutland facility burned last August. I'm not sure of their current status.

[sbeirnes]

Originally Posted by Todd Yates

Not that I particularly like the necks, but "Stratabond" did not originate with Martin. That is the trademarked name of a particular product made by Rutland Plywood. It's used in gunstocks, compound bows, and many other things...including guitar necks.

On a side note, the Rutland facility burned last August. I'm not sure of their current status.

True enough but Martin still uses it for necks. I was responding to the poster that stated that Martin does not use re-named plywood.