Martins & More with Spoon Phillips

10 Best-Selling Martin Guitars

For today’s Martin Guitar discussion, we'll focus in on the 10 best-selling Martin Guitars at MaurysMusic.com.  Maury & Spoon chat about the 10 Martin Guitars that passed through Maury's Music more than any others.  Are most of them Dreadnoughts?  Are they all rosewood? :)  Does Spoon know which models are on the list? Sit back, relax & let's find out together.  Big thanks to our friend Jeanie, for the excellent show suggestion!
If you’d like more information on any guitars from this episode, please contact us today - or visit us online at https://www.maurysmusic.com/martin
Welcome to the today's episode of the Martins & More Podcast with Spoon Phillips! We will be discussing the 10 best-selling Martin guitars at Maury’s Music. Martin guitars have been around since 1833 and have a reputation for producing some of the finest acoustic guitars in the world. These guitars have been used by many famous musicians, including Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan, and John Mayer, to name a few. In this podcast, we will be discussing 10 of our best-selling Martin guitars.
 This list outlined below, is NOT in any particular order. You'll need to listen to the show to find out which model was #1.
1. HD-35. The HD-35 is one of Martin's most popular guitars. It features a three-piece back made from Indian rosewood and has a Sitka spruce top. The guitar produces a warm, balanced tone and is suitable for a wide range of playing styles. It's a great guitar for both strumming and fingerpicking, and it's no surprise that it's a best-seller.
2. D-28. The D-28 is an iconic guitar that has been around since 1931. It features a Sitka spruce top and East Indian rosewood back and sides. The D-28 has a deep, resonant tone that's perfect for bluegrass, folk, and country music. It's been used by countless famous musicians, including Hank Williams, Neil Young, and Joni Mitchell.3. D-18. The D-18 is another classic Martin guitar that has been around for over 80 years. It has a mahogany body with a Sitka spruce top and produces a warm, mellow tone that's ideal for blues and folk music. The D-18 has been used by many famous musicians, including Woody Guthrie, Bob Dylan, and Elvis Presley.
4. OM-28. The OM-28 is a smaller-bodied guitar that's perfect for fingerpicking. It has a Sitka spruce top and East Indian rosewood back and sides. The OM-28 produces a bright, clear tone that's ideal for intricate fingerstyle playing. It's a versatile guitar that's suitable for a wide range of musical genres.
5. 000-18. The 000-18 is a smaller-bodied guitar that's perfect for fingerpicking and light strumming. It has a mahogany body with a Sitka spruce top and produces a warm, mellow tone that's ideal for folk and blues music. The 000-18 has been used by many famous musicians, and records very well!6. HD-28. The HD-28 is a slightly modified version of the D-28. It has a Sitka spruce top and East Indian rosewood back and sides, but it also has herringbone trim and scalloped bracing, which gives it a slightly different tone. The HD-28 produces a warm, balanced tone that's perfect for a wide range of musical styles.
7. 000-15M. The 000-15M is a smaller-bodied guitar that has a mahogany body and top. It produces a warm, mellow tone that's perfect for fingerpicking and light strumming. The 000-15M has a simple, understated design that's perfect for musicians who prefer a more minimalist look.
8. 00-15M. The 00-15M is another smaller-bodied guitar that has a mahogany body and top. It produces a warm, mellow tone that's ideal for fingerpicking and light strumming. The 00-15M is a great guitar for musicians who prefer a smaller, more comfortable instrument.
9. 000-28. The Martin 000-28 is an acoustic guitar known for its exceptional tone and craftsmanship. It features a solid Sitka spruce top, solid East Indian rosewood back and sides, and a mahogany neck with a ebony fingerboard. The body is smaller than Martin's dreadnought models, making it comfortable to play for extended periods of time. The 000-28 produces a warm, balanced sound with clear articulation, making it suitable for a wide range of playing styles and genres. It is a popular choice among folk, country, and blues musicians.
10. 000-15SM. The Martin 000-15SM is a smaller bodied acoustic guitar with a mahogany top, back, and sides, and a satin finish. It features a 12-fret mahogany neck with a slotted headstock and an ebony fingerboard. The 000-15SM produces a warm, mellow sound with a strong midrange, making it well-suited for fingerpicking and blues playing. The use of all-mahogany construction gives the guitar a distinct look and tonal character, and its smaller size makes it comfortable to play for extended periods of time. It is a popular choice among players who value simplicity and a vintage aesthetic.
This podcast features the conversation and opinions of musician T Spoon Phillips. A writer by trade, Spoon's longtime association with professional musicians, luthiers, and music historians affords him a richly unique perspective on all things acoustic guitar. This includes decades of close friendship with executives and employee at C. F. Martin & Company, past and present, and the host of this podcast, Maury Rutch of Maury’s Music.Visit Spoon at TSPguitar.com AND at http://onemanz.com/Visit Maury's Music at https://www.maurysmusic.comHave a suggestion or request? Email us today at Support@MaurysMusic.comWe’re proud to be a certified online dealer for Martin Guitar, and we’d love the chance to earn your business. If you found value in this podcast, please consider sharing it with your friends.

Mike Dickinson

Welcome to the Martins and More PODCAST! Today, we'll be chatting with our pal Mike Dickinson from Martin Guitar. Mike is the wood buyer for C.F. Martin, and he's also heavily involved with the Martin Museum. From his humble beginnings in the sawmill, to his days in customer service & recent stories of jungle adventures  - it's all here in this episode. Sit back & relax as Maury & Spoon get their Mike Dickinson chat on. This podcast features the conversation and opinions of musician T Spoon Phillips. A writer by trade, Spoon's longtime association with professional musicians, luthiers, and music historians affords him a richly unique perspective on all things acoustic guitar. This includes decades of close friendship with executives and employee at C. F. Martin & Company, past and present, and the host of this podcast, Maury Rutch of Maury’s Music. Visit Spoon at http://TSPguitar.com AND at http://onemanz.com/ Check out Maury's Music at https://www.maurysmusic.com This podcast features the conversation and opinions of musician T Spoon Phillips. A writer by trade, Spoon's longtime association with professional musicians, luthiers, and music historians affords him a richly unique perspective on all things acoustic guitar. This includes decades of close friendship with executives and employee at C. F. Martin & Company, past and present, and the host of this podcast, Maury Rutch of Maury’s Music. 

Humidity

Welcome to the Martins and More PODCAST! Today, we'll be discussing humidity and acoustic guitars. If your guitar is constructed of tonewoods, this episode is for you. Unless you have a carbon fiber instrument, your acoustic guitar needs to be in a healthy environment when it comes to temperature and relative humidity. Too dry, and the wood can crack. Too damp, and the wood can swell. What does it all mean?  We'll explain. Sit back & relax as Maury & Spoon get their humidity chat on. This podcast features the conversation and opinions of musician T Spoon Phillips. A writer by trade, Spoon's longtime association with professional musicians, luthiers, and music historians affords him a richly unique perspective on all things acoustic guitar. This includes decades of close friendship with executives and employee at C. F. Martin & Company, past and present, and the host of this podcast, Maury Rutch of Maury’s Music.  Visit Spoon at http://TSPguitar.com AND at http://onemanz.com/ Check out Maury's Music at https://www.maurysmusic.com

The Martin D-45

Welcome to the Martins and More PODCAST! Today, we'll be discussing the iconic Martin D-45. From its introduction in the 1930's, its resurrection in the late 60's, and the re-imagining in 2018- the story of the D-45 is a long one - and worth every minute. We'll also ask Maury what it's like to finally own a D-45! Sit back & relax as Maury & Spoon get their D-45 chat on. This podcast features the conversation and opinions of musician T Spoon Phillips. A writer by trade, Spoon's longtime association with professional musicians, luthiers, and music historians affords him a richly unique perspective on all things acoustic guitar. This includes decades of close friendship with executives and employee at C. F. Martin & Company, past and present, and the host of this podcast, Maury Rutch of Maury’s Music.  Visit Spoon at http://TSPguitar.com AND at http://onemanz.com/ Check out Maury's Music at https://www.maurysmusic.com

Remembering David Crosby

Welcome to the Martins and More PODCAST! Today, we'll be discussing the music & legacy of the legendary David Crosby. Maury & Spoon have been huge fans of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young and the recent passing of David Crosby has left a seriously sad void. During this program, Spoon & Maury recollect some great memories & music that would not have been possible if not for the one & only David Crosby. RIP.This podcast features the conversation and opinions of musician T Spoon Phillips. A writer by trade, Spoon's longtime association with professional musicians, luthiers, and music historians affords him a richly unique perspective on all things acoustic guitar. This includes decades of close friendship with executives and employee at C. F. Martin & Company, past and present, and the host of this podcast, Maury Rutch of Maury’s Music.  Visit Spoon at http://TSPguitar.com AND at http://onemanz.com/ Check out Maury's Music at https://www.maurysmusic.com

Acoustic Guitar Cleaning & Maintenance

Welcome to the Martins and More PODCAST! Today, we'll be discussing acoustic guitar cleaning and maintenance. Your acoustic guitar needs regular care & feeding to keep it looking - and playing- its best. Routine setups, polishing & cleaning - it's all here in this episode. Sit back & relax as Maury & Spoon get their guitar care chat on. 
This podcast features the conversation and opinions of musician T Spoon Phillips. A writer by trade, Spoon's longtime association with professional musicians, luthiers, and music historians affords him a richly unique perspective on all things acoustic guitar. This includes decades of close friendship with executives and employee at C. F. Martin & Company, past and present, and the host of this podcast, Maury Rutch of Maury’s Music. 
Visit Spoon at http://TSPguitar.com AND at http://onemanz.com/ 
Check out Maury's Music at https://www.maurysmusic.com 
This podcast features the conversation and opinions of musician T Spoon Phillips. A writer by trade, Spoon's longtime association with professional musicians, luthiers, and music historians affords him a richly unique perspective on all things acoustic guitar. This includes decades of close friendship with executives and employee at C. F. Martin & Company, past and present, and the host of this podcast, Maury Rutch of Maury’s Music. 

A Week in the Life of a Music Store Owner

Welcome to the Martins and More PODCAST! Today, Spoon gets Maury to discuss "a week in the life" of a music store owner. MaurysMusic.com online sales, inventory photographs, guitar setups, YouTube videos, Livestreams - how & when does it all happen?  Sit back & relax as Maury & Spoon get their workweek chat on. If you’d like any more information - please contact us today - or visit us online at https://www.maurysmusic.com           
This podcast features the conversation and opinions of musician T Spoon Phillips. A writer by trade, Spoon's longtime association with professional musicians, luthiers, and music historians affords him a richly unique perspective on all things acoustic guitar. This includes decades of close friendship with executives and employee at C. F. Martin & Company, past and present, and the host of this podcast, Maury Rutch of Maury’s Music.    
Visit Spoon at http://TSPguitar.com AND at http://onemanz.com/ 
 

Martin Jumbos

Welcome to the Martins and More PODCAST! Today we'll be talking about Martin Jumbo guitars. We'll dive into the rich history of the Martin Jumbo & Grand J, discuss the several variations that have been offered over the years, and some interesting history along the way. Sit back & relax as Maury & Spoon get their Martin Jumbo chat on. 
This podcast features the conversation and opinions of musician T Spoon Phillips. A writer by trade, Spoon's longtime association with professional musicians, luthiers, and music historians affords him a richly unique perspective on all things acoustic guitar. This includes decades of close friendship with executives and employee at C. F. Martin & Company, past and present, and the host of this podcast, Maury Rutch of Maury’s Music. 
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The Martin D-28

Welcome to the Martins and More PODCAST! Today we'll be talking about the legendary Martin D-28. We'll dive into the rich history of this iconic instrument, discuss the several variations that it's gone through over the years, and why it got a makeover before the rest of the standard series. Sit back & relax as Maury & Spoon get their Martin D-28 chat on. 
This podcast features the conversation and opinions of musician T Spoon Phillips. A writer by trade, Spoon's longtime association with professional musicians, luthiers, and music historians affords him a richly unique perspective on all things acoustic guitar. This includes decades of close friendship with executives and employee at C. F. Martin & Company, past and present, and the host of this podcast, Maury Rutch of Maury’s Music. 
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Visit Spoon at http://TSPguitar.com AND at http://onemanz.com/ 
Check out Maury's Music at https://www.maurysmusic.com 
We’re proud to be a certified online dealer for Martin Guitar, and we’d love the chance to earn your business. If you found value in this video, please hit that like button, and share it with your friends. 
Have a suggestion or request? E-mail us today at Support@MaurysMusic.com 
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Our Favorite Fingerstyle Albums

For today's discussion we'll focus on some of our favorite fingerstyle albums. If you're thinking about recording your own fingerstyle album & need the perfect Martin or Blueridge guitar for the task, please contact us today - or visit us online at https://www.maurysmusic.comThis podcast features the conversation and opinions of musician T Spoon Phillips. A writer by trade, Spoon's longtime association with professional musicians, luthiers, and music historians affords him a richly unique perspective on all things acoustic guitar. This includes decades of close friendship with executives and employee at C. F. Martin & Company, past and present, and the host of this podcast, Maury Rutch of Maury’s Music. Visit Spoon at TSPguitar.com AND at http://onemanz.com/Visit Maury's Music at https://www.maurysmusic.comHoward Emerson - https://www.howardemerson.com/
Leo Kottke - https://www.leokottke.com/disc
ElMcMeen - https://elmcmeen.com/
Mark Goldenberg - https://markgoldenberg.com/
Eric Skye- https://ericskye.com/
Woody Mann - https://woodymann.com/
Stefan Grossman - https://www.guitarvideos.com/
Laurence Juber - https://laurencejuber.com/
Doug Young - https://dougyoungguitar.com/
Teja Gerken - http://www.tejagerken.com/
Have a suggestion or request? Email us today at Support@MaurysMusic.comWe’re proud to be a certified online dealer for Martin Guitar, and we’d love the chance to earn your business. If you found value in this podcast, consider sharing it with your friends.