What is amazing is how they build guitars in a factory by hand. The day I visited they were using left over hide glue from the custom shop to put together 15 series and 17 series right there on the shop floor.
Thank you Mary, I have the honor of living in Nazareth. Pa. This town is a very special place, and the people welcomed us in 2017 when we moved here. I have played Martin’s since the 1970’s and like you I am a Martin lover! The next time you are in town please stop by and visit our family clock shop on Main Street, right in down town! I pass both factories going to the clock shop everyday. It is so cool to see in this video people I see all the time! To those watching come visit Nazareth and take the factory tour! It is a great way to spend a day! Martin is still a family business that America is and should be proud of!
These guitar treasures clearly inspired you Mary. This is some of the loveliest playing and singing I’ve yet heard from you. My best friend owns a Martin and plays it with devotion. He’s traveling in India right now, and I just sent this to him as a gift. 🙏🏻
I just love you Mary, playing those Martin Guitars, i can almost feel the joy, love and sense of awe flowing from you. My opinion, touring the places where, some of the very best guitars ever made. ty for sharing with us.. This is one of my fav videos you have put out< Was excited to see this, History forever by craftsmen of long ago.. & today :) From SE Texas Bear ❤💯🙏
Mary, bad news one of my greatest mistakes on purchasing a guitar. Walked into a store, played a series of Martins & Taylor's. "The One Martin Guitar I instantly wrote starts of 5 New Songs" I put back up on the hanger...DANG! After a couple days I realized I needed The Martin ! I drove back to the store fast , it was gone. 😢😢
Excellent documentary on Martin guitars! Your accompaniment is stellar! Love watching your finger work! Grammar geek alert: Martin guitars “were” built… past tense verb… versus “would have been,” which is the hypothetical case.
I know almost nothing about instruments and making music. Your passion keeps me subscribed. People and their passions are my passion. Thank you for sharing yours with us.
Mary, I loved the tone and style with which you played the 1930 OM45. I could see your delight in playing it. Your singing and playing interludes in the videos are my favorite bits. Your mix of information and history with entertainment is perfect. You are one of my favorites on YT. And I know your delight in owning a new dream Martin. I also love Martins and have owned 5 over the years. I have owned my dream guitars for some time, a D35 and a D12-28. Then one day I picked up an all Ovangkol OMC16e at my local dealer and fell in love with her. Now I have my eye out for OMs in my travels, I had always played 'dreads. An OM35 with cutaway would be my new dream. I don't know if they have made one in 35 trim, but I love the 3 piece back on my D35. The Ovangkol OM is already showing fret wear because she gets so much play. I really enjoyed this video and the other one from the Martin factory as well.
Interesting video. Big Martin fan too. Love my OOO-15 M. Thanks for this trip into Nazareth. Robbie Robertson of The Band said when trying to write lyrics for The Weight, he happened to notice the stamp burned onto bracing inside the sound hole…”Pulled into Nazareth, was feelin bout half past dead…”
Great to see how much you love and respect the history of this incredible guitar company. They certainly put their name on each instrument with a sense of pride and desire to provide each customer with a special instrument.
Although I knew about Martin guitars in my youth, I chanced upon hearing Jesse Colin Young playing a 000-18 at a local concert in Santa Rosa California in the early 1980's. It was then that I came to fully appreciate the sound of a Martin. The 000-18 is still my dream guitar. I own a 000-15 M (all mahogany) and love it. Thank you, Mary, for your wonderful documentary and the chance to again hear your lovely music.
Congratulations on your new guitar, you must be very happy and proud. You made a good choice. I ordered a custom 000-42 12 fret slot head (a larger version of my CS-00S-14) in Dec '23, the same month you got yours. Mine will hopefully be finished this late summer. I enjoy your music.
Well I am a rebel. I just got my first Martin a few months ago. I went for their latest design. I got a SC-10E. A "S" style acoustic with a bolt on neck. I can say as an electric guitar person I LOVE IT! I think I am a fanboy now. The neck is like no other Acoustic I have owned. The guitar is Mexico made and PERFECT. I love history so I picked the right company!
Hi Mary, This was awesome! I lived in Navojoa in the 80's-90's (still have close family there and visit often- friends have worked making strings and guitars there too) They actually let me tour their factory thinking I was from Martin/Pennsylvania- Not a lot of northern-rooted white faces in southern Sonora in those years. I got the royal treatment since I had a 70's D-18 and an early 1890's oo21- Now you let me tour the main Martin factory- Thank you! beautiful playing too!😉
Martin should pay you for the great Doc -- your skill and sense of taste is really special. If Music worked ever slows down you could do very well as a professional documentary storyteller.
Mary I think it’s absolutely outstanding how excited you are about Martin Guitars. Nazareth is my home town. I play guitar but cannot afford to purchase the guitars made there. My DCPA5 HPL Spruce top has great sound and I love it. Love your Chanel and your awesome playing.
After viewing this latest Mary upload, I am currently wiping the little drool that fell onto the laptop's keyboard. Martin guitars sound so good. Dangerously good. Paired with Mary's beautiful voice, a powerful pairing. 🌸
If someone loves guitars you’ve got to make the pilgrimage to Nazareth. Walking into the factory the smell of all the tone woods being fabricated into instruments is magical. I don’t know why more people don’t notice this! Everytime I open the case of my OM-28V the rosewood smell comes out it reminds me of the factory. I’ve got a couple other Martins and they just get better and better with age.
All of your songs were beautiful and clever (no matter which Martin you were playing), and I enjoy watching your picking and fingering technique. And a nice history of the company that makes your most favoritest guitars! Thanks for making this wonderful video.
Watching you play, using your thumb over the top of the fingerboard reminds me of when I was an eager 10 year old in 1971. I'd learned a piece for my guitar teacher (who I loved like a she was a naugty aunt) and I was using my thumb over the neck to get the bass notes my small, kid's hand couldn't reach and, the horror! My favourite person in the world whacked my hand with a ruler!!! I'm so glad you clearly never had that experience! I use my left thumb like an old blues dude these days but it still makes me flinch a bit on a new tune. Weirdly, not on bass, though. Also, I still mostly love the memories with my only ever professional teacher outside of high school music lessons. (And high school music never really developed my guitar beyond what I learned in the unofficial school rock band.) Bandmates have been my best teachers, even in the few covers bands I've stuck with. Great doco. Never realised Martin were the first uke manufacturers! Your OM sounds great in your hands, too btw.
Wow you were in my area! After living near the factory for most of my life, I finally got my hands on my coveted 000c-15e, albeit 24 years later. Found one on reverb and bought it that same week. Great video.
Mary has figured out how to position the light to accentuate a line that goes from her ears under her cheek bones to the corners of her mouth. It will flash into existence then out again. Endlessly beguiling. I could just turn the sound down and watch her talk. Lol
brilliant video, everything. But, tbh, the most i enjoyed, was your actual playin'. it was even noticeable how you enjoyed playing these models. and it made the songs you've played even better, it just flowing out of you. i very much could imaging some songs as a 'factory Live session' here on the channel... stunning dream 🙏thank you so much Mary
thank you, Ms Spender, for your videos. Loved your songs! you are such a refreshing and intelligent musician! This one on Martin guitars convinced me!!!
I Understand what you mean about coming home-feel the same way about Leica and Hofner. Nothing can compare to Hand made craftmanship-Quality does have a price. The martin sound is Unique for sure. Great video the Prod. standard is outstanding Great playing as well-Consider yourself Blessed Mary. Hope you enjoy your new Baby!!! Hello from Canada,
Lovely! Thank you for taking the time and enthusiasm to share on your channel. Goose bumps, eh? "I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin' about half past dead. I just need some place where I can lay my head "Hey, mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?" He just grinned and shook my hand, "no" was all he said.
I love these documentaries Mary and this was really interesting. It's a shame you can't make much money out of them. You have a way with words and your choice of words for the commentary, was exceptional. Just to paraphrase something you said about all the hands that went into making instruments which become the legacy for future generations. I found that quite moving. Thanks also Mary for singing your songs and playing these marvelous guitars. Your enthusiasm is palpable and makes the film even more enjoyable.
Aw...another excellent synopsis/story about Martin Guitars. Glad there are superior companies out there that remain profitable. Quality still counts. You don't know us but we're from Wisconsin...the friendliest state in the 🇺🇸...👍...❤ your vids...and music...and voice. 😊
I really want his hoodie. It looks so comfy! I literally can't find it anywhere. 😢 The one they have in their store is a different material and design.
So well done. I just bought my first Martin. Totally happy with it and even more so, now that I hear the history. Thanks, Mary. You're playing is unique and lovely.
I bought a Martin Custom in a shop in Nashville years back. Great sounding guitar but almost right out of the gate it developed cracks. I contacted Martin since we had just toured their plant in Pa. and were impressed. Well, their service sucks. I now play a Taylor. They back their brand and have proven it several times. Burlington Bill busking on the road and here on You Tube.
What a delightful presentation! I'm just getting started learning the guitar (at {undisclosed} years old) and I was fascinated to hear the differences in tone between the guitars you played. And while I'm struggling to make clean chords with my nowhere-near-an-slim-as-your fingers, I'm always fascinated by the way you place your fingers on the fretboard. On the video side, I think you have a genius for making lighting work: in your talking scenes, you had just the right degree of dimness in the background, you wore a soft black sweater that disappeared, with a simple vertical silver drop, wth your hair pulled back so only your neck and face were softly lit from the front. Perfectly composed -- kinda like your songs! Smashing, my dear girl, smashing!
Very cool video Mary! Love it. Great music. You have a great voice and your guitar is really cool Nice and folky. I can see why you have a passion for music.
If you would like to see what a fully functional workshop back in Martin's history may have looked like, go check out Thomas Edison's laboratory and workshop at Greenfield Village in Dearborn, Michigan.
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'Ello Mary - Nice Tune You Played There...
RIP Vigier Guitars😭😭😭 I'm devastated!
Yessss!!
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Someone has made a fake Facebook profile with your pics and name and are following people
I love how you intersperse the history with songs, because, when it comes down to it, it's about the music.
The writing on the wall - that is priceless heritage.
Mary, as usual, your playing/singing is divine. Thank you for the amazing video.
What is amazing is how they build guitars in a factory by hand. The day I visited they were using left over hide glue from the custom shop to put together 15 series and 17 series right there on the shop floor.
Thank you Mary, I have the honor of living in Nazareth. Pa. This town is a very special place, and the people welcomed us in 2017 when we moved here. I have played Martin’s since the 1970’s and like you I am a Martin lover! The next time you are in town please stop by and visit our family clock shop on Main Street, right in down town! I pass both factories going to the clock shop everyday. It is so cool to see in this video people I see all the time! To those watching come visit Nazareth and take the factory tour! It is a great way to spend a day! Martin is still a family business that America is and should be proud of!
☝️❤️🙏 “pulled into Nazareth…. i was feeling about half past dead..” no seriously it’s a part of America that i would really like to see 🙏
Seeing my hometown always makes me homesick - thank you for this video!
When Martins are good, they're tuff to beat.
Yeah even Dean Marin that singer. Wasn't he in the Rat Pack?
Yes he was. I saw them when I was a little kid in Las Vegas with my parents.
@@StallionStudios1234 LOL
These guitar treasures clearly inspired you Mary. This is some of the loveliest playing and singing I’ve yet heard from you. My best friend owns a Martin and plays it with devotion. He’s traveling in India right now, and I just sent this to him as a gift. 🙏🏻
No question that her playing is absolute mastery, her pipes are criminally overlooked though.
Lovely to hear these guitars playing real songs and tunes that show the tonal quality and sustain. Thank you.
I just love you Mary, playing those Martin Guitars, i can almost feel the joy, love and sense of awe flowing from you. My opinion, touring the places where, some of the very best guitars ever made. ty for sharing with us.. This is one of my fav videos you have put out< Was excited to see this, History forever by craftsmen of long ago.. & today :) From SE Texas Bear ❤💯🙏
Mary, bad news one of my greatest mistakes on purchasing a guitar. Walked into a store, played a series of Martins & Taylor's. "The One Martin Guitar I instantly wrote starts of 5 New Songs" I put back up on the hanger...DANG! After a couple days I realized I needed The Martin ! I drove back to the store fast , it was gone. 😢😢
Lovely rendition of Primrose. The OM-45 Deluxe sounds soooo good.
In a few decades, that Primrose riff is going to be considered one of the best of all time. It's so memorable and iconic!
Excellent documentary on Martin guitars! Your accompaniment is stellar! Love watching your finger work! Grammar geek alert: Martin guitars “were” built… past tense verb… versus “would have been,” which is the hypothetical case.
I've never heard you sound better. Martins suit you well.
I know almost nothing about instruments and making music. Your passion keeps me subscribed. People and their passions are my passion. Thank you for sharing yours with us.
I am new to your channel, and I am so happy to have found you! Your playing and singing are so polished and easy to listen to. Brilliant!
Mary, I loved the tone and style with which you played the 1930 OM45. I could see your delight in playing it. Your singing and playing interludes in the videos are my favorite bits. Your mix of information and history with entertainment is perfect. You are one of my favorites on YT. And I know your delight in owning a new dream Martin.
I also love Martins and have owned 5 over the years. I have owned my dream guitars for some time, a D35 and a D12-28. Then one day I picked up an all Ovangkol OMC16e at my local dealer and fell in love with her. Now I have my eye out for OMs in my travels, I had always played 'dreads. An OM35 with cutaway would be my new dream. I don't know if they have made one in 35 trim, but I love the 3 piece back on my D35. The Ovangkol OM is already showing fret wear because she gets so much play.
I really enjoyed this video and the other one from the Martin factory as well.
Interesting video. Big Martin fan too. Love my OOO-15 M. Thanks for this trip into Nazareth. Robbie Robertson of The Band said when trying to write lyrics for The Weight, he happened to notice the stamp burned onto bracing inside the sound hole…”Pulled into Nazareth, was feelin bout half past dead…”
A side of Martin so many of us don't get to see. Fascinating. I loved the musical interludes as well. Great job, Mary!
Excellently editied - great combo of playing, history, and guitar candy goodness. Seriously talented player and singer.
Great video Mary!! Such a wonderful Tour of Martin history. You played the guitar wonderfully and the sound of the guitar was gorgeous!
Thank you for sharing this Mary! Really awesome especially with your material!!
I don't play guitar, but I've gone through the motions of playing a 1935 D-28 among a few others. Lots of magic trapped in those pre-war guitars.
Great to see how much you love and respect the history of this incredible guitar company. They certainly put their name on each instrument with a sense of pride and desire to provide each customer with a special instrument.
Just got my first Martin. Love it's sound and feel.
Me too! Instantly fell in love with my new Martin.
Ooh a nice long video about one of the loves of your life. Thanks Mary.
Although I knew about Martin guitars in my youth, I chanced upon hearing Jesse Colin Young playing a 000-18 at a local concert in Santa Rosa California in the early 1980's. It was then that I came to fully appreciate the sound of a Martin. The 000-18 is still my dream guitar. I own a 000-15 M (all mahogany) and love it. Thank you, Mary, for your wonderful documentary and the chance to again hear your lovely music.
Congratulations on your new guitar, you must be very happy and proud. You made a good choice.
I ordered a custom 000-42 12 fret slot head (a larger version of my CS-00S-14) in Dec '23, the same month you got yours. Mine will hopefully be finished this late summer. I enjoy your music.
Well I am a rebel. I just got my first Martin a few months ago. I went for their latest design. I got a SC-10E. A "S" style acoustic with a bolt on neck. I can say as an electric guitar person I LOVE IT! I think I am a fanboy now. The neck is like no other Acoustic I have owned. The guitar is Mexico made and PERFECT. I love history so I picked the right company!
Nothing wrong with that. Taylors are all bolt necks, USA and MIM models.
Well done. Great voice and a great player.
Outstanding, Mary! I actually never knew that original factory building existed. Learned so much! Many thanks!
Mary, thank you for another great video.
Hi Mary, This was awesome! I lived in Navojoa in the 80's-90's (still have close family there and visit often- friends have worked making strings and guitars there too) They actually let me tour their factory thinking I was from Martin/Pennsylvania- Not a lot of northern-rooted white faces in southern Sonora in those years. I got the royal treatment since I had a 70's D-18 and an early 1890's oo21- Now you let me tour the main Martin factory- Thank you! beautiful playing too!😉
Thank you Mary. You did a brilliant job here.
Martin should pay you for the great Doc -- your skill and sense of taste is really special. If Music worked ever slows down you could do very well as a professional documentary storyteller.
The holy grail is the Martin D-45
Great video and wonderful playing and singing too
Excellent video Mary... love it! Look forward to the day I can tour that historic place! ❤😎🎸🤘
Thank you Mary. I thoroughly enjoyed your presentation. My D-18 is smiling at me, and says hello.
Mary I think it’s absolutely outstanding how excited you are about Martin Guitars. Nazareth is my home town. I play guitar but cannot afford to purchase the guitars made there. My DCPA5 HPL Spruce top has great sound and I love it. Love your Chanel and your awesome playing.
Wonderful video ... !!! ❤
After viewing this latest Mary upload, I am currently wiping the little drool that fell onto the laptop's keyboard. Martin guitars sound so good. Dangerously good. Paired with Mary's beautiful voice, a powerful pairing. 🌸
If someone loves guitars you’ve got to make the pilgrimage to Nazareth. Walking into the factory the smell of all the tone woods being fabricated into instruments is magical. I don’t know why more people don’t notice this! Everytime I open the case of my OM-28V the rosewood smell comes out it reminds me of the factory. I’ve got a couple other Martins and they just get better and better with age.
Nicely done video. I have a very old Martin, my guess is from early 1840's, CF Martin, New York stamp.
Wow…. you played the rarest acoustic guitar ever built. Nice job btw… a moment to cherish, thanks for sharing this was a very special video.
All of your songs were beautiful and clever (no matter which Martin you were playing), and I enjoy watching your picking and fingering technique. And a nice history of the company that makes your most favoritest guitars! Thanks for making this wonderful video.
The town is amazing. I did the tour in 2022. I love my DX1RAE. Has that Martin tone.
Informative and expertly put together and interspersed with great playing and singing. Thank you.
Watching you play, using your thumb over the top of the fingerboard reminds me of when I was an eager 10 year old in 1971. I'd learned a piece for my guitar teacher (who I loved like a she was a naugty aunt) and I was using my thumb over the neck to get the bass notes my small, kid's hand couldn't reach and, the horror! My favourite person in the world whacked my hand with a ruler!!! I'm so glad you clearly never had that experience! I use my left thumb like an old blues dude these days but it still makes me flinch a bit on a new tune. Weirdly, not on bass, though. Also, I still mostly love the memories with my only ever professional teacher outside of high school music lessons. (And high school music never really developed my guitar beyond what I learned in the unofficial school rock band.) Bandmates have been my best teachers, even in the few covers bands I've stuck with.
Great doco. Never realised Martin were the first uke manufacturers! Your OM sounds great in your hands, too btw.
Wow you were in my area! After living near the factory for most of my life, I finally got my hands on my coveted 000c-15e, albeit 24 years later. Found one on reverb and bought it that same week. Great video.
⚓️ Thanks Mary 🌈
Mary has figured out how to position the light to accentuate a line that goes from her ears under her cheek bones to the corners of her mouth. It will flash into existence then out again. Endlessly beguiling. I could just turn the sound down and watch her talk. Lol
brilliant video, everything. But, tbh, the most i enjoyed, was your actual playin'. it was even noticeable how you enjoyed playing these models. and it made the songs you've played even better, it just flowing out of you. i very much could imaging some songs as a 'factory Live session' here on the channel... stunning dream 🙏thank you so much Mary
Mary, as always, Thank You for such a lovely video.....
Gorgeous documentary and great music, thank you Mary! 😊
Yo Mary! Your singing and playing are sooo excellent!
thank you, Ms Spender, for your videos. Loved your songs! you are such a refreshing and intelligent musician! This one on Martin guitars convinced me!!!
I Understand what you mean about coming home-feel the same way about Leica and Hofner. Nothing can compare to Hand made craftmanship-Quality does have a price. The martin sound is Unique for sure. Great video the Prod. standard is outstanding Great playing as well-Consider yourself Blessed Mary. Hope you enjoy your new Baby!!! Hello from Canada,
Lovely! Thank you for taking the time and enthusiasm to share on your channel. Goose bumps, eh? "I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin' about half past dead. I just need some place where I can lay my head "Hey, mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?" He just grinned and shook my hand, "no" was all he said.
I thought about when I was in NYC recently. I visited Rudy’s Music Shop with you in mind. Hopefully they will recover - it is such a wonderful store.
I love these documentaries Mary and this was really interesting. It's a shame you can't make much money out of them.
You have a way with words and your choice of words for the commentary, was exceptional. Just to paraphrase something you said about all the hands that went into making instruments which become the legacy for future generations. I found that quite moving. Thanks also Mary for singing your songs and playing these marvelous guitars. Your enthusiasm is palpable and makes the film even more enjoyable.
I own 2 Martin Guitars. D-28 & D12-28, making me a very happy musician.
the woman with the golden voice, love it
Just did my first Martin tour recently!
Aw...another excellent synopsis/story about Martin Guitars. Glad there are superior companies out there that remain profitable. Quality still counts. You don't know us but we're from Wisconsin...the friendliest state in the 🇺🇸...👍...❤ your vids...and music...and voice. 😊
great video Mary, just FYI it's the Moravian (pronounced like more+avian church, not Movarian church
Thank you for another great video.
It's thoroughly apparent you enjoyed your visit to Martin!
Thanks mary , super documentary, love Martin guitars
Wonderful video. Thank you. Maryland, USA.
I forget how much I like your music. This video is the best reminder
Its great stuff, love it!
Currently have a Martin, but I am looking at either an OM or OOO 28 very soon. I love their sound. Love your video!!
I'm a Martin gal also. There's just something about the sound of a Martin Guitar that can't be explained. Truly the "holy grail" .🎸🎸🎸
Fabulous. Thank you.
Great Mary
Thanks for an absolutely great video and beautiful songs that you performed.
Absolutely wonderful video!
Love these mini-docs, thanks!
Thanks!
Thank you!
we just booked ours. we are basically local and had no idea their HQ was here.
I really want his hoodie. It looks so comfy! I literally can't find it anywhere. 😢 The one they have in their store is a different material and design.
So well done. I just bought my first Martin. Totally happy with it and even more so, now that I hear the history. Thanks, Mary. You're playing is unique and lovely.
Loved this. Thank you!
I bought a Martin Custom in a shop in Nashville years back. Great sounding guitar but almost right out of the gate it developed cracks. I contacted Martin since we had just toured their plant in Pa. and were impressed. Well, their service sucks. I now play a Taylor. They back their brand and have proven it several times. Burlington Bill busking on the road and here on You Tube.
Thanks...always a pleasure to hear you and to learn more about Martin. I do own one, so I have a wee stake in all this. LOL!
The song (I think it was called) Wake Up Next To You. Very cool!
What a delightful presentation! I'm just getting started learning the guitar (at {undisclosed} years old) and I was fascinated to hear the differences in tone between the guitars you played. And while I'm struggling to make clean chords with my nowhere-near-an-slim-as-your fingers, I'm always fascinated by the way you place your fingers on the fretboard. On the video side, I think you have a genius for making lighting work: in your talking scenes, you had just the right degree of dimness in the background, you wore a soft black sweater that disappeared, with a simple vertical silver drop, wth your hair pulled back so only your neck and face were softly lit from the front. Perfectly composed -- kinda like your songs! Smashing, my dear girl, smashing!
Very cool video Mary! Love it. Great music. You have a great voice and your guitar is really cool Nice and folky. I can see why you have a passion for music.
i took the tour there. very cool place
The second song you sing is definitely a style you should pursue. Holly Cole - jazz and soul - have a listen.
Love your history videos. Now do one on strings.
ive never had the privilege of owning one 😔 ….. lucky you Mary ☝️ really great video ☝️❤️🙏
Love the Georgian sash-windows..!
James A Olson are the grail of currently made acoustics.
Love Yairi and Martin.
Nice❤Mary....
If you would like to see what a fully functional workshop back in Martin's history may have looked like, go check out Thomas Edison's laboratory and workshop at Greenfield Village in Dearborn, Michigan.
Awesome video.