Merrill Guitars - Emulating a Perfect Era

Builder Jim Merrill has spent his life chasing the tone and quality of vintage Martin guitars. In the forthcoming Fretboard Journal 27, writer Art Dudley chronicles the career of the Virginia-based guitarmaker and follows the build of his own Merrill instrument. As a companion to that 22-page feature, we sent photographer and videographer Randall Hill to Merrill's workshop. Hill produced this video exclusive for the Fretboard Journal, featuring Merrill and the stellar guitarist Jack Lawrence. Subscribe today at fretboardjournal.com and we'll make sure you get issue 27.
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[@johnlynch6248]

Wow, I just learned a lot about a guitar I knew nothing about. Mr. Merrell's admiration of a good Martin is an excellent sign that he will build a Great guitar. He gets it. Thank you.

[@thomasasa5610]

instablaster

[@murattaner7384]

Congratulations :))

[@jaretcarter5824]

I Love My Guitar Jim! 00079

[@markdavis3814]

Jim is my wife's cousin. I got to play Serial #1. Best guitar I ever played, even better than my old D-35

[@timbertacoma2466]

I would love to learn this craft.

[@MtnLiner]

YOU WILL NEVER BE MORE THAN YOU ARE NOW!

[@MtnLiner]

...says the little voice in your head. Ignore that voice. Never give up.

[@powermrkkk]

Who can kindly tell me what the music is in the beginning of the video??
Thanks!!

[@hvznerf]

I second this request