By Richard Johnston and Dick Boak The long-awaited update to Mike Longworth's original history of Martin. Completely redesigned, lavishly photographed and based on authorized company archives, it's the most accurate and detailed history yet. A must-have for Martin players, collectors and guitar shops! 227 pages, hardcover.
Contents in brief: • Foreword by C.F. Martin IV • A family business 1833-1915 • Finding a role in the music industry 1916-1964 • Good times and bad times 1964-1989 • Technology and growth 1990-2007