Work trip took me close by, so it was a moral imperative to go visit being a Martin owner / fan. Unfortunately the tour is on hold due to covid restrictions, but I did tour the museum, the gift shop and their “pickers palace” to play a few models. Many on display for sale.
(Having trouble posting pics today, here are links)
https://imgur.com/a/OZHY748
https://imgur.com/a/1krfXaW
The museum was incredible. I didn’t take pictures but all the memorabilia and instruments was impressive. Talk about artistry, they have some works of art on display along with celebrity instruments and ones with Martin historical relevance. Gift shop was full of many trinkets as well. I was glad to see all the instruments on display to try out. There was a D-18 that was calling my name, but being the cheap, uh… frugal person I am, I will wait for a pre-loved or discounted one somewhere else. There is also the ASAT HB Special Build recently mentioned in another wish list post that is in front of this, if one shows up. Anyone seen one lately.
If yer in PA and near Nazareth, I highly recommend visiting the factory especially if yer a Martin fan. Even if not, the history and cool stuff is worth the visit. They said tours will probably be back in the spring. Happy picking’!
