Tribute to Martin inlay expert, Mike Longworth. Very few of these made, elaborate ornamentation, inlays and binding, and it plays well, too! This guitar spent a long time in aContinue readingMartin CF D45 “Mike Longworth”
Martin CF D35 “Rory Gallagher”
Another of Martin Distributor Westside’s Artist guitars. No frills D35, signed by Rory’s brother. Plays great! Photos to follow…
Martin CF D35 “Johnny Cash”
This was the first one in the UK, a stunning guitar with a top that just dances when you play it. Star fretboard Inlays again, subtle ones. Even the caseContinue readingMartin CF D35 “Johnny Cash”
Martin CF 000 Paul Simon
This is the later, less fancy, Paul Simon signature Martin. 000 sized, easy to play, understated, just perfect.
Martin CF 000-42M “Eric Clapton”
Martin issued loads of EC signature guitars, this one is a sunburst 000-42M version, and it is glorious!
Martin CF “Davy Graham” OM
UK Martin Distributor, Westside, launched these low volume signature guitars. Davy got #1 and #2, I got #3! Pictures are of both #1 and #3. Perfect for finger picking, myContinue readingMartin CF “Davy Graham” OM
Martin CF “Don McLean
American Pie – the song that really turned me on to making music. I’d listened to the Beatles, Buddy, Elvis etc, but this song just grabbed me. So, Martin releaseContinue readingMartin CF “Don McLean
Martin CF Bellezza Nera
Sublime all-black Martin 000-ECHF, just 476 of these were built in 2004 (when my guitar obsession was in full swing). There was a white version, Bellezza Bianca, but despite comingContinue readingMartin CF Bellezza Nera
Line 6 Variax 900 Acoustic
Advertised as an upmarket version of the 700, I had to have one. They never really went into full production, but I pestered Line 6 and they tipped me offContinue readingLine 6 Variax 900 Acoustic
Line 6 Variax 700 Bass
I had never played bass, but my obsession (!) with all things Line 6 led me to buy one of these, the 4 string version. When I decided to tryContinue readingLine 6 Variax 700 Bass