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I had to smile at John Cianoâ€™s post. Almost 20 years ago I opened for Poco in Bethlehem PA. A young sound guy from the locally provided crew was helping run wires during setup and he looked ...

Dave had a production facility and shop for some time here in Pennsylvania. It must have been around 25 years ago. It was in the Quakertown area north of Philly. I went there to see his headless ba ...

I am so happy to update that this CF Martin Raffi artist model has a pending sale to Troubadour Music. This is Raffiâ€™s own production company, and I am glad this connection was made through th ...

Nut width is 1 and 11/16 inches.
String spacing at nut is 1 and 7/16 inches
String spacing at bridge is 2 and 1/8 inches

Hey Scott, the headstock does not have binding. I guess you are right that I didnâ€™t really include a photo showing full view. Maybe I can add that to the pics. -Mark

It is unique. It should make somebody happy.

Hi Dale, Thanks for your note. I am going to hope for an interested person in the NYC / Philly area so that I can avoid the risk of shipping. If that doesnâ€™t happen, I will likely repost af ...

I am a CF Martin retiree, and I have a circa 2003 Artist Model serialized Prototype that did not go into production. It is a Raffi Cavoukian collaboration. Only four were made. One went to Raffi, one ...

Having been in the business a while, what I can say is that there a really just a handful of musical instrument wire suppliers, folks that actually draw the wire. You'd probably be surprised that reg ...

Jerry,
I would agree with you that as an individual, it will be wiser to avoid an international shipment of rosewood. It's tough enough for us here at Martin Guitar to comply to all the regulations. ...

Bud, I just saw this now and I am so sorry to hear. Each time I sit at the guitar that I purchased from you, i will not be able to help but think about you and your son. I'm sorry.

Hi Charley, I sent you a PM. Mark

Hi Brandon, pm sent about the L120.
Mark

Payment on the way to ya Brandon. Thanks

Thanks for the responses. I'm gonna pull the trigger on something that came up the other day. Looking forward to enjoying this site. Seems like a bunch of good guys on here. -Mark

I am interested in acquiring a lower mileage SD-10. I do have some potential trade items ( a couple Martin Guitars, rackmount power amps, Fender Bass, Strat). I live in PA. Thanks.

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Topic: Rusty Young RIP
Mark Bracken Replies: 89 Views: 45476	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 29 Apr 2021 5:43 am Subject: Rusty Young RIP
Mark Bracken Replies: 89 Views: 45476	I had to smile at John Cianoâ€™s post. Almost 20 years ago I opened for Poco in Bethlehem PA. A young sound guy from the locally provided crew was helping run wires during setup and he looked ...
Topic: RIP Dave Bunker, master of the touch guitar
Mark Bracken Replies: 4 Views: 3705	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 24 Mar 2021 9:27 am Subject: Dave Bunker
Mark Bracken Replies: 4 Views: 3705	Dave had a production facility and shop for some time here in Pennsylvania. It must have been around 25 years ago. It was in the Quakertown area north of Philly. I went there to see his headless ba ...
Topic: Martin Guitar - Rare Artist Model, Sale Pending
Mark Bracken Replies: 11 Views: 16285	Forum Section: For Sale: Other Instruments Posted: 23 Mar 2021 5:28 am Subject: Sale Pending
Mark Bracken Replies: 11 Views: 16285	I am so happy to update that this CF Martin Raffi artist model has a pending sale to Troubadour Music. This is Raffiâ€™s own production company, and I am glad this connection was made through th ...
Topic: Martin Guitar - Rare Artist Model, Sale Pending
Mark Bracken Replies: 11 Views: 16285	Forum Section: For Sale: Other Instruments Posted: 25 Feb 2021 9:28 pm Subject: Nut width
Mark Bracken Replies: 11 Views: 16285	Nut width is 1 and 11/16 inches. String spacing at nut is 1 and 7/16 inches String spacing at bridge is 2 and 1/8 inches
Topic: Martin Guitar - Rare Artist Model, Sale Pending
Mark Bracken Replies: 11 Views: 16285	Forum Section: For Sale: Other Instruments Posted: 24 Feb 2021 7:50 pm Subject: Headstock
Mark Bracken Replies: 11 Views: 16285	Hey Scott, the headstock does not have binding. I guess you are right that I didnâ€™t really include a photo showing full view. Maybe I can add that to the pics. -Mark
Topic: Martin Guitar - Rare Artist Model, Sale Pending
Mark Bracken Replies: 11 Views: 16285	Forum Section: For Sale: Other Instruments Posted: 23 Feb 2021 12:40 pm Subject: Martin Guitar - Rare Artist Model, Sale Pending
Mark Bracken Replies: 11 Views: 16285	It is unique. It should make somebody happy.
Topic: Martin Guitar - Rare Artist Model, Sale Pending
Mark Bracken Replies: 11 Views: 16285	Forum Section: For Sale: Other Instruments Posted: 23 Feb 2021 12:18 pm Subject: Martin Guitar - Rare Artist Model, Sale Pending
Mark Bracken Replies: 11 Views: 16285	Hi Dale, Thanks for your note. I am going to hope for an interested person in the NYC / Philly area so that I can avoid the risk of shipping. If that doesnâ€™t happen, I will likely repost af ...
Topic: Martin Guitar - Rare Artist Model, Sale Pending
Mark Bracken Replies: 11 Views: 16285	Forum Section: For Sale: Other Instruments Posted: 23 Feb 2021 8:01 am Subject: Martin Guitar - Rare Artist Model, Sale Pending
Mark Bracken Replies: 11 Views: 16285	I am a CF Martin retiree, and I have a circa 2003 Artist Model serialized Prototype that did not go into production. It is a Raffi Cavoukian collaboration. Only four were made. One went to Raffi, one ...
Topic: SIT Strings
Mark Bracken Replies: 14 Views: 2551	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 21 Feb 2018 5:03 pm Subject: Strings
Mark Bracken Replies: 14 Views: 2551	Having been in the business a while, what I can say is that there a really just a handful of musical instrument wire suppliers, folks that actually draw the wire. You'd probably be surprised that reg ...
Topic: CITES regulations?
Mark Bracken Replies: 12 Views: 4327	Forum Section: Music Posted: 12 Feb 2018 6:06 pm Subject: CITES regulations?
Mark Bracken Replies: 12 Views: 4327	Jerry, I would agree with you that as an individual, it will be wiser to avoid an international shipment of rosewood. It's tough enough for us here at Martin Guitar to comply to all the regulations. ...
Topic: Lost my only son
Mark Bracken Replies: 72 Views: 37352	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 22 Nov 2014 6:16 am Subject: Lost my only son
Mark Bracken Replies: 72 Views: 37352	Bud, I just saw this now and I am so sorry to hear. Each time I sit at the guitar that I purchased from you, i will not be able to help but think about you and your son. I'm sorry.
Topic: GFI 1" Extended Legs & Rods
Mark Bracken Replies: 1 Views: 1350	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 28 Jun 2013 4:40 pm Subject: GFI 1" Extended Legs & Rods
Mark Bracken Replies: 1 Views: 1350	Hi Charley, I sent you a PM. Mark
Topic: Goodrich 120 and L120 , 2 Peterson strobo flip tuners
Mark Bracken Replies: 6 Views: 2495	Forum Section: For Sale: Amps and Accessories Posted: 20 Jun 2013 12:56 pm Subject: 120l
Mark Bracken Replies: 6 Views: 2495	Hi Brandon, pm sent about the L120. Mark Payment on the way to ya Brandon. Thanks
Topic: Looking for SD-10 found something. Post may be closed
Mark Bracken Replies: 4 Views: 1142	Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 12 Apr 2013 6:13 pm Subject: Looking for SD-10 found something. Post may be closed
Mark Bracken Replies: 4 Views: 1142	Thanks for the responses. I'm gonna pull the trigger on something that came up the other day. Looking forward to enjoying this site. Seems like a bunch of good guys on here. -Mark
Topic: Looking for SD-10 found something. Post may be closed
Mark Bracken Replies: 4 Views: 1142	Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 8 Apr 2013 6:15 pm Subject: Looking for SD-10 found something. Post may be closed
Mark Bracken Replies: 4 Views: 1142	I am interested in acquiring a lower mileage SD-10. I do have some potential trade items ( a couple Martin Guitars, rackmount power amps, Fender Bass, Strat). I live in PA. Thanks.