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Martins & More with Spoon Phillips

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This podcast features the conversation and opinions of musician T Spoon Phillips. A writer by trade, Spoon’s longtime association with professional musicians, luthiers, and music historians affords him a richly unique perspective on all things acoustic guitar. This includes decades of close friendship with executives and employees at C. F. Martin & Company, past and present, and the host of this podcast, Maury Rutch of Maury’s Music.

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This podcast features the conversation and opinions of musician T Spoon Phillips. A writer by trade, Spoon’s longtime association with professional musicians, luthiers, and music historians affords him a richly unique perspective on all things acoustic guitar. This includes decades of close friendship with executives and employees at C. F. Martin & Company, past and present, and the host of this podcast, Maury Rutch of Maury’s Music.

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@maurysmusic

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English


Episodes

Why Does My Guitar Buzz?

5/29/2023
Why Does My Guitar Buzz? In today's episode, were discussing the various reasons why an acoustic guitar might buzz. We'll talk about frets, strings, action, truss rods - even tuning machines. If it might make a buzz, it's probably in this episode. Sit back & relax as Maury & Spoon get their "acoustic guitar buzz" on. This podcast features the conversation and opinions of musician T Spoon Phillips. A writer by trade, Spoon's longtime association with professional musicians, luthiers, and music historians affords him a richly unique perspective on all things acoustic guitar. This includes decades of close friendship with executives and employee at C. F. Martin & Company, past and present, and the host of this podcast, Maury Rutch of Maury’s Music. Visit Spoon at http://TSPguitar.com AND at http://onemanz.com/ Check out Maury's Music at https://www.maurysmusic.com We’re proud to be a certified online dealer for Martin Guitar, and we’d love the chance to earn your business. If you found value in this video, please hit that like button, and share it with your friends. Have a suggestion or request? E-mail us today at Support@MaurysMusic.com #martinguitar #tspoonphillips #guitarbuzz

Duration:01:06:35

Popular Guitar Myths Debunked - Part 2

5/1/2023
In today’s episode, we continuing the discussing - and debunking - common myths about acoustic guitars. Welcome to the Martins & More Podcast with Spoon Phillips! In today's episode we're talking acoustic guitar myths & debunking them. There are many myths out there in internet land that have grown to become quite legendary. Some of them are understandable... others drive Maury absolutely bananas. 😤 😜 Is the Martin 000-28EC inconsistent? Are Martin Guitars hard to play? Sit back & relax as Maury & Spoon get their acoustic guitar myths chat on. This podcast features the conversation and opinions of musician T Spoon Phillips. A writer by trade, Spoon's longtime association with professional musicians, luthiers, and music historians affords him a richly unique perspective on all things acoustic guitar. This includes decades of close friendship with executives and employee at C. F. Martin & Company, past and present, and the host of this podcast, Maury Rutch of Maury’s Music. Visit Spoon at http://TSPguitar.com AND at http://onemanz.com/ Check out Maury's Music at https://www.maurysmusic.com We’re proud to be a certified online dealer for Martin Guitar, and we’d love the chance to earn your business. If you found value in this video, please hit that like button, and share it with your friends. Have a suggestion or request? E-mail us today at Support@MaurysMusic.com #martinguitar #tspoonphillips #guitarmyths

Duration:01:05:11

Popular Guitar Myths Debunked

4/24/2023
In today's episode, were discussing - and debunking - common myths about acoustic guitars. Welcome to the Martins & More Podcast with Spoon Phillips! In today's episode we're talking acoustic guitar myths & debunking the ^&*# out of them. Well, we'll try to, anyway. There are many myths out there in internet land that have grown to become quite legendary. Some of them are understandable... others drive Maury absolutely bananas. 😤 😜Should you wait 24 hours to open that cold guitar box? Can you adjust your guitar's action with the truss rod wrench? Sit back & relax as Maury & Spoon get their acoustic guitar myths chat on. This podcast features the conversation and opinions of musician T Spoon Phillips. A writer by trade, Spoon's longtime association with professional musicians, luthiers, and music historians affords him a richly unique perspective on all things acoustic guitar. This includes decades of close friendship with executives and employee at C. F. Martin & Company, past and present, and the host of this podcast, Maury Rutch of Maury’s Music. Visit Spoon at http://TSPguitar.com AND at http://onemanz.com/ Check out Maury's Music at https://www.maurysmusic.com We’re proud to be a certified online dealer for Martin Guitar, and we’d love the chance to earn your business. If you found value in this video, please hit that like button, and share it with your friends. Have a suggestion or request? E-mail us today at Support@MaurysMusic.com #martinguitar #tspoonphillips #guitarmyths

Duration:00:54:39

NEW 2023 Satin Finish Martin Guitars!

4/17/2023
Welcome to the Martins and More PODCAST! Today, we'll be discussing the NEW 2023 Satin Finish Martin Guitars. The D-28 Satin, D-28 Satin Amberburst, D-28 StreetLegend ... D-18 StreetLegend, D-18 Satin & D-18 Satin Amberburst - they're all here in this episode. Sit back & relax as Maury & Spoon get their Satin chat on. This podcast features the conversation and opinions of musician T Spoon Phillips. A writer by trade, Spoon's longtime association with professional musicians, luthiers, and music historians affords him a richly unique perspective on all things acoustic guitar. This includes decades of close friendship with executives and employee at C. F. Martin & Company, past and present, and the host of this podcast, Maury Rutch of Maury’s Music. Visit Spoon at http://TSPguitar.com AND at http://onemanz.com/ Check out Maury's Music at https://www.maurysmusic.com

Duration:00:49:10

Dick Boak

4/10/2023
Dick Boak reached legendary status at Martin Guitar long before Maury & Spoon met him at the very first Unofficial Martin Guitar Forum "Nazfest" back in 2002 - but his legend only grew from there. He retired from Martin in 2017 after a long, storied career including artist relations, marketing, drafting, archiving & more. These days he's building his own amazing instruments & if they're good enough for Steve Miller & John Mayer, they're worth talking about on our little show! We're proud to call Dick Boak our friend and we hope you enjoy this casual conversation with one of the most influential people to ever be involved with Martin Guitar. Sit back & relax as Maury & Spoon collect story after story from Dick Boak.

Duration:01:13:07

10 Best-Selling Blueridge Guitars

4/3/2023
For today’s Bluerdge Guitar discussion, we'll focus in on the 10 best-selling Blueridge Guitars at MaurysMusic.com. Maury & Spoon chat about the 10 Blueridge Guitars that passed through Maury's Music more than any others in 2022. Are most of them Dreadnoughts? Are they all rosewood? :) Does Spoon know which models are on the list? Sit back, relax & let's find out together. If you’d like more information on any guitars from this episode, please contact us today - or visit us online at https://www.maurysmusic.com/blueridge_guitars This podcast features the conversation and opinions of musician T Spoon Phillips. A writer by trade, Spoon's longtime association with professional musicians, luthiers, and music historians affords him a richly unique perspective on all things acoustic guitar. This includes decades of close friendship with executives and employee at C. F. Martin & Company, past and present, and the host of this podcast, Maury Rutch of Maury’s Music. Visit Spoon at TSPguitar.com AND at http://onemanz.com/ Visit Maury's Music at https://www.maurysmusic.com Have a suggestion or request? Email us today at Support@MaurysMusic.com Connect with Maury's Music HERE We’re proud to be a premium online partner for Blueridge Guitar, and we’d love the chance to earn your business. If you found value in this podcast, please consider sharing it with your friends

Duration:00:46:26

Remembering David Lindley

3/27/2023
Remembering David Lindley. Welcome to the Martins & More Podcast with Spoon Phillips. On today's episode, we pay homage to one of our biggest musical influences - David Lindley. Mr Dave, as he was sometimes called, was one of the most unique musicians. He may be most famous for his work with Jackson Browne - but he appeared on over 350 albums, including some of his own - with El Rayo-X, Wally Ingram, Henry Kaiser & SO many more. Over the years, both Maury & Spoon were lucky enough to meet David on a few occasions - and David's is one of 4 autographs inside Maury's 1998 Martin OM-28V. Rest in peace, David - and thank you for all the music. This podcast features the conversation and opinions of musician T Spoon Phillips. A writer by trade, Spoon's longtime association with professional musicians, luthiers, and music historians affords him a richly unique perspective on all things acoustic guitar. This includes decades of close friendship with executives and employee at C. F. Martin & Company, past and present, and the host of this podcast, Maury Rutch of Maury’s Music. Visit Spoon at http://TSPguitar.com AND at http://onemanz.com/ Check out Maury's Music at https://www.maurysmusic.com #podcast #davidlindley

Duration:00:52:03

History of the Martin OM

3/20/2023
Welcome to the Martins and More PODCAST! Today, we'll be discussing the history of the Martin OM. Martin Guitar has been building Orchestra Model guitars since the 1930s. From the very first OM ever made, to the resurgence of the OM in the 1980s - to the present-day Martin Guitar OM lineup - it's all here in this episode. Did you know at one time, both Maury AND Spoon owned a Martin OM-28VR? Sit back & relax as Maury & Spoon get their OM chat on. This podcast features the conversation and opinions of musician T Spoon Phillips. A writer by trade, Spoon's longtime association with professional musicians, luthiers, and music historians affords him a richly unique perspective on all things acoustic guitar. This includes decades of close friendship with executives and employee at C. F. Martin & Company, past and present, and the host of this podcast, Maury Rutch of Maury’s Music. Visit Spoon at http://TSPguitar.com AND at http://onemanz.com/ Check out Maury's Music at https://www.maurysmusic.com This podcast features the conversation and opinions of musician T Spoon Phillips. A writer by trade, Spoon's longtime association with professional musicians, luthiers, and music historians affords him a richly unique perspective on all things acoustic guitar. This includes decades of close friendship with executives and employee at C. F. Martin & Company, past and present, and the host of this podcast, Maury Rutch of Maury’s Music.

Duration:00:56:46

Out-of-Production Martin Guitars

3/13/2023
Welcome to the Martins and More PODCAST! Today, we'll be discussing some of our favorite Martin Guitars that are no longer in production. This topic was suggested by one of our loyal listeners; thank you, Jeff - we appreciate your input! Long-forgotten Martins like the D-18VS, 000-28VS, OM-28 Marquis - these guitars and more, coming right up in this episode. Sit back & relax as Maury & Spoon get their out-of-production Martin Guitar chat on. This podcast features the conversation and opinions of musician T Spoon Phillips. A writer by trade, Spoon's longtime association with professional musicians, luthiers, and music historians affords him a richly unique perspective on all things acoustic guitar. This includes decades of close friendship with executives and employee at C. F. Martin & Company, past and present, and the host of this podcast, Maury Rutch of Maury’s Music. Visit Spoon at http://TSPguitar.com AND at http://onemanz.com/ Check out Maury's Music at https://www.maurysmusic.com This podcast features the conversation and opinions of musician T Spoon Phillips. A writer by trade, Spoon's longtime association with professional musicians, luthiers, and music historians affords him a richly unique perspective on all things acoustic guitar. This includes decades of close friendship with executives and employee at C. F. Martin & Company, past and present, and the host of this podcast, Maury Rutch of Maury’s Music.

Duration:00:55:35

10 Best-Selling Martin Guitars

3/6/2023
For today’s Martin Guitar discussion, we'll focus in on the 10 best-selling Martin Guitars at MaurysMusic.com. Maury & Spoon chat about the 10 Martin Guitars that passed through Maury's Music more than any others. Are most of them Dreadnoughts? Are they all rosewood? :) Does Spoon know which models are on the list? Sit back, relax & let's find out together. Big thanks to our friend Jeanie, for the excellent show suggestion! If you’d like more information on any guitars from this episode, please contact us today - or visit us online at https://www.maurysmusic.com/martin Welcome to the today's episode of the Martins & More Podcast with Spoon Phillips! We will be discussing the 10 best-selling Martin guitars at Maury’s Music. Martin guitars have been around since 1833 and have a reputation for producing some of the finest acoustic guitars in the world. These guitars have been used by many famous musicians, including Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan, and John Mayer, to name a few. In this podcast, we will be discussing 10 of our best-selling Martin guitars. This list outlined below, is NOT in any particular order. You'll need to listen to the show to find out which model was #1. 1. HD-35. The HD-35 is one of Martin's most popular guitars. It features a three-piece back made from Indian rosewood and has a Sitka spruce top. The guitar produces a warm, balanced tone and is suitable for a wide range of playing styles. It's a great guitar for both strumming and fingerpicking, and it's no surprise that it's a best-seller. 2. D-28. The D-28 is an iconic guitar that has been around since 1931. It features a Sitka spruce top and East Indian rosewood back and sides. The D-28 has a deep, resonant tone that's perfect for bluegrass, folk, and country music. It's been used by countless famous musicians, including Hank Williams, Neil Young, and Joni Mitchell. 3. D-18. The D-18 is another classic Martin guitar that has been around for over 80 years. It has a mahogany body with a Sitka spruce top and produces a warm, mellow tone that's ideal for blues and folk music. The D-18 has been used by many famous musicians, including Woody Guthrie, Bob Dylan, and Elvis Presley. 4. OM-28. The OM-28 is a smaller-bodied guitar that's perfect for fingerpicking. It has a Sitka spruce top and East Indian rosewood back and sides. The OM-28 produces a bright, clear tone that's ideal for intricate fingerstyle playing. It's a versatile guitar that's suitable for a wide range of musical genres. 5. 000-18. The 000-18 is a smaller-bodied guitar that's perfect for fingerpicking and light strumming. It has a mahogany body with a Sitka spruce top and produces a warm, mellow tone that's ideal for folk and blues music. The 000-18 has been used by many famous musicians, and records very well! 6. HD-28. The HD-28 is a slightly modified version of the D-28. It has a Sitka spruce top and East Indian rosewood back and sides, but it also has herringbone trim and scalloped bracing, which gives it a slightly different tone. The HD-28 produces a warm, balanced tone that's perfect for a wide range of musical styles. 7. 000-15M. The 000-15M is a smaller-bodied guitar that has a mahogany body and top. It produces a warm, mellow tone that's perfect for fingerpicking and light strumming. The 000-15M has a simple, understated design that's perfect for musicians who prefer a more minimalist look. 8. 00-15M. The 00-15M is another smaller-bodied guitar that has a mahogany body and top. It produces a warm, mellow tone that's ideal for fingerpicking and light strumming. The 00-15M is a great guitar for musicians who prefer a smaller, more comfortable instrument. 9. 000-28. The Martin 000-28 is an acoustic guitar known for its exceptional tone and craftsmanship. It features a solid Sitka spruce top, solid East Indian rosewood back and sides, and a mahogany neck with a ebony fingerboard. The body is smaller than Martin's dreadnought models, making it comfortable to play for extended periods of time....

Duration:00:54:31

Mike Dickinson

2/27/2023
Welcome to the Martins and More PODCAST! Today, we'll be chatting with our pal Mike Dickinson from Martin Guitar. Mike is the wood buyer for C.F. Martin, and he's also heavily involved with the Martin Museum. From his humble beginnings in the sawmill, to his days in customer service & recent stories of jungle adventures - it's all here in this episode. Sit back & relax as Maury & Spoon get their Mike Dickinson chat on. This podcast features the conversation and opinions of musician T Spoon Phillips. A writer by trade, Spoon's longtime association with professional musicians, luthiers, and music historians affords him a richly unique perspective on all things acoustic guitar. This includes decades of close friendship with executives and employee at C. F. Martin & Company, past and present, and the host of this podcast, Maury Rutch of Maury’s Music. Visit Spoon at http://TSPguitar.com AND at http://onemanz.com/ Check out Maury's Music at https://www.maurysmusic.com This podcast features the conversation and opinions of musician T Spoon Phillips. A writer by trade, Spoon's longtime association with professional musicians, luthiers, and music historians affords him a richly unique perspective on all things acoustic guitar. This includes decades of close friendship with executives and employee at C. F. Martin & Company, past and present, and the host of this podcast, Maury Rutch of Maury’s Music.

Duration:01:13:53

Humidity

2/20/2023
Welcome to the Martins and More PODCAST! Today, we'll be discussing humidity and acoustic guitars. If your guitar is constructed of tonewoods, this episode is for you. Unless you have a carbon fiber instrument, your acoustic guitar needs to be in a healthy environment when it comes to temperature and relative humidity. Too dry, and the wood can crack. Too damp, and the wood can swell. What does it all mean? We'll explain. Sit back & relax as Maury & Spoon get their humidity chat on. This podcast features the conversation and opinions of musician T Spoon Phillips. A writer by trade, Spoon's longtime association with professional musicians, luthiers, and music historians affords him a richly unique perspective on all things acoustic guitar. This includes decades of close friendship with executives and employee at C. F. Martin & Company, past and present, and the host of this podcast, Maury Rutch of Maury’s Music. Visit Spoon at http://TSPguitar.com AND at http://onemanz.com/ Check out Maury's Music at https://www.maurysmusic.com

Duration:00:40:51

The Martin D-45

2/13/2023
Welcome to the Martins and More PODCAST! Today, we'll be discussing the iconic Martin D-45. From its introduction in the 1930's, its resurrection in the late 60's, and the re-imagining in 2018- the story of the D-45 is a long one - and worth every minute. We'll also ask Maury what it's like to finally own a D-45! Sit back & relax as Maury & Spoon get their D-45 chat on. This podcast features the conversation and opinions of musician T Spoon Phillips. A writer by trade, Spoon's longtime association with professional musicians, luthiers, and music historians affords him a richly unique perspective on all things acoustic guitar. This includes decades of close friendship with executives and employee at C. F. Martin & Company, past and present, and the host of this podcast, Maury Rutch of Maury’s Music. Visit Spoon at http://TSPguitar.com AND at http://onemanz.com/ Check out Maury's Music at https://www.maurysmusic.com

Duration:01:01:53

Remembering David Crosby

2/6/2023
Welcome to the Martins and More PODCAST! Today, we'll be discussing the music & legacy of the legendary David Crosby. Maury & Spoon have been huge fans of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young and the recent passing of David Crosby has left a seriously sad void. During this program, Spoon & Maury recollect some great memories & music that would not have been possible if not for the one & only David Crosby. RIP. This podcast features the conversation and opinions of musician T Spoon Phillips. A writer by trade, Spoon's longtime association with professional musicians, luthiers, and music historians affords him a richly unique perspective on all things acoustic guitar. This includes decades of close friendship with executives and employee at C. F. Martin & Company, past and present, and the host of this podcast, Maury Rutch of Maury’s Music. Visit Spoon at http://TSPguitar.com AND at http://onemanz.com/ Check out Maury's Music at https://www.maurysmusic.com

Duration:01:09:35

Acoustic Guitar Cleaning & Maintenance

1/30/2023
Welcome to the Martins and More PODCAST! Today, we'll be discussing acoustic guitar cleaning and maintenance. Your acoustic guitar needs regular care & feeding to keep it looking - and playing- its best. Routine setups, polishing & cleaning - it's all here in this episode. Sit back & relax as Maury & Spoon get their guitar care chat on. This podcast features the conversation and opinions of musician T Spoon Phillips. A writer by trade, Spoon's longtime association with professional musicians, luthiers, and music historians affords him a richly unique perspective on all things acoustic guitar. This includes decades of close friendship with executives and employee at C. F. Martin & Company, past and present, and the host of this podcast, Maury Rutch of Maury’s Music. Visit Spoon at http://TSPguitar.com AND at http://onemanz.com/ Check out Maury's Music at https://www.maurysmusic.com This podcast features the conversation and opinions of musician T Spoon Phillips. A writer by trade, Spoon's longtime association with professional musicians, luthiers, and music historians affords him a richly unique perspective on all things acoustic guitar. This includes decades of close friendship with executives and employee at C. F. Martin & Company, past and present, and the host of this podcast, Maury Rutch of Maury’s Music.

Duration:01:01:47

A Week in the Life of a Music Store Owner

1/23/2023
Welcome to the Martins and More PODCAST! Today, Spoon gets Maury to discuss "a week in the life" of a music store owner. MaurysMusic.com online sales, inventory photographs, guitar setups, YouTube videos, Livestreams - how & when does it all happen? Sit back & relax as Maury & Spoon get their workweek chat on. If you’d like any more information - please contact us today - or visit us online at https://www.maurysmusic.com This podcast features the conversation and opinions of musician T Spoon Phillips. A writer by trade, Spoon's longtime association with professional musicians, luthiers, and music historians affords him a richly unique perspective on all things acoustic guitar. This includes decades of close friendship with executives and employee at C. F. Martin & Company, past and present, and the host of this podcast, Maury Rutch of Maury’s Music. Visit Spoon at http://TSPguitar.com AND at http://onemanz.com/

Duration:00:45:40

Martin Jumbos

1/16/2023
Welcome to the Martins and More PODCAST! Today we'll be talking about Martin Jumbo guitars. We'll dive into the rich history of the Martin Jumbo & Grand J, discuss the several variations that have been offered over the years, and some interesting history along the way. Sit back & relax as Maury & Spoon get their Martin Jumbo chat on. This podcast features the conversation and opinions of musician T Spoon Phillips. A writer by trade, Spoon's longtime association with professional musicians, luthiers, and music historians affords him a richly unique perspective on all things acoustic guitar. This includes decades of close friendship with executives and employee at C. F. Martin & Company, past and present, and the host of this podcast, Maury Rutch of Maury’s Music. Follow this podcast on your favorite platform: ▶ Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/martins-more-with-spoon-phillips/id1622895850 ▶ Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL21hcnRpbnNhbmRtb3JlL2ZlZWQueG1s?sa=X&ved=0CAIQ9sEGahcKEwiIitTKos73AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQPA ▶ Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5k22otqvYcNEXbTp7S4F5d ▶ Podchaser https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/martins-more-with-spoon-philli-4302023 ▶ iHeart Radio https://iheart.com/podcast/96586254 ▶ Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=703556 ▶ TuneIn / Alexa https://tunein.com/podcasts/Music-Podcasts/Martins--More---with-Spoon-Phillips-p1674026/ Visit Spoon at http://TSPguitar.com AND at http://onemanz.com/ Check out Maury's Music at https://www.maurysmusic.com We’re proud to be a certified online dealer for Martin Guitar, and we’d love the chance to earn your business. If you found value in this video, please hit that like button, and share it with your friends. Have a suggestion or request? E-mail us today at Support@MaurysMusic.com #martinguitar #tspoonphillips #jumbos

Duration:00:30:33

The Martin D-28

1/9/2023
Welcome to the Martins and More PODCAST! Today we'll be talking about the legendary Martin D-28. We'll dive into the rich history of this iconic instrument, discuss the several variations that it's gone through over the years, and why it got a makeover before the rest of the standard series. Sit back & relax as Maury & Spoon get their Martin D-28 chat on. This podcast features the conversation and opinions of musician T Spoon Phillips. A writer by trade, Spoon's longtime association with professional musicians, luthiers, and music historians affords him a richly unique perspective on all things acoustic guitar. This includes decades of close friendship with executives and employee at C. F. Martin & Company, past and present, and the host of this podcast, Maury Rutch of Maury’s Music. Follow this podcast on your favorite platform: ▶ Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/martins-more-with-spoon-phillips/id1622895850 ▶ Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL21hcnRpbnNhbmRtb3JlL2ZlZWQueG1s?sa=X&ved=0CAIQ9sEGahcKEwiIitTKos73AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQPA ▶ Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5k22otqvYcNEXbTp7S4F5d ▶ Podchaser https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/martins-more-with-spoon-philli-4302023 ▶ iHeart Radio https://iheart.com/podcast/96586254 ▶ Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=703556 ▶ TuneIn / Alexa https://tunein.com/podcasts/Music-Podcasts/Martins--More---with-Spoon-Phillips-p1674026/ Visit Spoon at http://TSPguitar.com AND at http://onemanz.com/ Check out Maury's Music at https://www.maurysmusic.com We’re proud to be a certified online dealer for Martin Guitar, and we’d love the chance to earn your business. If you found value in this video, please hit that like button, and share it with your friends. Have a suggestion or request? E-mail us today at Support@MaurysMusic.com #martinguitar #tspoonphillips #D28

Duration:00:39:07

Our Favorite Fingerstyle Albums

1/2/2023
For today's discussion we'll focus on some of our favorite fingerstyle albums. If you're thinking about recording your own fingerstyle album & need the perfect Martin or Blueridge guitar for the task, please contact us today - or visit us online at https://www.maurysmusic.com This podcast features the conversation and opinions of musician T Spoon Phillips. A writer by trade, Spoon's longtime association with professional musicians, luthiers, and music historians affords him a richly unique perspective on all things acoustic guitar. This includes decades of close friendship with executives and employee at C. F. Martin & Company, past and present, and the host of this podcast, Maury Rutch of Maury’s Music. Visit Spoon at TSPguitar.com AND at http://onemanz.com/ Visit Maury's Music at https://www.maurysmusic.com Howard Emerson - https://www.howardemerson.com/ Leo Kottke - https://www.leokottke.com/disc ElMcMeen - https://elmcmeen.com/ Mark Goldenberg - https://markgoldenberg.com/ Eric Skye- https://ericskye.com/ Woody Mann - https://woodymann.com/ Stefan Grossman - https://www.guitarvideos.com/ Laurence Juber - https://laurencejuber.com/ Doug Young - https://dougyoungguitar.com/ Teja Gerken - http://www.tejagerken.com/ Have a suggestion or request? Email us today at Support@MaurysMusic.com We’re proud to be a certified online dealer for Martin Guitar, and we’d love the chance to earn your business. If you found value in this podcast, consider sharing it with your friends.

Duration:00:56:50

Tonewoods Part II

12/26/2022
Today we'll continue our discussion on tonewoods. This time, Maury & Spoon will focus on the back & sides of Martin acoustic guitars. You'll learn about Rosewoods, Mahogany, Koa and more … including a couple of fun trivia questions, too. If you’d like more information on Martin or Blueridge guitars made with these tonewoods, please contact us today - or visit us online at https://www.maurysmusic.com This podcast features the conversation and opinions of musician T Spoon Phillips. A writer by trade, Spoon's longtime association with professional musicians, luthiers, and music historians affords him a richly unique perspective on all things acoustic guitar. This includes decades of close friendship with executives and employee at C. F. Martin & Company, past and present, and the host of this podcast, Maury Rutch of Maury’s Music. Visit Spoon at TSPguitar.com AND at http://onemanz.com/ Visit Maury's Music at https://www.maurysmusic.com Have a suggestion or request? Email us today at Support@MaurysMusic.com We’re proud to be a certified online dealer for Martin Guitar, and we’d love the chance to earn your business. If you found value in this podcast, consider sharing it with your friends.

Duration:00:56:37