Martins & More with Spoon Phillips

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. Want to support the show? Visit Patreon.com/martinsandmore

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5 days ago

Today we're taking a field trip to visit our friends at Brothers Music Shop in Wind Gap, PA! Let's see what fun projects Dave & Rich are working 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.    
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Monday Nov 25, 2024

Craig Thatcher & The Martin 000-11E! In today's episode of your favorite Martin Guitar podcast, we're chatting with Craig Thatcher about his new signature model and lots of other topics. When did Craig get his first guitar? What's the deal with his acclaimed Eric Clapton retrospective show? How & when did Craig get involved with Martin Guitar? Let's find out!
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.    
By request - we've set up a tip jar. 🥰  https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=BMGGSRXBJRPEG
 

New Models for Fall 2024

Monday Nov 18, 2024

Monday Nov 18, 2024

New Martin Guitar Models for fall, 2024. Martin has already released some great new guitars ahead of the official January NAMM show. OMC-10E, D-11E Rock the Vote, HG-28 O'ahu & 000-15E are just some of the new offerings already available at Martin Guitar in the fall of 2024. Sit back & relax as we get you up to speed on the newest Martin guitar models.
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.    
By request - we've set up a tip jar. 🥰  https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=BMGGSRXBJRPEG
 

Monday Nov 11, 2024

The NEW Martin Guitar Johnny Marr M6 and M7 models. Martin has been very busy this fall, releasing plenty of guitars prior to the upcoming NAMM show. Today's topic is all about 2 new exciting M sized signature models. If you're like us, and feel that the Martin lineup was lacking in 0000 offerings (the M-36 was the only one) - the M6 and M7 Johnny Marr might be just the ticket. Sit back & relax as we get you up to speed on this pair of great Martin Ms.
 
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.    
By request - we've set up a tip jar. 🥰  https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=BMGGSRXBJRPEG
 

Bob Wargo: Audio Engineer

Monday Nov 04, 2024

Monday Nov 04, 2024

In today's episode, we're chatting with professional audio engineer Bob Wargo. Bob & Maury met over 45 years ago & this is their first conversation in a very long time. Bob was a touring sound engineer for 20 years & has worked with artists like Rob Thomas, Sevendust, Papa Roach, Sum 41, Lady Gaga & more. Sit back & relax as Maury & Spoon pick his brain about all aspects of live sound, including acoustic 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.    
By request - we've set up a tip jar. 🥰  https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=BMGGSRXBJRPEG
 

Spooky Songs for Halloween

Monday Oct 28, 2024

Monday Oct 28, 2024

In today's episode of your favorite Martin Guitar podcast, Maury & Spoon discuss the spooky tunes that make up a proper Halloween playlist. We'll be referencing our own scary songs AND YOURS - as we take a look at all the wonderful ideas proposed by our Patrons and Facebook friends!
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.    
By request - we've set up a tip jar. 🥰  https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=BMGGSRXBJRPEG

The Martin O'ahu HG-28

Monday Oct 21, 2024

Monday Oct 21, 2024

In today’s episode of your favorite Martin Guitar podcast, Maury & Spoon are spreading island vibes & diving deep into the ocean blue waters of the NEW Martin O’ahu.
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.    
By request - we've set up a tip jar. 🥰  https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=BMGGSRXBJRPEG

Favorite Songs About Fall

Monday Oct 14, 2024

Monday Oct 14, 2024

In today's episode of your favorite Martin Guitar podcast - we're talking about favorite songs about fall - ours and yours. We asked our Patrons & Facebook friends what song transports them to fall foliage and & autumn vibe? Let's talk about 'em!
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.    
By request - we've set up a tip jar. 🥰  https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=BMGGSRXBJRPEG

Monday Oct 07, 2024

The Martin Guitar Museum. In today's episode of your favorite Martin Guitar podcast, we're resuming our tour of the Martin Museum - with our tour guide, Jason Ahner.
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.    
By request - we've set up a tip jar. 🥰  https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=BMGGSRXBJRPEG

The Martin Guitar Museum

Monday Sep 30, 2024

Monday Sep 30, 2024

The Martin Guitar Museum. In today's episode of your favorite Martin Guitar podcast, we're taking a tour of the Martin Museum - with our tour guide, Jason Ahner.
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.    
By request - we've set up a tip jar. 🥰  https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=BMGGSRXBJRPEG

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Martins & More with Spoon Phillips

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. By request - we've added a tip jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=BMGGSRXBJRPEG

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