Martins & More with Spoon Phillips

Changes in Production Methods - Martins & More with Spoon Phillips S5 E1. We're back with a new season & some great topics: many of which were suggested by YOU! Today's topic: Changes in Martin production methods over the years - suggested by our pal Marshall Fleisher (of Martin VS Martin fame). 🙂
We're mostly speaking of the D-28 as an example, and we'll stroll through the years to learn how the D-28 changed from 1931 to 1934, into the 50's & 60's, and eventually all the way up to present day. Is the 2024 D-28 anything like the 1950's version? Did D-28s always have a sitka spruce top? Was the nut width always 1 3/4"? Those answers and so many more - on this maiden voyage episode of Martins & More: Season 5.

Martin Backstage Nazareth Event RECAP! On Friday, May 17 2024, Martin held its annual Backstage Nazareth Event at the Martin Guitar Factory. Maury was there with his cameras & had a great time from start to finish. Sadly, Spoon was unable to attend - but in this episode of Martins & More, Maury will catch him up on all the fun that he missed. Sit back & relax as we dive into our Martin Backstage Event recap: 2024.
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.    

Which Guitar works better for What kinds of Music? We asked you for some topic ideas, and we're here to put our stamp on not one - but 2 great topics from our loyal listeners.  "Do you need more than 1 guitar?" And "Which guitar works better for what kind of music?"  Let's get into it.

Our live setups! Over at Onemanz.com, Spoon received an interesting email a few weeks ago... "What's your live setup?" a loyal reader asked. Spoon answered him directly (of course) but thought this might make for an interesting podcast episode. What gear do Maury & Spoon use in their live shows? In today's episode, we'll find out - what's Maury's pickup of choice? Does Spoon always use a mic to amplify his guitars? Acoustic amp or direct to the PA? These answers and more - coming right up.

Luxe by Martin: Kovar Strings: Part 2. Maury & Spoon finally found the time to try the new Kovar strings on their guitars. Maury put a set of 12s on his Martin OM-28V & recorded the results over 4 weeks. Spoon also tried Kovar lights on his rosewood 000C-21 TSP Custom Martin AND his mahogany 1990's 000C-16E. This episode was too big for one show. Sit back, relax & enjoy the thrilling conclusion of Kovar strings.
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.
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Luxe by Martin: Kovar Strings. Maury & Spoon finally found the time to try the new Kovar strings on their guitars. Maury put a set of 12s on his Martin OM-28V & recorded the results over 4 weeks. Spoon also tried Kovar lights on his rosewood 000C-21 TSP Custom Martin AND his mahogany 1990's 000C-16E. The verdict? Listen today and find out. :D
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.
#martinguitar #tspoonphillips 

Aloha! In today's episode we're talking about Hawaiian music & slack key guitar, paired with Maury's interview with Bobby Moderow. Bobby is an award-winning guitarist from Hawaii & he made the pilgrimage to the Martin Factory to pick up a very special instrument. Maury caught up with him in the Martin museum & he played a song for us, too!  Sit back & relax as Maury & Spoon get their slack key 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.Have a suggestion or request? E-mail us today at Support@MaurysMusic.com 
#martinguitar #tspoonphillips #bobbymoderow

Earth Day at Martin Guitar & the NEW DSS Biosphere II. Robert Goetzl hit another one out of the park, with this - the 3rd guitar in his series of earth day instruments. Sit back & relax as Maury & Spoon discuss this exciting new model, and the ever important cause it's inherently attached to - making every day earth day.
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 Robert Goetzl on Instagram @rfgoetzl
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. Have a suggestion or request? E-mail us today at Support@MaurysMusic.com 
#martinguitar #tspoonphillips 

THE BEST (Our Favorite) Bass Players. The top bassists according to Rolling Stone. The greatest bass players according to Consequence.net  Our Favorite Bass Players… do any of these names intersect? Sit back & relax as Maury & Spoon debate this popular topic. Thanks for being here!      
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.
Have a suggestion or request? E-mail us today at Support@MaurysMusic.com 
#martinguitar #tspoonphillips 

Doug Young: Fingerstyle Guitar.  Welcome to Martins & More with Spoon Phillips. Today we're continuing our chat with Doug Young. Doug is a professional guitarist from Mountain View, California. He's a teacher, performer, engineer, & writes for Acoustic Guitar magazine. He performs regularly in a duo with Teja Gerken & has several instructional books to his credit. Have you ever looked online for information on an acoustic guitar pickup? Chances are, you've benefited from Doug's advice in that department, too. Sit back & relax as we continue to get nerdy with Doug Young.
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.Have a suggestion or request? E-mail us today at Support@MaurysMusic.com 
#martinguitar #tspoonphillips