Maury's Blog

Martin Guitars & Ebony in 2022. Martin is constantly reviewing their specifications, and revising as necessary while maintaining the sound, structural integrity, and high-quality standards of their fine instruments. Many models with ebony fretboards & bridges are now showing streaks & natural cosmetic irregularities. Read more.

Season 1 Episode 24 of Martins & More seeks to discover the many and often surprising virtues of the most affordable Martin and Blueridge guitars available today. No matter one’s budget, a bargain is a bargain.

Season 1 Episode 23 of Martins & More features our friend Tim Teel, Head of Instrument Design for C. F. Martin & Co.

Season 1 Episode 22 of Martins & More strings together the string theory of Maury Rutch and Spoon Phillips, as they discuss acoustic guitar strings.

Season 1 Episode 21 of Martins & More is dedicated to the wonderful OM-42, which has awed players and their audiences since it first appeared in the 1990s as an elite rosewood Orchestra Model.

Which Martin D-18 is the best?

Season 1 Episode 20 of Martins & More is all about Martin neck shapes, with Maury tapping into Spoon’s detailed knowledge of the various neck shapes available at C. F. Martin & Company now and those created long ago, but which remain influential to this very day.

Season 1 Episode 19 of Martins & More brings back the quiz format as Maury tries to stump Spoon and the listening audience as to who at Maury’s Music is in charge of what activities in the day to day operation of the beloved guitar shop.

Season 1 Episode 17 of Martins & More is dedicated to Martins made with smaller bodies, which can appeal to many players for many different reasons.

Season 1 Episode 16 of Martins & More adds a bit of fun and frivolity as we play "Would Maury or Spoon Lie to You?" Or to each other for that matter!