Martins & More with Spoon Phillips

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.    

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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.    

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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.    

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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.    

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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.    

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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.    

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In this episode of your favorite Martin Guitar podcast, we're looking at, listening to - and gushing over - the Martin OM-45 John Mayer 20th Anniversary guitar. Have you seen or played on of these? Are you a fan of the platinum top & charcoal toner? Join our Youtube or Patreon and let us know what YOU think of the Martin OM-45 John Mayer.

In today's episode of your favorite Martin Guitar podcast, Maury interviews Gary & Laurel from Maury's favorite pickup designers: Trance Audio Electronics. Trance Audio is the pickup of choice for artists like Paul Simon, Neil Young, Sheryl Crow, Jackson Browne & more. 2024 marks the company's 30th anniversary & a brand new series of preamps called the Amulet Ultra. Sit back & relax as Maury gets all the juicy details about this amazing pickup company. Sadly, Spoon was traveling the day this was recorded and we deeply regret not having him here. We simply MUST record a "part II" with TSP sooner than later. 

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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Today we're taking a look at the Martin CEO-10. Sit back & relax as Maury & Spoon gush over this guitar's beautiful construction. Are you a fan of the CEO-10? Have you seen one? Played one?

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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At the time of this taping (8/30/24) Maury's Music has #86 of 100 in stock and ready to ship, at the guaranteed lowest price. https://www.maurysmusic.com/inc/sdetail/martin_ceo_10/210715 

Behind the Scenes at Blues Creek Guitars!  Attack of the vacation schedules. D'oh! Maury & Spoon were unable to record a traditional podcast episode this week, but Maury took the opportunity to visit John Hall at Blues Creek Guitars in Hegins, PA.  Sit back & relax as John shows us around the shop, gives us a lesson on bending sides & even shows us the D-45 Deluxe that he recently built. 

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/ 

Visit John at www.bluescreekguitars.com

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