Martins & More with Spoon Phillips

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.    

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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.    

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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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