The formula for C.F. Martin & Co.'s success has always been an
unparalleled commitment to precise handcraftsmanship blended with
optimum tonewoods, innovation, and singular design.
This family business has persevered from the Civil War through the
present and remains the oldest surviving maker of stringed instruments
in the world. It is the largest and most respected producer of acoustic
guitars in America. The images in this book trace the remarkable
development of the acoustic guitar in the hands of six generations of
Martin family members who have managed the business from 1833 to today.
C.F. Martin & Co. captures the buildings, employees, musicians, and
exquisite instruments that have contributed to a lasting legacy.