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Comment by Ken Brodie on October 9, 2010 at 9:47pm

I did find how to date the guitar on the CF Martin web site so I guess I've kind of answered my own question. Cheers.

Comment by Ken Brodie on October 9, 2010 at 9:38pm

Thanks for the images Jonathon. I can only dream of visiting. Is anyone aware of a web site somewhere I can punch in the serial no of my Martin and get some specific info on the guitar??

Comment by Jonathan Gates on October 9, 2010 at 9:30pm

Approaching Nazareth, the "old"factory, OCtober 7, 2010

Comment by Michael S. Jackson on October 8, 2010 at 10:31am

Bernie: I love my D-41 Special (photo at left) - that's the guitar for me as well. PS - Don't tell my other 3 Martins!

Comment by Jonathan Gates on October 8, 2010 at 10:25am

i do not know if they had the nmc koa special. the only addt'l instrument i inquired about was the GE series. they had an 00-18 (or are they 000?) which i did not bother to look at.

Comment by Bernie on October 8, 2010 at 7:17am

I know it is about a 5 hour drive to Nazareth for me to get to Nazareth, I always enjoy going down there. The First time I went there was a D-45 at Nazareth Music Center, which I played along with several others before deciding the D-41Special was the guitar for me. Did they have the NMC Koa specials there when youe there? I will not be at the October jam hope to see you another time

Comment by Jonathan Gates on October 7, 2010 at 10:14pm

stopped in nazareth today. am still shaking. had d-35 neck adjusted. left my grandpas 1917 round back mandolin for cleaning & an estimate for restoration. is missing 2 abalone fret indicators. played a porter wagoner spcl & a scart 12 string in their locked courtesy lounge. walked thru museum. saw hank wms d-18 & the 1 millionth guitar which is beyond decorated it is so over the top. am stgill on rd. will download snaps at home. in NJ to hear joyce cooling, a san fran smooth jazz guitarist. went to guitar shop in nazareth. VERY nice people. doned apron b-4 i couold play anything. tried d-42. schutzpah, effortless but favor the bottom end of my d-35. not as whole or deep as teh 42, but well, i like it. would have tried a 45 but too pricey to keep in stk. discussed bernunzio's $ 1/4 m 1941 d45. salesman figured price about right. ps: anyone want to guess for vaule of a 1920 Series 2 mandolin? i will being looking. if worth the restoration cost, i will do it. add a 300 mi drive, it was an amazing day

Comment by Jonathan Gates on October 5, 2010 at 2:11pm

http://www.joycecooling.com/pdfs/JCGear_1.pdf

thanks for the scheduling tip. here is a link to coolings guiatrs

Comment by Edward Sparks on October 5, 2010 at 7:19am

Jonathan,
sounds like a fun time! You are right, if anyone can make the adjustment, they will be able to do it...however, something to keep in mind...a friend of mine took his HD-28 in for a minor adjustment and they kept it for five hours, so you might want to ask upfront and find out how long they will need to keep it...better to have no surprises! Have fun at the show...get some good pictures of her "axe" (I did say AXE!) to share with us if you can!!! Edward

Comment by Jonathan Gates on October 4, 2010 at 9:21pm

A brainstorm. My D-35 may need a SLIGHT neck adjustment. Since I am going to NJ from Western NY I thought "Golly, I'll just stop by the factory in Nazareth. They should be able to fix me up". Well, like duh! I will have to be sedated when I take the factory tour & visit the music store down the street. Leave checkbook & first born at home. Going to hear San Francisco jazz guitarist Joyce Cooling play in Montclair. Her axe is custom built.

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