C.F. Martin & Co. (Images Of America)

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." 9781467121477 1467121479 128 Business & Economics NOT_MATURE http://books.google.com/books/content?id=JIX_AwAAQBAJ&printsec=frontcover&img=1&zoom=5&edge=curl&source=gbs_api en

• • Author: Dick Boak
• • Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
• • Publication Date: Aug 18, 2014
• • Number of Pages: 128 pages
• • Language: English
• • Binding: Paperback
• • ISBN-10: 1467121479
• • ISBN-13: 9781467121477