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Thomas Ripsam, C.F. Martin and Co.’s First Non-Family CEO, Combines a Love of Guitar with Global Business Experience

Thomas Ripsam’s path to CEO at C.F. Martin & Co.’s Nazareth, Pennsylvania, headquarters is even more unlikely than most.

Review: Martin’s Modern Deluxe D-45 and 012-28 Are Majestic Flattops with Vintage-Inspired Designs and Modern Features

With the top-shelf Martin Modern Deluxe D-45 and 012-28, there’s no arguing with the overwhelming quality and class of the materials and craftmanship—and depth of sound.

Hank Williams holding guitar in front of radio microphone

Great Acoustics: Hank Williams’ Other Martin Guitar

This Martin D-18 had a homecoming in 2009, but not before helping launch a country legend.

Learn How to Set Up Your Taylor or Martin with MusicNomad’s KISS Method

Sponsored by MusicNomad: MusicNomad and Geoff Luttrell team up to show you how to setup your Taylor Acoustic Guitar with easy-to-follow how-to setup instruc... Read More...

Ask the Expert: Can I Use Medium Strings on My Prewar Martin?

Will using medium strings on a 1936 Martin D-18 put too much pressure on the the instrument over time? Ask the Expert.

Great Acoustics: A Pristine 1943 Martin 000-18 with a Fascinating History

This 1943 Martin 000-18 was originally a gift to a Spanish immigrant to Monterey, California, who was a regular performer along the famed Cannery Row.

closeup of bridge, soundhole, and pickguard of jerry garcia martin D-28 acoustic guitar

Jerry Garcia’s 1943 Martin D-28 Acoustic Guitar Finds a New Home—and New Players

Jerry Garcia’s Martin D-28 acoustic guitar was likely acquired by the guitarist in the late spring of 1970. Now it has a new owner to care for it.

Martin Guitar CEO Thomas Ripsam works on scalloped bracing.

Martin Guitars Names New CEO

By Greg Olwell C.F. Martin & Co. announced that it has named Thomas Ripsam as its new CEO. The news came in a June 14 press release, which stated that l... Read More...

Watch Mimi Fox Perform “Autumn Leaves” on a 1965 Martin D-18

When I say “jazz guitar” you think Martin, right? Well, maybe not yet . . . but Mimi Fox may change your mind with this rendition of “Autumn Leaves” on a 1965 ... Read More...

Guitar Review: Martin’s New GPC-13E Is a Fine-Sounding Acoustic-Electric That’s Ready for the Road

The Martin GPC-13E acoustic-electric guitar is an easy choice for players needing a reliable, handsome instrument that sounds good acoustically and plugged in.