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[Neil K Walk]

OT: that picture that Mr. Larrivee posted has me giggling like a fanboy. To be completely honest it torments me; was that picture taken in Nazareth or Oxnard? My eyes aren't too good anymore.

[Gibson4NJ]

Excellent! Great to have such a wonderful brand on board.

[ChrisE]

I think one of the rules is that new members have to post a pic with their guitars.

[akwingnut]

Welcome C.F. Martin!

[Larrivée Guitars]

Originally Posted by Neil K Walk

OT: that picture that Mr. Larrivee posted has me giggling like a fanboy. To be completely honest it torments me; was that picture taken in Nazareth or Oxnard? My eyes aren't too good anymore.

The photo was taken in California. Chris and Jean have been friends for decades. These guys, Chris, Bob, Bill (RIP), Richard Hoover, all have a close and accessible relationship. They often help each other out of jams and offer advice to each other. As well as share trade information. It's great when you get to see them all together. You think about their collective minds and the experience they have accumulated. It's quite astonishing. The second photo is is pretty cool too. It's a little bit of TLC...

[WindKnot]

Originally Posted by Larrivée Guitars

The photo was taken in California. Chris and Jean have been friends for decades. These guys, Chris, Bob, Bill (RIP), Richard Hoover, all have a close and accessible relationship. They often help each other out of jams and offer advice to each other. As well as share trade information. It's great when you get to see them all together. You think about their collective minds and the experience they have accumulated. It's quite astonishing. The second photo is is pretty cool too. It's a little bit of TLC...

It doesn't surprise me to learn they're all friends, but it makes me happy to see these pictures!

[ChrisE]

Originally Posted by Larrivée Guitars

The photo was taken in California. Chris and Jean have been friends for decades. These guys, Chris, Bob, Bill (RIP), Richard Hoover, all have a close and accessible relationship. They often help each other out of jams and offer advice to each other. As well as share trade information. It's great when you get to see them all together. You think about their collective minds and the experience they have accumulated. It's quite astonishing. The second photo is is pretty cool too. It's a little bit of TLC...

I used to work in the surf industry. Even though various surfboard manufacturers were competitors, they often helped each other out with obtaining materials, helping each other out with various suppliers, etc. I expect that the guitar industry is similar.

Imaginary conversation:

CFMIV: "Hey Bob, we're a little short on mahogany and have a big order to fill. Can you hook a brother up?"

Bob Taylor: "Sure. No problem, and thanks for the info on that CNC guy you told me about last week. I'll give him a call."

[Kip Carter]

Originally Posted by Larrivée Guitars

The photo was taken in California. Chris and Jean have been friends for decades. These guys, Chris, Bob, Bill (RIP), Richard Hoover, all have a close and accessible relationship. They often help each other out of jams and offer advice to each other. As well as share trade information. It's great when you get to see them all together. You think about their collective minds and the experience they have accumulated. It's quite astonishing. The second photo is is pretty cool too. It's a little bit of TLC...

Awesome pics

[Arjan1961]

Big Martin fan from the Netherlands, great build and love the sound.. welcome

[Purfle Haze]

Bigfoot has landed.

[jessupe]

did I hear it right when they said that they were giving all afg members a free guitar, you know, as a welcome gift

[RustNeverSleeps]

Have heard good things about Martin Guitar Welcome!

[cotten]

Congratulations to J.R. and the AGF for adding Martin Guitar to our growing list of great Sponsors! And congratulations to Martin for becoming a Sponsor for a large, growing group of their adoring fans! This is good news for both.

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