Martin just announced the re-opening

[MaurysMusic]

… of the 1833 shop & museum! From their Facebook page-

We’re excited to announce the reopening of the 1833 shop and newly renovated Martin Museum! Visit us Monday-Friday 9am-4:30 pm at 510 Sycamore Street in Nazareth, PA. All other operations remain closed to the public at this time.
For more information on our museum and shop please visit:
https://www.martinguitar.com/visit-us.html

[sinistral]

Would love to pull into Nazareth one of these days. Will probably wait (weight) until the factory is open for tours. Great news in any case.

[dnf777]

Originally Posted by sinistral

Would love to pull into Nazareth one of these days. Will probably wait (weight) until the factory is open for tours. Great news in any case.

Wait a minute, Chester!

[Neil K Walk]

Still too soon for me. I'll check back in the spring.

[Bob from Brooklyn]

They basically set up a gift shop in the old factory, nothing more.

[Neil K Walk]

Originally Posted by Brooklyn Bob

They basically set up a gift shop in the old factory, nothing more.

So the Guitar Maker's Connection is still shut down? Pity.

[Bob from Brooklyn]

I'm hoping the factory tours will be back by the spring.

[sinistral]

Originally Posted by dnf777

Wait a minute, Chester!

Maybe I’ll leave my Taylor with them and ask them to change the strings when they can..

[MaurysMusic]

Originally Posted by Brooklyn Bob

They basically set up a gift shop in the old factory, nothing more.

This IS more than that. The Sycamore St Factory Museum & 1833 shop are open.

[nomey]

Originally Posted by sinistral

Maybe I’ll leave my Taylor with them and ask them to change the strings when they can..

Got room for an old archtop that needs repairs? My bridge is sinking low.

[Neil K Walk]

Originally Posted by MaurysMusic

This IS more than that. The Sycamore St Factory Museum & 1833 shop are open.

Yes, but is the Guitar Maker's Connection open? I can only afford part of a new Martin.

[bufflehead]

Originally Posted by Neil K Walk

Yes, but is the Guitar Maker's Connection open? I can only afford part of a new Martin.

But think how fun it would be to purchase a Martin headstock and bolt it on to that Stratocaster of yours.

[Neil K Walk]

Originally Posted by bufflehead

But think how fun it would be to purchase a Martin headstock and bolt it on to that Stratocaster of yours.

LOL.

In all seriousness, the GMC is a treasure trove of parts for hobby builders. Some of their wares are in the online 1833 shop but if you walk in there's actually a lot of one-off stuff. I was there about 5 years ago and the staff was super helpful. The customer service there actually impressed me more than the factory tour too.

[Social Exodus]

Interesting. I lived in Carlisle PA for 19 years, and only went there once. But I did go. After 19 years in Central Pennsylvania, I am happy to have relocated back in 2018 to Northern Idaho where everything is now, and has always been open for business.

[Steve DeRosa]

Originally Posted by Brooklyn Bob

I'm hoping the factory tours will be back by the spring.

Unfortunately, I won't be holding my breath on this one...