Vintage Magic! Comparing Pre-1950 All-Mahogany Martins ★ Acoustic Tuesday 293

Acoustic Tuesday | Guitar Routine Show

Tony Polecastro

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🗓️ 30 May 2023

⏱️ 42 minutes

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Summary

After almost 100 years, this Martin sounds better than ever, but how does it compare to other Martins? Today's show is something truly special, especially for those of you who love vintage guitars just as much as I do. We'll be exploring the world of all-mahogany, pre-1950 Martin Guitars, from the craftsmanship and the sound to why these guitars are valued by guitar geeks. We're kicking things off with a 1946 Martin 00-17, a mid-sized guitar that packs a punch. The all-mahogany build gives it a warm, mellow tone and its larger body size projects that tone beautifully. If you're all about that mid-range magic, this one is for you. Next up, we're taking a leap back in time with a 1935 Martin 0-17. This beauty features a smaller body size that contributes to a distinct, focused tone. Despite its compact size, this all-mahogany Martin has a voice that's full of character—it's perfect for those fingerpicking blues. Finally, we're going even further back to 1926 with the Martin 2-17. The smallest of the bunch, it surprises with its rich and warm sound. This one is proof that size doesn't always equate to sound. Its smaller stature gives it a unique tonal profile that's just simply enchanting, dry, woody, and responsive. Throughout the episode, we'll do side-by-side comparisons of these amazing instruments to truly dive deep into the effect of body size on a guitar's tone. Not to mention, these all-mahogany Martins are more accessible in terms of price - making them fantastic options for guitarists who want that vintage charm without breaking the bank compared to other guitars from these years. Featured in this episode...- David and the Devil - Bella White Music - Rhett Shull

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0:00.0	In my opinion, all mahogany guitars are the sweethearts of the vintage guitar market.
0:05.0	They sound like nothing else, and they don't command the absurdly high prices that some other vintage guitars do.
0:12.0	On today's Acoustic Tuesday show, you'll be hearing three different vintage All Mahogany Martins, born before the year 1950.
0:20.0	In fact, one of these guitars is almost 100 years old.
0:24.2	These guitars sound awesome, but more importantly, you're going to get a true apples-to-apples
0:29.1	comparison on how body size affects the tone of an acoustic guitar. So let's go ahead and hop in
0:34.9	the time machine and check out these vintage beauties.
0:38.3	Hey, TAC family, this is episode 293 of the Acoustic Tuesday Show, a show packed full of
0:44.6	inspiration and fun, designed to help you get more fulfillment, progress, and joy from your
0:49.7	acoustic guitar journey. Throughout today's episode, as always, I'll be keeping you in the loop with some acoustic news you can use, including a metronome pep talk that actually makes
0:59.5	you feel good, a new band called the Arnambles, and much, much more. Plus, we're going to head
1:05.4	to Italy to check out a guitar sonal from one of our very own Acoustic Tuesday viewers.
1:10.2	But first, let's check out some
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