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martinguitar.com

The Martin Guitar Company

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Every year thousands of guitar enthusiasts visit the Martin museumand factory to enjoy what’s insidethe world of Martin Guitar.

Visitors Center

Welcome to Martin. Mecca for music

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The factory tours and museum are only part of theattraction. During your visit you will not want to miss:

Visitors Center Highlights• The 1833 Shop

• The Pickin’ Parlor is a private room where youcan play high-end and limited edition guitars.

• The Play Me Wall is where the world comesto test out the new factory offerings and some ofMartin’s best-known and top-selling guitars.

• The Album and CD Display represents musicicons from Bob Dylan to Willie Nelson.

• We offer both warranty and non-warranty repairson Martin instruments. This includes setup,fret work, neck resets, structural repairs, electronic

installations, refinishing, custom work and more.• New for 2009, Guitar Care Seminars will be

presented in the lobby every Friday, from11:00 am - 12:00 pm.

lovers.

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The Martin Guitar Museum isa centre for reflection, bringing together music history, cultureand craftsmanship.

Museum

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As part of our mission, we are dedicated to preservingand enhancing our unique heritage and the historyof music.

A collection of historical instruments, memorabilia,photographs and other objects tell the Martin story —past and present — and our commitment to keepingthe music alive.

Museum Highlights

• More than 200 rare, vintage instruments are ondisplay, from the Stauffer and Ditson models

to the D-45 Pre-War and Smartwood models.• Honoring the artists who created music history,

from Gene Autry and Johnny Cash to Elvis andJohn Mayer.

No charge.

© EPE, Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off.

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As a visitor on the factory floor, your guided tour will show you howour guitars come to life through thehands of the craftsperson.

Factory Tour

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We take such extreme pride in the guitars we producethat we open our doors every workday for guidedpublic tours of our factory.

It’s the best way we know to show how deeplycommitted we are to building the finest steel-stringacoustic guitars in the world.(Sorry, no free samples! )

Factory Tour Highlights

• Witness first hand the detail of exquisitecraftsmanship that goes into each and every guitar.

• More than 300 separate steps are required tocomplete one Martin guitar.

• A fascinating blend of old world craftsmanshipand modern technology.

Public Tours - Hours and Information:Monday through Friday, 11:00 am - 2:30 pm.No charge. Tours last approximately one hour. It isrecommended that you arrive early to register.

Group Tours:

Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 10:30 am.Nominal charge for groups of 10 or more, and reservationsare required; please call 610-759-2837. Tours last approximatelyone and a half hours. It is recommended that your group arrives30 minutes early to register.

Photographs are allowed without a flash. Video cameras, recordersand cell phones are not permitted. Closed-toe shoes recommended.Wheel chair and stroller accessible. Tour schedules and routes aresubject to change due to manufacturing requirements. The entire

facility is closed on major holidays. For closing dates and times,please visit www.martinguitar.com.

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Once you have toured the museumand factory, come inside andbrowse in the 1833 Shop.

1833 Shop ®

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M ARTIN O WNERS C LUB ®

1833 Shop and Guitarmaker’s Connection.Excludes instrument purchases.

The 1833 Shop, is the official source of Martin® brandedmerchandise that appeals to the music lover in allof us.

1833 Shop Highlights

• Apparel

• Novelties and Collectibles

• Books and Posters

• Guitar Cases and Accessories

• Backpacker® guitars

• Strings

Most items can be ordered online atmartinguitar.com or toll-free at 800-247-6931.

The Martin Owners Club:

The Martin Owners Club is for everybody who wantsto enjoy the musical expression ofguitar. Join the thousands of ownersand players, collectors and enthusiastsfrom around the world who areexperiencing a deeper connectionwith the Martin brand.

Be Part of It. To join, or forinformation on member benefits,visit martinownersclub.com.

Members receive a 10% shoppingdiscount everyday.

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Guitarmaker’s Connection

Step back in time and escape tothe Guitarmaker’s Connection,a woodworker’s dream.

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No trip is complete without a visit to Guitarmaker’sConnection, housed in the original Martin factory onNorth Street in the heart of Nazareth, PA. The perfectplace to purchase a variety of hard-to-find items.

Located next door, the Nazareth Area Chamber ofCommerce resides in the original Martin homestead.

Guitarmaker’s Connection Highlights• Guitar making kits

• Guitar parts and luthier tools

• Guitar accessories• Guitar repair and construction books

Most items can be ordered online atmartinguitar.com or toll-free at 800-247-6931.

Location and Hours:

Guitarmaker’s Connection10 W. North St., Nazareth, PA 18064 | 610-759-2837Monday through Friday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.

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