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1969 Martin D-18 | ||||||||||||||
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Martin Guitars, Nazareth, Pennsylvania, USAThis is an absolute gem. A piece of Scottish folk history.I was given this guitar by a friend and former student colleague of mine, who was married to the late Derek Moffat of the McCalmans. As a lifelong Macs fan, it goes without saying how chuffed to bits I was to be offered it. I was told that it was 'an old guitar in the cupboard' and it turned out to be a Martin, the legendary American guitar maker. Upon getting it home and dating it, I discovered from the serial number it was from 1969. So it's now nearly 40 years old. It's by no means in a roadworthy shape, and I do need to get some cracks repaired and probably a refret, but the tone of it is outstanding. So while I don't take it on the road - yet - I have used it for recording. It is this guitar you hear Tore Bruvoll playing on the Songs from Home album. In the bottom right, you'll see affirmation of its provenance - an old Macs set list! I play this guitar every few days at home. | ||||||||||||||
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