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  • Met Chris Martin from Martin Guitar

    Posted by Loraine on May 17, 2024 at 6:49 pm

    Got my guitar signed by Chris. Craig Thatcher was there and played guitars from Chris’ personal collection. I would have loved to have met and talked with Craig, but he left right after presentations. What do fantastic artist.

    Loraine replied 12 months ago 7 Members · 20 Replies
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  • 76BruceW

    Member
    May 18, 2024 at 7:44 am

    Wonderful experience I am sure!!

    • Loraine

      Member
      May 18, 2024 at 8:21 am

      It was a wonderful experience, to be sure. Chris told a lot of history of Martin Guitar , the differences in past Martin family Presidents, the guitars, and when and why developed. The R&D folks explained the process of creativity and challengesħ to continually innovate, and the challenges that they encounter and the solutions.

  • albert_d

    Member
    May 18, 2024 at 9:20 am

    Dang! Looks like a fantastic time.

    • Loraine

      Member
      May 18, 2024 at 9:28 am

      Yup, really cool experience.

  • Philb

    Member
    May 18, 2024 at 9:45 pm

    Fantastic!

    • Loraine

      Member
      May 19, 2024 at 1:47 am

      @Philb We met in where they store all the wood. Look in the background of the photos where Chris Martin and Craig Thatcher are sitting, and behind the photo with all the guitars. All the wood stacked floor to ceiling and all humidity and temperature controlled. Now imagine a warehouse with stacks upon stacks of every imaginable wood. It smelled so good.

  • Mrfredsporty

    Member
    May 19, 2024 at 3:21 am

    A night to remember for sure!his talk about Martin guitars is fun to watch on YouTube but NOTHING could beat the live experience you had.

    • Loraine

      Member
      May 19, 2024 at 9:06 am

      I agree, and others mentioned the video. I’ll have to watch it. I’m sure he was bound bypassing time at the live event, so there may be additional info in the video.

  • John_Bolling_Hall

    Member
    May 19, 2024 at 6:40 am

    Wow, so cool!

    • Loraine

      Member
      May 19, 2024 at 9:04 am

      @John_Bolling_Hall If you own a Martin, I highly suggest becoming a Backstage Pass member. You’ll receive special offers, sales, giveaways, etc. just go to their website and sign up.

  • Pipsmom

    Member
    May 21, 2024 at 7:42 am

    Aha! So you’re hanging out with Chris Martin instead of JMG! We miss you, but good on you! Looks like you are having fun! Hugs to you!

    JoR

    • Loraine

      Member
      May 21, 2024 at 5:48 pm

      Hi Jo. It’s really good to hear from you! I miss many from JMG, and I miss the VOMs in general and most of the people, but it was time to move on. I hope you’re doing well. Feel free to message me if you want to catch up. 🙂

  • Pipsmom

    Member
    May 22, 2024 at 8:20 am

    Hi again, Loraine,

    Where is the best place to message you? Here? JMG? Other? I would like to catch up occasionally. I haven’t been reading these TAC forums – can’t remember what brought me here the other day and I happened to see your post and I’m so glad I did. Let me know the best way to keep in touch!

    • Loraine

      Member
      May 22, 2024 at 9:00 pm

      I just messaged you on TAC. Not sure if you’ll receive a notification on the bell at the top right or not, but if you click on your picture, you should see that you have a message. Now you have to check out the forums here more often!

  • Pipsmom

    Member
    May 23, 2024 at 7:55 am

    Haven’t found it yet, but will keep looking…… Good to be in touch again!

    • Loraine

      Member
      May 23, 2024 at 8:23 am

      Click the arrow next to your profile picture. A menu should open. Click on messages. Don’t click new messages. Just click messages. It should open and you can click on my message.

  • Pipsmom

    Member
    May 24, 2024 at 8:32 am

    I don’t see an arrow next to my profile picture ……. could you send a private message on JMG? Sorry to be such a pain…..

    • Loraine

      Member
      May 24, 2024 at 12:57 pm

      I really have no desire to go back on the JMG site, so please Email me at [email protected] :).

  • Loraine

    Member
    May 26, 2024 at 4:15 am

    Here’s a group shot taken with a drone in front of Martin Guitar.

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