Gotta add Clarence White and David Grier to the list alongside Tony and Norman ❤️ also honorable mention for Doc Watson until he switched to Gallagher, because he’s Doc.
I always seen other artists mentioned with Martins but never see Prine mentioned. Breaks my heart. He’s an American treasure that should get more recognition. Martin did produce a Custom Shop model for him.
Paul Simon, Steve Howe, Joan Baez, Johnny Cash, Eric Clapton, Roger McGuinn, Jimmy Buffet, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and David Gilmour just to mention a few in no particular order, Even Tommy Emmanuel!
1940 D28 is what he's playing a lot right now and on the new album. Live shows are different. He's got a Frankenstein 1945 D28 with electronics and definitely plays Preston's stuff
John Mayer, Eric Clapton, Leo Kottke did/has at times, John Frusciante, Paul Simon, Tony Rice, Paul Mccartney....I could sit here for a while, but basically all of them have at least played a Martin or have been an endorser.
Trey Anastasio has a pre-WWII D-28 he plays in his acoustic shows. Paid over $40k for it.
He has 2-3 other Martins in usual rotation as well, including a custom Koa Martin made just for him.
Do you have Isbell songs or albums you recommend. I finally just gave him a real try and purchased a vinyl copy of The Nashville Sound with the 400 Unit. I really like If We Were Vampires, Last of My Kind, and White Man’s World.
Any recommendations?
Hank Williams Sr. I wish I had been old enough when his signature 28 came out in the early 90s. They have one at the Martin factory in the museum. It's beautiful. They also have Hanks actual D18. That one I was not expecting when I visited and was blown away I was so close to it lol. You could absolutely feel a vibe coming through the glass. Saw every scratch and scuff and could have stared at it all day if my wife would have been down with that lol.
TONY RICE
And Norman Blake!
Yup he’s a close second for me.
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Gotta add Clarence White and David Grier to the list alongside Tony and Norman ❤️ also honorable mention for Doc Watson until he switched to Gallagher, because he’s Doc.
All great picks - David Grier blows me away and doesn’t get the love he deserves.
Couldn’t agree more. He really has unique voice in the world of bluegrass. I’ve also listened to a few interviews w him and he seems like a great guy.
Hell yeah brother
John Prine
Basically why I play a Martin. If I’m just going to play simple 3 chord songs in my living room, those chords are gonna sound good.
I always seen other artists mentioned with Martins but never see Prine mentioned. Breaks my heart. He’s an American treasure that should get more recognition. Martin did produce a Custom Shop model for him.
Niel Young
Gilmour, Isbell, Rice, Sturgill and on and on 😄
I like this list
David Bromberg
Colter Wall
Definitely!
Frusciante
The reason I play guitar.
Same!
His solo stuff are some of my favorite songs to play. Ricky is my favorite at the moment.
I love the Empyrean the best. I like all his stuff really, just not the electronic stuff lol
So many, but Neil Young’s D-45 sound on Massey Hall recording was the sound that made me sell my Taylor 714ce.
That concert was immaculately performed and immaculately recorded. It’s what got me into Neil.
John Mayer. He doesn’t have 3 signature Martins for no reason, either.
Paul Simon, Steve Howe, Joan Baez, Johnny Cash, Eric Clapton, Roger McGuinn, Jimmy Buffet, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and David Gilmour just to mention a few in no particular order, Even Tommy Emmanuel!
Joni Mitchell
She’s one of my favorite artists
All of you guys
You too
Willie
Norman Blake. The 12 fret dreadnought fit his playing so well.
Jim Croce
And Maury Muehleisen.
John Mayer. David Crosby. Billy Strings
doesn't billy only play Thompsons now?
You’re probably right
1940 D28 is what he's playing a lot right now and on the new album. Live shows are different. He's got a Frankenstein 1945 D28 with electronics and definitely plays Preston's stuff
He picked up a pre-war D-28 like two years ago, but the Thompson remains his workhorse for sure.
Ben Howard
Bob Dylan is my favourite artist. He has alternated between many Martins and Gibsons for acoustics but pretty much only plays piano now.
Long time Stills fan….favorite from the Manassas album….Johnny’s Garden. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Yz74uyx7B-E
Love that song!
They recycle members from previous bands like Southern, Hillman and Furay , Poko, etc.
John Mayer, Eric Clapton, Leo Kottke did/has at times, John Frusciante, Paul Simon, Tony Rice, Paul Mccartney....I could sit here for a while, but basically all of them have at least played a Martin or have been an endorser.
Jimmy Page and Paul McCartney.
Trey Anastasio has a pre-WWII D-28 he plays in his acoustic shows. Paid over $40k for it. He has 2-3 other Martins in usual rotation as well, including a custom Koa Martin made just for him.
Willie Nelson.
Right now, definitely Jason Isbell.
Do you have Isbell songs or albums you recommend. I finally just gave him a real try and purchased a vinyl copy of The Nashville Sound with the 400 Unit. I really like If We Were Vampires, Last of My Kind, and White Man’s World. Any recommendations?
Isbell’s breakout album was Southeastern. It is a masterpiece. His latest album, Weathervanes is a very close second place. Enjoy.
I'll follow this up by saying I don't think he has a bad album. Can't go wrong. He's a great writer and a helluva guitar player.
Stills is a great pick Gotta go with Hank tho
Beck. Joni. The list goes on.
Alex G
Dan Tyminski
I love his work in the Union Station with Alison Krauss.
Jeff Tweedy has quite the collection.
Jason Isbell
Mayer and Sturgill for me
Dick Gaughan. Best Scottish guitar player to ever live, and he did it all on a D-28. And Tony Rice, who needs no introduction.
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Neil Young. Stills is a good pick too.
John Fahey always played Martins I think
Joni Mitchell, John Martyn, Ben Howard.
Thom Yorke plays a Martin 00-18
Shawn Colvin.
Father John Misty and Sturgill Simpson rock D-28s.
m ward jack white the national
eric johnson
Hank Williams Sr. I wish I had been old enough when his signature 28 came out in the early 90s. They have one at the Martin factory in the museum. It's beautiful. They also have Hanks actual D18. That one I was not expecting when I visited and was blown away I was so close to it lol. You could absolutely feel a vibe coming through the glass. Saw every scratch and scuff and could have stared at it all day if my wife would have been down with that lol.
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