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Michael Dickinson is a very good friend of Maury and Spoon who has worked at C. F. Martin & Company for over 30 years. Today, he spends most of his time procuring wonderful tonewoods from around the world as Martin’s Exotic and Sustainable Wood Buyer. Due to his unmatchable knowledge of Martin history, he was also given the responsibility of sourcing and buying rare vintage instruments for the Martin Museum.

A special podcast about a very special Martin guitar enthusiast, this episode of Martins & More is dedicated to the late David Crosby. Crosby died on January 18, 2023, at the age of 81.

“You were willing to pay hundreds or even thousands of dollars to acquire an excellent acoustic guitar. Why wouldn’t you spend another $20 and a few minutes each month to make sure that guitar remains in excellent condition?” – Maury of Maury’s Music.

Maury uses Ecamm LIVE software for all of Maury's Music's YouTube videos, podcasts & livestreams. In this episode of Ecamm's The Flow podcast, Doc & Maury talk all about how musicians can leverage podcasting. It's time for a video podcasting case study!  

Season 2 Episode 10 of Martins & More turns the tables on Maury and Spoon. In this revealing podcast, Spoon interviews Maury Rutch of Maury’s Music about what it’s like to own and run a guitar shop with a full-time staff of 3.

Season 2 Episode X of Martins & More is as large and lovely as the Martin Jumbo models that Maury and Spoon are exploring in this podcast! The size J and even grander Grand J are modern Martin inventions that are well-loved for their shape, volume, and tone.

Season 2 Episode 9 of Martins & More explores the history and majesty that is the iconic Martin D-28. Between Maury’s expertise in Martin models and Spoon’s expertise in Martin history, legends, and lore, what better way for an acoustic guitar fan to spend an hour than listening to a couple good pals extolling the virtues of a true acoustic guitar icon?

Season 2 Episode 8 of Martins & More starts the New Year off happily with Maury and Spoon revealing their favorite albums of fingerstyle guitar music. From major influencers like Merle Travis, Leo Kottke, and Michael Hedges to regional artists like Teja Gerken, El McMeen, and Howard Emerson, each with devoted fans if not major recording contracts. All are mentioned for their wonderful playing on awesome albums well worth seeking out.

Season 2 Episode 7 of Martins & More picks up where Episode 6 left off, with the focus shifting to the exotic and domestic tonewoods used for the back and sides of Martin and Blueridge acoustic guitars.

Season 2 Episode 6 of Martins & More gets us ready for winter, with a look at the species of evergreen trees that that get turned into spruce guitar tops, a major source of an acoustic guitar’s tone. Has Martin always used the same type spruce? Which spruce sounds like what? Why do they sound the way they do?