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Monday, April 10 2023
The Dick Boak Interview

On Friday, Martin 24, 2023, Maury and Spoon traveled to Nazareth, PA for a very special podcast at the home of Dick Boak. The venerable living legend sat down for a fascinating chat about his lifelong love of making guitars and similar instruments, beginning in his childhood, on through his 30-plus year career at C. F. Martin & Co., and featuring some of the many guitars Dick has built at his home workshop.

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Monday, March 27 2023
Martin Introduces Satin Finish Models in the Standard Series!!!

Martin Introduces Satin Finish Models in the Standard Series! Extra!!! Extra!!! New 2023 Martins offer incredible value with great tone. Maury’s Music proudly presents SIX new Standard Series Martins, the D-28 Satin, D-28 Satin Amberburst, D-28 Street Legend, each made with East Indian backs and sides, and the D-18 Satin, D-18 Satin Amberburst, and D-18 Street Legend, made with Genuine Mahogany back and sides.

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Monday, February 27 2023
Mike Dickinson of Martin Guitar

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.

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Monday, February 06 2023
Remembering David Crosby

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.

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Saturday, February 04 2023
Acoustic Guitar Cleaning & Maintenance

“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.

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Tuesday, January 24 2023
Maury was a Guest on Ecamm's THE FLOW Podcast!

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!  

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Monday, January 23 2023
A Week in the Life of a Music Store Owner

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.

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Monday, January 16 2023
Martin Jumbos

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.

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Monday, January 09 2023
The Martin D-28

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?

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Monday, January 02 2023
Our Favorite Fingerstyle Albums

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.

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