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NAMM 2016 is starting... It's like Christmas, but for guitar players!

John Hall at Blues Creek Guitars walks us through the entire process of a neck reset.  In part 2, John prepares the neck for reattachment, and completes the process.

John Hall at Blues Creek Guitars walks us through the entire process of a neck reset.  In part 1, John shows us how you can diagnose your guitar to see if it needs a neck reset.

With so many variations on their bracing available, choosing the style right for you can seem like challenge. This week we're going to break down different bracing styles and see what makes each one unique. 

"Undoubtedly the most popular bracing pattern Martin uses is their 'X' bracing. Found on the majority of Martin instruments, the X bracing was first developed in the 1850s. This 'X' bracing took the place of the more traditional fan bracing used by European guitar builders at the time. While maybe not as ideal for the gut strings used during this period, as the market changed and players started demanding louder instruments, Martin's sturdier 'X' bracing allowed for an easier transition to the higher tension steel strings necessary to achieve that. "

We've teamed up with our friends at the Fretboard Journal to bring you some... Great Martins!

At Maury's Music, we play the products we sell.  Maury has performed onstage with some very talented local musicians over the years, and they're all fans of Maury's Music.  :)

Maury visited Brothers Music Shop in Wind Gap, PA.  Dave & Rich are good friends of ours and their years of experience working at Martin Guitar has fueled their passion for instrument repair.

Do you consider what neck joint your next electric guitar will have? Should you?

"The prevailing opinion I’ve found online is that Set-Neck guitars carry vibrations better than a Bolt-On. This means that, in theory, the Set-Neck guitar should vibrate more easily and the sustain of the notes should be longer than on a comparable Bolt-On guitar. The amount of difference claimed has a lot to do with who you ask. Some players will say that there is a slight difference while others will assert that the difference is huge (I get visions of Nigel Tufnel from Spinal Tap when I hear this)."

The Holiday season means spending time with the family, relaxing and reflecting as the year approaches it's end. It also means gift lists, crowded malls and the headaches involved with both. Well Maury's Music is here to help. We've come up with some great stocking stuffer ideas sure to bring a smile to your guitar players' faces that you can pick up from the comfort of your own home. Take some of the holiday stress out of your life so you can spend more time enjoying the season.

This week we take a look at two of Martin's most iconic dreadnoughts, the D28 and the D35.