Martin Guitar’s corporate motto is “Inspiring musicians worldwide,” Rameen Shayegan said. “We may have to add ‘and beyond’ to that motto,” Shayegan, the company’s instrument design manager, added ...
The legendary instruments Martin Guitar is known for are no stranger to adventure. A Martin ukulele, known as the Konter Uke, in 1926 famously tagged along on Rear Admiral Richard Byrd’s expedition to ...
BRUCE ASATO / BASATO@STARADVERTISER.COM Ukulele collector Shawn Yacavone with five vintage instruments from his collection: Kamaka pineapple (circa 1930s), left, Manuel Nunes ukulele (circa 1910-1916) ...