Dave Doll’s Latest Pro Tip - How Strings Are Made
Here at Martin, we believe that the strings are the vocal cords of the guitar and should not be looked at as merely an accessory.
We pour the same care and compassion into our strings as we do our fine acoustic instruments.
Martin’s resident pro and manager of customer repair, Dave Doll, gives viewers insight on how Martin strings are made.
From the production process to various inspections, here is your step-by-step guide on how Martin produces guitar strings.
Watch the How Strings Are Made episode of Dave Doll’s Pro Tips here.
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Acoustic Nation is written by Laura B. Whitmore, a music industry marketing veteran, music journalist and editor, who has contributed to Parade.com, Guitar World, and others. She has interviewed hundreds of musicians and hosts the She Rocks Podcast. As the founder of the Women’s International Music Network, she advocates for women in the music industry and produces the annual She Rocks Awards. She is the Senior Vice President of Marketing for Positive Grid, making the world safe for guitar exploration everywhere! A guitarist and singer/songwriter, Laura is currently co-writing an album of pop songs that empower and energize girls.
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