Established in 1833. the Martin Guitar Factory has been at the leading edge of guitar manufacturing for six generations. The founder of Martin Guitar. Christian Frederick Martin. Sr.. was born in 1796 in Germany and began the craft at the young age of 15. Since the guild system in Germany limited the opportunities for guitar production. C.F. Martin. Sr.. decided to emigrate to the United States in the 1830s. Martin Guitar set up shop in New York City for 6 years before finally settling in the Lehigh Valley in 1839. After a century and a half of success in guitar manufacturing.
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