Interview with Chris Thomas of C. F. Martin & Co., Inc.

Posted on 15. Jan, 2010 by in Interviews, NAMM 2010

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6 Responses to “Interview with Chris Thomas of C. F. Martin & Co., Inc.”

  1. Sid

    15. Jan, 2010

    Is that slash’s dad in the background?

  2. UKISOCIETY

    15. Jan, 2010

    A laminate soprano for $399? No way. Won’t be on my list. I’d like to try the cherry and the maple though.

  3. Doc_J

    15. Jan, 2010

    Did you see the list price of the cherry uke? ($1999)!
    I’d have one of Chuck Moore’s long before a Martin cherry uke.

  4. Sambient

    16. Jan, 2010

    The list on the laminate isn’t what it’s going to cost at most retailers. It might well be an improvement over some of their current offerings.

    Aldrine, you’re fantastic at interviewing and really know how to sell the product better than some of these reps.
    Well done.

  5. Ukester Brown

    16. Jan, 2010

    I’ve seen the Cherry for $1300, but I’m getting my second Kepasa built the way I want it for less than a grand…. I will admit the inlay on the fretboard looked great.

  6. Aaron

    18. Jan, 2010

    The Martin “Laminate” from what Chris was explaining to me is not like the ply / veneer that most laminate ukes (or guitars) are made of.

    Martin’s “High Pressure Laminate” is actually a wood byproduct that is mixed with resins and put under immense pressure – the product is definitely not like any laminate ply. It has more of a plastic-like feel, but the sound of the ukulele is actually very good. If you get a chance, try one – it’s a pretty accurate Martin sound for a fraction of the cost.

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