pdxuke
Well-known member
So, after I registed my new M2 soprano at Martin I wrote them praising their builds, but asking if I could have, as an option, friction tuners on their US or Mexican concerts.
I didn't expect a "yes" on the Mexican build, but I actually expected a yes on the USA concert build. Afterall, if Mainland can offer that option, why not Martin, the grand daddy of Mainland uke companies.
I got a very nice email back from a person who told me it was not an option. He told me that he agreed with me on the tuners, but those decisions were made higher up. I wrote back and asked him to forward my message up to whomever makes that decision.
I will never buy a modern Martin, pay $1000+ for a concert, without friction tuners. Period. I'm pledging that right here. As much as I'd love to have a new Martin USA concert build.
Anybody feel the same way? Comments, observations--cheap shots?
I didn't expect a "yes" on the Mexican build, but I actually expected a yes on the USA concert build. Afterall, if Mainland can offer that option, why not Martin, the grand daddy of Mainland uke companies.
I got a very nice email back from a person who told me it was not an option. He told me that he agreed with me on the tuners, but those decisions were made higher up. I wrote back and asked him to forward my message up to whomever makes that decision.
I will never buy a modern Martin, pay $1000+ for a concert, without friction tuners. Period. I'm pledging that right here. As much as I'd love to have a new Martin USA concert build.
Anybody feel the same way? Comments, observations--cheap shots?