On Tuesday, I journeyed to the C. F. Martin Guitar factory in Nazareth, PA to pick up my new Martin 000-28 Ambertone. I ordered it back in July. An business associate had mentioned that his sister in law worked for Martin for the last 34 years, and that he could get me what ever I wanted for 50% of retail through the family purchase plan.
He went with me to pick it up. Upon arrival I was offered the VIP Delivery experience. Asking what that entailed, she said I would receive a "swag bag" of a tshirt, hat, picks, and strings. I would get a guided tour of the museum and factory. My name would be put up on the marquee in the lobby, and several craftsmen from the factory and several people from the corporate office would come into the lobby and my guitar would be presented to me. Then I would go over the small stage area in the lobby and play my new guitar for the first time for everyone. I opted to just take the swag bag and tours. And the guitar of course.
The museum is a great experience. I highly recommend it and the factory tour. Both are free.
