Martin

He’s not so sure on recording a new album, though.

"It's not over. I think we've got some things to do."

The owner is auctioning off the guitar to help fund chemotherapy treatment for her daughter.

Monies raised from the auction will fund an ambitious waterfowl research project.

The new signature is affordable, and created from sustainable materials.

A year after taking over the reins of the world’s most iconic acoustic guitar company, we sat down with with the German CEO to talk the importance of stories, why Martin’s people are what set it apart from the crowd, and his broad musical tastes.

“There are a lot of things [we] can do, [but] we need to be clear on who we are as Martin, and what our role is in this space,” Martin CEO Thomas Ripsam said.

The Black Crowes’ guitarist chats with us at NAMM on the magic of his perfectly imperfect signature model.

The gems that adorn the guitar include 436 diamonds, six natural sapphires, and one ruby, for a total weight of 21 carats.

Prices range from $1,999 to $12,999.