An Evening with Chris Martin at Rudy's Music
For nearly 200 years, C.F. Martin & Co. has been building the guitars behind the most iconic moments in music history from Johnny Cash, to the Beatles, to Eric Clapton, MTV Unplugged, and beyond. On Tuesday, April 7th, Chris Martin, the sixth-generation owner of this iconic guitar company, will be at Rudy's Music in Scarsdale. The evening features Chris telling the riveting story of Martin, from a one-room New York City workshop in 1833 to the most celebrated acoustic guitar maker on the planet.
This is a night of great stories, live music, and guitars you won't believe you're standing next to is free and open to the public.
◊ Rare instruments on display from the Martin Museum and Chris Martin's personal collection
◊ Live musical demonstrations by acclaimed guitarist and Martin ambassador Craig Thatcher, showcasing the instruments up close
◊ The C.F. Martin & Co. story, told by Chris through these priceless instruments
◊ The Value of Instruments: At the recent Christie's auction of the Jim Irsay Collection, David Gilmour's 1969 Martin D-35, heard on Pink Floyd's "Wish You Were Here," sold for $2,393,000. Eric Clapton's 1939 Martin 000-42, played during his legendary 1992 MTV Unplugged performance, fetched $4,101,000.
WHEN: Tuesday, April 7, 2026 | 6:00 PM ET
WHERE: Rudy's Music | 34 East Pkwy, Scarsdale, NY 10583
WHO: Chris Martin IV | Chairman, C.F. Martin & Co. | Sixth-generation steward of the world's most storied acoustic guitar company | Available for media interviews
Craig Thatcher | Acclaimed guitarist and longtime Martin ambassador
Contact: Kate Richardson | Kate@RichlynnGroup.com
ABOUT C. F. MARTIN & CO.
C.F. Martin & Co. has been making the finest handcrafted acoustic guitars for nearly two hundred years. For some of the biggest names and the most revered musical legends across every genre and every decade. And we’ve been doing it with pure artistic passion, a deep love for all things music, and an unwavering commitment to our community and the environment.
But most importantly, we’re still doing it... for you. For current and future generations of pioneers, rebels, and dreamers. For the beginners, the pros, and everyone in between. We believe music is an unstoppable force. It raises us up. Tells our truths. Gets us on our feet. Expresses our deepest heartaches. And our greatest joys.
So, we’ll continue to make the very best acoustic instruments and strings for as long as there are people like you who love music and love making it. We want to be there to help you tell your story. To help you share your music with the world. To help unleash the artist within.
We’re ready for the next two hundred years. Want to come with us? Visit martinguitar.com.
