Peter Frampton and C.F. Martin & Co. Donate to Musicares MAP Fund

(Martin | Posted 2006-08-17)

Peter Frampton and C.F. Martin & Co. have announced they will donate a portion of the proceeds from each D-42 Peter Frampton "Frampton's Camel" Signature Edition guitar to benefit the Musicares MAP FundSM. Chosen by Peter, the Musicares MAP Fund provides members of the music community access to addiction recovery treatment regardless of their financial situation. To date, Martin Guitar has contributed $2 million to artist designated charities through their Limited Edition Signature Model program.

Martin Guitar and Peter Frampton recently introduced the D-42 Peter Frampton "Frampton's Camel" Signature Edition guitar. In 1973, Frampton wrote and recorded his legendary "Frampton's Camel" album with his Martin D-45. Subsequently, the instrument was stolen. Over 30 years later, Martin has created a new guitar for Peter, paying tribute to his talent and influence.

For more information, please visit: www.martinguitar.com or www.musicares.com

About Martin Guitar:

Founded in 1833 by Christian Frederick Martin, C.F. Martin & Co. has been continuously family owned and operated for six generations. The oldest surviving acoustic instrument producer in the world, Martin guitars are hand-made by skilled craftsmen and women, many still using the design and techniques introduced by the company founder in the 1830s. The privately held manufacturer is acknowledged as the creator of some of the world's finest musical instruments. Martin innovations include the now-standard x-bracing, the 14-fret guitar and the "dreadnought" size. Current Chairman and CEO Christian Frederick Martin, IV, took the helm of the company in 1986. The seventh generation Martin was recently born to Chris Martin IV and his wife Diane in 2004.

About MusiCaresR:

Established in 1989 by The Recording AcademyR, MusiCaresR provides a safety net of critical assistance for music people in times of need. MusiCares' services and resources cover a wide range of financial, medical and personal emergencies, and each case is treated with integrity and confidentiality. MusiCares also focuses the resources and attention of the music industry on human service issues that directly impact the health and welfare of the music community.

About MusiCares MAP Fund:

As a result of acquiring MAP in September 2004, MusiCares developed the MusiCares MAP Fund as a pool of resources set aside specifically to address addiction recovery and sober living needs. Named for the Musicians Assistance Program, founded by longtime musician and addiction recovery activist Buddy Arnold, the MusiCares MAP Fund represents the joint goal of MAP and MusiCares to provide members of the music community access to addiction recovery treatment regardless of their financial circumstances. MusiCares developed the MusiCares MAP Fund as a pool of resources set aside specifically to address addiction and recovery needs. Named for the Musicians' Assistance Program, the fund represents the joint goal of MAP and MusiCares to provide members of the music community access to addiction recovery treatment regardless of their financial condition.

Enter Your Review Now!

Do you have experience with this, or other equipment? Help others by submitting your review.

Enter Your Equipment Review

Ask a question about this item or comment in the

Music Gear Forums

Looking for something else? Search MusicGearReview.com:

Special Deals

The Martin LX1 Little Martin Acoustic Guitar is a great small travel and beginning student guitar. It has a solid Sitka spruce soundboard atop the sma... Read More Here: Martin LX1 Little Martin Acoustic Guitar Was $419 Now $299

The tone of the Martin D-28 Acoustic Guitar is what separates it from all other guitars. It has a solid Sitka spruce top with glossy finish, special E... Read More Here: Martin D-28 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Sunburst Was $3099 Now $2399

Originally developed as part of an experiment with alternative bracing patterns, the D-16 is now a treasured Martin favorite. It's solid Sitka spr... Read More Here: Martin D-16 Acoustic Guitar ¹ Was $2199 Now $1599

The Martin D-35 Dreadnought Guitar gives you unsurpassed tone. Massive, solid Sitka spruce top produces a strong bass tone, ideal for rhythm playing. ... Read More Here: Martin D-35 Dreadnought Guitar Was $3099 Now $2299

Since 1931, the Martin D-28 has been the standard by which all acoustic guitars are measured. The full-gloss DC-28E is highlighted with a cutaway and ... Read More Here: Martin DC-28E Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural Was $3849 Now $2899

More Martin sale items