Q: I bought a Young Chang acoustic guitar in 1981. It resembled a Martin. Was this guitar a creation of yours? Do you know anything about it?
A: No and yes, in that order. I did not start working for Young Chang until 1995, after I left Martin. As for the resemblance, that’s pretty easy to explain. For many years, the Young Chang guitar factory in Inchon made the imported Martin Sigma guitar for the Martin company, and to their specs. It was essentially a plywood copy of a Martin dreadnaught.
Michael Dresdner
straight talk about wood finishing
Do you know any website which I could learn about this Young Chang Guitar further? Thanks.
Noel - Best Acoustic Guitar Strings
April 23rd, 2010
Website? No, but you could post the question at Frets.com, a stringed instrument message board. Or, you could ask a more specific question here; I know a good bit about Young Chang instruments. What else did you want to know about it?
Michael
April 25th, 2010