The release of Jason Isbell’s two new signature Martin guitars is big news in the acoustic guitar world. What's perhaps even bigger news is the fact Isbell has also shared his method for breaking in new acoustics. And it is insane.
Isbell, echoing comments David Gilmour made last year, believes guitars sound better with age. And though he reckons Martin’s contemporary creations can grow to sound just as good as the builds from its golden age, that’s going to require some patience. Luckily, he has a method for speeding up the process.
