Cody Kilby showcases his beautiful Martin 1941 D-18

[@rbfour5]

What a great story! And what a wonderful Dad!

[@rickrudd]

I'm 40 and Ive had a ton of NICE guitars come and go, but the two guitars that I play daily, I recieved as very generous gifts from my parents for my 15th and 19th bday. Hamer USA Special electric and a Taylor 312.

[@chrislane8466]

When you were showing it front and back at the beginning it sounded like there was a rattle - like an irretrievable guitar pick floating around in there. Happens to the best!😄

[@cguitarallday]

I like the way it sounds tuned down.

[@JamesJones-rz1dx]

That was absolutely beautiful Colby….you deserved that IBMA 👍

[@raymondeaton5692]

You must have a really great dad. Great player!

[@highlonesome-coloradobluegrass]

One of the best in Bluegrass!

[@stevepennington7879]

Wow, memories like this is “priceless”. Love your music! Such a magical talent. Thanks for sharing!

[@jaywitham5970]

Great story, thanks for sharing..

[@glenguldbeckmusic3410]

Cheers to your dad!!!! And what an amazing tune. Thanks!!!

[@5150show]

Congrats on being bluegrass player of the year

[@jethreymonroe4119]

Awesome guitar and awesome guitar player! Sounds Great!

[@roygarrett1663]

Super sounding Pre. Kinda reminded me of Beppe. Oh, you're dad is so awesome. AKA Kaufman Kamp.

[@Curitibaas]

Amazing player and guitar!

[@Mondoslug]

Beautiful story & of course tremendous playing.

[@lorenvguitar614]

Very nice, great story

[@davidbaggett3207]

Wow!! Love the sound of that old Martin. I have a 2017 d28 with the forward shifted bracing and play it in our bluegrass gospel band in AL. I love it but I will be glad when it opens up fully!! Carry on man!! We need the inspiration!!😊

[@JeremyAult12]

I just got a used 2017 and I love it. I live in South Alabama. My family has a long history of playing southern gospel music all over. I got my start playing in Assembly of God church’s myself.

[@axeaddiction796]

Man what a great story

[@randysmith8770]

Thanks for the story. My Dad walked through the door on Christmas when I was 7 (I’m almost 60 now) with an acoustic guitar. It got me going. Thanks Dad! By the way you said that you tuned to C, is that DADGAD down a step? I’ve always enjoyed your playing!

[@billdedrick1914]

unreal playing and sound/tone/resonance..what strings were used here

[@ewengillies9826]

Great instrument. In the right hands. Bushyboy Oz.

[@mikeault]

Great story Cody and a playin!

[@acousticguitar130]

Monster guitar for Monster player!!!

[@jasper_north]

Is hidden glue- VTS and ADI top realy worth it? I basically only fingerpick without picks and brush-strum in between (Flicking). Thanks

[@budg.6094]

I would be afraid to buy most 13 year olds a Martin guitar. Kids have ways of losing interest. Now, if my kid is a 13 year old Cody Kilby, who not only has the talent but who has demonstrated his commitment, then Hell, yes. Absolutely love his playing.

[@apostasiaelegcho5612]

You've got something rolling around inside the guitar.

[@davidweitzel7729]

Maybe Rattlesnake rattles. Old tradition.

[@5-sf]

that piece is beautiful, what's it called ? where can i listen ??

[@Tthorpe456]

Hi, Cody! Great guitar you have there, buddy. It's in very capable hands, too. Question: That beauty doesn't have the tell-tale cracks behind the bridge that many old Martins have. What do you use for a humidifier on that thing? Anyway, hope you're coming up to Grey Fox - hope to see you there. Tom

[@atomicbang3684]

Terrific!!

[@garyallen6486]

Awesome guitar, but an even better memory.

[@philoreagan8515]

damn that things sings in your hands

[@willchaney8931]

If anyone could tell me the name of this tune I'd be grateful!

[@StevenMooney-f4y]

Pretty cool!

[@gregsanders7064]

Awesome!!!

[@davycrokett3862]

That's a great getar king sound it's the man behind it

[@BST501]

❤❤❤

[@mikea1184]

Sounds great

[@benperea8483]

Omg! That's awesome

[@josephdingey737]

Well I have a few questions for me

[@235buz]

Wow!

[@Chatt-Guitar]

There are very few players that can match Cody Kilby. I wonder if the tune he played here was inspired by Billy McLaughlin "Fingerdance"

[@dodgermartin4895]

This a great story... I'm gonna get a guitar for my son, and I want to get one that inspires him, because a bad guitar won't do that. But, I don't think I can afford a mint '41 D-18 :-)

[@JohnnyRebKy]

The new Martins are fantastic too. They started building the D18 and HD28 like they did in the 1930s again which is often called “ pre war” Martins. 2018 and newer D18 and HD28 have scalloped and forward shifted bracing like the old Martins had. I think your son would be thrilled with one 👍🏻

[@scmah174]

NICE

[@privateer0561]

And like everybody else, something found its way into the box and is clanking around...

[@gotaplay]

Cody could play a cheap " Estaphan " guitar and make it sound like A million dollar instrument

[@factsoverfiction7826]

😏

[@jeffg.5630]

Totally Rad.......

[@josephdingey737]

Zza