Builder Jim Merrill has spent his life chasing the tone and quality of vintage Martin guitars. In the forthcoming Fretboard Journal issue 27, writer Art Dudley chronicles the career of the Virginia-based guitarmaker and follows the build of his own Merrill instrument. As a companion to that 22-page feature, we sent photographer and videographer Randall Hill to Merrill’s workshop. Hill produced this video exclusive for the Fretboard Journal, featuring Merrill and the stellar guitarist Jack Lawrence. Subscribe today.