Trigger (guitar)
| Trigger | |
|---|---|
Nelson performing with Trigger in 2007 | |
| Manufacturer | C. F. Martin & Company |
| Period | 1969 |
| Construction | |
| Body type | Classical Acoustic, Martin N-20 |
| Scale | 25.4 inches (650 mm) |
| Woods | |
| Body | Brazilian rosewood |
| Neck | Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Ebony |
| Hardware | |
| Bridge | Tied |
| Pickup(s) | Prismatone stereo |
Trigger is a modified Martin N-20 nylon-string classical acoustic guitar used by country music singer-songwriter Willie Nelson. Early in his career, Nelson tested several guitars by different companies. After his Baldwin guitar was damaged in 1969, he purchased the Martin guitar, but retained the electrical components from the Baldwin guitar.
Nelson based his desired style on Django Reinhardt's playing and guitar sound. He opted to amplify the acoustic guitar, resulting in his signature sound.