The time a 145-Year-Old Martin guitar was destroyed on a Tarantino film set

“We want to make sure that people know that the incident was very distressing to us. We can’t believe that it happened,” he continued. “I don’t think anything can really remedy this. We’ve been remunerated for the insurance value, but it’s not about the money. It’s about the preservation of American musical history and heritage.”

They sure are clutching pearls over something that supposedly isn't about the money. Of course, they only insured it for 40k by accident, but they did say it wasn't about the money, so it must not be about the money.

You know what they mean when they say it isn't about the money?

Its about the money. Thing was massively uninsured.

Personally I know nothing about guitars and as such, if I saw a replica in a movie versus the original, I would have no idea it was different. I think this is more about Terantino wanting the original to be used than about any potential viewer.

What would the outrage be, exactly, if it was discovered the one portrayed wasn't the original? None, that's what.

If the Martin Museum forever more will no longer lend musical instruments to all of hollywood.... oh well, I guess?

Somehow, we'll get by.