Trigger (Martin N-20 guitar)
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Trigger is Willie Nelson’s famously worn Martin N-20 classical guitar, renowned for its distinctive sound, visible wear, and central role in his signature style.
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| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
Martin N-20
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guitar → musical instrument → |
| associatedAct |
The Family (Willie Nelson’s band)
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| associatedSong |
Always on My Mind
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Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain → Crazy → On the Road Again → Whiskey River → |
| associatedWith |
Willie Nelson
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| countryOfUse |
United States
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| culturalStatus |
icon of country music
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symbol of outlaw country movement → |
| genreAssociation |
Americana
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country music → outlaw country → |
| hasConstruction |
Brazilian rosewood back and sides
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spruce top → |
| hasNameOrigin |
named after Roy Rogers’ horse Trigger
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| hasNotableFeature |
autographs on the top
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classical-style wide neck → distinctive worn top with large hole near sound hole → heavily worn finish → internal pickup for amplification → nylon strings → visible pick wear → |
| hasOwner |
Willie Nelson
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| influenced |
development of Willie Nelson’s signature style
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| instrumentType |
classical guitar
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| knownFor |
central role in Willie Nelson’s sound
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distinctive warm tone → iconic worn appearance → |
| manufacturer |
C. F. Martin & Company
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| model |
Martin N-20
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| partOf |
Willie Nelson’s signature image
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| playedWith |
flatpick and fingers
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| primaryUser |
Willie Nelson
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| soundCharacteristic |
clear, singing lead voice
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mellow tone suitable for jazz and country → strong midrange presence → |
| stringType |
nylon
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| usedAs |
Willie Nelson’s primary performance guitar
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Willie Nelson’s primary recording guitar → |
| usedByTechnique |
hybrid picking
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jazz-influenced lead lines → |
| visualCharacteristic |
large worn area below sound hole
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multiple signatures on the top → visible internal bracing through worn hole → |
Referenced by (2)
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Willie Nelson
("Trigger (Willie Nelson's guitar)")
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hasPart |
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Willie Nelson
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notableInstrument |