Trigger
is an old
Martin N-20
classical guitar.
Willie Nelson and Trigger
met after a
drunk bargoer
broke Nelson's previous guitar in 1969.
He named it Trigger after Roy Rogers’ horse.
On Christmas 1969, Nelson’s house caught fire, and he dared the blaze to save the guitar.
The story almost ended before it began.
He punched
Jerry Jeff Walker
for playing with it after being told not to.
If Trigger can’t go on stage, Nelson won’t go on either. Band members consider Trigger a part of the band
He wanted an instrument that could help him get a sound more like
Django Reinhardt – his biggest musical influence.
The Martin fit the bill.
Texas Luthier, Mark Erlewine , is the only
man entrusted with the care and maintenance of this priceless guitar.
Trigger is almost
53 years old
guitar,
who has played
well over 10,00 shows and recording sessions till now.