During the filming of Quentin Tarantino’s “The Hateful Eight” a very unfortunate incident happened.
The film crew had a genuine 1870s Martin guitar on set for the filming to maintain authenticity with the time period the film was supposed to be taking place.
The guitar in the story was supposed to be smashed by actor Kurt Russel.
Unfortunately the guitar was not swapped out for the prop guitar before that happened and Kurt smashed the real guitar.
Actress Jennifer Jason Leigh was also in the scene playing the guitar and her reaction on screen is one of genuine shock at the destruction of the priceless instrument.
Martin brought the smashed up remains of the guitar to the 2024 Winter NAMM Show where I got a chance to take a look at it.
That’s what this clip is! Hope you enjoy.
