I always heard Chris Warner built it for Roland, but Roland didn't take it. I believe Marty roomed with Roland when he first went with Flatt.
On another note, I saw Marty about a year ago on one of those solo things: I think he said it was about the second or third time he had ever done it (maybe first time) and I have to tell you...he flat put it to it!! He played Lester's guitar, then the Clarence White Telecaster, then mandolin....back and forth for about 2 hours.....unbelievably good *tone*....that telecaster sounded about as good as I've ever heard any live instrument....
I got to visit a little with him later and I found him to be exceedingly articulate, cordial, and funny.....and he's got better hair than me.
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