Another reason Pennsylvania is a swing state has nothing to do with the election

The historic Martin & Co. guitar factory and museum in the swing state of Pennsylvania reflects tradition and innovation, anchored by meticulous handcrafting and reliable tech.

iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/nx-s1-5158963/nx-s1-5227464-1" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">Hannah Yoon for NPRPutting the swing in a crucial swing state, most of Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley cast ballots for Barack Obama. Years later, it switched to Donald Trump and then reversed itself again to assist President Biden's 2020 victory.

In a place known for making things for people who make things—in industries such as steel, concrete, and textiles—the museum leads visitors into a factory that reflects Pennsylvania’s technological evolution. Across a sprawling footprint filled with guitars and their parts, a harmonious blend of meticulous hand craftsmanship is assisted by mesmerizing robotics.

Museum manager Jason Honor gave NPR a tour. Here are some images from a place that lives at the intersection between tradition and innovation.toggle captionTina Saginario cleans the guitar binding. Much of the Martin & Co. finishing work is done by hand.

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