Washburn Wings Like most guitar companies from a 100+ years ago there were many iterations of ownership and brand name transfers. The Washburn brand as we know it today was resurrected in the...
What's The Word? Thunderbird! Having a reputation for high quality acoustic guitars, Guild came out swinging with the introduction of their first solid body electric guitars in 1963.
That Rickenbacker Sound In 1958 Rickenbacker introduced the semi-hollow body Capri series, eventually evolving into the world renowned 300 series. They were largely designed by Roger Rossmeisl (formerly of Fender).
Early Rickenbacker Days The Rickenbacker Combo 800 debuted in 1954 with the design input coming from Paul Barth and Roger Rossmeisl (later of Fender fame). Semie Moseley, later to be the founder of...
Jet Speed Reaction to Gibson Gretsch Duo Jet- The name comes from its two DeArmond Dynasonic pickups (Duo) and (Jet) is a play on jet aircrafts which were just beginning commercial flights in the early...
I'll be There For You From no body bracing (thank you Lyrachord), electronics, to soundhole design, and synthetic materials, Ovation remains a pioneer in the guitar world and many touring musicians swear it sounds the best...
