January 2010
The NAMM show went very well. As expected, the best things happened after the show closed! We are pleased to be working with dUg Pinnick (King's X), Damon Johnson(Alice Cooper, Whiskey Falls, Brother Cain)on new models. Gary Hooker (Brad Paisley) is thinking carefully about what his Guilford Guitar will be, I'm very excited about the possibilites. We are Honored to have such terrific players to build for.
The Ty Tabor Model is taking off very well and we've got a new thing coming for Steve Blaze (Lillian Axe). Next up, Dallas Guitar Show in April. It is going to be a game changing event for us. Special Thanks go to Frank Falbo, Evan Skopp and Seymour of the Seymour Duncan Company. Thank you guys - you treated us like gold and you're the best! We are proud to feature your pickups in our guitars.
November 2009
Guilford Guitars would like to welcome Emma Music as a new dealer. Located in France, they
have a newly updated show room and stage (800 seats). We look forward to a long relationship
and good business. Buyers in the UK and Germany as other parts of Europe will benefit from their
selection of Guilford Guitars. In other news, we are gearing up for the new year and have some terrific changes in store for the model lineup. I would like to thank Peter Frampton for checking a guitar recently and we are producing a special guitar for Damon Johnson of Alice Cooper.
August 2009
While the economy has been brutal, is has actually been good to us in a couple of ways. Our back log of old orders is now reduced to almost nothing and we have never been in a better position to build surplus guitars, take on new dealerships and work closely with you on custom orders. We are completely looking forward winter NAMM 2010, in Anaheim. If you are considering a new Guilford Guitar, this is the absolute best time to jump in and get it started! Don't let new business extend your ETA out there longer than necessary!
July 2009
The summer NAMM show was our debut booth at the trade shows. It was great to support the industry and show all who came that a high quality, USA produced guitar manufacturer can still rise from nothing to prominence. We made our mark on Saturday when Ty Tabor announced his endorsement of Guilford Guitars in the booth with commentary and a brief demonstration as well as a rundown of his rig he uses live. Steve Blaze also appeared and shredded it up with his new Blaze HSS model. On a personal note, it was an honor for me to meet Sterling Ball of Ernie Ball/ Musicman. He took some initiative and turned the cameras on us for a fun interview (we owe him a lot for that exposure). His company is well established but he took the time to help and embrace a newcomer. He is a true ambassador to the industry and we wish him and his organization all the best.
April 2009
The Dallas guitar show was a success. A booth is arranged for spring 2010 with a clinic on the main stage given by Ty Tabor - Dallas rocks! Preparations are being made to attend the 2009 summer NAMM show in Nashville with guest visits from both Steve Blaze of (Lillian Axe, NLE, Angel) and Ty Tabor (King's X). Guilford Guitars has been blessed with some terrific momentum that will accelerate into 2010 and beyond. Not a moment to waste - back in the shop for a new batch of necks.
January 2009
I've got the honor to announce that I am building a guitar for Ty Tabor of King's X. After checking out a handful of previous examples, he has settled on the specs and has expressed a willingness to use his first Guilford guitar as a replacement for his long time favorite. One of rock's most revered guitarists, Ty is known for his Killer tone and exceptionally good guitar playing. His phrasing, sense of melody and note choice are second to none. Ty is a genuine, humble, down to earth individual who exhibits none of the trappings of a typical rock star. It is for those reasons that I am most proud and am blessed to be affiliated with him as a luthier and look forward to producing a guitar that we can both be proud of.
ETA - Mid February 2009. I gotta build one of these for myself!
December 2008
Looking back on the year I have to say that it's been remarkable. I've been blessed to be able to continue my luthiery in the most difficult of times. I've produced guitars for some remarkable musicians.
I'm not one to revel in the glory - that belongs to God. I am working on changes in the line for 2009 and
will present them on the website at years end. Looking forward I am hopeful to produce a special guitar for Ted Nugent early next year - a Turkey Burst; don't laugh - he might end up calling in a gobbler in concert with it through the P.A. Happy Holidays!
August 2008
Guilford Guitars would like to acknowledge an individual who has shown an aptitude for friendship and an impressive willingness to help market the Guilford Guitars brand. This persons contributions have been nothing short of amazing and I am honored to mention his name - Chris Norch. Thank you.
June 2008
I am pleased to welcome Chesbro Music Co. to the Guilford Guitars family. As an independant dealership, they are a leader in the industry and have been since 1911. We look forward to many years of growth in partnership.
January 2008
I am pleased to announce that a guitar has been made for J5 currently with Rob Zombie. He loves it and will be using it to play live. Check it out.
December 2007
A guitar is being made for Tom Morello. It will have some very unique
features that Tom can use to further his creativity.
