Breedlove Guitars

Breedlove Guitars is an American company based in Bend, Oregon that specializes in custom, fingerstyle guitars.

External video
Oral History, Larry Breedlove talks about the love of his craft. Interview date May 31, 2012, NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) Oral History Library
External video
Oral History, Kim Breedlove reflects on his role in building the business. Interview date January 21, 2012, NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) Oral History Library

History and background

Breedlove Guitars was established in 1990 by luthiers Larry Breedlove and Steve Henderson, while working at Taylor Guitars. After moving to Oregon, Breedlove and Henderson began specializing in custom, fingerstyle six and twelve string guitars. In 1991 the first Breedlove guitar model appeared, after experiments with the JLD bridge truss system and various bracing techniques. Around 1994, Larry's brother, Kim Breedlove, joined Larry and Steve as a master craftsman. Breedlove strives to be environmentally conscious, and is "dedicated to selecting alternatives to endangered rainforest woods."[1] Breedlove has since expanded to include mandolins and ukuleles.

Models

Guitar models currently include the Exotic Series, Masterclass Series, Legacy Series, Premier Series, Oregon Series, Stage Series, Studio Series, Solo Series, Passport Series, Pursuit Series, and Discovery Series, as well as 12-string models and Bass models, and Limited edition and Signature Models. The Voice series, reviewed by Guitar Player in 2012, was praised for the quality of construction and various innovative elements, including a "Tru-Voice Electronics System" which, according to Dave Hunter, "for live performance ... comes closer to a seamless acoustic-to-amplified transition than virtually any other flat-top I've played."[2]

Mandolin models currently include the Master Class, Premier Mandolins and American Series.

Ukulele models currently include Tenor ukulele, and the American Tenor ukulele.

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ "History". breedlovemusic.com.
  2. ↑ Hunter, Dave (October 2012). "Breedlove Voice Series CM, Concert, and Auditorium Acoustic Guitars". Guitar Player. pp. 122–26.

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