Breedlove Guitars
Breedlove Guitars is an American company based in Bend, Oregon that specializes in custom, fingerstyle guitars.
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 Master Class, American Series, Oregon Series, Cascade series, Atlas series, Passport Plus, Pursuit, and Passport, as well as 12-string models and Bass 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.
Notes
- ↑ "History". http://breedlovemusic.com''.
- ↑ Hunter, Dave (October 2012). "Breedlove Voice Series CM, Concert, and Auditorium Acoustic Guitars". Guitar Player. pp. 122–26.
References
- Gerken, Teja. "Breedlove Guitars Profile". Acoustic Guitar Magazine.
- Paul, Gayla Drake. "Breedlove American Series C20 Acoustic Guitar Review". Premier Guitar.