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Vaughn Skow
Fender Custom Shop Marks 30 Years
Dream Makers
In “official” terms, the Fender Custom Shop opened in 1987. But its story actually began February 1, 1985 – the day CBS announced the sale of Fender Musical Instruments to a group led by Bill Schultz, who’d served as President of the company for four years. Speaking to the Los Angeles Times the following day,…
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Vaughn Skow
Summer NAMM 2017
High-End Hang in Music City
The 2017 National Association of Music Merchants summer convention, held July 13-15 in its longtime home of Nashville, was once a festival for fans of classic-inspired instruments. This year, a saturation of boutique and high-end guitar offerings exhibited a turn away from previous shows, which sometimes keyed on lower-priced instruments.
