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   Wikipedia: wiki/Gibson (guitar company)graded community

   • "acquired by a group led by Henry Juszkiewicz and David H. Berryman"Gibson Guitar Corp. / Gibson Brands, Inc. (2013) / Gibson, Inc. (2024) owns Epiphone, 1986–now
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   Gibson Brands requested court protection from its creditors (May 1, 2018)graded secondary

   • "Gibson Brands requested court protection from its creditors"Gibson Guitar Corp. / Gibson Brands, Inc. (2013) / Gibson, Inc. (2024) owns Epiphone, 1986–now
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   Gibson Brands chapter 11 docket: Notice of Effective Dategraded secondary

   • "November 1 2018 Effective Date - Notice of Effe[ctive Date]"Gibson Guitar Corp. / Gibson Brands, Inc. (2013) / Gibson, Inc. (2024) owns Epiphone, 1986–now
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   Epiphone history 1957-present (Gibson era) - Blue Book of Guitar Valuesgraded secondary

   • When Gibson was sold to Henry Juszkiewicz, David Berryman, and Gary Zebrowski in 1986Gibson Guitar Corp. / Gibson Brands, Inc. (2013) / Gibson, Inc. (2024) owns Epiphone, 1986–now
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   Docket index, In re Gibson Brands, Inc. (Notice of Effective Date)graded primary

   • Notice of Effective Date Notice of (I) Entry of Confirmation Order, (II) Occurrence of Effective DateGibson Guitar Corp. / Gibson Brands, Inc. (2013) / Gibson, Inc. (2024) owns Epiphone, 1986–now
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   Gibson Brands Plan of Reorganization Confirmedgraded primary

   • the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware has confirmed the Company's plan of reorganization.Gibson Guitar Corp. / Gibson Brands, Inc. (2013) / Gibson, Inc. (2024) owns Epiphone, 1986–now
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   Gibson Guitars Names New Leadership And Exit From Bankruptcygraded secondary

   • the investment firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. (KKR) will assume majority ownership control of Gibson.Gibson Guitar Corp. / Gibson Brands, Inc. (2013) / Gibson, Inc. (2024) owns Epiphone, 1986–now
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   TTAB Cancellation No. 92084591, filing 4 (Delaware certificate of amendment, Gibson Brands, Inc. to Gibson, Inc.)graded primary

   • CHANGING ITS NAME FROM "GIBSON BRANDS, INC." TO "GIBSON, INC."Gibson Guitar Corp. / Gibson Brands, Inc. (2013) / Gibson, Inc. (2024) owns Epiphone, 1986–now
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   Gibson Guitar Corp. Company Historygraded secondary

   • new owners took over in 1986, Henry Juszkiewicz and David Berryman, who bought the company for $5 million.Gibson Guitar Corp. / Gibson Brands, Inc. (2013) / Gibson, Inc. (2024) owns Epiphone, 1986–now
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    Fender ownership historygraded secondary
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    Fender Musical Instruments Company Historygraded secondary
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    Fender Musical Instruments Corp, Form S-1/A (2012), accession 0001193125-12-298421graded primary
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    The End of the CBS Era: Inside the 1985 Fender Buyoutgraded community
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    G&L Musical Instrumentsgraded community
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    Legendary Leo Fender-founded guitar brand G&L reportedly shutting downgraded secondary
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    The end of G&L Guitarsgraded secondary
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    gretschguitars: support/historygraded primary

    • "in 1883… Friedrich Gretsch… founded his shop in Brooklyn"Gretsch, founded
    • "In 1984, Fred W. Gretsch… purchased Gretsch back"Fred Gretsch Enterprises, Ltd. (Fred W. and Dinah Gretsch) owns Gretsch, 1984–now
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    The Story of Gretschgraded secondary

    • In 1984 Fred made good on his promise when he and his wife Dinah bought the Gretsch Company back from Baldwin.Fred Gretsch Enterprises, Ltd. (Fred W. and Dinah Gretsch) owns Gretsch, 1984–now
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    Fred #4: Fred W. Gretsch – Leading The Return Of 'That Great Gretsch Sound.'graded primary

    • His offer was accepted, and in November 1984, Fred was able to fulfill his 17-year dream of buying back the Gretsch Company.Fred Gretsch Enterprises, Ltd. (Fred W. and Dinah Gretsch) owns Gretsch, 1984–now
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    A brief history of Gretsch guitarsgraded secondary

    • In 1984, the couple bought the Gretsch brand backFred Gretsch Enterprises, Ltd. (Fred W. and Dinah Gretsch) owns Gretsch, 1984–now
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    Gretsch: A Legacy of Familygraded primary

    • We're one of the few remaining musical instrument manufacturers that is still family ownedFred Gretsch Enterprises, Ltd. (Fred W. and Dinah Gretsch) owns Gretsch, 1984–now
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    bluebookofguitarvalues: guitar amplifiers/manufacturers/guildgraded secondary

    • "started in 1952 by Alfred Dronge"Guild, founded
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    Guild (manufacturer history) - Blue Book of Guitar Valuesgraded secondary

    • Guild was founded in 1952 by Alfred Dronge (who did hire great guitar builders).Guild, founded
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    Guild (Acoustic Guitar magazine feature, AG282, hosted by Guild)graded secondary

    • The Guild Guitar Co. was founded in 1952Guild, founded
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    Yamaha Guitar Group press release 2023-02-06graded primary

    • "Guild Guitars… was added to the CMG portfolio in 2014"Cordoba Music Group, LLC owns Guild, 2014–now
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    Fender Musical Instruments Corporation announces intent to sell Guild brand to Cordoba Music Groupgraded primary

    • finalized a letter of intent to sell the Guild guitar brand and related assets to Cordoba Music GroupCordoba Music Group, LLC owns Guild, 2014–now
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    Cordoba, FMIC finalize sale of Guild Guitarsgraded secondary

    • has announced that it has finalized the sale of the Guild® guitar brandCordoba Music Group, LLC owns Guild, 2014–now
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    Hagström (Wikipedia)graded community

    • Albin Hagström began importing accordions from Germany and Italy and founded "Firma Albin Hagström." (1925)Hagström, founded
    • "AB Albin Hagström" still exists.AB Albin Hagström owns Hagström, 1925–now
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    A Brief History of Hagstrom Guitarsgraded secondary

    • began as a humble instrument shop in Sweden in 1925Hagström, founded
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    Hagstrom Family Reclaims Legacy with Majority Ownership in Hagstrom Guitarsgraded secondary

    • Tricor AB is now majority owned by the original Hagstrom company, AB Albin Hagstrom (ABAH).AB Albin Hagström owns Hagström, 1925–now
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    Harmony Companygraded community

    • "founded in 1892 by Wilhelm Schultz"Harmony, founded
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    A brief history of Harmony guitarsgraded secondary

    • "in 2018… Harmony was reborn as part of the BandLab Technologies portfolio"BandLab Technologies owns Harmony, 2017–now
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    Harmony acquires Stella Guitarsgraded secondary

    • the Singaporean conglomerate that acquired the rights to, and subsequently relaunched, Harmony in late 2017, along with Teisco.BandLab Technologies owns Harmony, 2017–now
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    Singapore's BandLab Technologies rebrands as Caldecott Music Groupgraded secondary

    • Vista Musical Instruments, CMG's manufacturing and retail division, includes the instrument brands MONOBandLab Technologies owns Harmony, 2017–now
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    NAMM 2018: Harmony guitars back, along with new ampsgraded secondary

    • However, we do know that BandLab Technologies, the same company that has relaunched Teisco, is behind the Harmony brand now.BandLab Technologies owns Harmony, 2017–now
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    heritageownersclub: forums/topic/35999 heritage historygraded community

    • "was incorporated on April 1, 1985"Heritage, founded
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    Changes at Heritage Guitar roil staff luthiersgraded secondary

    • Space was to be reserved for Heritage, which was formed in 1984 when Gibson abandoned the building and moved their operations to Nashville.Heritage, founded
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    Heritage history (Heritage Owners Club forum thread)graded community

    • Heritage Guitar Inc. of 225 Parsons Street in Kalamazoo, Michigan was incorporated on April 1, 1985.Heritage, founded
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    Heritage Guitars - About Us (site footer)graded primary

    • During the spring of 1985, several Kalamazoo guitar luthiersHeritage, founded
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    Builder Profile: Heritage Guitargraded secondary

    • In the spring of 1985, Lamb, formerly the Gibson plant superintendent,Heritage, founded
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    Introducing Caldecott Music Groupgraded primary

    • Manufacturing and retail division Vista Musical Instruments groups musical instrument brands MONO, Harmony, Heritage Guitars, Teisco, and omni-channel, multi-brand retailer, Swee Lee.Vista Musical Instruments owns Heritage, 2021–now
    • CMG portfolio brands include BandLab, Cakewalk, Harmony, Heritage Guitars, MONO, Teisco, Swee Lee, NME, UncutVista Musical Instruments owns Heritage, 2021–now
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    Harmony and Heritage Guitars owner Vista Musical Instruments appoints new managing directorgraded secondary

    • BandLab, Vista Musical Instruments and Guitar.com are all part of the Caldecott Music Group.Vista Musical Instruments owns Heritage, 2021–now
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    Hofner: A Short Historygraded primary

    • The Höfner company was founded by Karl Höfner (1864 – 1955) [...] sold his first violins in 1887.Höfner, founded
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    Karl Höfner GmbH & Co. KG - Music China 2025 German Pavilion exhibitor listinggraded secondary

    • Founded in 1887 by Karl Höfner, a master violin maker from Schönbach in BohemiaHöfner, founded
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    Höfner Insolvenz Updategraded secondary

    • Die Streetlife Music GmbH, eine Beteiligungsgesellschaft von Thomann und GEWA, übernimmt die Marken Höfner und Paesold.Streetlife Music GmbH (joint investment company of Thomann and GEWA; holds the Höfner and Paesold trademarks from 2026) owns Höfner, 2026–now
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    Höfner has reportedly been saved from bankruptcy by Thomann and GEWA Musicgraded secondary

    • acquired the trademark rights for Höfner and Paesold.Streetlife Music GmbH (joint investment company of Thomann and GEWA; holds the Höfner and Paesold trademarks from 2026) owns Höfner, 2026–now
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    Wikipedia: wiki/Hoshino Gakkigraded community

    • "1981: Hoshino changes company name… to Hoshino Gakki"Hoshino Gakki Co., Ltd. owns Ibanez, 1981–now
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    Wikipedia: wiki/Ibanez Icemangraded community
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    Hoshino Gakki Co. Ltd. Company Historygraded secondary

    • The following year, the company changed its own name to Hoshino Gakki Co.Hoshino Gakki Co., Ltd. owns Ibanez, 1981–now
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    Hoshino Gakki (Wikipedia)graded community

    • Hoshino changes company name from Hoshino Gakki Ten to Hoshino GakkiHoshino Gakki Co., Ltd. owns Ibanez, 1981–now
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    星野楽器(株) インターネットエラベル企業情報graded secondary

    • 設立 1981年11月Hoshino Gakki Co., Ltd. owns Ibanez, 1981–now
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    Kramer Guitarsgraded community

    • Founded: 1976; 50 years ago in Neptune Township, New Jersey, U.S.Kramer, founded
    • The Kramer brand was sold out of bankruptcy to Gibson Guitar Corporation in 1997.Gibson Guitar Corp. / Gibson Brands, Inc. (2013) / Gibson, Inc. (2024) owns Kramer, 1997–now
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    KRAMER Electric Guitarsgraded secondary

    • Gary Kramer and Dennis Berardi founded the firm in October of 1975 to produce guitars.Kramer, founded
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    How Gibson Revitalized Heritage Shred Brand Kramer in 2021graded secondary

    • Gibson has owned Kramer since 1996Gibson Guitar Corp. / Gibson Brands, Inc. (2013) / Gibson, Inc. (2024) owns Kramer, 1997–now
    • In late 2020, Gibson announced the relaunch of the Kramer brandGibson Guitar Corp. / Gibson Brands, Inc. (2013) / Gibson, Inc. (2024) owns Kramer, 1997–now
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    Kramer Company Overview and Storygraded community

    • In the fall of 1996, to gain the funds to refund some of these investors, Kramer was acquired by Gibson Music Corp.Gibson Guitar Corp. / Gibson Brands, Inc. (2013) / Gibson, Inc. (2024) owns Kramer, 1997–now
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    Kramer History (Gibson)graded primary

    • Gibson purchases Kramer out of bankruptcy.Gibson Guitar Corp. / Gibson Brands, Inc. (2013) / Gibson, Inc. (2024) owns Kramer, 1997–now
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    Wikipedia: wiki/C. F. Martin %26 Companygraded community

    • "run by the same family for six generations"Martin, founded
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    A Family Business (The Martin Story)graded primary

    • Since 1833, C. F. Martin & Co.® has remained family owned and operated—six generationsMartin, founded
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    C. F. Martin & Co. Announces Retirements & New Leadership Appointmentsgraded primary

    • Owner and Chairman of the Board of the 192-year-old companyMartin, founded
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    C F Martin Co Inc (International Directory of Company Histories)graded secondary

    • Located in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, since 1839, the company has been run by the same family for six generations.Martin, founded
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    Martin Guitar CEO Chris Martin IV announces retirementgraded secondary

    • Family ownership of the Nazareth, Pennsylvania-based company... will continue.Martin, founded
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    guitar: features/martin guitar historygraded secondary

    • The company has never sold out to a multi-nationalMartin, founded
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    The Maton Legacy (company timeline)graded primary
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    Maton (Wikipedia)graded community
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    The Maton story (History of Country Music in Australia)graded community
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    Kaman Music Corporation (company history)graded secondary

    • formed a new company called Ovation Instruments, Inc. to market the guitar.Ovation, founded
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    Ovation ownership transfer to GEWA (Dec 22, 2020)graded secondary

    • "deal that was inked in September"GEWA music GmbH owns Ovation, 2020–now
    • "February 1, 2021… GEWA Music USA taking over Ovation distribution"GEWA music GmbH owns Ovation, 2020–now
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    Ovation Guitars joins the GEWA music family of brandsgraded secondary

    • GEWA music has recently announced the acquisition of the Ovation guitar brand from longtime partner, Drum Workshop, Inc.GEWA music GmbH owns Ovation, 2020–now
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    GEWA Music acquires Ovation Guitarsgraded secondary

    • Adamas and Applause – two brands associated with Ovation – are also part of the deal, which was finalized in September 2020.GEWA music GmbH owns Ovation, 2020–now
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    GEWA purchases Ovation Guitarsgraded secondary

    • The Adamas and Applause guitar brands are also included in the purchase.GEWA music GmbH owns Ovation, 2020–now
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    Ovation Guitars acquired by GEWA Musicgraded secondary

    • has acquired the Ovation brand from Drum Workshop, Inc.GEWA music GmbH owns Ovation, 2020–now
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    Ovation Guitars has been acquired by GEWA Musicgraded secondary

    • Associated brands Adamas and Applause are reportedly part of the deal, which was inked in September 2020.GEWA music GmbH owns Ovation, 2020–now
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    About Peaveygraded primary

    • Founded by Hartley Peavey in 1965 as a one-man shop.Peavey, founded
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    Peavey Electronics (Wikipedia)graded community
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    fandom: wiki/PRS Guitarsgraded community

    • "Paul Reed Smith set up a partnership to create a factory in Annapolis"PRS, founded
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    Guitar Heaven: Paul Reed Smith Makes Guitarsgraded secondary

    • With the help of an investor he formed a limited partnership, raising $500,000 in capitalPRS, founded
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    Gibson Guitar Corp. v. Paul Reed Smith Guitars, LP, 423 F.3d 539 (6th Cir. 2005)graded primary

    • PRS founder Paul Reed Smith ("Smith") began manufacturing custom guitars in the mid-1970s and opened a guitar factory in 1985.PRS, founded
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    PRS media roomgraded primary

    • Paul Reed Smith, Managing General Partner of PRS GuitarsPRS, founded
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    A Closer Look at the 1985 PRS Serial Number 5graded primary

    • In April of 1985, PRS Guitars formally began operations in our first ever factory in Annapolis, Maryland.PRS, founded
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    Inside Annapolis: Paul Reed Smith feature (2007)graded secondary

    • we developed a strong team and launched PRS Guitars, Limited Partnership.PRS, founded
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    Rickenbacker (Wikipedia)graded community
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    The Story of Rickenbacker: Influencing Music Historygraded primary
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    Rickenbacker part 2: 1950s onwardsgraded community
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    The Industry Interview: Rickenbacker CEO John Hallgraded secondary
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    John C. Hall (NAMM Oral History, interview of 6 September 2003)graded secondary
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    Squiergraded community
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    Squier Historygraded community
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    Historygraded primary
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    Takamine (guitar manufacturer)graded community
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    会社概要 (Company profile), 株式会社 高峰楽器製作所graded primary
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    takamine gakki (company profile, Gifu)graded secondary
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    slickdeals: f/18215926 taylor 317e grand pacific dreadnought acoustic electric guitar w hardshell casegraded unverified

    • "bought American Dream and renamed it the Westland Music Company"Taylor, founded
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    taylorguitars: issue/2021 issue 2/cover story/keeping good companygraded primary

    • "on December 31… signing the documents to officially transition the ownership"Taylor, founded
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    taylorguitars: about/50th anniversary timelinegraded primary

    • they decide to call the new business Westland Music Company.Taylor, founded
    • Westland Music Company changes its name to Taylor Guitars.Taylor, founded
    • Bob and Kurt buy out partner Steve Schemmer, incorporate as Taylor-Listug, Inc.Taylor, founded
    • After Radding announces he plans to sell the American Dream, Bob Taylor, Kurt Listug and Steve Schemmer … partner up and borrow money to purchase the shopTaylor, founded
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    Taylor Guitars company history (timeline)graded primary

    • Westland Music Company changes its name to Taylor Guitars.Taylor, founded
    • Bob and Kurt buy out partner Steve Schemmer, incorporate as Taylor-Listug, Inc.Taylor, founded
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    About Taylor Guitarsgraded primary

    • Taylor Guitars is now proudly 100% employee owned.Taylor, founded

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