Breedlove Guitar Company
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Breedlove is a US guitar company based in Bend, Oregon that specializes in custom, fingerstyle 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 in stores throughout the country, after experiments with the JLD bridge truss system and various bracing
techniques that led to the "Original Breedlove Sound." 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." http://breedlovemusic.com/breedlove/history Breedlove has since expanded to include guitar
s, mandolin
s, and ukulele
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models currently include the Master Class, American Series, Cascade series, Atlas series, Passport Plus, and Passport, as well as 12-string models and Bass
models.
Mandolin
models currently include the Master Class and American Series.
Ukulele
models currently include Tenor ukulele, and the American Tenor ukulele.
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History and Background
Breedlove Guitar Company was established in 1990 by luthiers Larry Breedlove and Steve Henderson, while working at Taylor GuitarsTaylor Guitars
Taylor Guitars is an El Cajon, California‐based luthier, specializing in acoustic guitars, as well as semi-hollow and solidbody electric guitars. It was established in 1974 by Bob Taylor and Kurt Listug.- History :...
. 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 in stores throughout the country, after experiments with the JLD bridge truss system and various bracing
Guitar bracing
Guitar bracing refers to the system of wooden struts which support and reinforce the soundboard and back of the instrument.Soundboard or top bracing transmits the forces exerted by the strings from the bridge to the rim...
techniques that led to the "Original Breedlove Sound." Around 1994, Larry's brother, Kim Breedlove, joined Larry and Steve as a master craftsman
Craftsman
Craftsman may refer to:* Craftsman , a brand of tools* Master craftsman, an artisan who practices a handicraft or trade* a style of architecture and furniture arising from the British Arts and crafts style...
. Breedlove strives to be environmentally conscious, and is "dedicated to selecting alternatives to endangered rainforest
Rainforest
Rainforests are forests characterized by high rainfall, with definitions based on a minimum normal annual rainfall of 1750-2000 mm...
woods." http://breedlovemusic.com/breedlove/history Breedlove has since expanded to include guitar
Guitar
The guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
s, mandolin
Mandolin
A mandolin is a musical instrument in the lute family . It descends from the mandore, a soprano member of the lute family. The mandolin soundboard comes in many shapes—but generally round or teardrop-shaped, sometimes with scrolls or other projections. A mandolin may have f-holes, or a single...
s, and ukulele
Ukulele
The ukulele, ; from ; it is a subset of the guitar family of instruments, generally with four nylon or gut strings or four courses of strings....
s.
Models
GuitarGuitar
The guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
models currently include the Master Class, American Series, Cascade series, Atlas series, Passport Plus, and Passport, as well as 12-string models and Bass
Bass guitar
The bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
models.
Mandolin
Mandolin
A mandolin is a musical instrument in the lute family . It descends from the mandore, a soprano member of the lute family. The mandolin soundboard comes in many shapes—but generally round or teardrop-shaped, sometimes with scrolls or other projections. A mandolin may have f-holes, or a single...
models currently include the Master Class and American Series.
Ukulele
Ukulele
The ukulele, ; from ; it is a subset of the guitar family of instruments, generally with four nylon or gut strings or four courses of strings....
models currently include Tenor ukulele, and the American Tenor ukulele.
Artists
Musicians who play Breedlove instruments include:- Ryan CabreraRyan CabreraRyan Frank Cabrera is an American pop rock musician. In 2004, Cabrera debuted with his single "On the Way Down", a top ten hit in the U.S., and album Take It All Away...
- Randy ScruggsRandy ScruggsRandy Scruggs is a music producer, songwriter and guitarist. He had his first recording at the age of 13...
- Justin MooreJustin MooreJustin Moore is an American soccer player who last played for the Atlanta Blackhawks of the USL Premier Development League....
- Jeff TweedyJeff TweedyJeffrey Scot "Jeff" Tweedy is an American songwriter, musician and leader of the band Wilco. Tweedy joined rockabilly band The Plebes with high school friend Jay Farrar in the early 1980s, but Tweedy's musical interests caused one of Farrar's brothers to quit...
, member of WilcoWilcoWilco is an American alternative rock band based in Chicago, Illinois. The band was formed in 1994 by the remaining members of alternative country group Uncle Tupelo following singer Jay Farrar's departure. Wilco's lineup has changed frequently, with only singer Jeff Tweedy and bassist John... - Chris FunkChris FunkChristopher Lyman Funk is a multi-instrumentalist and member of the Portland, Oregon, indie rock band The Decemberists. He is originally from Valparaiso, Indiana where he worked at Front Porch Music which inspired his love of American Folk Music. He plays guitar, pedal steel, piano, violin,...
, member of The DecemberistsThe DecemberistsThe Decemberists are an indie folk rock band from Portland, Oregon, United States, fronted by singer/songwriter Colin Meloy. The other members of the band are Chris Funk , Jenny Conlee , Nate Query , and John Moen .The band's... - Kristian BushKristian BushKristian Merrill Bush is an American folk rock and country musician. From 1990 to 2001, Kristian was a member of the folk rock duo Billy Pilgrim along with Andrew Hyra...
, member of Sugarland
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