A Brief History of Breedlove Guitars

Breedlove Guitars is currently located in Bend,and used woods such as myrtle and walnut. They
Oregon. They consider themselves a traditionalwere truly unique instruments.
company, but their guitar styles are often anythingCurrent Breedlove guitar models continue that early
but. An ambitious surfer named Kim Breedlovetradition, but the line has since expanded. Available
decided to make his living designing guitars and otherlines include their custom guitars, which feature both
stringed instruments for a living during a surfing trip.traditional styles and unique designs, the Breedlove
In 1974, Breedlove set his plan into motion. HeRevival Series which includes Dreadnought styles, the
started to educate himself and acquired the properOOO, and the OM, and the Breedlove Atlas Series.
tools and training needed to live out his dream. HisBreedlove also has a list of accomplished players who
goal proved a worthy one as he established himselfswear by their acoustic guitars. These include Ed
as a high level luthier, capable of creating instrumentsGerhard, a Grammy Award winning artist, Richard
of quality.Gilewitz, an accomplished soloist, and Sugarland-
Though Kim Breedlove is the creative brain behindKristian Bush.
Breedlove Guitars, the company itself was actuallyHere are some reviews of Breedlove Guitars:
founded by two others. His brother, Larry Breedlove,About the Breedlove AC200-SM
and his friend, Steve Henderson, formed aI really like to play a little of everything and the
partnership to start the company in 1990. Kimsound of this guitar is spectacular. It is very clear and
Breedlove still works for the company as a masterhas an impressive projection. Not too bright or bassy.
luthier.I have been playing for 10 years, I used to have a
Once the company was started, they quickly set tofew electric guitars but I finally decided to sell them
work developing a line of instruments they could sellall to get a nice steel string acoustic. I think this guitar
to the public. Most of the beginning models werewas made to be played, and although its design is
specifically developed for the finger style player.very attractive it dose not have a flashy appearance.
These include guitars that had both distinctive shapes