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Sparrow Guitars Announces Participation in NAMM 2009
Vancouver, BC – 2008-11-03Sparrow Guitars is proud to announce its participation in the 2009 NAMM Show. The NAMM Show brings the music world together from top industry musicians, manufacturers, producers and engineers to buyers for the major and independent music stores to view the latest products as well as offer professional training from the experts themselves.
The 2009 NAMM Show runs January 15–18 in Anaheim, California at the Anaheim Convention Center. Sparrow Guitars will be exhibiting alongside Panther Cases and Turner Guitar Works in Hall D Booth #3394. Sparrow products will also be featured with their US distributor LPD Music International at Hall C Booth #4758.
“Last year was the best yet for Sparrow Guitars and it started at the 2008 NAMM Show" said Sparrow Guitars President Billy Bones. “We look forward to seeing familiar faces and making new contacts for an even better 2009.”
Sparrow Guitars proudly accepted a Best In Show award at the 2007 NAMM Show and Sparrow President Billy Bones participated in the State of the Industry Address at the 2008 Summer NAMM Show.
Please visit www.thenammshow.com for more information on The NAMM show. To arrange at meeting with a representative from Sparrow Guitars for the 2009 NAMM Show, please email sales@sparrowguitars.com.
Sparrow Guitars Announces Winner of BC Lions Guitar and Harley Davidson
Vancouver, BC – 2008-10-30Sparrow Guitars with the BC Lions Football Club and Trev Deeley Harley Davidson are proud to announce that Richard Veters is the winner of the BC Lions Name of the Game Contest.
Fans entered to win a custom finished BC Lions Rat Rod "Boss" from Sparrow Guitars and a 2008 Harley-Davidson® XL1200 Custom Sportster® at home games and online during the 2008 BC Lions season.
On Saturday October 25, 2008 four finalists were selected to win the prize with one being eliminated during the first, second and third quarters. Richard Veters was the final contestant and won the guitar and motorcycle.
For more information on the BC Lions Football Club, click here. For more information on Trev Deeley Harley Davidson click here.
Sparrow Guitars featured in the Music & Sound Retailer
Vancouver, BC – 2008-10-22Sparrow Guitars is featured in the October issue of the Music & Sound Retailer. Jordan Eshpeter from Sparrow Guitars was interviewed by the the Music & Sound Retailer Editor Brian Berk for the "Whoa Canada!" cover story.
The feature covers the 2008 MIAC Show from August 2008 at the Toronto International Centre. The MAIC Show is a hub of activity every year for Canadian music retailers and manufacturers, and at the 2008 MIAC Show Sparrow showcased new finishes and an assortment of Panther Cases.
"We had a great time at the show," said Sparrow Guitars' Jordan Eshpeter. "We had a great chance to reconnect with the dealer. We developed new relationships. Dealers came by and played our guitars and we got to show our new cases. Of course, it's a smaller show than NAMM, Musikmesse, and London International, but for us, it's a great to chance for a Canadian company to showcase Canadian-made guitars and cases."
Click here to read the "Whoa Canada!" cover story from www.msretailer.com. To download a PDF of the Music & Sound Retailer October issue, click here.
Win A Sparrow Guitar from Arson Clothing
Vancouver, BC – 2008-10-08Sparrow Guitars and Arson Clothing are pleased to run a contest where you can win a custom-finished Sparrow guitar. Participants in the contest could win one custom Arson guitar or Arson Girl guitar with proof of any Fall/Winter 2008 Arson/Arson Girl purchase.
To enter the contest, contestants will send a picture of themselves in Arson/Arson Girl apparel. The Arson/Arson Girl product must be from the Fall/Winter 2008 line. As well, a brief description of how each entrant "ignites your soul" is to be included with each entry.
To enter the Arson/Arson Girl contest to win a custom-finished Sparrow guitar, visit www.arson.ca/rockstar. All entries must be submitted by November 25th, 2008. The winner will be announced online at arson.ca and contacted via email on November 31st, 2008.
Sparrow Guitars US Distribution with LPD Music in Music Trades
Vancouver, BC – 2008-09-24Sparrow Guitars is now distributed through the United States by LPD Music, and this development is featured in the October 2008 issue of Music Trades.
LPD MUSIC International is bringing Sparrow Guitars to the U.S. market as the newest addition to its product lineup. The Sparrow Guitar Company, located in Vancouver, British Columbia, manufactures a complete line of unique, high quality guitars with custom hand-painted finishes. As suggested by the company slogan, “Hand-painted pure rock and roll,” Sparrow guitars are inspired by the hot rods, tattoos, and pinball of yesteryear.
The Music Trades has been published without interruption since 1890 and tracks developments, news and innovations in the music instrument industry. To view the story, click here for a PDF of the Music Trades New Products News. To visit the Music Trades website, visit http://www.musictrades.com.
Sparrow Primitive "Boss" Review at GuitarPug
Vancouver, BC – 2008-09-18Sparrow Guitars have received a review from Australian-based guitar website GuitarPug.com. The review is an in-depth look at the Sparrow Primitive "Boss" in Red with Traditional Flames.
GuitarPug's review includes analysis of the specs, hardware, construction, frets, setup, pickups, finish and includes sound clips of the guitar playing a selection of songs.
GuitarPug is an Australian based site dedicated to sniffing out guitar-related news and providing informative reviews on guitars and associated gear. Run by a bunch of passionate musicians, writing for passionate musicians, GuitarPug also aims to share articles on playing techniques and other useful tips for fledgeling musos.
To read the GuitarPug review, click the link below: http://www.guitarpug.com/2008/06/guitar-review-sparrow-primitive-boss/#more-127
Sparrow Guitars Introduces "Billy's Blog"
Vancouver, BC – 2008-09-12Sparrow Guitars is proud to introduce a blog from Sparrow President Billy Bones. The blog is entitled "Billy's Blog" and will feature musings and thoughts on Billy's passions: motorcycles, rock and roll, pinball and the guitar business. The blog will be updated at least weekly, and will also offer a behind-the-scenes perspective on life at Sparrow Guitars.
From "Billy's Blog":
At the very heart of it, there has to be a real reason for doing the things we do. When I started Sparrow, I was considering my options. I didn't want to work for the man any more. I wanted to be building something that I could be proud of. I wanted to work every day in a community of people that I liked being around. I was hoping to build something that didn't feel like work...
To view "Billy's Blog", click the link below:
http://sparrowguitars.blogspot.com
To subscribe to "Billy's Blog", click the link below:
feed://sparrowguitars.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default?alt=rs
Sparrow Guitars featured in Music Inc. Magazine
Vancouver, BC – 2008-08-27Sparrow Guitars is featured in the September issue of Music Inc. Magazine. In an article entitled "Sparrow Takes Flight", author Sara Farr and Sparrow President Billy Bones discuss the story of how Sparrow Guitars began, Sparrow's production process and more.
Billy Bones knew early on what color his parachute was, and it wasn’t standard-issue gray. No, Bones’ parachute was made up of red, orange and yellow hues, with shooting flames and curlicues.
“I love rock ’n’ roll,” Bones said. “I grew up without a ton of money, and when I started playing guitar, I was always having to play terrible guitars.”
Now 32 and a father, Bones spent his early adulthood as a touring musician. He worked a series of straight jobs in between gigs, one at a high-end furniture design shop. There, he learned “how to make an excellent end product without a million man hours.” A month-long guitar-building course in Calgary, Alberta, further refined his skills. The seeds of what would become Sparrow Guitars took root...
To view the full article, click here. For more information on Music Inc. Magazine visit www.musicincmag.com.
Sparrow Guitars Announces All-Canadian Models for MIAC 2008
Vancouver, BC – 2008-08-23Sparrow Guitars announces the new All-Canadian line of solid-body Rat Rod and Twangmaster models, set to debut at MIAC 2008. The Canadian versions of the Rat Rod and Twangmaster are designed, manufactured, finished and assembled in Vancouver, BC Canada and feature top-of-the-line components and hardware.
The Canadian Rat Rod model is constructed from select lumber and features premium Canadian and US components. Produced with a mahogany body, maple cap, mahogany neck and rosewood fretboard, the Canadian Rat Rod is the epitome of quality Canadian craftsmanship. The Canadian version of the Rat Rod features pickups by TV Jones – Classic and Classic Plus, nut and bridge by Graph Tech, and tuners by Grover. Consistent with the Sparrow Rat Rod line, the Canadian model also includes stainless steel frets and Sparrow strings. For more information on the Sparrow Rat Rod line, click here.
The All-Canadian Twangmaster model is constructed from select lumber and features premium Canadian and US components. Finely crafted in Vancouver, BC Canada with an alder body and maple neck, the Canadian Twangmaster also features Bill Lawrence pickups, Graph Tech nut and saddles and Grover tuners. Consistent with the Sparrow Twangmaster line, the Canadian models also includes stainless steel frets and Sparrow strings. For more information on the Sparrow Twangmaster line, click here.
“The introduction of the All-Canadian solid body guitars to our line fills a gap in the Canadian music instrument business – a top of the line electric guitar featuring Canadian lumber, craftsmanship and components with the style Sparrow has become known for” said Sparrow Guitars President Billy Bones. “We are very proud of these instruments and are excited to make them available to our Canadian dealers at MIAC.”
MIAC is Canada's largest trade show for musical instruments and accessories and runs from August 24-25, 2008 at the International Centre in Toronto, Ontario Canada. Sparrow Guitars will be showcasing guitars alongside Panther Cases at the International Centre in Hall 5 Booth 162. For more information, visit www.miac.net.
LPD Music to Distribute Sparrow Guitars in U.S.
Vancouver, BC – 2008-08-21LPD Music International, a leading musical instrument and accessory distributor, is very proud to announce the addition of Sparrow Guitars to its product line up. The Sparrow Guitar Company, located in Vancouver, BC, manufactures a complete line of unique, high quality guitars with custom hand painted finishes. With the company slogan: "Hand painted pure rock and roll", Sparrow guitars are inspired by the hot rods, tattoos, and pinball of yesteryear.
"LPD Music has a great track record with a large dealer network, representing lines that we respect. We are excited to be teaming up with them" states Billy Bones, President of Sparrow Guitars.
Sparrow Guitars retail from $749.00 for the Twangmaster Pro, to $1,549.00 for the Big Daddy Ace, and feature Grover tuners, bone nuts, shielded cavities, and hand painted finishes. Options include Bigsby tremolos, and Kent Armstrong pickups.
"We are very excited to be bringing Sparrow guitars to the U.S. market", states Tom Vallis, Vice President of LPD Music. "In our never ending quest to find unique products at reasonable price points, we really feel that we have hit a home run with Sparrow". "As a guitarist myself, I am very impressed, with the quality, playability, and hand painted custom finishes that Sparrow guitars offer."
The Sparrow Guitar line will complement LPD Music's existing guitar lines - Italia, Paracho Elite, Darling Divas, and Crestwood. For more information on LPD Music International, visit www.lpdmusic.com. For more information on becoming a US Sparrow dealer, please contact LPD Music at sales@lpdmusic.com.