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M&M
Merchandisers |
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"We
have several brands of guitars:
Kona Guitars -
Started in 2001 - our main line of guitars - Acoustics and
electrics.
Trinity River Guitars
- 2003 - named after the Trinity River that runs
through Fort Worth and near our headquarters here in Ft.
Worth. High quality acoustic guitars.
Main Street Guitars
- 2008 - The original address that our founders 1st
store was on Main street.
Barraza - 2007 -
Named after a family member - nice instruments
GP Percussion - 2001
- drums
ZZ Ryder Guitars -
2003 - Higher quality electric guitars, suspended
production in late 2008; may be back in the future.
All guitars are made in China as
of 2008 and are imported to Fort Worth
where they are each gone over and QCed
and set-up. Some are completely
rebuilt with fret levels, etc. Guitars can be made here in Fort
Worth at request, but very few have
been made in the USA; very high quality guitars;
may see more in the future.
Guitar Dating
Our serial number has the date made in it:
K0612t0516 - this one was built in the
12th month of 2006." [Source: Mark W.
Jabben, M&M Merchandisers, Inc,
email 6/1/2009] |
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Maccaferri
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1923-1990 |
Mario Maccaferri (1900-1993) famous for plastic guitars
Biography .
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selmer-Maccaferri_guitar
http://www.hotclub.co.uk/html/charle.html
http://www.grouseguitars.com.au/sold/maccaferri.htm
see Selmer
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MacCubbin |
2002 to present |
MacCubbin
Guitars - David MacCubbin, Baltimore, Maryland
"I started building in 2002.
Dating MacCubbin guitars
All
of my guitars have a label inside the soundhole, with the model
number and date. Each guitar is also signed and dated on the
inside of the soundboard, either down at the lower bout bass
side, or the upper bout bass side. I have been through several
versions of labels and have included photos of them with this
message.
I have studied with Bill Cumpiano
and Ervin Somogyi. I build a number of different sizes and body
styles, including OM styles and dreadnoughts, using various
tonewoods, and with various scale lengths and nut widths."
[Source and images courtesy of David MacCubbin, email
6/11/2008]
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MacPherson
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2008- |
MacPherson guitars by Dan
McPherson in England
see DM Guitars
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Madeira
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1970s-80s |
Madeira Guitars
used to be Guild's import brand. They were first made in Japan
with USA parts then were made in Korea with USA parts by Samick. (which also still makes Sigma for Martin, Epiphone for
Gibson, and Squire for Fender but not with USA parts anymore).
The letters in the model numbers do mean R=rosewood, M=mahogony,
S=spruce, H-herringbone, and A=abalone altho the abalone was
fake
[Source:
Guitarsite]
1972 Madeira Guitars advertisement
Reviews are at Harmony Central
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Madill Guitars |
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Peter Madill luthier, Dunedin, New
Zealand |
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Andrew Maer |
current |
Andrew C
Maer of Alhaurin de la Torre near Malaga
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Maestro Guitars |
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Maestro guitars are made in Singapore
Dating Maestro
guitars
"All our Serial numbers include the year of
manufacture: For example guitars made in year 2007 have the
serial number: 2007-XXXX and guitars made in year 2008 have the
serial number: 2008-XXXX
Pre 2005 Maestro Guitars starts with APXXXXXX AP = Alpha
Production [ Source: HOZEN, Maestro Guitars, email 18/3/2008] |
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Maestro by
Gibson
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Maestro guitars by Gibson
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Magic |
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Magic brand guitars by Venlonia
http://www.daisybelle.nl/nedgit.htm
Lord Bizarre examples |
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Magnatone
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1937-1971 |
Magnatone guitars - Founded as Dickerson Brothers in
Los Angeles. Known as Magna Electronics from 1947. In 1959 Magna
and Este merged and in 1966 relocated to Pennsylvania.
1971 brand taken over by toy company. [Source:
Vintage Guitar Price Guide
]
Rise and fall of Magnatone article
http://www.well.com/~wellvis/gitinfo.html#magnatone
Magnatone (Bigsby)
Mark III
http://www.myrareguitars.com/emagnatonemarkiii.html
Reviews are at Harmony Central
Image 1960s
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Magneto
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2009 - present |
"Our workshop is in Matsumoto,
Japan
Dating Magneto guitars
Serial start with 000001 and
Magneto Guitars started in 2009 so it is simple so far. There
will be a book with the serials.
Serials are stamped on the back of the headstock up until now.
[Source: Christian Hatstatt,
www.magnetoguitars.com
email 28/1/2010] |
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Magn-o-tone |
1930s |
Magn-o-tone was made by both Regal
and Dobro. [Source:
The Hawaiian Steel Guitar and Its Great Hawaiian Musicians By
Lorene Ruymar ] |
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Magnum Opus
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current |
Magnum Opus handcrafted guitars from Marina
del Ray, California, USA
Reviews are at Harmony Central
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Marco
Maguolo
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Italy |
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Mai Kai |
1940s |
Mai Kai instruments were built in Los Angeles by Shireson
Borthers in the 1940s. [Source:
Uke Database] |
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Maier |
1960s |
Maier guitars. Made in Japan
1960s.
Reviews
Maier Guitar Reviews- Harmony Central® - User
Reviews
There are Tele-Star branded
guitars that are exactly the same [Source: David Franz, email
1/8/2011]
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Phil Mailloux |
2009- |
Philippe Mailloux
basses, Australia established 2009. Hand crafted in South East
Queensland. Phil migrated to Australia from Montreal,
Canada in 2005. I got to meet Phil at the Brisbane guitar show
in May 2010. His instruments are absolutely stunning.
Dating Mailloux
basses
Mailloux basses have a serial
number (sequence of production) on the neck. If you remove the
neck you will find the date of manufacture in the neck pocket.
Mailloux bass
forum
Phil is also
the operator of the Ozbass
forum
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Maingard
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current |
Marc Maingard, luthier near Cape
Town South Africa
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Main Street Guitars |
2008 to present. |
A brand of M&M Merchandising. Fort
Worth, Texas. Made in China.
Main Street Guitars
- 2008 - The original address that our founders 1st
store was on Main street.
Dating Main
Street Guitars
Our serial number has the date made in it:
K0612t0516 - this one was built in the
12th month of 2006." [Source: Mark W.
Jabben, M&M Merchandisers, Inc,
email 6/1/2009]
Reviews are at Harmony Central
see
M&M Merchandisers |
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Maison
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Korean
Maison catalogs
http://www.vintaxe.com/catalogs_japanese_maison.htm
Reviews
http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Guitar/brand/Maison
http://www.harmony-central.com/Bass/Data4/Maison/
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Maize Guitars |
1992 to present |
Premium grade acoustic guitars and
basses made in Cave Junction, Oregon.
"I began manufacturing guitars in
1992.
Dating Maize
guitars
The label visible through the soundhole has a year and
number such as 96-03, which would have been the third guitar
built in 1996." [Source: Dave, Maize Guitars email 24/3/2008] |
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Majestic |
1900 to present |
The Majestic Musical Instrument
Company was founded in 1900 by Gaetano (Thomas) Puntolillo.
Guitars are still made by great grandson Anthony Marchitelli.
Caldwell, New Jersey, USA [Source: Majestic website] |
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Majesty |
2000 to present |
Brand
established by Yasuke Kawakami in Japan 2000. Ukeleles made
until 2002, when he migrated to Canada and now makes guitars
under his own name. [Source:
Y Kawakami
]
see Y Kawakami |
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Mako
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1985-1989
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Quite a theory
on the origin of the Mako brand of guitars. [Source:
Guitar site ] According to
Vintage Guitar
Price Guide - a budget line by Kaman.
Mako catalogs
http://www.vintaxe.com/catalogs_japanese_mako.htm
Reviews are at Harmony Central
Image
JC Guitars left,
ebay below - (Strat
copy)
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Malapanis |
current at 2010 |
Thomas
Malapanis,
Image 2003
Fine and Rare
Guitars, 2006 eBay:
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Salvador
Malavolta |
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Label states Guitarras Abr 1968 "Concierto"
Calidad Y Sonoridad Industria Argentina Model 1000 No. 14093
Luthier Salvador Malavolta Buenos Aires.
Image 1968 Salvador Malavolta
guitar label ebay Oct 2011
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Malden guitars
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2002 to present |
" We started in 2002.
Dating Malden guitars
First
series had no serial numbering system. Afterwards we used first
two digits/year, second two digits/month, and last four
digits/serial number.
Serial number are written on headstocks." [ Source: Victor,
Malden guitars, email 18/3/2008]
Reviews are at Harmony Central
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Pedro
Maldonado |
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Pedro Maldonado, Luthier,
Torremolinos, Spain
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Stewart
Male
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? to 2004 |
Stewart Male Guitars, Lilydale
Victoria, Australia, Stewart passed away Dec 2004.
He was famous for strats. |
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Mallia Basses
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1987-current at 2011 |
Jeff Mallia makes custom hand made basses, Sydney,
Australia
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Miquel Malo |
1993 to present |
Miquel Malo (b 1943) , classical
guitars from Madrid, Spain. Set up his own shop in 1993.
[Source:
Zavaletas]
Image
Trilogy Guitars:
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Mandolintom |
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see Tom Chippindall |
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Manea Guitars |
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"For each acoustic guitar I hand-write the company name and date
of manufacture inside on the soundboard beneath the bridge,
toward the tailblock. They also have a label clearly visible
through the soundhole. The electric guitars have a label
underneath the neck pickup that includes the company name, date
of manufacture and a serial number.
All of my guitars are hand-made by me and will include the
company logo of an eagle's claw piercing a musical note (Freedom
Indo Music) wither inlaid or hand carved on the headstock,
either inlaid or hand-carved." [Source: Dumitru Manea, Manea Guitars, email 22/3/2008] |
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Manhattan |
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A Harmony Brand
according to
http://harmony.demont.net/brands.php
Made by Egmond
according to
http://www.daisybelle.nl/nedgit.htm
http://www.fetishguitars.com/html/misc/europe/cheap_lb.html
According to
the Harmony Central reviews there is also a made in China
Manhattan brand made in the late 1990s and 2000s - possibly the
same US importer?
Reviews are at Harmony Central |
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Manjon guitars
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1990 to present |
I have been making
guitars since 1990 in Barcelona. All my guitars, on the
label, have written a serial number. You can consult with me the
year they were build. In almost all of my guitars, in the inside
face of the soundboard, you can see written the year of
manufacture. Production is limited at maximum 10 guitars per
year." [Source: Antonio Manjon, email 8/4/2008]
Antonio Manjon
trained from 1990-1998 under the following teachers: Juan A.
Sabate, Arturo Sanzano, J.A.Chacon, Jose Luis Romanillos,
Jonathan Hinves. Since 1995 he has constructed
classical concert guitars, having participated in several guitar
festivals and conferences such as: Cartagena, Sevilla, Lleida,
Barcelona (Spain), Iserlohn (Germany), Mottola (Italy),
Montpellier (France) ...
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Mann
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1970s-80s |
Mann was an "offshoot" of Ibanez
made at the same place Ibanez guitars (Fuji
Gen Gaki factory, Japan).
Many were sold through Canadian Distributors during the 1970s
and early 1980s.
Dating Mann
guitars
Same letter, then number serial system
as Ibanez
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Manne Guitars |
1986 to
present |
Since Manne Guitars opened in 1986
in Schio Italy, Andrea “Manne” Ballarin has created finely
crafted innovative instruments based on very original design
concepts. His basic philosophy is to handcraft the finest
stringed instruments, then make them available worldwide at a
reasonable price.
Dating Manne Guitars
http://www.ducksdeluxe.com/manne.html
Reviews are at Harmony Central |
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Andy Manson
Guitars
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Guitars made in the UK.
Dating Andy
Manson Guitars
"The
serial no. is the date backwards'
[Source:
Guestbook Andy Manson Guitars ]
see De La Haye |
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Hugh Manson |
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Hugh Manson (brother of Andy) has been making custom
guitars for over 30 years. England |
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Manuel & Patterson |
1990 to present |
Phil Patterson & Joe Manuel
designing and building guitars since 1990. Abita Springs Guitar
Company LLC., Abita Springs, Louisiana, USA |
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Felix
Manzanero |
current |
Felix Manzanero (b 1937). Felix
Manzanero began his apprenticeship under José Ramirez II
(1885-1957). After 12 years there,
Felix started his own business and workshop. [Source:
Zavaletas]
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Manzanita |
1985 to present |
Manfred Pietrzok
first used the Manzanita
(for the California Manzanita tree)
label in 1985. In 1993 M.Pietrzok and
Moritz Sattler founded Manzanita
Guitars.
Jörg Driesner joined in
1997.
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Manzer
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1974 to present |
Linda Manzer guitars are made in Toronto,
Canada.
Linda Manzer guitar dating
"I started building in 1974 and have a serial number system
(stamped on the head block) that only I have a record of - so
they'd have to write me to find out when it was built." [Source:
Linda Manzer, email 21/3/2008]
Reviews are at Harmony Centralr
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Sterling Guitars:
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