Saga Musical Instruments is a
manufacturer
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and
wholesale
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distributor
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of
stringed instruments
String instruments, stringed instruments, or chordophones are musical instruments that produce sound from vibrating strings when a performer plays or sounds the strings in some manner.
Musicians play some string instruments by plucking the st ...
, particularly
fretted instruments
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and members of the
violin family
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, and parts and accessories for them. They own twenty-two brands, fifteen are listed below.
Brands
Their
brand
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s include:
*
Blueridge
* Gitane
* Appalachian
* J Navarro
* Rover
* Kentucky
* Anton Brenton
* Hamano
*
Regal
* Durango
* Trinity College
* Gold Star
* Cremona
* H. Siegler
* Hamano
* Diamond Head
* Recital Instruments
Blueridge
The Blueridge brand are Chinese-built and have won praise from publications such as ''Guitarist Magazine'', ''Total Guitar'' and ''Music Maker'' for quality and affordability. The company specializes in historic and pre-war reproductions that are used by folk and bluegrass players. Endorsed by UK bluesman
Martin Harley
Martin Harley (born 19 July 1989 in Donegal, Ireland) is a Group 1 winning Irish jockey.
Career
Harley had spells as stable jockey for Mick Channon and Marco Botti, before turning freelance. His first Group 1 victory was for Channon on Sami ...
, two Blueridge models were used to break the world record for the highest gig ever played.
Played by Melvin Goins, Ralph Stanley II, Larry Sparks and many more.
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Families of instruments
* Guitar family brands include: Accent, Blueridge, Bristol, Burns, Catala, Cigano, J. Navarro, P. Saez, & Regal
* Mandolin family brands include: Appalachian, Kentucky, Rover, & Trinity College.
* Banjo family brands include: Appalachian, Flinthill, Gold Star, Rover, & Saga.
* Violin family brands include: Anton Breton, Appalachian, Cervina, Cremona, & Recital Instruments
* Ukulele family brands include: Hamano, & Diamond Head
* Folk instrument brands include: Appalachian, Cusco, Schwartz, & Trinity College
References
External links
Company homepage
Blueridge Guitars on FretbaseSpecs, photos and videos of Blueridge models
Musical instrument manufacturing companies of the United States
String instrument manufacturing companies
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