Alvarez Unveils Artist Series Grand Auditorium 8 String

March 2021

ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI – Alvarez Guitars proudly introduces the all-new AG60CE8SHB, an acoustic-electric 8 string Grand Auditorium in a beautiful shadowburst finish. The AG60CE8SHB joins the family of 8 strings from Alvarez which began last year with the 8 string baritones, ABT60CE8BK and ABT60CE8SHB. The Grand Auditorium 8 string had its debut at Winter NAMM 2021.

“Following the success of our 8 string guitars last year we wanted to take the next step,” says Chris Meikle, Head of Development at Alvarez and Senior Vice President of St. Louis Music. “With this 8 string Grand Auditorium we double up on the G (3rd) and D (4th) strings and its quite amazing how much 12 string shimmer you get from just adding these two octaves. It also makes this guitar great fun for lots of exploration, and the octave tones when fingerpicking add a little extra dimension and charm.”

The AG 8-string has a superbly open and resonant voicing and instant response. It’s a beautiful looking guitar with a flawless deep shine, thin poly Shadowburst finish, North American Sitka spruce top and fitted with the fantastic LR Baggs StagePro EQ and Element Pick Up.  

Stan Lynch Signs with Dixon Drums

April 2021

ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI –Dixon Drums is thrilled and honored to welcome Stan Lynch to the brand’s family of endorsees. Mr. Lynch was the original and founding member of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band “Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers”. He is now a songwriter and record producer whose credits include Don Henley, The Mavericks, Eagles, Ringo Starr, Toto, Steve Lukather, The Byrds, The Knack, Rita Coolidge, and Tim McGraw.

“Dixon is honored to be chosen by Stan Lynch in his quest for a fresh look and sound,” says Jim Uding, Dixon Brand Manager. “His legendary contributions to music, recording, and drumming along with Gregg Bissonette and Jerry Gaskill will influence Dixon product and program development to benefit generations of drummers for years to come.”