Jeff Sullivan on Apr 14th 2009 News/Events
Just wanted to let everyone know that Corey and I will be traveling to MerleFest again this year. Our booth in the Sponsor’s tent will be open during all show hours on Thursday April 23rd through Saturday April 25th. As in years past, we’ll be working with some great folks from Martin Guitars, Gibson Acoustic Guitars, D’Addario Strings, Fishman Acoustic Amplification, TKL/Cedar Creek Cases, GHS Strings, and Eastman Mandolins. We’ll have incredible deals you won’t want to miss!
At the show, we are unveiling a new line of affordable, Kentucky-made Sullivan banjos that you will definitely want to check out. Our one-of-a-kind “Old Growth” Gibson mandolin will also be in the booth and available for your inspection.
Stop by and get a First Quality catalog, pick a tune or two or just say Hello!
Marsha Sullivan on Mar 30th 2009 Banjo,New Products,Research & Development
When I was walking through the shop this morning, I saw something new laid out on the workbench. It was an open back banjo with ‘Sullivan’ in the peghead. This got me curious so I set out to find Allen (our Shop Manager) to find out about it.
Turns out it’s a prototype for a new model that Allen and Eric are working on. It will be an open back banjo with a 1/4″ brass ring (very affordable!) that is upgradeable at a later date to include a tone ring, flange and resonator (very adaptable!). What a cool concept!
There are a few minor tweaks that need to be made, but it should be in full production in a week or so. Each one will come standard with a Sullivan Old Growth Bridge. And, are you ready for the best part? The price is going to be less than $750!
Marsha Sullivan on Mar 26th 2009 News/Events
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