Saga Musical Instruments is a
manufacturer
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and
wholesale
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distributor
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Design
...
of
stringed instruments, particularly
fretted instruments and members of the
violin family
The violin family of musical instruments was developed in Italy in the 16th century. At the time the name of this family of instruments was viole da braccio which was used to distinguish them from the viol family (viole ''da gamba''). The standa ...
, 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, two Blueridge models were used to break the world record for the highest gig ever played.
Played by Sierra Ferrell, 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 Fretbase
Specs, photos and videos of Blueridge models
Musical instrument manufacturing companies of the United States
String instrument manufacturing companies
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