Mike Lipe
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Mike Lipe died in 2018. He was a master guitar luthier,[1] known for his custom built electric guitar company, Lipe Guitars U.S.A. He worked for over 35 years as a luthier, and has built guitars for many notable players including Brian May, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Michael Angelo Batio,[2] and Carlos Santana. He ran a boutique guitar company called Lipe Guitars U.S.A. in Los Angeles, California.
History
Michael Anthony Lipe, Born 11/6/48, Burbank CA. Died 12/27/2018 at the age of 70 Father to: Michelle Lipe, Burbank CA. Master Luthier - from 1975 to present. Owner of: Lipe Guitars USA, CA Musician - Guitar / Vocals Bands: "The Mother Blues Band"
Early years
Mike Lipe began building guitars in the mid seventies while working at a music store in Los Angeles. Eight years later, Lipe left to work for guitar manufacturer Mighty Mite. In 1983 he started his own business and became L.A.'s original Guitar Doctor. After six years of building and customizing guitars for some of L.A.'s most respected musicians, Lipe's business was purchased by Ibanez in 1989. While with Ibanez, Lipe chosen among many other expert luthiers to create a custom guitar shop on the West Coast, in which he was the master builder of electric guitars for several prominent guitarists such as Joe Satriani and Steve Vai. After leaving Ibanez, Mike went to Yamaha, where he worked for two years. Over the next several years, Lipe worked for several guitar manufacturers including Hofner and Fender. During this time, Mike Lipe created and customized guitars for many internationally renowned electric guitarists and bassists.
Lipe Guitars
Owner and Master Luthier of "Lipe Guitars USA" - founded in 2000. Located in Los Angeles County, California.
References
- ^ Interview with Luthier Mike Lipe, Guitar International Archived 2012-05-09 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Mab Guitar Collection Archived 2012-04-30 at the Wayback Machine