Hanson Musical Instruments
Hanson Musical Instruments, LTD is a manufacturer of electric guitars and electronics/pickups for electric guitars and basses. The company is based in Chicago, Illinois, USA, founded in 2005 by John and Bo Pirruccello.[1] The company is the current owner of the Lakland brand of basses.[2]
Product range
The company's product range includes the Chicagoan, a mini-humbucker guitar designed to resemble the Epiphone Riviera and the Gretsch White Falcon,[3] the Cigno, supporting P-90 pickups, and the three-humbucker Firenze.[4]
Notable users
Richie Furay played a Hanson Chicagoan ST during the 2011 Buffalo Springfield reunion tour.[5]
Anne McCue
Paul Cotton of Poco and Illinois Speed Press
Alejandro Escovedo
Pat Sansone of Wilco
Charlie Sexton
Nicholas Tremulis
Ivan Julian
Blondie Chaplin
Hubert Sumlin
Nash Kato
Kelly Britton
References
- ^ "Modern Builder Vault: Hanson Guitars". Premier Guitar. March 15, 2011. Retrieved October 15, 2015.
- ^ Dave, Molter (May 3, 2010). "Hanson Guitars buys Lakland; brand name will continue with model changes". Music Gear Review. Retrieved February 24, 2011.
- ^ "Hanson Chicagoean Electric Guitar". Premier Guitar. October 21, 2009. Retrieved October 15, 2015.
- ^ Molenda, Michael (March 1, 2010). "Hanson Chicagoan Cigno Firenze ST and Gatto". Guitar Player. Retrieved October 15, 2015.
- ^ "Explore Richie's Gear". Richie Furay (official website). Retrieved October 15, 2015.