Harvey Mandel Endorses Parker Guitars
Parker
Posted 2005-09-08
Recently, Parker Guitars announced the acquisition of artist, Harvey Mandel. Mandel is a psychedelic blues guitar legend. His roots began in Chicago, where he fell in love with the sound of Freddie Roulette playing a lap steel guitar. Mandel has played with the Ventures, John Mayall's Bluesbreakers, Canned Heat, The Rolling Stones, and also has a place in history as a major solo artist. Thirty five years later, Mandel and Freddie perform together in Nightfire. Nightfire is currently working on their second album.
"Two-handed tapping pioneer, Chicagoan, producer, etc, we couldn't be more enthusiastic about our continued relationship with "The Snake," comments John Vitale, Artist Relations Director for Parker Guitars. Mandel plays a Parker Fly Deluxe, Fly Classic, and Fly Supreme.
Parker Guitars is owned by US Music Corp located just north of Chicago. US Music Corp. is a uniquely positioned, fully integrated musical instrument company that manufactures and markets instruments, accessories and audio equipment for professionals, aspiring professionals, collectors, hobbyists and beginner musicians. Also owned by US Music Corp are Washburn Guitars, Randall Amplifiers, Eden Amplifiers, Sound Tech Professional Audio, Oscar Schmidt, Lyon Musical Instruments and Vinci Strings.
For more information on Parker Guitars go to www.parkerguitars.com.
