Article: Founder celebrates 40th anniversary: Benedetto Guitars.(FOREFRONT: NEWS * ANALYSIS * INFORMED OPINION)

MASTER LUTHIER Robert Benedetto is celebrating his 40th anniversary in 2008 with a limited run of 40 "40th Anniversary" models handmade at the company's Savannah, Georgia factory. In addition, Benedetto will handcraft a unique 40th anniversary guitar to debut at a special jazz guitar concert August 16, 2008, at Miner Family Vineyards, Napa Valley, California--along with a special 40th anniversary limited edition Miner/Benedetto wine. The company will exhibit at NAMM booth 1414.

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Benedetto guitars have been played by three generations of jazz masters including Johnny Smith, Jimmy Bruno, and Andreas Oberg. The guitar appears in ...

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