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
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). Archived from the original on October 20, 2015. Retrieved October 15, 2015.