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Schroeder Guitars Introduces the WWII Inspired “GI Guitar”

The “GI Guitar” was built to be a believable remnant from the WWII era.

Redding, CA (October 1, 2012) – Renowned custom guitar builder Jason Z. Schroeder has just completed the WWII “GI Guitar” and accompanying mini movie showcasing the historical context and motivation for this guitar.  Schroeder has taken the conventional “theme-guitar” concept to an entirely different level with this project. The “GI Guitar” was built to be a believable remnant from the WWII era.

The GI Guitar uses militaria in unexpected ways.  Examples include, among other things:
• A canvas covered top taken from a genuine WWII tent
• A riveted aluminum pickguard that resembles WWII airplane construction
• Vintage military radio knobs
• An actual Winchester rifle bolt used as a 3 way switch tip
• A neck made from a figured walnut gunstock blank
• Custom aluminum backplates that emulate diamond checkered gun parts
• A stenciled wooden case that resembles a WWII ammo crate

The Schroeder WWII “GI Guitar” exemplifies the elevated level of creativity and fresh perspective that Schroeder brings to the high-end guitar market without being cheesy or trite.  While he brings this to each custom, whether it is a quilted maple carvetop or a T-style throwback, the GI Guitar is the ultimate example of Jason’s obsessive nature with making a guitar as cool as it possibly can be.

For more information:
www.schroederguitars.com


     

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Redmonk
on 10/08/2012 		Taylor makes a Bastogne wood guitar. If that isn't WWII inspired, I don't know what is.
T Birch
on 10/05/2012 		The WWII aesthetic has a classic, almost comic book mystique to it -like swing dancing, switchblades, Lucky Strikes, etc. It's not necessarily about war and violence; it's more of a vintage fashion statement. Am I the only one who gets this???
Gunny
on 10/05/2012 		Dan, what would really be awesome is if so many guitarists weren't liberal knucklehead like you obviously are. Why are so many guitarist blind lemmings? If it wasn't for the guys who voluntarily joined or were drafted, and who got their asses blown off for your freedom, you might not have a choice in what guitar you play. Just ask any Warsaw Pact player.
Robert
on 10/04/2012 		I agree with The Sarge. Incredible work, Mr. Schroeder. As a military man, I can appreciate the thought that went into this. While watching the video, I never felt like WWII was glorified, but that the men and women of the time who sacrificed were honored. Regardless, this guitar is not about glorifying a war, it was about testing a theory that instruments still could have been made even when parts were not available. If you look at the history of the guitar, there is a missing era of guitars. This is discussed in the video, so saying that it doesn't "resemble guitars that were around back then" is ridiculous. Schroeder did an incredible job using pieces from the era to simulate what might have been possible. Kudos to you, Mr. Schroeder.
nick
on 10/04/2012 		"The “GI Guitar” was built to be a believable remnant from the WWII era". Nevermind this doesn't resemble any guitars that were around back then...
nick
on 10/04/2012 		Tacky. beyond the random surplus junk they slapped on this thing, this whole vintage look trend on new instruments is tired. Where is the innovation?
Magneto
on 10/03/2012 		I agree with Dan, BUT the Bucker/P90 combo is calling my name. Street Price?
Mike
on 10/02/2012 		How does it play and sound though? If it plays like crap then it's stupid... :P
Dan
on 10/01/2012 		What would be really awesome would be for Americans to stop glorifying WWII. Isn't it time to "get over it?"
The Sarg
on 10/01/2012 		Pretty freaking awesome!



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