Head on over to kickstarter.com to support Benedetto Artist, Yotam Silberstein’s new album, “Future Memories.” Perks include pre-sales, posters, tee shirts, lessons and more (there happens to be a great intro video with Yotam being interviewed while holding his custom Bambino Deluxe too).

Dick Hall meets his new Americana for the first time:

 

‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the shop,
No one was sanding or carving a top,
The lacquer had dried and string ends were snipped,
Jazz boxes were packaged and already shipped,
Whether Bravo, Manhattan, or Benedetto Gear,
We hope you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Mattew Parrish captured this fantastic shot of Benedetto Artist, Rodney Jones and his Bambino Deluxe recording at the famous, and historically significant Van Gelder Studio in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey. We can barely wait to hear the results from this late November session!

Today marks the beginning of our winter shutdown. It’s a chance for our world-class team to recharge with family and prepare for another year of guitar greatness. We’ll be back at it on January 2nd at which time any orders from the Benedetto Gear Store will be processed. In the meantime, Howard and Jackson will be monitoring email or you can leave a message for Howard on the shop number, 912-692-1400.

You can never doubt the passion we at Benedetto have for guitars: almost every person in the building is a player! Even our President, Howard Paul makes it out of the shop about 200 nights a year performing with some of the greatest jazz musicians around. If you happen to be in the Northeast this weekend be sure to book a table or swing by to hear his custom 16-B in person.

Friday, December 21, Highlawn Pavilion, West Orange, New Jersey with the Mark Peterson Trio

Sunday December 23, Hard Rock Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, Howard Paul Trio featuring Mark Peterson and Ron Thompson

Here is a throwback to February 1, 1995 with renowned educator and jazz guitarist, Jack Petersen. His Fratello was only a few years old then but he clearly knows how to use it!

Should you find yourself in New Orleans this week, be sure to catch Benedetto Artist, Dave Stryker at Sung Harbor Jazz Bistro on Thursday, December 20th. Snug Harbor is one of the best jazz spots in New Orleans which puts it high in the running for one of the best in the world! Dave will have Michael Pellera on piano, Roland Guerin on bass, and Paul Thibodeaux on drums. Don’t miss it!

This gorgeous new Bravo Deluxe will soon make its way to a proud owner in Massachusetts. Custom features include maple binding, traditional f-style sound holes, Fratello style fingerboard inlays with recon red-stone, mother of pearl inlaid Benedetto logo, and non-standard black finish.