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JOHNNY SMITH – WE’LL MISS YOU!

Posted on June 15, 2013 by Benedetto Guitars

JOHNNY SMITH – An exceptional jazz guitarist and, more importantly, an exceptional human being. Johnny, we’ll miss you so much. … read more

Posted in News | Tagged Archtop, Bill Acton, Bill Schultz, Bob Benedetto, Donnie Wade, Fender Musical Instruments, Guild Benedetto Signature Johnny Smith Award, Howard Paul, jazz guitar, jazz guitar icon, Johnny Smith

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JOHNNY SMITH!

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Benedetto Guitars

Our favorite nonagenarian turns 90 today, June 25, 2012! (scroll down to Johnny Smith) Special thanks to Walter Breitzke of … read more

Posted in Events, News | Tagged 90th birthdays, Benedetto Guitars, Bill Acton, Bill Schultz, Bob Benedetto, Donnie Wade, famous 90 years olds, famous jazz guitarists, Fender Musical Instruments, Genarians website, Guild Benedetto Signature Johnny Smith Award, Guild Benedetto Signature model, Guild Guitars, iconic jazz guitarists, Johnny Smith, nonagenarians, Walter Breitzke
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