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Greetings!
As 2009 gets well underway, we have a lot of new exciting things going on and look to the future with optimism. We eagerly seek to bring you even greater content, both on our website and in our newsletter. Keep an eye out for a number of improvements over the next couple of months. Our goal is to be a resource for discriminating guitarists such as yourself.
We have a lot of great announcements to make in this newsletter, as well as in our next newsletter which will be coming out shortly.
We are proud to announce that we have signed an outstanding left-handed guitarist to represent DHR Music as our national spokesman. His name is Dillon Hodges. We are amazed at the great accomplishments he has already made at the age of 18 and expect them to only multiply. If you haven't already heard of him, be sure to read our introduction article on him below and check out his website.
We also proudly welcome the newest member of DHR Music. We have just hired Bill Neale to join us as Director of Client and Artist Relations. He is extremely accomplished in music, business, and sales which we expect to be a great asset to DHR Music. Be sure to read our introduction article on him.
As we continue to expand our DHR team, we are proud to
announce that we have added Pat Kelly as our keyboard
specialist and special projects producer. Pat is a dynamic composer and
producer whom we've known and respected
for years as a musician and as a producer of some of J Curve Records'
finest releases. Be sure to read his article below and check out his website.
In addition, we are excited to announce that we are new dealers of Collings Guitars, Hammond Organs and Keyboards, as well as LR Baggs. We strive to continuously bring our clients excellent products and services, seeking out only the best of the best to align ourselves with. We provide further information in an article below.
Check out our featured guitars below, as well as our entire inventory at www.dhrmusic.com.
In addition to Benedetto, Breedlove, Hamer, and Collings hand-built guitars, we
offer JazzAmps by Henriksen, guitar and speaker cables from Klotz, fine
gig bags from Reunion Blues, pickups from LR Baggs and a range of other accessories (strings,
straps, polish, etc.). As always, we continue to purchase, sell, and consign,
vintage, and left-handed instruments.
Lastly, be sure to check out the highlights of the Carolina Guitar Show and SXSW Guitar Show. Congratulations to our winners - Edward Snow of Greenville, SC and Michael Flynn of Black Mountain, NC from the Carolina Guitar Show. Also, congratulations to our winners - Steve Whitfield of Georgetown, TX, and Bart Berggren of Austin, TX from the SXSW Guitar Show.
We appreciate your interest in DHR Music and look forward to continuing to bring you the finest guitars and related products, along with friendly personalized service! We truly are client-oriented and welcome any and all feedback.
Sincerely,
Dale & J. Lee Rabiner
DHR Music Experience
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Contact Information:
Email: dhrmusic@hotmail.com
Office: 513.272.8004
Fax: 513.530.0229
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Introducing Award-winning Dillon Hodges!
New DHR Music national spokesman
 We are proud to announce that we've signed an outstanding guitarist to represent
DHR Music - his name is Dillon Hodges. We can't think of a better person to be
our spokesman. First of all, he truly is a guitar phenom. In addition, he seeks
to excel at all that he does and believes in giving back through community
service and teaching the younger generation of upcoming guitarists. Last but not
least, he is left-handed! We're astounded at the great accomplishments he's
already achieved at the age of 18 and expect them to only multiply.
Since the time that Dillon first played a guitar, at
age 11, his musical journey has been on a fast track. Less than two years after
he first picked up a guitar, he won a national championship as the best flat
picking guitar player in the country for ages 12-and-under. In September of
2007, just one month past his 16th birthday, he won the Flat Picking National
Championship at the 36th Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield, Kansas, besting a
field of 40 of the nation's top pickers. With the win Hodges became the first
guitar player ever to win the title of National Champion Country Music Beginner
in Flat Top Guitar and the Flat Picking National Championship. In winning the
Walnut Valley Festival, Hodges became the first left-handed player in the 36
years of the event to win. He's also the first winner from the state of Alabama
and is the second youngest winner ever - second only to Mark O'Connor.
 "When I hear a young man like Dillon Hodges play the guitar I know that the future of flatpicking is in very good hands.... His lyrics, voice, and guitar playing have a sound that is similar to some of the new popular artists like John Mayer." - Dan Miller, Flatpicking Guitar Magazine (Sept/Oct 2007)
For more information, visit Dillon's website at www.dillonhodges.com
We look forward to Dillon joining us at the South Carolina Guitar Show in Spartanburg, SC, Feb 28th & March 1st, where he will play a wide array of musical genres. Be sure to join us!
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Introducing DHR Music's newest team member!
Bill Neale, Director of Client and Artist Relations
 We proudly welcome the newest member of DHR Music, Bill Neale, who we have just
hired to join us as a Director of Client and Artist Relations. He is extremely accomplished in music and business
which we expect to be a great asset to DHR Music.
Bill Neale took to the guitar very early on
and by the age of 18 he had already played with Sammy Davis Jr and the
Temptations. Bill has a unique work history, in that he was a successful
musician, producer, arranger, and songwriter for over 16 years. In 1986, he changed
careers and had a successful career in sales and sales management while continuing to keep his feet wet in the music world.
In
addition to touring with The Temptations, Sammy Davis Jr. and Deniece Williams,
Bill worked as a Studio Musician in L.A. for 10 years. He played on albums by
artists such as Teddy Pendergrass, The Temptations and Lou Rawls. One of Bill's
favorites was Deniece Williams' hit,"It's Gonna Take A Miracle". In addition, he
was the staff guitarist for all Chuck Barris Television productions, including
"The Gong Show". Other shows included Dallas, The Tonight Show and Fantasy
Island. During that time period, he
represented the Kawai Corporation at two consecutive NAMM shows for their line
of guitars. In 1997 Bill was featured in "Vintage Guitar Magazine" and in 1998
he appeared as a featured guest on the award winning "World of Guitar" TV
show.
He received both Gold and Platinum
record awards - a RIAA Gold award in 1980 for his guitar solo on Robert John's
hit record "Sad Eyes", and a RIAA Double Platinum award in 2001 as a songwriter
for Will Smith's "Willenium" CD.
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Introducing DHR Music's new team member!
Pat Kelly, Keyboard Specialist and Special Projects Producer
We are proud to announce that we have added Pat Kelly to our team as our keyboard specialist and special projects producer. Pat is a dynamic composer and producer whom we've known and respected
for years as a musician and as a producer of some of J Curve Records'
finest releases.
Pat Kelly has had an active career as a keyboardist, composer and
producer over the past 40 years. Beginning as a lighting designer for a
rock band at age 15, he moved to the keyboard chair and began writing
music for the band. Moving toward jazz, he later played with legendary
Cincinnati tenor saxophonist Jimmy McGary. He learned the intricacies
of piano restoration and tuning at The Player Piano Shop, before going
on to earn a degree in musical composition at the University of
Cincinnati.
After returning from a four-year stay in Pensacola, FL, Kelly
formed his 13-piece PsychoAcoustic Orchestra, an eclectic big band that
released two CDs of original music in the mid-90s and is working on a
new CD. He served as in-house producer for J Curve Records in the
late-90s/early2000's, producing highly acclaimed recordings by
guitarist Scotty Anderson, R&B vocalist P. Ann Everson-Price, Latin
X-posure and three volumes of the J Curve Cincinnati Jazz Collection,
among others. Over the years, he has performed with Cal Collins, Kenny
Poole, Chuck Wayne, Barney Kessel, Buddy DeFranco, Ira Sullivan, Teri
Thornton, Louis Hayes, Howard Johnson and Red Rodney.
To learn more about Pat, visit: http://www.patkellymusic.com/
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Introducing Collings, Hammond, and LR Baggs!
DHR Music now offers additional exquisite products to our clients
We are proud to announce that we have just become a new dealer for Collings Guitars, Hammond Organs and Keyboards, and LR Baggs pickups. We strive to continue to add products and services that best meet the needs of our discriminating clientale and are excited to be able to add these additional lines of product to you. Look to see our updated inventory which will be added to the website soon, but meanwhile, please feel free to contact us about items that we have coming in ... or specific things you may be searching for!
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Join us at the Dallas International Guitar Festival
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, April 17th - 19th
Please join us for THE guitar show of the year at the upcoming Dallas International Guitar Festival in Dallas, TX. It is the original guitar show, providing a wide variety of exhibitors and live performances. Mingle with fellow musicians and surround yourself with guitar heaven!
DHR Music will have a large booth displaying a wide range of archtop, flattop, acoustic, and electric guitars - both right and left handed, along with amps and other guitar related items. We would love to see you!
Schedule:
Fri. April 17, 2009 - 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Sat. April 18, 2009 - 10:00am - 7:00 pm
Sun. April 19, 2009 - 10:00am - 6:00 pm
Location:
Dallas Market Hall
2200 Stemmons Freeway (I-35E @ Market Center Blvd)
For more information, visit: http://www.guitarshow.com.
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Do you have a dream guitar you've always wanted?
We would love to build it for you
Our mission is to offer the
highest quality, USA made instruments and accessories to meet all of
your playing requirements.
Benedetto Guitars is at the forefront of guitar making, specializing in hand-built archtops under the guidance of living legend, Bob Benedetto. Bob is considered one of the finest archtop makers in the world.
Breedlove Guitars
is a leader in hand-built acoustic guitars which incorporate unique, rare woods. Breedlove has won guitar design awards from the Association of Stringed Instrument Artisans (ASIA), Acoustic Guitar and Guitar Player magazines, and NAMM.
Hamer Guitars
is a premiere leader in hand-built solidbody and semi-hollow guitars as well as basses. They are known for their selection of the highest grade woods
and exquisite attention to every detail during the guitar-making
process. Hamer has received 8 consecutive "Editor's Pick" awards from Guitar Player Magazine, as well as numerous rave reviews.
Collings Guitars
is a premiere leader in hand-built acoustic guitars, mandolins, electric guitars, and archtop jazz guitars. Collings' craftsmanship is respected by professional and amateur musicians alike...anyone on the quest for quality should try one.
Your dream guitar isn't in our current inventory? We can custom order any Benedetto, Breedlove, Hamer or Collings guitar. Reserve your guitar today with a small deposit.
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Breedlove's 35th Anniversary Calendar Series!
 Breedlove's 2009 Limited Edition Calendar Series was unveiled at Winter NAMM. The series consists of the 35th Anniversary guitar, hand-built by Kim, along with 12 Tribute guitars by Breedlove's leading luthiers.
We are happy to announce that Kim agreed to build a left-handed model of his 35th Anniversary "Moon Dancer". DHR Music also was able to secure one of their Calendar Series instruments in both RH and LH models. We just received the two Calendar instruments, which will be up on the website soon. We are looking forward to receiving the LH Calendar guitar as well.
Photos: Top: Kim Breedlove's 35th Anniversary "Moon Dancer" guitar. Bottom: Calendar Series Tribute Guitar RH & LH.
To learn more about the Calendar Guitars, visit the website at: http://www.dhrmusic.com or
Breedlove's press release at: http://www.breedlovemusic.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=154:breedlove-introduces-the-2009-calendar-&catid=48:latest-press-releases&Itemid=129
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LH & RH Hamer Guitars!
In stock now!
The Award-winning Talladega
When you hear a Talladega for the first time there are 3 things that
will leap out at you: tone, tone, and more tone. Have you dreamt of a
guitar that produces that famous single-coil sound coupled with the
powerful sustain, quality and comfort of a carved figured maple top and
mahogany back and neck? Well, here it 'tis... the award-winning
Talladega!
"The Talladega is amazing, offering up a new yet recognizable sonic
palette that players from many different backgrounds will find both
useful and familiar." - James Egolf, Premiere Guitar
See the Left-handed listing at: http://www.dhrmusic.com/details.aspx?item=1957224
See the Right-handed listing at: http://www.dhrmusic.com/details.aspx?item=1944184
 The Best-seller Studio consists of a hand-crafted Honduras Mahogany body & bookmatched Flamed Maple
top, finished with 14 layers of hand-buffed lacquer. It's oversized
dovetail joint connects a 3-piece Mahogany neck with a quarter-sawn
Rosewood fingerboard and Mother-of-Pearl crown inlays. Add the best
hardware in the guitar world, two Seymour Duncan '59 pickups, and
you've got an instrument that's as beautiful as it is playable!
See the Left-handed listing at: http://www.dhrmusic.com/details.aspx?item=1957218
See the Right-handed listing at: http://www.dhrmusic.com/details.aspx?item=1944190
We have other Hamers in stock and on order! You can also order your guitar to spec with a small deposit. To see our current inventory, visit: http://www.dhrmusic.com/inventory.aspx?keyword=hamer&types=
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Benedetto Golden Era Gypsy
Custom, One-of-a-kind by Bob Benedetto!
 As an American interpretation on the
fiery Hot Club of France style, Bob personally crafted this fine instrument to
feature an elongated oval hole and super lightweight construction to provide
a super loud voice which is loaded with warmth. It is a 16" carved archtop
incorporating a European spruce top, a hand select carved maple back,
book-matched maple sides, and a natural finish. Call or email for
price.
See the full specifications on our website at.http://www.dhrmusic.com/details.aspx?item=2075485
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Breedlove Mark IV
Award-winning Chambered Electric Guitar
 The Mark IV Chambered Electric Guitar Series is built upon the
Breedlove acoustic heritage - they are responsive, lightweight,
balanced, and tonally versatile - taking inspiration from their
award-winning CM acoustic body shape. It features an asymmetrically
chambered Mahogany body, with a carved top in highly figured Maple. It
looks, feels, and plays amazing!
See the full specifications on our website at http://www.dhrmusic.com/details.aspx?item=2008615.
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Benedetto Americana
Great value for $10,000!
 The Americana is another first from Benedetto - a fully solid carved
archtop priced under $10,000! This instrument has the lush full sound associated with a carved 17" archtop.
See the full specifications on our website at: http://www.dhrmusic.com/details.aspx?item=2020197
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Benedetto Sinfonietta Lt Violinburst
Custom, One of a Kind by Bob Benedetto!
 This lightweight instrument, inspired by the Golden Period, has a
powerful yet warm bass response, coupled with ringing overtones in the
upper register. This instrument is distinguished by the subtle unique
design of its three-piece back of European bookmatched maple, centered
and joined by an Indian Rosewood inset, along with the fine line wood
purfling and Indian Rosewood outer binding. The gorgeous light
violinburst finish was hand applied by Bob, consistent with the methods
of the era. This custom Benedetto creation sounds as sophisticated as
it looks!
See the full specifications on our website at http://www.dhrmusic.com/details.aspx?item=1969566.
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Hamer 12 String Bass
The Chapparel
 The "pocket piano". It has a bold sonic statement perfect for trio
applications as well as ensemble settings w/ its thunderous roar and
stinging overtones as its signature sound!
See the full specifications on our website at http://www.dhrmusic.com/details.aspx?item=1966844.
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Benedetto LH Bennys Just In!
After much begging on our part, Benedetto has debuted a left-handed version of their Benny model!
This beautifully compact solid body electric guitar is
designed for the player looking for a solid body Benedetto. Providing a
wide spectrum of classic and modern tones, it features a select carved
spruce top and chambered mahogany body with a Florentine cutaway. A
warm and responsive guitar, with twin A-6 humbucking pickups and custom
switching system, its tone replicates our carved top instruments. (Also
available in 7-string).
To learn more, visit: http://www.dhrmusic.com/details.aspx?item=2075496
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Highlights from the Carolina Guitar Show
Spartanburg, SC
 Feb 28th - Mar 1st was the South Carolina Guitar Show in Spartanburg, SC. It is one of the more successful regional shows with a large variety of guitar related exhibitors. We displayed a wide
range of archtop, solidbody, semi-hollow, and acoustic guitars from
Benedetto, Breedlove, and Hamer guitars.
 In addition, we had a number
of great guitarists playing at the booth - Dillon Hodges (DHR Music National Spokesman), Tim May (Breedlove Endorser),
Howard Paul (CEO and President of Benedetto Guitars), and Dave McCombs who drew a crowd.
 The booth became a popular hang for guitar
enthusiasts to test out the guitars and amps on display as well as jam
with our artists.
We also held a drawing for two free accessories packages valued at approximately $150. Congratulations to our winners - Edward Snow of Greenville, SC and Michael Flynn of Black Mountain, NC.
To learn more about Dillon , visit: http://www.dillonhodges.com/
To learn more about Tim, visit: http://www.timmaymusic.net/
Photos: Top: Dillon Hodges (left), Tim May (right); Middle: Dillon Hodges (left), Dave McCombs (right); and Bottom: Howard Paul.
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Highlights from the SXSW Guitar Show
South by Southwest in Austin, TX
March 21st - 22nd was
the SXSW Guitar Show in Austin, TX. It was the first guitar show to be
incorporated with the world-reknown South by South Festival. Hosted
annually, it is an international venue that features a legendary
festival showcasing more than 1,800 musical acts
of all genres from around the globe on over eighty stages in downtown
Austin.
The SXSW MUSIC AND MEDIA CONFERENCE alone showcases hundreds of musical acts
from around the globe on over eighty stages in downtown Austin.
 We displayed a wide
range of archtop, solidbody, semi-hollow, and acoustic guitars from
Benedetto, Breedlove, and Hamer guitars.
In addition, we had a number
of great guitarists playing at the booth - Dillon Hodges (DHR Music National Spokesman), Tim May (Breedlove Endorser),
Howard Paul (CEO and President of Benedetto Guitars), and Dave McCombs who drew a crowd. We also had a highly talented keyboard player, Pat Kelly.
The booth became a popular hang for guitar
enthusiasts to test out the guitars and amps on display as well as jam
with our artists.
We also held two drawings for a free accessories packages valued at approximately $150. Congratulations to our winners - Steve Whitfield of Georgetown, TX, and Bart Berggren of Austin, TX.
To learn more about Dillon , visit: http://www.dillonhodges.com/
To learn more about Tim, visit: http://www.timmaymusic.net/
To learn more about Pat, visit: http://www.patkellymusic.com
Photos:
Top: Back row left to right: Pat Kelly, Howard Paul, Dale Rabiner, J. Lee
Rabiner, Bill Neale, Dave McCombs; and Front row left to right: Dillon
Hodges, Tim May, Richard Gilewitz, Mary Ann Neale
Second Left: Ethan Ballinger (left), Tim May (middle), Dillon Hodges (right)
Third Right: Howard Paul (left), Pat Kelly (right)
Bottom: Dave McCombs
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About Us
 We specialize in one-of-a-kind and rare left-handed guitars - as well as select rare right-handed instruments and amplifiers.
Authorized Benedetto, Breedlove, Hamer, Collings, JazzAmp, Klotz, Reunion Blues, and LR Baggs dealer. Fine Archtop, Flattop, and Solid body guitars - both new & used. Check out our latest inventory at www.dhrmusic.com. |
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