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A broken thumb leads the powerful Paula Boggs to embrace her inner ukulele

Seattle bandleader takes inspiration from Eddie Vedder to overcome tragedy Tragedy can, in unexpected ways, birth joy. In 2005, Paula Boggs was on top of the world. A decorated former Army officer/paratrooper, high-powered lawyer and […]

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It only takes a spark—Angela Christensen and the acoustic guitar

After nearly 20 years, the chief designer is, in many ways, the walking philosophy of Breedlove. From a young age, Angela Christensen knew she wanted her life to revolve around music. She just wasn’t sure […]

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Exodus—Every hour was worth it

Kim Breedloves’ stunning snake-laced masterpiece still inspires with its care, dedication and passion. “This is the one. I would call this Kim Breedlove’s masterpiece,” says Angela Christensen. The “one” in question is Exodus, as stunning […]

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Leah Capelle’s debut album triptych is direct, thrilling and of the moment

Breedlove’s featured artist for April is ready for her closeup Leah Capelle is ready for her closeup. The Los Angeles-based songwriter has just released her debut album triptych. Hotly anticipated, it follows on the heels […]

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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Mahogany

Swietenia macrophylla. Big leaf mahogany. Often called Honduran mahogany or genuine mahogany, by any name it is one of the world’s most renowned tonewoods, a precious commodity grown naturally only in a thin band from […]

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Breedlove Workshop and Front Office Closed Until April 20th

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bend, Oregon offices and workshops of two Old Hippies Stringed Instruments  (Breedlove, Bedell & Weber) will be closed until Monday, April 20th. This closure will allow us to protect […]

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A Note from Tom Bedell Regarding Coronavirus

My Fellow Musicians, Here at Two Old Hippies, in Bend, Oregon, it is impossible for us to wrap our heads and our hearts around everything that is swirling around right now. Every day, there are […]

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Cabin Fever Live Sessions

Greetings Breedlove friends and family, First and foremost, we hope you are doing OK. We’re thinking a lot about you right now. We’re hearing from so many of you and the sense of togetherness at the […]

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Premier Gear Award – Premier Guitar Magazine

The New Breedlove Organic Wildwood Concert Satin CE Whiskey Burst was just awarded a Premier Gear Award from Premier Guitar Magazine. From PremierGuitar.com “It has an even voice that balances high-end detail and low-end sustain […]

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Social distancing, with guitar!

There may be no better time than now—emotionally, financially, mindfully—to just stay at home and play There are no universal truths save this. Playing guitar, for those who do, constitutes therapy. Playing guitar is good […]

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