“As far back as I could remember, the neck plate of a guitar was always a flat piece of material with four screws in it,” Bragg said. “I remember thinking, ‘Why?’ What if I could design and make an ergonomic improvement on that piece?”

Black or white, limba is an ideal species for musical instruments and other products.

C.F. Martin & Co. is continuing to expand its already deep-rooted relationships in the country music world with the announcement of its new brand marketing consultant Kate Richardson, who runs the well-respected Richlyn Marketing in Nashville with her partner Lynn Tinsey. Martin Guitar selected Richlyn Marketing for its top-tier artist relations and marketing consulting.

Iconic guitar maker Fender Musical Instruments Corp. has announced plans to go public with its shares, which it will list on NASDAQ under the proposed ticker FNDR.