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Valley Arts Guitar

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American electric guitar manufacturer

Valley Arts Guitars was an American electric guitar manufacturer. The company was taken over by Samick in mid-1993, and sold to Gibson in 2002, which used the brand "Valley Arts" to name guitar stores.² It was founded by Mike McGuire.¹ It ceased to exist in 1999.¹ Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1975Founded¹

HeadquartersNorth Hollywood¹

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The story

Founded by Mike McGuire in 1975.¹

Leadership

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FounderMike McGuire¹

Products and brands

electric guitar

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Timeline

1999Dissolved Dissolved¹
1975Founded Founded¹

Sources

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