Veleno (guitar)

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The Veleno guitar is a highly regarded series of aluminium guitars built by metal craftsman John Veleno. A prototype was completed in 1967. [1]

The first guitars were built in 1972. Veleno guitars are known for their unique sound quality.

List of notable artists who own Veleno guitars

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References

Wheeler, Tom. American Guitars: An Illustrated History. Harper Perennial. New York. 1992. ISBN   0-06-273154-8

  1. Wright, Michael. "Veleno Guitars: Shiny Metal (Rare) Birds". Vintage Guitar Magazine. Retrieved 3 July 2020.
  2. "Review the Veleno guitar (Guitarsite)".