Oktober Guitars Inc. (formerly October Guitars) was an American manufacturer of guitars and other instruments, based in Baltimore, Maryland. The company was founded by Tony Leicht, who was also the head luthier.[1]
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Musical instruments manufacturing |
| Founded | 2008 |
| Founder | Tony Leicht |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | Electric guitars, bass guitars, acoustic guitars |
| Website | http://oktoberguitars.com/ |
Previously named "October Guitars", it had no affiliation with the music store of the same name in Wisconsin. October Guitars Inc.| [2] under the name of "Oktober Guitars".
Oktober Guitars makes custom hand crafted instruments and is described as "a company started for musicians by musicians".[1]
The company specialized in custom made instruments, especially guitars and bass guitars with distinct designs (provided by musicians) often released in "signature" editions.[3]
Tony Leicht has collaborated with different bands and artists such as Mark Gallagher of British band Raven and Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein[4] (former lead guitarist of the Misfits and currently playing with his own band Doyle) to replicate guitar models as they were originally designed.
In late 2016, Oktober Guitars sold the company to a larger, more well-known guitar manufacturer, and officially closed Oktober Guitars in 2017.[5]
Models and series edit
- "The Wraith" guitar[6]
- "The Wrath of Wraiths" guitar
- "The Prophet" guitar[7]
- "The MGT" (a "tele" guitar, designed by Mark Gallagher, guitarist for Raven)
- "The Raven", series of 12-string bass (designed by John Gallagher, bassist for Raven)[8]
- "The Annihilator" guitar (from the "Von Frankenstein Series", designed by Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein).
- "The DevilWing" bass (from the "Von Frankenstein Series", designed by Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein).[9]
References edit
- ^ a b "Oktober Guitars Introduces New XP Model". Guitar Player. April 11, 2012. Retrieved 24 November 2016.
- ^ its actual Baltimore workshop was registered in 2011 "OKTOBER GUITARS, INC". MarylandCorporates.com. Retrieved 24 November 2016.
- ^ "Oktober Guitars and NWOBHM's Raven Unveil New MGT Guitar". Interactive Guitar Magazine. Retrieved 24 November 2016.
- ^ Fanelli, Damian (November 30, 2011). "Oktober Guitars Builds a Misfit Monster: The Annihilator". Guitar World. Retrieved 24 November 2016.
- ^ Direct quote from owner of Oktober Guitars in 2018
- ^ "Oktober Guitars Releases the New Wraith Electric Guitar". Premier Guitar. May 29, 2012.
- ^ "Oktober Guitars Releases The Prophet". Guitar Planet Magazine. November 1, 2012.
- ^ "Oktober Raven Series 12-String Bass". 12stingbass.net. Retrieved 24 November 2016.
- ^ Fanelli, Damian (December 3, 2012). "Oktober Guitars and Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein Announce DevilWing Bass". Guitar World. Retrieved 24 November 2016.