James Bond-inspired French guitar company rocking the USA
By AFP
12 February 2020 |
9:19 am
Thanks to an innovative concept, a swivel pickup inspired by James Bond which allows musicians to swith styles and, therefore, use just one guitar instead of several, a small electric guitar company from the Allier region of France is taking the American market by storm. Rock bands Guns N'Roses and ZZ Top are already fans of Wild Customs guitars, which employs just five people.
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