Luna Guitars
{{Short description|American musical instrument company}}
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{{Infobox company
| name = Luna Guitars
| logo = Luna guitars logo.png
| logo_size = 200
| type = Subsidiary
| industry = Musical instrument
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| founded = {{start date and age|2005}}
| defunct =
| hq_location_city = Tampa, Florida
| hq_location_country = United States
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| products = Current: Acoustic guitars, bass guitars, mandolins, ukuleles, banjos, cajones, kalimbas
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| parent = Armadillo Enterprises, Inc.
| website = {{url|https://www.lunaguitars.com/|lunaguitars.com}}
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Luna Guitars, commonly referred to simply as Luna, is a musical instrument company that manufactures string and percussion instruments. Its range of products include steel-string acoustic guitars, mandolins, ukuleles, cajones, kalimbas, and both acoustic and electric bass guitars. It is currently a subsidiary of Armadillo Enterprises, Inc.{{Cite web |last=Gardner |first=Josh |date=2019-06-20 |title="Gibson's claims are entirely baseless": Dean Guitars CEO responds to lawsuit |url=https://guitar.com/news/industry-news/gibson-dean-guitars-armadillo-responds/ |access-date=2023-01-31 |website=Guitar.com |language=en-GB}}
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History
Luna Guitars was founded in 2005 by Yvonne de Villiers, a stained-glass artist with professional expertise.{{Cite web |last=Koenig |first=Kate |date=2022-05-11 |title=Guitar Review: Luna’s Vineyard Koa Bevel Folk Is a Versatile and Vibrant Acoustic-Electric |url=https://acousticguitar.com/guitar-review-luna-vineyard-koa-bevel-folk-acoustic-electric/ |access-date=2023-01-31 |website=Acoustic Guitar Magazine |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2014-12-03 |title=Over 45 Great Guitars for Under $600 |url=https://acousticguitar.com/over-45-great-guitars-for-under-600/ |access-date=2023-01-31 |website=Acoustic Guitar Magazine |language=en-US}} Their guitars showcase a variety of artistic elements such as artwork, henna designs, and various patterns, including depictions of a dragon and phoenix.{{Cite web |date=2020-10-27 |title=Luna Guitars Rejuvenates Creative Spirit with Fauna Phoenix Acoustic-Electric Black |url=https://guitargirlmag.com/news/gear-news/luna-guitars-rejuvenates-creative-spirit-with-fauna-phoenix-acoustic-electric-black/,%20https://guitargirlmag.com/news/gear-news/luna-guitars-rejuvenates-creative-spirit-with-fauna-phoenix-acoustic-electric-black/ |access-date=2023-01-31 |website=Guitar Girl Magazine |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2021-12-28 |title=What’s New for Luna Guitars for 2022 |url=https://guitargirlmag.com/news/gear-news/whats-new-for-luna-guitars-for-2022/,%20https://guitargirlmag.com/news/gear-news/whats-new-for-luna-guitars-for-2022/ |access-date=2023-01-31 |website=Guitar Girl Magazine |language=en-US}} Guitars are crafted with slimmer necks and lighter bodies, attributes that have garnered interest not only among female guitarists but also among players across diverse backgrounds and skill levels.
Over time, Luna expanded its product line to include electric guitars, ukuleles, and a range of bluegrass instruments. Designs encompass laser-etched tattoo designs, high tide wave inlays crafted from abalone, and landscapes fashioned from tropical woods.
In 2017, Luna introduced its percussion line,{{Cite web |title=Luna Guitars Introduces Art Inspired Luna Percussion |url=https://community.lunaguitars.com/announcements/luna-guitars-introduces-art-inspired-luna-percussion/ |access-date=2023-01-31 |language=en-US}} which included cajons featuring adjustable snares. Luna cajons were designed to improve three primary aspects of performance: visual aesthetics, functionality, and comfort. Similar to the success experienced with the fretted instruments, the percussion line also flourished and expanded, incorporating additional models and instruments. In 2022, three kalimbas were introduced to the line,[https://mmrmagazine.com/site/archives/hands-on-luna-kalimbas-lunas-adam-gomes-discusses-the-brands-new-line/ Hands-On: Luna Kalimbas – Luna’s Adam Gomes Discusses the Brand’s New Line], February 2022 offering a more tranquil musical experience that serves various purposes, including mental health benefits and musical expression.
Today, the Luna brand is recognized as a lifestyle brand[https://www.fox13news.com/video/1051846 Inspiring to play like no one is watching at Luna Guitars], March 2022 encompassing three main branches: Luna Guitars, Luna Ukes, and Luna Percussion, with Luna Guitars serving as the primary and predominant logo. Notable artists endorsing the brand include Rick Springfield[https://community.lunaguitars.com/announcements/rick-springfield-endorses-the-luna-steel-magnolia-resonator-ahead-of-launch/ Rick Springfield Endorses the Luna Steel Magnolia Resonator Ahead of Launch], December 2018 and The Warren Brothers.[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_LtuqmdXZM&ab_channel=LunaGuitars The Warren Brothers - Recorder Series | Luna Guitars], November 2018
References
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External links
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Category:Guitar manufacturing companies of the United States
Category:Manufacturing companies established in 2005
Category:2005 establishments in Florida