World Renowned Violins Were Once Made In Battle Creek, MI
"American Stradivarius" V.C. Squier Company once manufactured the world's finest violins in Battle Creek, Michigan before it was purchased by Fender guitars.
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Watch: Professional Mandolin Player Makes ‘Bucket List’ Pilgrimage to Gibson Factory in Kalamazoo
Scott Napier, who plays and teaches mandolin professionally, made a recent visit to the Gibson Guitar factory in Kalamazoo to play his vintage mandolin at the place it was crafted and first strung.