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Wyn Guitars Promo with Donald J. Alford

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Randy

Donald Alford came to me about a year ago with a request for his own signature 6-string Wyn Bass. Our collaboration produced a bass built with a 5A Quilt Maple top, Padauk tone layers, African Mahogany body core and Quilt … Continue reading →

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Bill Dickens on a Wyn 7-string

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Randy

Bill Dickens cooks on a Wyn 7-string Amboyna Burl Bass at the 2011 NAMM Show. (Just before he played, he told all of us that he wasn’t really warmed up……Yea, right!!!!)

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Donald Alford II and his band (and his Wyn bass!)

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Randy

A great improvisational live clip of Donald Alford II and his band. Don is playing his AAAAA Quilt Maple topped 6 string with solid Wenge neck. “DON J” (Donald’s production company is called Don J Productions) is inlaid into his … Continue reading →

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Ethan Farmer and his Wyn bass on David Letterman

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Randy

Ethan Farmer, one of the busiest cats in show biz, plays his Quilted Maple Wyn 5 backing the very hot Keri Hilson on Letterman. She sings her classic song “Don’t hate me cause I’m beautiful” (boy can I relate to … Continue reading →

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The great Jermaine Jackson “J” Bass – Part 2

Posted on August 6, 2010 by Randy

Progress continues on Jermaine Jackson’s custom Wyn bass. For part 1 of this post, see The great Jermaine Jackson “J” Bass Progress has been made. We toyed around with many different ideas for how the bass could look and what … Continue reading →

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Dammo Farmer & Jermaine Jackson GK Ad

Posted on August 6, 2010 by Randy

Gallien-Krueger grabbed the back outside cover of Bass Player Magazine’s September issue for this ad with Dammo Farmer and Jermaine Jackson. As you can imagine, I’m pretty ecstatic that Wyn Guitars got to come along for the ride!!

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Adam Johnson with Jonathan Nelson

Posted on August 6, 2010 by Randy

Every once in a while a Gospel player will call me up and ask how Wyn basses sound for Gospel. I have been provided Exhibit “A” by the fantastic Maryland bassist, Adam Johnson. Crank up your computer, grab your best … Continue reading →

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Karl Maximus Sweeney’s “Sally The Mute”

Posted on August 6, 2010 by Randy

Here’s a little acoustic number from our Liverpool, England special agent, Karl Maximus Sweeney (find him on the “Players” page). According to him, “it’s a bit sketchy but you’ll get the idea.” This one’s from his solo material. He’s playing … Continue reading →

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The great Jermaine Jackson “J” Bass

Posted on July 21, 2010 by Randy

Our mutual friend and phenomenal bassist Dammo Farmer decided that Jermaine Jackson should meet me and that I should make him a knock ‘em dead gorgeous custom Signature Bass. I said, “You bet, bring him over, I’m pretty sure I’ve … Continue reading →

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There’s a Bass Player in this photo

Posted on July 21, 2010 by Randy

Okay all you Wyn fans. There’s our buddy Eric “Pikfunk” Smith playing his heart out on stage with Rihanna. He’s the guy in the back. Yes, there’s a guy in the back………… he has a bass guitar, black shirt……….There is … Continue reading →

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