In the early 1950's Leo L. Burrell, founder of Burrell Guitars, would have learned to play the guitar while still in high school, but was discouraged from the attempt because he was unwilling to accept the challenge - "Bend your wrists like this, and now bend your fingers like this!" He told his instructor friend, "I will learn to play the guitar when the guitar can conform to my shape rather than my having to conform to the shape of the guitar."

Fifty years later Burrell Guitars offers a complete line of ergonomically designed acoustic and classical models, as well as electric jazz guitars and acoustic and electric bass guitars. Burrell Guitars can be custom built in your choice of finish, body style, and neck specifications.

Person Interviewed: Leo Burrell
Title: Guitar Maker
Hours: Mon-Thr 11 a.m to 7 p.m, Fri-Sat, 11 a.m to 8 p.m.
Location: Wayne County, West Virginia
Address: 4942 Waverly Road, Huntington WV, 25704
Phone: 304-429-4848
EMail: leo@burrellguitars.com
Website: www.burrellguitars.com

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