Sparrow Guitars Launches in UK

Sparrow Guitars is partnering with Ashton Music to bring their line of guitars to a select number of retailers in the UK. The Canadian based operation imports bare bones guitars from Asia, overhauls the hardware and transforms them with custom artwork.

We’ve covered the launch of Sparrow Guitars in Australia previously, and have even reviewed the Sparrow Primitive Boss – have a read if you haven’t done so already. We are also currently reviewing the Rat Rod Ace, so stay tuned for the write up!

Full Press Release

1st July 2008

SPARROW GUITARS AVAILABLE IN UK

Sparrow Guitars is proud to announce the availability of the Sparrow
guitar line in the United Kingdom. Sparrow Guitars are available in
the UK through music instrument distributor Ashton Music and will be
made available to the general public through a limited number of UK
retailers. Sparrow Guitars and Ashton Music had a series of meetings
at the very successful London International Music Show in London,
England from June 12-15 that concluded in the two parties reaching an
agreement for UK distribution.

“We are excited to have our guitars available in the UK through
Ashton Music” said Sparrow Guitars President Billy Bones. “Many
influential musicians and artists – including The Clash, Sex Pistols
and Rolling Stones – came from the UK and we hope to contribute to
that legacy by having our guitars available there moving forward.”

“The concept, uniqueness and value for money guitars that Billy and
his team have developed is amazing and from the reaction we had to
them from retailers at the recent London Show, the future for them in
the UK looks very exciting indeed” said Ashton Music Managing
Director Jon Gold. “With the launch of our 2008 catalogue, I am
very confident that we will have a well rounded and valuable
proposition for our independent retail partners.”

Sparrow Guitars are available in UK through Ashton Music to a network
of UK music instrument retailers. To become a Sparrow dealer in UK
or to request Sparrow Guitars at your favourite music instrument
store, e-mail sales@sparrowguitars.com or call +44 (0) 1780 781630.
For more information on Ashton Music, visit www.ashtonmusic.com.

About Ashton Music UK
Ashton Music’s range of musical instruments and sound equipment
caters to all levels of musician the world over. Ashton Music UK
distributes full-line manufacturer Ashton Music products through the
UK, as well as boutique guitar brand Sparrow Guitars. Ashton’s
range of musical instruments and sound equipment includes guitar,
bass, violin, drum kit, keyboard, amplifier, PA system and
accessories. For more information on Ashton Music UK, visit
www.ashtonmusic.co.uk.

About Sparrow Guitars
Sparrow Guitars was founded in 2004 in Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada. Sparrow Guitars produces hand-painted, custom electric
guitars endorsed by a roster of touring artists including, The
Bouncing Souls, Nekromantix, The Horror Pops, The Briggs, Pride Tiger
and Black Halos. Sparrow Guitars feature bone nuts, stainless steel
frets, Kent Armstrong pickups and Grover Tuners. Please visit
www.sparrowguitars.com for more information on Sparrow Guitars.