Gibson Guitars

Her name is Irene Stearns, and there will be a special event held in her honor, and you will be able to hear about the story of how women played a crucial role in making sure that these guitars remained regularly manufactured during the war

And it would have been made right here in Kalamazoo.

If you go through the list of songs, considered to be the greatest rock songs of all time, you will most likely find that Kalamazoo Gibson guitars are responsible for them. You’re welcome world.

"American Stradivarius" V.C. Squier Company once manufactured the world's finest violins in Battle Creek, Michigan before it was purchased by Fender guitars.

Founded in Kalamazoo, Michigan the iconic Gibson Guitar factory has been named to the National Register of Historic Places in 2022.

Battle Creek, MI was once home to the "American Stradivarius" of violin makers and the namesake to Fender's Squier guitars, the VC Squier Company.

The founding guitarist of the band Journey shared a song on social media and praised the skills of the guitar builder who works at Heritage Guitar in Kalamazoo.

Here's is a woman who is literally "living history." 'Kalamazoo Gal' Irene Stearns turns 100 years old on Sunday, January 30th. The Kalamazoo Gals made history.

Sunday January 30, 2022 is proclaimed to be Irene Stearns Day in Kalamazoo, MI. Stearns is the last surviving member of the "Kalamazoo Gals" who produced Gibson guitars during World War II.

There are small habits which I find amusing that only people from the city can claim, and also do. What's the most Kalamazoo thing to do in your opinion?