Voltage Guitar Has Sold One-of-a-kind Instruments to the Likes of Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Kurt Cobain, Billy Corgan and More

Toluca Lake, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/28/2016 -- How many can claim to have sold guitars to names such as Bob Dylan, Rod Stewart, The Eagles, and The Who? While few – if any – hold this distinction, how about adding to that list of clientele greats the likes of Jimmy Page, George Harrison, and Keith Richards? To be sure, while such a huge lineup of superstars seems unfathomable, it only scratches the surface of the customers who've purchased vintage guitars and other vintage instruments from Lloyd Chiate, owner of Voltage Guitars in Toluca Lake, CA.

Lloyd has had the privilege of selling and stocking everything from solid bodies such as a 1958 Gibson Explorer and Flying Vee and 1955 Fender Mary Kay Strat; semi hollow bodies like the 1959 Gretsch Country Gentleman and 1964 Gibson ES-335; acoustics like 1941 Martin 000-18 and 42 Martin D-45; and even basses like 60s Rickenbacker 4000 and 4001s to name a few. For decades, Voltage has sold these and countless other models to rock stars spanning multiple generations of listeners. Jackson Brown, Brian Setzer, Hall & Oates, Joe Walsh, The Bangles, Steve Vai, Bon Jovi, Roy Orbison, U2, AC/DC, The Allman Brothers Band, The Pretenders, The Knack, The Babies, The Motels, Counting Crows, The Heartbreakers, Smashing Pumpkins, Stone Temple Pilots, Red Hot Chili Peppers, KISS, Robbie Robertson, Duran Duran, Men at Work, Maroon Five, Counting Crows, Nirvana, Sheryl Crow, Talking Heads, Daniel Lanois, Eddie Money, The Go-Go's, and Jimmy Rip are just some of Voltage Guitar's celebrated customers that make for a more than impressive portfolio any guitar shop in the world would be extremely envious of. Even celebrities such as Richard Gere, Russell Crow, and Kiefer Sutherland have bought from the infamous Hollywood store.

"I realize not many have had the chance to have sold so many fine, rare, and beautiful instruments to both famous musicians and to the guy playing in his garage for relaxation and for that I'm truly grateful," shared Lloyd Chiate. "As amazing as it has been to have been a small part of the legacy of music from decades past, I'm lucky enough to be able to continue selling to the newer generation of both professionals and amateurs who continue to see the true value of vintage guitars, basses, and equipment such as amps."

As someone who has dealt guitars to rock stars, museums, and everyday players from coast to coast since 1967, Lloyd Chiate is a true authority on the vintage instrument. A guitar player behind many major Motown and Philadelphia acts throughout the late seventies and involved in songwriting collaborations with artists like Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Lee Garrett and T-Boy Ross that eventually led him to Los Angeles where he opened up Voltage Guitars with Paul Volta in 1982, Lloyd's vast experience gives him a deep knowledge of the way a guitar should look, sound and play to satisfy the most discerning player.

About Voltage Guitars
Voltage Guitars was established in 1982 in Hollywood, California. Since then they have provided guitars to countless musicians. Everyone from Bon Jovi to Kiss to The Red Hot Chili Peppers to Kurt Cobain have sought out their expertise. Voltage is Hollywood's oldest, largest and most recognized vintage guitar store, specializing in fine American stringed instruments. Through the years they have supplied thousands of instruments to professional musicians, collectors and museums throughout the world.

www.voltageguitar.com
323-793-2721 / 818-509-1344

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Voltage Guitars Exclusively Offers Rare Beauty – the Only One of Its Kind

Toluca Lake, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/17/2016 -- If anyone knows guitars, it's Lloyd Chiate, owner of Voltage Guitars in Toluca Lake, CA. Voltage is a name synonymous with some of the highest quality custom built guitars around and has earned a reputation as a top purveyor among some of the greatest rock acts of all time. Having been in the business since the 60s, few have the eye (and ear) for guitars the way Chiate does. After acquiring the extremely rare only-one-of-its-kind Zemaitis "Macabre" 5-String Keith Richards Model even Chiate was beside himself.

The "Macabre" was built by now deceased legendary guitar craftsman Tony Zemaitas who built the original model for Keith Richards. Although the original was destroyed under mysterious circumstances, Zemaitas recreated the guitar on commission to the exact same specs making it the only version of this guitar now in existence. A pinnacle of Zemaitas craftsmanship and one of the rarest guitars available, the "Macabre" features a natural mahogany finish in its original condition and a cool back trap door to access the electronics. It is embellished with all of the same abalone inlays as Richards' original including an old pistol, a pirate knife, a skull, a mask with horns coming off the bridge, an alligator headstock logo, and the truss rod stating "Rebel Yell".

"No matter how many times I look at the 'Macabre' I am blown away and able to find some new, enamoring detail each time I study it," shared Voltage owner Lloyd Chiate. "It is truly a work of art in and of itself and reflects both the peak of originality from its designer as well as echoes the iconic sounds that Richards made with its identical twin. I am proud to carry a guitar of such high caliber and it will go down as one of the greatest I've ever held in my hands in the half century I've been in this business."

Gorgeous from top to bottom, this one of a kind treasure is waiting for the right owner to appreciate and take care of it. It is truly a guitar that has no equal. To learn more, visit Voltage's website and the page specifically dedicated to the "Macabre" to see photos of the beautiful inlays and guitar body as well as documents verifying the authenticity of the guitar's origins.

About Voltage Guitars
Voltage Guitars was established in 1982 in North Hollywood, California. Since then they have provided guitars to countless musicians. Everyone from Bon Jovi to Kiss to The Red Hot Chili Peppers to Kurt Cobain have sought out their expertise. Voltage is Hollywood's oldest, largest and most recognized vintage guitar store, specializing in fine American stringed instruments. Through the years they have supplied thousands of instruments to professional musicians, collectors and museums throughout the world.

www.voltageguitar.com
323-793-2721 / 818-509-1344

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Los Angeles’ Premiere Vintage Guitar Store is Now Accessible Online

Toluca Lake, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/12/2016 -- Hollywood is the official international center for entertainment. It boasts the highest concentration of aspiring actors, dancers, singers and musicians, all vying for their chance at exposure and celebrity status. Many bring their art to Los Angeles to develop and nurture in the buzzing hub of Tinsel Town – and some are lucky enough to climb those rankings with the help of great mentors and exceptional talent. Musicians that have reached their fame, though all distinct and unique, agree on one thing: Voltage Guitar is the only place to buy guitars. With over three decades of vintage sales, Voltage Guitars has provided guitars for countless rock stars and collectors throughout the world.

Voltage Guitar is a true vintage shop, partaking in the selling, purchasing, trading and consignment of guitars in top condition. At this time, the pride of the collection is a 1981 Zemaitis Macabre, which is the only model of its kind in the world and the exact one Keith Richards took on tour with the Rolling Stones. It was made by Tony Zemaitis, an expert guitar luthier who created custom guitars for Richards, Eric Clapton, and George Harrison and many others. The amount of knowledge in the history and care of the vintage guitars is unmatched at Voltage; owner Lloyd Chiate has been in the business since the 60s.

"I have an incredible appreciation for my guitars," said Chiate, who's expertise is featured in over 15 specialty guitar books, "It's essential to have the right sound for your unique instrumentation, and my personal experience playing behind Motown acts and writing with Eddie Money showed me that. Each of them had to own their distinct sound, and the model of the guitar is a huge influence on that." Chaite has been dubbed the trusted "guitar guru" by actor Richard Gere, who enlisted his help in adding over 100 guitars to his extensive, enviable collection.

About Voltage Guitar
Voltage Guitar was established in 1982 in North Hollywood, California. Since then they have provided guitars to countless musicians. Everyone from Bon Jovi to Kiss to The Red Hot Chili Peppers to Kurt Cobain have sought out their expertise. Voltage is Hollywood's oldest, largest and most recognized vintage guitar store, specializing in fine American stringed instruments. Through the years they have supplied thousands of instruments to professional musicians, collectors and museums throughout the world.

www.voltageguitar.com
323-793-2721 / 818-509-1344

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm