Jolana (guitar brand)
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Jolana was a Czechoslovakian guitar manufacturing company that produced electric guitars and basses from 1960 to near 1989. Especially during the 1960s, it gained popularity in the United Kingdom, with famous musicians such as George Harrison, Jimmy Page and Eric Clapton using its guitar models.[3][1]
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Company type | Brand of NBE Corp. |
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Industry | Musical instruments |
Founded | 1959 [1] |
Founder | Josef Ruzicka |
Fate | Company ceased; "Jolana" brand relaunched in 2003 |
Headquarters | , |
Area served | Europe, United States |
Products | Electric guitars, Basses |
Owner | NBE Corp [2] |
Number of employees | 40 [1] |
Website | jolanaguitars.com |
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Jolana guitars are now manufactured by New Bohemian Electronics (NBE), which acquired the rights for the brand in 2003.