Filmmakers Invite Dealers at NAMM Show to Appear in First-of-its-Kind 'Guitar' Documentary

Filmmakers Invite Dealers at NAMM Show to Appear in First-of-its-Kind 'Guitar' Documentary CHICAGO, Jan. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Production of the documentary "Guitar" -- which celebrates the shared appreciation, knowledge and passion guitar dealers and artists have for their instrument -- will continue during NAMM in Anaheim, January 20-23, where select attendees will be invited to share their expertise and experience on camera. Stories from dealers and artists have already been chronicled for the film in New York City and Chicago, and filmmakers kontent>real hope that NAMM will serve as the coup de gras to what they expect to be a groundbreaking and entertaining piece. "One of the main ideas we're exploring with this film is the role that dealers play in the life and experience of emerging artists, and where the guitar itself fits into it all," said Tad Fettig, director, kontent>real. "Every dealer has sold a budding musician his or her first guitar. That's a life-changing moment, and something that a guitar-lover doesn't take lightly. With 'Guitar,' we try to capture this moment and experiences like it in a way that's raw, unscripted and simply beautiful." U.S. Music Corp. (USM), the maker of Washburn Guitars, is providing the funding for "Guitar," and will supply the venue for the documentary to be shot in Anaheim. NAMM attendees interested in checking out -- or possibly participating in -- the making of the film can visit the USM display booth at any time during the conference. In addition to dealers from across the country, the film will also include stories from a variety of well-known artists such as Scott Ian, Keanu Kim (Gwen Stefani guitarist), Nuno Bettencourt, Bakithi Kumalo (Paul Simon), Benny Reitveld (Santana) and Jon Donais (Shadows Fall.) and Dan Donagan (Disturbed). kontent>real and USM plan to release "Guitar" in summer 2005. Shooting for "Guitar" will take place on the second floor of USM's display booth at NAMM. The USM booth will also feature Washburn Guitars' revamped USA product line along with new signature artist series guitars, Parker Guitars' first new USA body shape in 11 years -- a single cut, Randall Amplifiers' new MTS RM100 tube combo amplifier, and 15 new products from Eden Electronics. kontent>real is an independent film company that produces unique, organic documentaries that seek to capture the human spirit. "Guitar" was conceived and created by a collection of award-winning filmmakers whose credits include: "Dopamine," "Dinner Rush," "Michael Jordan to the Max," "Degree's Road to Ironman" and "A Day in the Life." US Music Corp. is a uniquely positioned, fully integrated musical instrument company that manufactures and markets instruments, accessories and audio equipment for professionals, aspiring professionals, collectors, hobbyists and beginner musicians. Also owned by U.S. Music Corp are Randall Amplifiers, Eden Amplifiers, Sound Tech Professional Audio, Oscar Schmidt, Lyon Musical Instruments and Vinci Strings. Source: US Music Corporation CONTACT: Kevin Lello of US Music Corporation, +1-800-877-6863 ext.5161, klello@usmusiccorp.com Web site: http://www.digcommunications.com/ ------- Profile: International Entertainment