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March 3, 2009

V-MODA Teams up with Guitar Builder James Trussart to Design Guitar Collection

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Source: Formula PR Inc. for V-MODA

One of the six guitars from the Trussart/V-MODA collection

One of the six guitars from the Trussart/V-MODA collection (larger image below)

Music lifestyle brand V-MODA announced today it has joined forces with iconic guitar builder, James Trussart, to create exclusive guitars. V-MODA CEO and Founder Val Kolton and Trussart worked together to ensure the design of each guitar exudes the essence of the V-MODA brand.

The two brands share similar design philosophies and are heavily immersed into the music culture. Each of the collaborative guitars incorporate the philosophies of the two venerable companies including meticulous design, unparalleled sound quality, and the use of the finest materials. V-MODA is known for fusing fashion and music to create innovative products, such as its venerable Vibe series of headphones, while James Trussart is infamous for creating custom guitars for the music industry’s heavyweights.

“The collaborative guitars are a perfect example of how we’re fusing the elements of music, technology, and design to create products that represent the remix culture of which we and our consumers live,” said Kolton, also an independent DJ and producer. “The guitars extend beyond music instruments; they’re true pieces of art that are inspired by music, and were created for music. These guitars are one of many ways that V-MODA transcends traditional product categories and is expanding its music lifestyle collection this year.”

The guitars were showcased earlier this month at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, NV and at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, UT. Under the Camp Freddy bill, Billy Gibbons (ZZ Top), Matt Sorum (Guns n' Roses, Velvet Revolver), and Billy Morrison (The Cult, Circus Diablo) performed with the exclusive guitars at the infamous Harry O’s during the film festival. All of the products are handcrafted in Los Angeles.

ABOUT V-MODA
V-MODA is the remixed blend of high fashion and high fidelity based in Hollywood, California. It designs and markets innovative products that are inspired by the sonic sensation of live concerts and club DJs from the Balearic isle of Ibiza, Spain, to Hollywood, Calif., and beyond. V-MODA offers the ultimate music experience where technology, design and fashion collide, resulting in an unmistakable vibe.

ABOUT JAMES TRUSSART
James Trussart began crafting metal violins, dulcimers and hurdy gurdies in France in the late 1970s before switching his focus to guitars. Settled in Los Angeles since 2000, he provides unique handcrafted guitars, basses and violins. The primary medium of these instruments is steel, giving them a look, feel and sound all their own.

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Related Links
The V-MODA/Trussart Guitars on V-MODA
James Trussart

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One of the six guitars from the Trussart/V-MODA collection (front)

One of the six guitars from the Trussart/V-MODA collection (front)


One of the six guitars from the Trussart/V-MODA collection (back)

One of the six guitars from the Trussart/V-MODA collection (back)






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