Bartell (guitars)

Bartell was a Riverside, California-based maker of guitars and basses, founded by Paul Barth and Ted Peckels.[1] The company was active from 1964 to 1969.[1] According to Peckels, approximately 2,000 instruments were made during this period.[1] The company also made instruments for Hohner, St. George, and Lancer.[1]

Bartell
IndustryGuitar-making
Founded1964 (1964)
Founders
  • Paul Barth
  • Ted Peckels
Defunct1969 (1969)
Headquarters
Riverside, California
,
United States

In March 2020, a prototype fretless electric guitar made by Bartell was shown on the BBC Television programme Antiques Roadshow. It was given to its current owner, session musician Ray Russell, by George Harrison, having originally been given by Barth to John Lennon.[2] Its value as estimated at £300,000 to £400,000 by Jon Baddeley.[2][3] The programme included a picture of Harrison with his guitars, in which the Bartell is clearly visible.[2]

Another Bartell guitar, a twelve-string electric, 'St. George XK12', was owned by John Frusciante.[4] The company also made guitars for Jimi Hendrix.[2][5]

References
  1. "Bartell Guitars and Basses". Vintage USA Guitars. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
  2. "Battle Abbey 1". Antiques Roadshow. Series 42. Episode 1. 1 March 2020. BBC Television. Retrieved 6 March 2020.
  3. "Antiques Roadshow values Beatles guitar at £400k". BBC News. 1 March 2020. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
  4. "John Frusciante's 1960s Bartell St. George XK12". Ground Guitar. 25 November 2018. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
  5. "1968 Hohner Bartell Black Widow". PulseBeat Guitars. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
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