L to R : Blasko (Mercenary Mgmt.), John Gaudesi (Schecter Custom Shop), Zakk, Michael Ciravolo (Schecter President), Marc LaCorte (Schecter EVP) (PRNewsFoto/Schecter Guitar Research)
Schecter Guitar Research and Wylde Audio announce signing a world-wide distribution deal. Schecter will distribute Wylde Guitars, the creation of legendary guitarist Zakk Wylde (Black Label Society, Ozzy Osbourne), via their distributor network covering over 70 countries, which also includes handling fulfillment of the guitars in the USA.
“We are extremely proud to be working with Zakk and Wylde Audio on this endeavor,” states Schecter Guitar Research Executive Vice-president Marc LaCorte. “Zakk has been incredible in recognizing what he wanted in his own brand and bringing the best possible product to the market.”
The first offering from Wylde Audio, including the Odin, War Hammer and Viking models, are set to debut at the 2016 Winter NAMM. Zakk has already been putting the prototypes through their paces at recent Black Label Society shows. “I’m very excited for the launch of Wylde Audio in 2016,” Wylde states. “For me, it’s the next logical step. You start as a player, manager, VP of Team Operations, then Team Owner. I’ve surrounded myself with super talented people to make this vision become a reality and having Schecter on board as our distributor is going to allow me to bring Wylde Audio’s boutique quality of craftsmanship to the next level.”
Visit the Schecter Guitar Research booth 210D during the 2016 Winter NAMM show to see these in person.
Image – Brian Tierney / BackStage360
Zakk Wylde will also be conducting a private press conference inside the Schecter / NAMM booth 210D at 5:00pm on Friday, January 22, 2016. Working journalists attending NAMM who want to take part in the press conference should RSVP to kell@wheelhousepr.com.
For additional information visit: www.wyldeaudio.com or www.schecterguitars.com
About Schecter Guitar Research:
As Schecter Guitar Research celebrates its 40 years in business, they have solidified the elite status as one of the world’s premier guitar companies. Their continually evolving and expanding line of guitars and basses appeals to a broad spectrum of players and diverse musical styles and now features a full line of hand crafted USA guitars and pickups. The company’s core business practice offers high-quality products with professional components at an affordable price. One of the company’s strongest assets is its growing roster of high-profile artists, including Disturbed, Avenged Sevenfold, Motley Crüe, The Cure, Papa Roach, Seether, Prince, Cheap Trick, Stone Temple Pilots, and Black Label Society. For more information log onto:www.schecterguitars.com