Canada
This article was added by the user . TheWorldNews is not responsible for the content of the platform.

B.C. company slays industry giants to win acoustic guitar of the year

Kamloops' Riversong Guitars and its River Pacific design beat out Taylor, Yamaha and Martin guitars for the prestigious honour.

Mike Miltimore, owner of Riversong Guitars in Kamloops, is shown in this handout image, celebrating the company's P2P River Pacific guitar being named acoustic guitar of the year.
Mike Miltimore, owner of Riversong Guitars in Kamloops, is shown in this handout image, celebrating the company's P2P River Pacific guitar being named acoustic guitar of the year. Photo by Riversong Guitars /THE CANADIAN PRESS

A small guitar company from Kamloops has triumphed over industry giants to have one of its models named acoustic guitar of the year.

Riversong Guitars and its River Pacific design beat out Taylor, Yamaha and Martin guitars to walk away with the prestigious Musical Merchandise Review Dealers’ Choice Award.

Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion delivered straight to your inbox at 7 a.m., Monday to Friday.

By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails. Postmedia Network Inc. | 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4 | 416-383-2300

Each year, the magazine surveys instrument retailers across North America asking them to vote for their favourite product.

Riversong founder Mike Miltimore says it’s the first time a Canadian company has won in the category.

He credits the win to his small company’s heart, and the innovation of the guitar’s adjustable neck that runs through the body, allowing it to better resonate.

Miltimore says that since the winners were announced, his company has been flooded with orders and messages of support from Canadians.