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Dan
Lawrence
Owner, Chief Executive Officer
Without further ado let me introduce myself, my name is Dan Lawrence. Some of you may know me for my airbrush and custom paint work in the music industry, (my Bio page); others may be reading about me for the first time. My enthusiasm for guitars extends far beyond paint and graphics, so when the opportunity came about to obtain the distinguished GMP® guitar name, I couldn’t resist.
Painting and building guitars has been something I have always enjoyed. So I guess I can consider myself a fortunate man, as my passion is my work. Having the opportunity to create a Genuine Musical Product from a fine wood billet, all the way through to a finished instrument has been my aspiration.
At this point, many of you might be wondering "What about the original
GMP® crew?"
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Well, it just so happens that one of the original GMP® master builders, Glenn Matejzel has been working right along side of me at DRL Graphics since GMP® (GM Precision Products) closed their doors in 2005.
My history, as well as Glenn’s, extends over twenty five years in the guitar industry. We both started in the early eighties at the original Charvel/Jackson guitar facility in San Dimas, California. Then in the mid to late eighties, we were both employees at BC Rich guitar plant in El Monte, California.
In the early nineties, I had decided to start up my own graphics business and offer my artistic and paint services to various guitar manufacturers & builders. Glenn continued in the guitar building industry where he was employed at GM Precision Products and for fourteen years helped build and create the original GMP® guitar brand. Like me, he is very excited to create and continue building the 'new' GMP® guitars.
Although under new ownership, you can expect to receive the same great custom quality from GMP® guitars!
I continue to be in frequent touch with many of the original builders to ensure that everything is where it needs to be. The guitars will still have that same exquisite feel, sound and rock solid playability that the GMP® name is known for, and more!
It is my intention to provide you with the highest quality instrument possible,
a real Genuine Musical Product! |
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The
Crew:
Bill Stempke, Dan Lawrence and Glenn Matejzel
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Glenn
Matejzel
Master Builder
Glenn's unique luthier abilities come from his extensive and
impressive resume. Starting in the early 80's at Charvel/Jackson,
then on to BC Rich guitars. Ultimately Glenn helped start the
original GMP® Guitar factory, from the time of its inception
until the doors closed. With his twenty-five plus years of
vast experience we are elated to have Glenn (aka "G")
on our team!
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Bill
Stempke
CNC Programmer & Operator
Bill also derived from the original
GMP® factory, where he
started as a skilled and experienced guitar builder. His
history extends over G&L, Steinberger and Fender® guitars.
While at
GMP® he worked his way up
to CNC operator and today Bill works as a Lead Programmer
and CNC Operator. Bill's strong desire for building quality
guitars continues and we are very fortunate to have Bill on
our
GMP® team! |
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Kimberly
Lawrence
Co-Owner,
Chief Operating Officer
Kim is the glue of
the GMP® company and handles
many of the day to day operations. She wears a
multitude of hats and carries out the company's
correspondence, financials, web-enhancements & designing, as well as the businesses administration
responsibilities.
She is the harmony of
the GMP® team!
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"Looking forward to building your
GMP®" |
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