(Spirit Lake)– A guitar company that has local connections is merging with one in Oregon.
Two Old Hippes, founded by Tom and Molly Bedell, and the Breedlove Company of Bend, Oregon, are joining forces. A news release says Breedlove will continue operations in its current facility in Oregon and will expand to create the Bedell USA Custom Shop.
Bedell says the addition of Breedlove to the Two Old Hippies existing Great Divide and Bedell brands gives the company the ability to provide musicians at any level of ability or financial wherewithal the best instrument for the money.
Bedell adds the merger will have no effect on the Breedlove distribution network, programs or product lines. He says the merger represents a great opportunity for both Two Old Hippes and Breedlove.
