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Wow! Things are really moving and getting better all the time here at Hallmark Guitars!

The new models are proving to be big hits for 2010: The Sheena, Road to Ruin, and 59 Customs are ready for delivery!

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In the Barris news, the limited edition ultra cool Wing-Bat guitars are flying off the shelves here so if you want one of these guitars, get one soon! These are endorsed by George Barris the King of the Kustomizers, and will no doubt be future collectable's. The Barris Krest guitars are also finally in stock and ready for immediate delivery.

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Next, as you may have noticed, we've been redecorating: welcome to the new HallmarkGuitars.com website! The Hallmark-stalwarts at SideShowLabs are once again responsible for the design. Also, look for the addition of a special area on the site with pics, movies, games and other Hallmark-related grooviness coming in 2010!

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More Barris news!  None other than Deke Dickerson has just recorded the "Barris Theme" song as a tribute to George Barris' contribution to  American car kulture and being an endorsee for our line of guitars! This song really wraps up the whole ball of wax in regards to Hot Rods, TV show and Movie Cars all the way from the beginning through Georges work today!  This guy is an American Icon and Deke delivers the goods on this tune in both A side traditional version and B side fun Ramones style version!

The Barris Theme songs will be available as a special single format, and will be also featured on the new CD coming soon! The cd will also feature Larry Collins as a solo artist, The Collins Kids, The Dynotones, The Ghastly Ones, The Neanderthals, The Untamed Youth  and The Kilauea's!  

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Speaking of Deke, The Collins Kids, and The Dynotones, Hallmark Guitars organized these artists as the entertainment for the Barris Cruisin Back to the 50's event on May 9th at Culver City, CA!

George claims it was the best turnout ever and the stage was rushed and jammed which had never happened before at this event. Quote from George: "This was AMAZING! I have never seen anything like this at a car event in my life!"  Deke said: " Man this was a cool event! It was like getting in a time machine and going back to the old days and playing Rock and Roll and Rockabilly music in the center of town with George Barris's cars everywhere! What a gas!"

The Collins Kids ripped the place up with a set that shows they can still rock harder than ever! Also we had special guest and new Hallmark Guitars artist John SPAZZ Hatton on bass guitar for the set!  John is the bass player for the Brian Setzer Orchestra and is currently out on the road so check em out when they come to town! Hallmark also donated a one of a kind guitar, a reverse red Swept-Wing with special pin striping for a charity auction. clip of the Collins Kids and Deke Dickerson playing their new Hallmark Guitars!

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Say hello to John SPAZZ Hatton!  John (pictured on the right) plays with the "Brian Setzer Orchestra" and used a Vintage Series Swept-Wing bass on the new Setzer LP! John called me on the Hallmark hotline and informed us that he and the producer thought the playability and tone were a perfect match for the sound they were after and had no problems in a studio environment with the super performance of this guitar. Thanks SPAZZ!

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We reprised the Fleetwood Country Cruise-In event at the fabulous Plunkett Estate in London Ontario featuring the grand opening of the Auto Salon with the largest collection of vintage Cadillacs in the world. Stars from American Graffitti were on hand as well as the Custom Crazy Car builder Gene Winfield! Google him to see some outrageous hand built cars. George Barris was there signing autographs and the Barris Built Kopper Kart was there too!  Hallmark Guitars donated another one of a kind guitar to be auctioned off for charity that commanded $5,500.00!  Click here to see the auction! Following the auction was a rousing set by award winning artist, Tommy James and the Shondells.

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Roanoke Va. hosted their annual Star City USA event and Hallmark Guitars was there to show the new Barris Krest guitars at the Barris booth. Dozens of Barris vehicles from the 50's through today were on display. What a great event! Hallmark Guitars donated a one of a kind Stradette model to be auctioned off for charity. The new Barris Krest guitars got alot of attention! People wanted to play them and have pictures with them too.

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Halloween was a very special time this year as we attended The Fangoria "Trinity of Terrors" show in the exclusive Palms Casino in Las Vegas Nevada! The new Wing-Bat guitars were on display along with the up and coming Wing-Bat Guitar controller for PS3 and Xbox for 2010! Larry Collins attended as he now plays the Wing-Bat guitar, and also has in the works, a new project we are developing called "Wing-Walker" more news on that soon! Slipknot stopped by the booth, and lot's Groovy Ghoulies! See events page for more details and pictures of Vampires and Stars. Hallmark built a special Swept-Wing guitar for the display booth with cool Fangoria graphics hand painted at our custom paint shop. Recording artist Linda Kay shown here with the guitar.

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Stay tuned for more up to date news and information on all the exciting Hallmark Guitars happenings on hallmarkguitars.com

Thanks for checking in, and all the best for 2010!

Bob Shade