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IN MEMORY OF OUR FOUNDER

MARK DRONGE

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of DR Strings founder, Mark Dronge. Mark passed away May 11, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. 

 

If you ever had the chance to meet Mark, you knew he was one of the most kind, humorous, thoughtful and generous humans to walk this earth. 

 

Mark lived and breathed all things music. At an early age he worked with his father in the Guild Guitar factory, learning the ins and outs of the business. Mark went on to build DR Strings over 30 years ago using his learnings from his Guild days. As we continue his legacy, DR will remain the same high-quality string that you know and love. 

 

If you have any memories of Mark, please feel free to share them in an email to us, or on our social media pages. We would love to hear them. And as you go throughout your day today, take a moment to play a note or two in Mark's memory. He will love it!

 

The DR Strings family

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1938-2022

IN MEMORY OF

John Lennon - DR Strings Founder Talks Guild Guitar Days
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Grateful Dead  - DR Strings Founder Mark Dronge Recounts His Time With The Band
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Paul Simon - DR Strings Founder, Mark Dronge talks Guild Guitar days
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DR Strings Company Video
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Judy Collins Took Mark's Guild Guitar
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James Taylor called up Mark Dronge for some DR Strings
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Jaco Pastorius and Larry Hartke - DR Strings Founder, Mark Dronge
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Jerry Garcia thought Mark's 1957 Guild Guitar was the best small guitar
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Jimi Hendrix Vs. BB King
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