Breedlove and Bedell Guitars sold to “two individuals who have spent a lifetime immersed in music”
Two Old Hippies Guitars, the parent company of Breedlove and Bedell Guitars, has announced the completed sale of the company to two Nashville-based artists and music industry advocates.
Pete Mroz and Shannon Pollard will now be looking after the acoustic guitar brands. In a press release from Breedlove, they are described as “two individuals who have each spent a lifetime immersed in music – as players, performers, and dedicated stewards of the musical community”.
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Pete Mroz is a singer-songwriter, formerly featured on NBC’s The Voice, who has long been part of the Breedlove and Bedell brands as an artist. Mroz brings “advanced business acumen” to the role, shaped by high-performing roles at brands like Ping Golf, Travis Mathew, and FootJoy.
Shannon Pollard, grandson of country music icon Eddy Arnold and founder of Plowboy Records, is a longstanding entrepreneur. Throughout his career, he has worked across music, design, and craftsmanship, including the award-winning Você community in Nashville, “where his passion for high-end woodworking and reverence for the natural landscape are deeply reflected”.
The duo will carry forward the legacy built by Tom Bedell, his team, and the generations before him. Bedell set up the Two Old Hippies brand alongside his wife, Molly. They purchased Breedlove in 2010, and subsequently relaunched Bedell guitars. Bedell is described as “a true believer – in peace, in music and in the relationship between the natural world and acoustic music making”.
“We’re incredibly grateful to Tom Bedell and the entire team for creating this foundation and vision for us to build on,” comments Mroz. “We can’t wait to get to know our partners, artists, community of players, and everyone who loves these instruments. This is a legacy we intend to honour and elevate.”
Pollard adds, “We feel a deep sense of responsibility and are honoured to help shape the future of these brands. This isn’t just a business venture – it’s a personal and passionate commitment to ensuring Breedlove and Bedell continue to inspire and serve players around the world.”
Operations continue uninterrupted. You can shop the current product ranges for Breedlove and Bedell Guitars via their respective websites.
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