Futone Guitars Blog » Egmond

The origin of Egmond guitars can be traced back to the interwar period, specifically 1933, when Uilke Egmond retired from his managerial role at a railway station in Valkenswaard. At 55 years old and faced with challenging times, he took a bold step by embarking on a journey of teaching violin to supplement his family's income. With the initial success and popularity of his classes, his son Gerard Egmond joined forces, giving birth to what eventually evolved into a regional music school. The surge in people learning to play musical instruments spurred a heightened demand for such instruments. Recognizing this...