Graph Tech Guitar Labs has selected Gold Music as the exclusive distributor of Graph Tech products for Italy.

Gold Music was founded in 2001 in Piedmont, Italy, by Giovanni Capogna, who was already a force in the country as a sales agent for national music-gear distributors. Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, Gold Music imports and distributes musical instruments and accessories to help Italian musicians satisfy their musical needs.

Graph Tech is the world's largest manufacturer of nuts, saddles, and bridge pins, and manufacturer brands that include TUSQ, NuBoneXB, ResoMax Bridges, Ratio Machine Heads, Black TUSQ XL, TUSQ Picks, Dry 'n Glide, Ghost Pickup systems, String Saver Saddles, and more.

"We are looking forward with Gold's team and their ability the supply their market with an extensive line of Graph Tech products to music stores, repair shops, and the musicians of Italy," says Dave Dunwoodie, founder and head honcho at Graph Tech Guitar Labs. "Graph Tech's mission statement since 1983 is 'To Improve the Playing Experience,' and our products are available in 42 countries, as well as being original components on guitar and ukulele brands from Fender, Gibson, Taylor, Martin, Kala, Lanakai, Schecter, Yamaha, and many more."

“We are proud to be appointed as the new Graph Tech brands exclusive Italian distributor," adds Gabriele Capogna, CEO, Gold Music. "Graph Tech accessories and parts have been a game changer in the guitar world. The Gold Music team will make sure Graph Tech products are available in all the key Italian music stores and repair shops. We’re large enough to provide the finest logistics and marketing in Italy, but smart enough to give remarkable attention to each of the company’s carefully selected brands. Our young and dynamic social-media-oriented approach makes sure we always speak the musician's language."

For more information visit www.graphtech.com or www.gold-music.it.

About Graph Tech Guitar Labs: Founded in 1983 by President Dave Dunwoodie, Graph Tech Guitar Labs has the largest selection of guitar nuts and saddles than any other company in the world. Focused on innovations to improve guitar tone and vibration for optimal performance, Graph Tech is the maker of TUSQ®, TUSQ XL, Black TUSQ XL nuts, saddles and bridge pins, String Saver® Saddles, NuBone® XB nuts and saddles, ResoMax® Harmonic Bridges, GHOST® Modular Pickup Systems, TUSQ ® Picks, Dry’n Glide® Hand Care, RATIO® machine heads, and more. The world’s leading retailers, luthiers, and guitar manufacturers choose Graph Tech products, including Taylor Guitars, Martin Guitars, Fender, Cort, Kiesel, Washburn, Fender Custom Shop, Godin, Ibanez, Samick, Schecter, Gibson, and Yamaha Custom Shop. Graph Tech has over 50 patents and trademarks around the world.