# Vintage Guitars Saved by German Owners

> German distributor Musik Wein saves UK budget guitar brand Vintage Guitars from closure after founder's death.
- Title: Vintage Guitars Saved by German Owners · Guitar World
- Summary: German distributor Musik Wein saves UK budget guitar brand Vintage Guitars from closure after founder's death. Vintage Guitars, a UK budget guitar brand…
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- Source: Guitar World — https://guitarworld.com/gear/electric-guitars/vintage-guitars-bought-by-musik-wein
- Published: 2026-10-08T09:57:49+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: vintage guitars, musik wein, joe bonamassa, epiphone, seattle, nfl
## Vintage Guitars Saved
After more than a year of uncertainty, British budget gear brand Vintage Guitars has been saved from extinction and will now kickstart a new era under German ownership.
## Founder's Death in 2024
Following the death of the company's founder and namesake in 2.
## Musik Wein Steps In
German-based distributor Musik Wein stepped in at the 11th hour to save Vintage Guitars after it was winding down operations.
## New Owners' Commitment
New owner Ralf Rohrbach says Vintage Guitars is a traditional brand they will continue with their guitar expertise and ideas.

> We're proud that we have the chance to continue the journey of this very traditional and established brand.
## Joe Bonamassa Connection
Joe Bonamassa bought a Vintage Les Paul copy for £300 years ago and it inspired his wallet-friendly Epiphone collaborations.
## Future Plans
Musik Wein will handle Vintage Guitars' concepts, design, development, manufacturing, and worldwide distribution starting in 2027.
## Key takeaway

Vintage Guitars, a UK budget guitar brand founded 30 years ago, was saved from closure by German distributor Musik Wein after its founder died in 2024.