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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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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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Grateful Dead - DR Strings Founder Mark Dronge Recounts His Time With The Band

DR Strings founder Mark Dronge recounts the time he almost became Grateful Dead's manager.
Paul Simon - DR Strings Founder, Mark Dronge talks Guild Guitar days
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Paul Simon - DR Strings Founder, Mark Dronge talks Guild Guitar days

https://www.drstrings.com/ Mark Dronge, president and founder of DR Strings tells the story of the first time Paul Simon played him Mrs. Robinson.
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Judy Collins Took Mark's Guild Guitar
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Judy Collins Took Mark's Guild Guitar

Poor Mark, can never keep his hands on a Guild 12-string.
James Taylor called up Mark Dronge for some DR Strings
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James Taylor called up Mark Dronge for some DR Strings

From James Taylor to Sting to U2's Adam Clayton, everyone is on the DR Strings train.
Jaco Pastorius and Larry Hartke - DR Strings Founder, Mark Dronge
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Jaco Pastorius and Larry Hartke - DR Strings Founder, Mark Dronge

DR Strings founder Mark Dronge recalls the time he landed both Jaco Pastorius and Larry Hartke at the same time
Jerry Garcia thought Mark's 1957 Guild Guitar was the best small guitar
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Jerry Garcia thought Mark's 1957 Guild Guitar was the best small guitar

DR Strings founder/president Mark Dronge recalls the time Jerry Garcia fell in love with his 1957 Guild acoustic.
Jimi Hendrix Vs. BB King
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Jimi Hendrix Vs. BB King

Mark Dronge recalls the time Jimi Hendrix and BB King had a guitar battle. Needless to say, BB King was not prepared.

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