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Travis Bean dies at 63; innovative guitar-maker

Jerry Garcia and the Rolling Stones are among the fans of Travis Bean's electric guitars, made with a solid aluminum neck and headstock. He came up with the design in a Burbank shop in the 1970s and quit making them after five years rather than compromise quality.In a Burbank shop in the 1970s, Travis Bean reinvented the electric guitar.

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17:12 on July 15 2011

Travis Bean dies at 63; innovative guitar-maker

L.A. Times - News — Jerry Garcia and the Rolling Stones are among the fans of Travis Bean's electric guitars, made with a solid aluminum neck and headstock. He came up with the design in a B... more info

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20:42 on July 15 2011

Famed guitar maker Travis Bean dies

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Jerry Garcia and the Rolling Stones are among the fans of Travis Bean's electric guitars, made with a solid aluminum neck and headstock. more info

The Rolling Stones