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BARTELL of California
Bartell produced guitars and amplifiers from 1964 to 1968
The company factory was to the west of Riverside California, out at the end of Jurupa Ave near the Riverside Airport.
It is estimated that around 2,000 instruments were produced based on the innovated designs of master craftsman Paul Barth.
The Bartell company also rebranded their products for Hohner, St. George, Lancer and Acoustic corporation, selling across the USA, Bartell-branded guitars’ sales distribution limited to southern California and Arizona.
Bartell of California appears on labels inside Hohner fretless basses, St George guitars, Natural Music Guild, and Contessa amplifiers.
TED PECKELS
Founder and Company President
Ted form Bartell in 1964 with his partner Paul Barth
PAUL BARTH
Founder and Head of Design
Paul formed Bartell in 1964 with his partner Ted Peckels.
TOM MITCHELL
Design, build and electronics
Tom was one of the top designers, great with electronics and went on to form his own company, Mitchell's amplifiers
ED BALLANTINE
Paint spray department
Ed worked in the paint booth. later he became a successful voice over artist.
CHRIS ELLINGTON
Bartell employee
Chris worked with Ted, Paul and Ray Massey and had a successful career in the music business becoming owner of C Note Music
JIM KLEPPER
Bartell employee
Jim worked at the Bartell facility preparing bodies and necks in the late 60s before joining the USAF.
GLENN MILLER
Bartell employee
Glenn ran the wood shop in its last days until the place was sold.
ED FLORIO
Bartell employee
Ed worked at the Bartell factory
DAVID SANDELL
Bartell employee
David was the house sound engineer for Temecula Stampede. He sadly passed away towards the end of 2019
ROY TONTINI
Bartell employee
Roy, nick name Tiny, worked at the Bartell factory.
DICK CHANDLER
Bartell employee
Dick worked at Bartell along with Glenn Miller
PHIL GIURBINO
Bartell employee
Phil, nick name Tex, worked at the Bartell factory.
BERT WILSON
Bartell employee
Bert worked at Bartell factory
CHIP LARSEN
Bartell employee
Chip hitch hiked from Ohio to Southern California to feel the cool happening vibe, he lived with Glenn Miller for two years.
'ROLAID' RAY
Bartell employee
The electronics area was headed by "Rolaid Ray" with a team of girls doing the Electric Bench work
DOUG CHANDLER
Bartell employee
Doug 'wires' Chandler worked at the Bartell factory. He was a Amp Wiring Guru !
ERIC WEISBROD
Bartell employee
Eric worked at Bartell factory
MARK PAPE
Bartell employee
Mark worked at the Bartell factory.
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DAVE ARINE
Bartell employee
Dave worked at Bartell factory.
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LARRY CASS
Bartell employee
Larry worked at Bartell factory.
DOUG DONAGHUE
Bartell employee
Doug worked at Bartell factory, he invented the BARTELL Shatterbox. He joined the US Army in 1966.
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JAKE GIURBINO
Bartell employee
Jake worked at the Bartell factory.
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RAY MASSIE
Bartell employee
Worked at Fender late 40s went onto build Massie and St George Amps in 50s and 60s - poss designed Barth amps https://jedistar.com/massie/
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JAKE MILLER
Bartell employee
Jake worked at the Bartell factory with his brother Glenn.
ADRIAN A AABY
Bartell employee
worked at Bartell of California for a while before they closed. Became Foreman at Mitchell Speaker company
GWYNN (HONNY) BUTTON
Bartell employee
Wired harnesses for amplifiers
