The Wright Gallery
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I created the Wright Guitar to advance the functionality of electric guitars using superior design elements.
With well over 50 years experience, I truly understand guitars and the needs of players at all levels. If you're a guitarist aiming for the best, I can help you get there.
- Rossco Wright
I’m really enjoying my NightCat guitar!
The craftsmanship is amazing.
The chambered body design provides a characteristic jazz warmth with the perfect amount of “punch” at the start of the sound.
- Scott Emmons, Dean, UWM Peck School of the Arts.
David Jones with his NightCat model
"I just picked up the guitar from FedEx and unboxed it. It’s in fine condition and plays and sounds great. It’s supremely beautiful and well-made with such a unique design - just a joy to play and admire! Thank you!"
"Tom C."
John Stowell plays his Santa Fe Model
The Wright Guitar History
Rossco Wright has been a full-time professional Guitar Technician since 1971. His career began in the repair department of a major importer, where he worked for 6 years getting his professional training. Rossco was in business for himself in1977 when he ran a retail-access guitar repair operation for 30 years, wherein he was the Authorized Warranty Repair Service for Martin, Gibson, Fender, Takamine, Ovation, and Alvarez/Yairi. I invented the SoloEtte Travel Guitar in 1993 and his innovative design landed him on CNN in 1994!
Rossco was again on CNN in 1995, when Astronaut Chris Hadfield chose the SoloEtte as a gift between nations and presented it to Russian Cosmonauts at the MIR Space Station.
Sharon Isbin, Department Head of Classical Guitar Studies at Julliard School of Music, endorsed the SoloEtte and told the world about Rossco’s invention. Rossco was awarded a Trademark for the SoloEtte design, and while building 5,367 SoloEttes in Eugene, Oregon, with 10 employees, he simultaneously licensed the design to Aria Guitars who made another 25,000!
Rossco’s current designs, directed towards Electric Guitars, have gained a great deal from the process of innovating the Classical Travel Guitar. One key to his designs, old and new, is placing the gears in the body instead of at the head.
The Soloette travel guitar
Created in 1993 by Rossco Wright, the Soloette Travel Guitar was a direct answer to traveling classical guitarists’ needs. Soon after creation, the Soloette went into production and has been enjoyed around the world, and even in space! Rossco Wright no longer builds or services this model, as Yamaha and other competitors have taken over that niche; however, Rossco hasn’t been idle. With over 50 years experience, Rossco continues to develop innovative and masterful guitar builds. Check them out in our store!
Rossco Wright
Master Guitar Builder
The Soloette went to space! Played by astronaut Chris Hadfield
Sharon Isbin
Head of Classical Guitar Studies at Julliard School of Music, NYC