GMP

GMP

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Also known as: GMP Guitars, GM Precision Products

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GMP Guitars is a custom electric guitar and bass builder based in San Dimas, California. The company was founded in 1990 by the Moline family — originally as an offshoot of GM Precision Products — with Cameron Moline, Dave Pearson, and Glenn Matjezel driving the early operation. After production wound down in 2005, custom painter and airbrush artist Dan Lawrence acquired the brand in 2009 and r...

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GMP Guitars is a custom electric guitar and bass builder based in San Dimas, California. The company was founded in 1990 by the Moline family — originally as an offshoot of GM Precision Products — with Cameron Moline, Dave Pearson, and Glenn Matjezel driving the early operation. After production wound down in 2005, custom painter and airbrush artist Dan Lawrence acquired the brand in 2009 and resumed building instruments in early 2010 under the GMP name.

The shop builds factory-direct, made-to-order guitars and basses with an emphasis on premium tonewoods and elaborate finishes. Historically, GMP instruments have been built using Honduran mahogany, quilted and flamed maple, and select Western alder, with pickup options from makers such as Seymour Duncan and Tom Holmes. Custom graphic finishes are produced in collaboration with DRL Graphics, reflecting Lawrence's background as a custom painter.

GMP offers a range of body shapes across both six-string and bass configurations, with personalization options for woods, hardware, electronics, and finish work. The brand operates on a direct-from-builder model rather than through a wide dealer network, positioning itself in the boutique USA-made segment alongside other small Southern California guitar shops.

GMP has 6 products cataloged on Equipboard, including Solid Body Electric Guitars, Electric Basses, and Maracas & Shakers. Their gear is featured by 7 artists, with the strongest followings in Rock, Pop, and Hip Hop. Notable users include Jason Krause, Duff McKagan, and Vivian Campbell.

Artists Who Use GMP

Jason Krause uses 2 GMP products

Jason Krause

Guitarist · The Twisted Brown Trucker

Duff McKagan uses 1 GMP product

Duff McKagan

Singer, Guitarist · Guns N' Roses

Vivian Campbell uses 1 GMP product

Vivian Campbell

Guitarist · Thin Lizzy

C.C. DeVille uses 1 GMP product

C.C. DeVille

Guitarist · Poison

John Cooper uses 1 GMP product

John Cooper

Singer, Bassist · Skillet

Ben Kasica uses 1 GMP product

Ben Kasica

Guitarist · Skillet

Ryan Roxie uses 1 GMP product

Ryan Roxie

Guitarist · Alice Cooper

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