New York Pro

New York Pro

Also known as: New York Pro Guitars

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New York Pro is a budget-oriented stringed-instrument brand distributed by Lou Capece Music Distributors (LCMD), a wholesaler based in East Meadow on Long Island, New York. LCMD has marketed self-branded instruments since 1964, with New York Pro sitting alongside the company's other house lines such as Oxford and DiPalo. The instruments themselves are manufactured overseas in China and sold thr...

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New York Pro is a budget-oriented stringed-instrument brand distributed by Lou Capece Music Distributors (LCMD), a wholesaler based in East Meadow on Long Island, New York. LCMD has marketed self-branded instruments since 1964, with New York Pro sitting alongside the company's other house lines such as Oxford and DiPalo. The instruments themselves are manufactured overseas in China and sold through independent music retailers, pawn shops, and online marketplaces like eBay and Reverb rather than through a dedicated direct-to-consumer storefront.

The lineup spans acoustic guitars, electric guitars, bass guitars, classical guitars, mandolins, and ukuleles. Electric models are typically Stratocaster- and Telecaster-style copies along with semi-hollow body designs, while bass offerings include four- and five-string P-bass-style instruments. Acoustic models in the catalog have included guitars with cedar tops at entry-level price points.

The brand is positioned squarely at beginners and intermediate players looking for an inexpensive first or backup instrument. Player feedback on guitar forums such as TalkBass, the Telecaster Discussion Page, and the Seymour Duncan forums reflects this niche: the bodies and necks are generally considered serviceable for the price, while the stock pickups, electronics, and hardware are common upgrade targets for owners who want to push the instruments further.

New York Pro has 4 products cataloged on Equipboard, including Solid Body Electric Guitars, Steel-string Acoustic Guitars, and Lap & Pedal Steel Guitars.

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