EXHIBITORS: JOLANA GUITARS

JOLANA GUITARS

Jolana Guitars is one of the most important brands in the history of Czechoslovakian electric guitars, closely linked to the tradition of guitar making in Hořovice. Its origins date back to experiments with electromagnetic sound in the 1940s, which led to the creation of the first Czechoslovakian electric guitar, Grazioso, in 1955. The Jolana brand was officially launched in 1960, and Hořovice became the center of production for its most important models, such as Tornado and Diamant. After the fall of communism, Jolana's operations ceased, but in the 2000s, it was revived by NBE Corp., restoring classic designs in a modern, higher-quality version. Today, Jolana guitars are once again made in the Czech Republic, combining local heritage with current production standards.