The history of Eddie's Guitars dates back to 1971, when shop owner Ed Putney went into business. His passion for music dates back to the 1950s when he began taking classical piano lessons. In the home parlor where he took his lessons, Ed's passion for guitar was born. Sitting across from the Steinway Grand Piano where he sat were two Gibson guitars that he lusted to learn how to play. Unfortunately, it was not in the cards for him to learn, as his parents forbid him to play guitar. They were worried he "would turn out like Elvis Presley!" Throughout being in business in the '70s and '80s, Ed realized his passion for guitars could be translated into another area - sales. It was during that time that he committed to selling the best guitars.