Cosmic precision and handmade: Ladkorguitars have become the official representatives of Valiant Guitars in Ukraine!

Starting August 2026 our store Ladkorguitars proudly announces a new partnership: we are now the official representatives of the brand Valiant Guitars in Ukraine. Absolutely new Valiant guitars in a factory box, in a branded gig bag, are already available to order and are in STOCK!

The history of the guitar brand Valiant Guitars began in a small workshop specializing in creating custom instruments. The founders were two brothers who dedicated more than 30 years of their lives to the guitar craft. For most of the time, the brothers Gavrilenko (Gavrilenko) worked for the benefit of the music community as respected masters possessing a deep understanding of the real needs of musicians. Moreover, being talented performers, they were able to perfectly complement each other's skills, creating an effective creative union capable of bringing the boldest ideas of even the most demanding guitarists to life.

The older brother, Vadym (Vadym), is an aerospace engineer by his first education. Although the aerospace industry did not gain another specialist then, the impeccable precision and accuracy characteristic of this field migrated forever into the design of their guitars. Perhaps this is why the space aesthetic has become so organically woven into the brand's signature style.

Today, the team Valiant Guitars consists mainly of people who sincerely love their craft and believe with all their hearts in their common cause. The official year of the company's birth is considered to be 2020 — a time that, without exaggeration, became a turning point for the whole world. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 the year became the first serious test for the team, but the masters spent the following months of isolation usefully, continuing to tirelessly improve their skills. During this period, new talented specialists and enthusiastic enthusiasts joined the team, and the production moved to its own factory — a cozy, creative space equipped with everything necessary to create premium instruments.

In 2022, despite the severe trials that fell to the lot of all Ukrainians, the Valiant team loudly declared itself at an international guitar exhibition in Mannheim, Germany (Mannheim). This was followed by large-scale events Guitar Show 2023 in Birmingham (Birmingham) and NAMM 2023 in Anaheim (Anaheim), which not only strengthened the creators' confidence in their own abilities but also attracted many like-minded people who joined the big Valiant.

family. Relying on their accumulated experience, the masters clearly formulated their mission and philosophy. They do not accept half-measures here and firmly know: if something can be done to improve the quality of a product or service, it must be done. That is why specialists are constantly looking for the best components, sparing no expense on parts, so that in the end, increasingly reliable and sophisticated instruments are born.

Every buyer becomes not just an owner of a guitar, but part of a great story. Each instrument is an exclusive handwork (handmade), the result of a complex emotional and technical process that masters and musicians go through hand in hand.

The most important part of the company's corporate culture is live communication. Communication channels are open 24/7, and offices in Germany, the USA, and England were created for maximum customer convenience, taking into account all modern realities. Avoiding unnecessary bureaucracy, the team quickly processes any requests and ideas, providing reliable feedback.

People have always been the main resource of any enterprise, and in difficult times, smiles and happy reviews are invaluable. A changing world tests everyone's strength every day, but any difficulties are surmountable if the client says: "This is a fantastic guitar, it's made as well as it could possibly be!"

The Valiant Guitars philosophy: Creating guitars is more than a profession...

On the way to creating the perfect instrument, there are no easy paths or short roads — this path can sometimes be thorny. It is a complex process that requires not only professionalism and experience, but also full commitment. The masters know how much musicians are looking for their dream instrument and are ready to do everything possible to fulfill these desires.

• Thoroughness and precision: Each operation — from the strict selection of wood to the final polishing — undergoes strict quality control. High internal standards serve as the main guide on the path to perfection.

• Exclusive details: The production uses hard-tail bridges (hard-tail bridges) of our own manufacture, made from ultra-strong aviation metal — duralumin. Unique branded components include brass nuts (bell-brass nut) with individually height-adjustable saddles, duralumin control knobs with wooden inserts, and high-tech control cavity covers. All instruments are fully shielded against electromagnetic interference.
  
  

• Elite wood: The head master (Master Luthier) carefully selects wood species according to strict internal quality criteria. Quarter-sawn pieces are used for necks (quarter-sawn pieces), top-tier materials for tops, and proper drying technology is ensured.

• The best suppliers: In the search for ideal components, the brand joined forces with legendary manufacturers. Among them are "Bare Knuckle Pickups" (some of the best boutique pickups), "Graph Tech", "Mastery Tremolo" (experts in self-lubricating nuts, saddles, and tuners), as well as "Gotoh" and "CTS", who create magnificent potentiometers.

• High-quality wiring: All wiring on guitars and bass guitars is performed exclusively by hand by a professional master using premium-class components to preserve absolutely all signal frequencies. All cavities are coated with special conductive paint.

• True Custom Shop: In the best traditions of custom production, clients are offered a huge choice of options for personalization. An order can start with the choice of a base model, and then everything depends on the musician's taste: wood species, paint type, finish, or electronics.
  
  

• Expert craftsmanship: The company's masters (luthiers) are highly qualified professionals who are practicing musicians themselves.

Tools and machines are important, but human instinct and accumulated knowledge are invaluable. Guitars are created with people in mind, and you can feel this passion from the very first note!

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