Seymour W. Duncan and Cathy Carter Duncan, founders and owners of Seymour Duncan Pickups and Pedals, today announced the appointment of Phil Ressler as CEO and President. A long-time guitar player and collector, Ressler is a seasoned executive leader who shares Seymour and Cathy’s ideas for the company’s evolution. He also brings a strong personal vision for Seymour Duncan’s future, rooted in his extensive experience developing companies.

"I’m honored to be working with Seymour and Cathy," says Ressler. "Seymour is truly a genius of expressive guitar tone, and from the very beginning Cathy’s diligence and commitment to customers developed the company into a sustained success supporting the efforts of guitar and bass players, from the biggest names in music to those just starting out. I have great respect for both the quality of the products and the conscientious way in which the company approaches the fretted instruments community."