Eden and Washburn Welcome Maurice Fitzgerald

Chicago, Illinois, May 22, 2003 - Washburn Guitars and Eden Bass Amps would like to welcome their newest endorsee, Maurice Fitzgerald. Besides his accomplishments as a highly reputable R & B session player, Maurice has also had much touring success. He has toured with many prominent acts, including Destiny's Child, Sheila E. and Jack DeJohnette. Maurice will be on the road again this summer touring with both Destiny's Child and Beyonce Knowles as she embarks on her first solo tour.

Maurice will be playing three Washburn XB Series Basses - the XB 925, 920 and 928. He will be amplifying his superb sound with Eden Bass Amplifiers - Today's Standard.

The U.S. Music Corp. headquarters is just north of Chicago in Mundelein, Illinois. A leading music gear company in the industry, U.S. Music Corp. is the manufacturer and distributor of Washburn Guitars, Randall Amplifiers, Eden Electronics, Oscar Schmidt Guitars, SoundTech Pro Audio Systems, and Vinci Strings. U.S. Music Corp. is dedicated to providing quality instruments to musicians worldwide, and at the same time, continuing its legacy through the 21st century.

For additional information about U.S. Music Corp., visit the company on the web at www.usmusiccorp.com, or call 800.877.6863.