Max Ivchenko was born in Ukraine and became the first person from his country featured in the NAMM Oral History program during the 2025 NAMM Show. From a young age, Max was captivated by music and aspired to play the guitar. He formed a close friendship with Gleb Drugov, who believed in, supports and develops the Valiant Guitars brand. Max was inspired by the founders of the company, brothers Vadym and Dima Gavrilenko, master luthiers and musicians, who clearly understand the needs of guitar players. In 2023, Max played a pivotal role in introducing their guitars to the U.S. marke
