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(Discontinued) Godin Summit Classic Ltd Desert Blue Cutaway Guitar

(Discontinued) Godin Summit Classic Ltd Desert Blue Cutaway Guitar

NOTE – This model has been discontinued and is out of stock.  We’re maintaining the post for historical purposes, but we will only see these again as used.   Ever dreamed of owning a classic single cutaway-style guitar but the price tag on most brands you look at is somewhat out of your reach? Well, you owe it to yourself to check out the Godin Summit Classic Ltd.  The in particularly the sparkled desert blue finish – Godin has really turned

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Expanding Your Ukulele Playing

Expanding Your Ukulele Playing

If you’ve been getting the feeling you’re stuck in a rut, playing the same old chords, in the same old rhythms – on your ukulele, this article is for you. The ukulele is a surprisingly fun little instrument which plays much like a guitar. It’s super convenient to travel with, and even easier to grab for an outdoor summertime tune. It’s also fun to just strum chords – for a while. I frequently see students on both the guitar and

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Seven Things Likely To Go Wrong At Your Gig And How To Prepare For Them

Seven Things Likely To Go Wrong At Your Gig And How To Prepare For Them

A few weeks ago on a Saturday night, I played a show for my band’s CD release party. As you might imagine, I’ve played quite a number of shows in my time – and no matter how much you prepare, they never seem to go as well as you’d expect. Though often they’re amazing – all the way through – with everything going right. But on other nights, it’s like living through a nightmare!   To help you along, or

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1976 Fender Stratocaster Hardtail Black

  1976 Fender Stratocaster Hardtail Black

Though it was available as an option from the 1954 introduction, the Fender Stratocaster Hardtail version is not as well known as its trem-bridge brother.

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Gibson ES-339 Thinline Archtop Electric Caramel Sunburst, 2010

 Gibson ES-339 Thinline Archtop Electric Caramel Sunburst, 2010

Descending directly from the ES-339 line, the Gibson ES-339 was an immediate hit when it appearead in 2007, sporting a scaled-down body but full-size neck.

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Tuners and Tuning Machines

Tuners and Tuning Machines

Traditionally, tapered friction tuning pegs made of hard wood were carefully fitted into matching holes on the headstock.   This is still the case with violin family instruments and traditional Flamenco guitars.   However, as metal working techniques improved during the Industrial Revolution mass-produced reliable tuning gears or “machine heads” appeared, offering easier and more accurate adjustment. Tuning Machines – the Twelfth Fret Tuners and Tuning Machines Friction Tuners You’ll recognise a friction tuner right away – they are the standard part

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