Choosing to purchase a used instrument over buying new is a great way to get something within your budget while also giving a quality piece a new lease on life. When choosing a used instrument you obviously want to make sure that it is in good condition before buying, as the quality will affect everything about it: The sound, the way it looks, and its structural … [Read more...]
Time Flies When You’re Making Music: Celebrating 3 Years In St. Louis
Has it really only been three years since we opened our doors in St. Louis? We have grown so much in such a short time due to the incredible community of musicians this region has to offer that it is truly hard to believe! From breaking sales records to getting involved with great local charities, we are truly grateful to be a part of the St. Louis music scene. And to show … [Read more...]
Budweiser Guitars All Day Long
Living in St. Louis, you can't go long before coming across some Budweiser promotional items at some point. We just happened to come upon 4 Budweiser guitars all at once. Pretty cool collection... if only we had the mountains of Busch to cap it off! Anheuser Busch has been a big part of St. Louis for a very long time. They have had a big influence on the area and … [Read more...]
1960’s Greco “Arthur Smith” 12-String Guitar
Greco “Arthur Smith” Hollow-Body 12 String Guitar Picked this gem up at an auction in Illinois, and what a score! The previous owner had it strung up as a 6-string and the neck looked really good. I was wondering if anything would change when we put on all 12 strings... nope. The neck stayed true with its baseball bat size, and it played even better. Both pickups sounded … [Read more...]
1964 Martin D-18 Acoustic Guitar – Natural
From Elvis to Johnny Cash, Earl Scruggs to Jerry Garcia... The Martin D-18 was the main choice for almost every player you can think of. A beautiful tone and high-end definition made it stand apart from its counterpart, the D-28. The D-18 is made from mahogany, while the D-28 is built with rosewood. This creates the tighter sound, as well as a less expensive cost for the … [Read more...]
