by GuitarTex-Comm | Sep 8, 2022 | John Rameriz - Author
When Leo Fender designed the ’59 Bassman amp, I doubt that he was thinking it would become one of the most desirable guitar amps ever. Using four 10-inch speakers gives 40 square inchs of speaker working for you. That’s better than one 15-inch (15 sq.in.)...
by GuitarTex-Comm | Sep 8, 2022 | Mark Waldrop-Author, Mark's Corner
For many players, if not most, the choice of their pick doesn’t require much thought . They’re completely content with a Fender medium, thin, or whatever generic pick they choose. When I was coming up as a guitarist their were few other choices. Then along...
by Mark Hiebert | Aug 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
Larrivee 0-40R 12-Fret Guitar Larrivee O-40 R Special Edition (2022) SN 138730 A 12-fret parlor guitar, this P-O3R features an abolone rosette. Big sound doesn’t require a big instrument. For proof, play a Larrivee 0-40 or a P-03 – 12-fret guitars with smaller bodies...
by GuitarTex-Comm | Aug 1, 2022 | Electric Guitars, News and Events
50 watt 1X 12″ combo and less than 22 lbs. We’ve been selling the original USA voiced Aviator Cub really well. We believe the UK voiced version will be just as popular. $649.00 www.quilterlabs.com In this pic it’s joined by a very cool Fret King John...
by Mark Hiebert | Mar 14, 2022 | Uncategorized
John Jorgenson model from Fret King is proving to be an impressive guitar with great sounding pickups and some unique features like hum reducing “ghost coils.” Built with a chambered body, the colors are an homage to the Gretsch, as is the fake F hole....
by GuitarTex-Comm | Dec 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
Regular store hours: Monday through Friday 10 am to 5 pm, Saturday 10 am to 4 pm Holiday Hours December 24 to 26: We will be closed December 27 to 30: We will be open 10am 5pm December 31 to January 2, 2022: Closed January 3, 2022: Regular open hours resume: 10 am to...
by GuitarTex-Comm | Dec 19, 2021 | Instruments, Mark Waldrop-Author
Mark’s Corner by Mark Waldrop First let me say that I am NOT an authority on vintage guitars. For that refer to George Gruhn, Walter Carter, or Matt Umanov. One of those guys whose entire life has been dedicated to this subject. But, I have been working and...
by GuitarTex-Comm | Dec 19, 2021 | Accessories, John Rameriz - Author
Mis Amigos by John M Ramirez When a customer comes in to buy strings, I will always ask what is their preference or what have they been using. I am sometimes surprised when they say they don’t have a preference or that the brand doesn’t really matter. I...
by GuitarTex-Comm | Dec 4, 2021 | Uncategorized
The capo has been around for a long time in different forms, starting in the vicinity of the 1700s. The 300+ years has yielded refinement, ease of use, and interesting options for current capos, and Guitar Tex has a wide range on hand, including the broad selection of...
by GuitarTex-Comm | Dec 4, 2021 | Instruments, News and Events
Ukuleles are a little slice of magic. Whether soprano, concert, tenor, or baritone, they make for fun and easy playing, though like any instrument a masterful musician can make them do extraordinary things. If you want some further reading, Marion Jacobson’s Atlantic...
