by Mark Hiebert | Mar 15, 2024 | Instruments, News and Events
Recently received in the shop are a couple of unique consignment instruments, a 1963 Epiphone FT-45 Cortez and a 1963 Fender Telecaster. Both are instruments from the estate of Robert Combest and are being sold on behalf of his family. We have prepared a detailed set...
by Mark Hiebert | Mar 14, 2023 | Mark Hiebert - Author
It’s always a happy day when the right instrument finds its way into the right hands. Whether we’re talking $300 or $3,000, a new (or new to you) guitar is an investment. We work to help you get the best value possible as you step up to your next instrument. When...
by Mark Hiebert | Dec 13, 2022 | Uncategorized
We are operating with limited staff due to COVID exposures. As such, we are implementing special protocols. Appointment Only On: • Tuesday, December 13 • Wednesday, December 14 Please call 210-822-1595 when you arrive. We are sorry for the inconvenience. We aim...
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...
