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...
by GuitarTex-Comm | Dec 4, 2021 | Acoustic Guitars, Instruments, News and Events
Larrivee Guitars were one of the first brands Guitar Tex brought into the store. (You can see our current Larrivee Inventory here.) Throughout 20 years of representing their instruments it’s exciting when a new one comes into the shop. We’re particularly...
by GuitarTex-Comm | Oct 28, 2021 | Accessories, Electric Guitars, News and Events, Playing Music
Electric guitars require amplification, and a good amp makes the difference in having the sound your audience wants. Guitar Tex offers amplification and is an authorized dealer for Quilter. We are particularly excited about their new Aviator Cub, a 1 X 12″ combo...
by Mark | Oct 24, 2016 | Uncategorized
Guitar Tex is San Antonio’s only dealer for National Resophonic Guitars www.nationalguitars.com, makers of the finest resonator guitars in the world and are the benchmark against which all others are judged.
by Mark | Mar 24, 2016 | Uncategorized
by admin | Sep 2, 2014 | Mark's Corner
Mark’s Corner by Mark Waldrop September 2014 Newsletter A Visit To Martin Guitars The trip had been arranged for me to visit the folks at Martin Guitars, select some woods and meet with Emily Meitzel and the Custom Shop staff. I had been to Martin a few times...
by Mark | Aug 31, 2014 | Uncategorized
I guess it started by in 1990 when I first moved back to San Antonio. My brother mentioned to me that he had seen a Martin 12 string at a pawn shop and it was pretty cheap. I went to check it out and it had only 6 strings on it which is not that uncommon for folks to...
