The Gibson SG Standard has been an industry icon for decades. Introduced in 1961, the SG quickly became popular thanks to its streamlined, lightweight design and rich, crunchy tones. For 2013, Gibson has made some subtle teaks to the SG Standard model, bringing it closer to the design of its early 60’s predecessors. It now comes equipped with a pair of Gibson Classic ’57 Humbucking pickups; clean, clear, and lush sounding, with a moderate output. These pickups combine perfectly with
MORE →All New Instruments
Now available in stock, new colors of the staff favourite and our best selling Music Man guitar the Albert Lee HH!
MORE →These two spectacular Gibson J-200M models, one a Trophy 75th Anniversary — the last of of a limited run of 75 instruments, made in Bozeman, Montana and celebrating the 75th anniversary of the J-200. These are the last two new J-200M guitars available anywhere.
MORE →Ed Henderson is one of my first customers going back to the early days of The Twelfth Fret. In those days he was busy playing the various “pit gigs” he had at Theatres around Toronto.
The guitarists who land these incredible theatre gigs are always the cream of the crop players — but I had no idea that he was such a fabulous solo steel string acoustic and nylon string player.
Ed moved out west several years ago but we do stay in touch. Recently when he passed through town and visited the store I got to hear him check out guitars in our classical room and was floored to hear what he was doing.
Ed’s CD knocked my socks off and his new CD release is just as enchanting.
MORE →Just in, a new Stelling Bellflower banjo! Here we have another superb example of Geoff Stelling’s craftsmanship.
Based on the very successful Stelling Bellflower Banjo , the Stelling Sunflower banjo features AAA-grade flame maple construction rather than Virginia Black Walnut; this provides a somewhat brighter tone with a more defined attack. The shaded ‘Cremona’ style sunburst finish pairs very well with the flamed maple.
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