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Fender Releases Limited Edition Jimi Hendrix Monterey Stratocaster in Honor Of Monterey International Pop Festival

On September 30, 2017 / •NEWS AND REVIEWS

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) announced the launch of its newest addition to the Artist Signature Series: the Jimi Hendrix Monterey Stratocaster; it honors the late and great rock icon, whose persona and legacy is not only synonymous with the Fender Stratocaster, but also rock ‘n’ roll at large. Jimi Hendrix took the world by storm with his incredible 1967 Monterey Pop Festival performance, which he concluded with the sacrificial burning of his now-iconic, hand-painted Stratocaster. First revealed at Summer NAMM

Fender California Coast Series Ukuleles Celebrating Its Californian Roots

On September 28, 2017 / •NEWS AND REVIEWS

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) – born and raised near the coast of Southern California – launched of its new California Coast Series Ukuleles, celebrating the brand’s California roots. All five, diverse soprano, concert and tenor models are named after beaches along the coast of California – from Los Angeles to picturesque Santa Barbara, capturing the spirit of California beach culture and the lifestyle it has to offer year-round. Coming soon, all models from the California Coast Series Ukuleles will

Taylor Guitars Road Show Event 25 October, 2017

On September 26, 2017 / •NEWS AND REVIEWS, Events

You’re invited to join us at The Twelfth Fret for the Taylor Guitars Road Show 2017! Here you’ll enjoy guitar talk and demos with Taylor factory staff from El Cajon, California. DATE: Wednesday October 25, 2017 TIME: 7PM ADDRESS: The Twelfth Fret Shop, 2132 Danforth Avenue. Evening Highlights Include: • Experience the new Academy Series & GS Mini Bass • Test-drive Taylor’s latest guitar models • Consult with Taylor’s experts to find the perfect guitar • Special Road Show pricing on Taylor

Restoration

On August 24, 2017 / •NEWS AND REVIEWS, Tools and Techniques

The question of instrument restoration regularly comes up at the repair bench. Here, we’ll talk about the broadest outlines of restoration and repairing and look closer in upcoming episodes. Many people who have older, often badly worn or damaged instruments, and especially inherited from family members, want to know about restoring them to playable or new condition. Answering these questions requires looking at all the aspects of what’s happened to the instrument over time, what outcome is hoped for and

(Discontinued) Godin Summit Classic Ltd Desert Blue Cutaway Guitar

On August 24, 2017 / •NEWS AND REVIEWS, Discontinued

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(Discontinued) Godin Summit Classic Ltd Desert Blue Cutaway Guitar

NOTE – This model has been discontinued and is out of stock. We’re maintaining the post for historical purposes, but we will only see these again as used. Ever dreamed of owning a classic single cutaway-style guitar but the price tag on most brands you look at is somewhat out of your reach? Well, you owe it to yourself to check out the Godin Summit Classic Ltd. The in particularly the sparkled desert blue finish – Godin has really turned

Expanding Your Ukulele Playing

On August 23, 2017 / •NEWS AND REVIEWS, Lessons & Tips

If you’ve been getting the feeling you’re stuck in a rut, playing the same old chords, in the same old rhythms – on your ukulele, this article is for you. The ukulele is a surprisingly fun little instrument which plays much like a guitar. It’s super convenient to travel with, and even easier to grab for an outdoor summertime tune. It’s also fun to just strum chords – for a while. I frequently see students on both the guitar and