Product Spotlight:

 Nord Electro 73

     Looking for some vintage keyboard sounds? Consider the Nord Electro. It combines classic electromechanical keyboard tones with another classic, the Hammond B-3 Organ, and made easy to maneuver. All the controls are easy access, with no menus to scroll through. Analog connoisseurs will rejoice at its simplicity and its authentic sound. The keys are semi-weighted and all effects and features have on/off switches and knobs to control parameters with.

   The sound engine is based on six specific pianos (Rhodes MKI Stage, Rhodes MKI Suitcase, Wurlitzer 200A, Clavinet D-6, Maims Joe Acoustic Grand, & Clavia Electric Grand Model G) and the ever-popular Hammond B-3 Organ. Controls for the organ include 9 electric Drawbars, Swell, Percussion, multiple Chorus and Vibrato settings. Other effects, which may be added to any of the presets are Overdrive, Rotary Speaker (variable speed), EQ, Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Tremolo, Wah, Auto-Pan, & Ring Modulation. Up to 48 memory settings may be stored for instant recall with real time LED markers. The Nord Electro also comes with a USB port so that other sounds may be downloaded or replaced.

  At barely over 20 lbs this modern tome of vintage tone is light weight and easy to maneuver yet packs a heavy punch. Magnolia Music Center is proud to be a new dealer for the Nord line. Come by, see it for yourself, and experience great, simple tone!

Local Artist Spotlight:

Suthurn Touch

Myspace.com/suthurntouch

   South Mississippi is certainly no stranger to Southern Rock, or to the four members of Suthurn Touch. Willie Davis (Vocals), Robbie Pavolini (Guitar), Billy Frank Davis (Drums), and Jeff Davis (Bass & Backing Vocals) all live and work here on the coast and the band calls Pass Christian their home. Although they share the same last names, none of the Davis’ are related, but Willie and Robbie have a family connection.

  Suthurn Touch is unique blend of Texas Blues and Southern Rock, featuring the incendiary guitar chops of Robbie Pavolini over some very “Solid” song composition. Their music is straightforward and hard hitting. From a head-on blues jam (Rollin’ On) to a song that honors our nations defenders (Honor), these guys deliver a well balanced variety on their latest CD “Solid”.

  Check them out on July 4^th  at The Dock, where they will open for the Georgia Satellites or pick up their CD, available in our Gulfport location.

Thanks:

Graduating Class of 2009

We see many high school students in our three stores and we wish all of the graduates the best.

Chris Cannella &

 Jackson Guitars

For a fantastic clinic

Tech Tips:

Understanding MIDI

      To some it will seem like ancient history, but back around the early 1980’s the use of keyboards in modern music became highly prevalent. The desire to combine sounds from multiple keyboards was cumbersome at best. To employ multiple keyboards, required too many hands or keyboardists to be economically or physically feasible. So, someone in the music industry, brilliantly, developed a communication language to allow one player to access more than one keyboard’s tone bank at one time. One keyboard was simply able to now control the tones and functions of another. This was later expanded to drum machines, tone modules, computer interfaces, and a plethora of other devices.

  Simply put MIDI is used as a control language, audio does not pass through a MIDI cable. Audio cables from each controlled device must be connected get sound from them.

  To illustrate, picture keyboard A has a fantastic piano sound and keyboard B has my favorite string setting. By connecting a MIDI cable to the MIDI Out of keyboard A to the MIDI In of keyboard B and connecting audio cables from both to an appropriate source, I can play an arrangement on keyboard A and I get both piano and strings.

  MIDI is also used for many high-end foot switches and controllers to control settings and channeling on digital amps.

  While MIDI continues to be a fairly useful tool, the advances of computer technologies like USB will likely replace and out perform it in the near future.

Product Spotlight:

 For The Beginner

With Christmas quickly approaching, many hope for their first guitar or drum set to be under the tree this year. Fortunately for Santa, many instrument manufacturers have pre-packaged everything a beginner needs together in one package.

  For the would be guitarist, Fender and Ibanez  have electric guitar packs starting at $199 and up, based on the amplifier and guitar in each package. Each includes a gig bag, tuner, picks, and a cable. Acoustic packages are also offered as low as $99.

  There are several beginning drummer packages as well. We have a 3 piece Junior kit for $139, a full size Peace Marauder 5 piece kit for $369 with cymbals, hardware, and throne included. Pearl makes a Rhythm Traveler kit for $419 with changeable mesh heads for quiet practice, cymbals, and cymbal pads. Pearl and Tama also make complete kits for $699 and $799, respectively. These kits have upgraded cymbals with some extras over the previously mentioned kits.

  For the keyboard enthusiast we have Casio keyboards starting at $149. We also have the Privia 120, a full size 88 key piano style keyboard for $499. It features weighted keys for a true piano feel, perfect for the mature piano student.

  Magnolia Music Center also offers lessons for all those new musicians. Each location has instructors available to guide the newcomer on their new instrument.

Happy Thanksgiving!

We will be closed for Thanksgiving, but we will be open at 8:30 AM, Friday, November 28.  

Local Artist Spotlight:

The "Bridge" Band

The "Bridge" band was formed for the gathering of college students and young adults that meet the first Sunday of each month at New Life Family Church on Popps Ferry Road.  Brett Fleanor leads the worship team for the Bridge, he is also on the sales staff at our Ocean Springs location. The Bridge band has also performed at functions outside of their monthly gathering. If you are interested in participating in the Bridge ministry, they meet on the first Sunday of each month at 6 PM or stop by and see Brett for more details.

The Bulletin Board:

Sound Engineer Needed

The Church of the King seeks to hire a qualified Sound Technician for Sunday and Wednesday services. Call church office at 896-0027 to inquire.

Bassist Needed

Less Than Sacred is auditioning experienced, and dedicated bass players for their metal band. To set up an audition, call 601-528-2407.

Sound Engineer For Hire

Alpha & Omega Sound is available for live sound reinforcement for weddings, festivals, concerts, rallies, and meetings. Over 22 years of sound experience. Call 228-363-2310 to book your event.

Congratulations:

Tara Ross

On winning a $25 Gift Card

. Tech Tips:

Wood Tones

  No matter what instrument you play, if it is made with wood, the tone is affected by the wood used. Almost always, instruments that incorporate solid pieces of wood sound much better than the same instrument using a laminate wood. Sound travels through solid wood more consistently.

  The type of wood used is also important to the overall tone. In general, lighter colored woods, like maple or spruce, offer bright and punchy  tones. These woods are denser, allowing the dominant tone to punch through. Dense woods have a much wider dynamic range, as well. This allows the player go very soft to very loud with more space between the two. Dark woods tend to be warmer, with more overtone or harmonic quality. Softer tones tend to be heard easier, but overall volume tends to be lower.

  Some woods, like rosewood, have somewhat of a scooped sound, meaning that less mid-range is prominent. Most manufacturers combine woods to create an overall tone set. Style of playing, and personal preference most often determine what combinations suit the player.

Magnolia Music Center

Opens early Friday!

We will open at 8:30 AM Friday, November 28, 2008. We will be running some specials Friday only.

10% OFF Regular Stock Items

20% OFF Accessories

Squier Electric Guitar Strings

 3 sets for $10

Product Spotlight

 Step-Up Band Instruments

     Student model instruments are designed to make learning easier on the beginner. The focus is more on learning fundamentals of basic play. Note placement, fingering, and basic breath control are all part of these considerations; not to mention the affordability of the instrument. As the student progresses, more advanced techniques are applied and the tone or timbre of the instrument become part of a bigger picture.

    Step-up instruments are next step in the pupil's progress into high school and college. These instruments greatly increase the quality of sound and playing experience of the student. Most of them add additional notes to the top or bottom of the instruments range, have a larger bore size (which requires more air to operate), or have more advanced playing mechanisms than the student model. All of them use more costly materials (solid silver as opposed to plated silver, etc.) for better, consistent tone. Even the novice player will notice the huge step in quality by simply playing a note or two on the step-up instrument.

Local Artist Spotlight:

Justin McLendon

Myspace.com/Mclendonmusic

   Based out of Lucedale, Justin McLendon is a singer, guitarist, and songwriter who is very active within the local church scene. His original compositions are acoustic driven with a slight edge that creates a heart-felt personal audience with God. Check out his music selections on his myspace page our go out to one of his many scheduled performances and support him personally.

Upcoming Events:

Taylor Road Show Wednesday, October 1, 6PM

Taylor guitars presents an in store event where you can see some unique and special guitars that we wouldn't normally stock. Factory Rep's will be on hand to answer questions, discuss, and demonstrate the best guitars in the music industry.

Doyle Dykes Clinic

Friday, October 24, 7PM

With fingers blazing and a fire extinguisher on standby, Doyle Dykes will be performing his jaw-dropping finger-style technique in the Gulfport location of Magnolia Music. Doyle plays guitar like a concert pianist plays piano, with multiple parts intertwining on one instrument. Ask anyone who has seen him play, you don't want to miss it. Admission will be $10.

Tech Tips:

Mixing Boards

      The Mixing Board is the center of a sound engineer's responsibility. Everything that is input into the sound system is somehow connected to it. The main function of the mixer is to take several inputs (microphones, instruments, or other sound sources) and direct them "mixed" together into two outputs (left and right) to go to the power amp. A mixing board may have several other output paths to allow for monitoring systems, external effect processors, or various recording mediums.

    When choosing a mixer it always best to decide how many channels or inputs are needed for the application in which it is being used and then adding a couple for growth. Look closely at the mixer being considered as some manufacturers combine inputs into stereo channels, limiting their usefulness. Another consideration is the number of monitor mixes and/or effects loops required. These use outputs known as Auxiliary Sends and each one can be mixed independent of the others. If there are four guys in the band and each wants a monitor mix, then that requires four auxiliary sends. If they will share the same mix, one Auxiliary Send could be used. Auxiliary Sends are also used for effects loops and recording feeds, where a separate mix is required.

    All that said; look ahead when taking these things to consideration. Growth will require more, not less in terms of inputs and features. Getting just enough is likely to cost more down the line.

Congratulations:

Anthony Ainsworth

On winning a $25 Gift Card.

Product Spotlight

Home Studios

     It is amazing that just about anyone can write and record music today. With online sites like MySpace, a song can go from a home studio media right to the computer and be available for everyone to hear, literally minutes after it was recorded.

    The quality and affordability of portable studio units makes even the novice songwriter sound professional. Basic Digital Recorders start as low as $300 and increase slightly based on added features. Almost all of what's available on the current market offers basic drum loops, digital effects for voice and guitar, and some sort of mastering tools. Generally, a unit costing $500 or more offers an internal CD burner, hard drive, and more than one channel of recording at once. Larger units offer more channels of recording and playback at once, this comes in handy for recording drums or large groups.

    For the novice, basic digital recording can open up the way that they approach their playing skills. For instance, a guitarist trying to hone his soloing skills can record a series of chords and loop them on one track and then try his hand at soloing on another track, go back and listen. Next thing you know he's figuring out a harmony to play with it and so on. What used to take a band can now be done by an individual.

   Aside from the recorder, monitors for playback, headphones, and a good mic are necessary to get rolling.

Congratulations:

Ross Jenkins

On winning a $25 Gift Card.

Bragging Rights:

We've got Snare Drums

    Magnolia Music Center is proud to be a part of the Pearl Snare Drum Club. Periodically, a snared drum is chosen at Pearl for a particular quality and sent to its participating dealers. Some have been effect oriented, like the Fire Cracker or Popcorn Snare; while other selections have included Master Series snares with special finishes or Free Floating snares. From 10' to 14', shallow to deep, wood to brass, we have quite an assortment, both on the floor or available to order.

  Our selection is not limited to Pearl. We also, proudly, stock Tama and Gretsch kits and snare drums. From the affordable to the professional, we have something in every niche and price range.

Special Thanks:

Band POWR

  We want to say thanks to the many school band patrons that we've seen in our stores and at local band programs that we've participated in. We hope that the instruments that you've invested in will be the beginning of a love and an appreciation of making music.

    It has been proven that students of music tend to be better students. Music is both technical and emotional, therefore working both sides of the brain at once. Doctors are also experimenting with music as therapy for Alzheimer's and other memory related ailments because it seems to help with memory function.

   We hope that your experience with music is long-lasting. Let us be of assistance with music needs. We offer repair, upgrades, and instruction on all band instruments.

Tech Tips:

Effects Loops

  The order in which you place your effect pedals may have a varying effect on how well they work together. The first pedal in line from the guitar output will affect only the guitar signal. The second will affect the guitar signal and the first pedal if both are engaged, and so on down the line. The last pedal will affect every pedal placed before it in the signal chain. So, if the first pedal is an EQ and the second is a distortion, changes to the EQ would affect the guitar sound while not affecting the distortion at all. Reverse the two and now the EQ also changes the way the distortion sounds. There are no real rules, but Spatial Effects generally sound better at the end of the signal chain, and Wave Effects tend to do better toward the beginning. Amplifier Effects Loops allow pedals to be put in line after the amp's tone controls. This too works exactly like the EQ example above. Try varying orders and find what sounds best for your sound.

Local Artist Spotlight:

Fort Bayou Slim & Keepin' Time

   Stephan, Tony, & Van recently returned from Austin where they recorded their CD, "South Of I-10" which should be out for release soon. Some of their cuts can be heard on MySpace.com/fortbayouslim. A blend of blues, funk, and raw southern talent best describes their sound.

  They can be seen at the Shed, Mosaic, the Dock, and Government Street Grocery. Check their MySpace for dates and keep an eye and ear out for their, must have, CD!

Product Spotlight

Lets Boogie!

    It all started in Northern California, when Mesa Boogie founder, Randall Smith decided to push a Fender Princeton guitar amp to its limits. Through a series of modifications and reconfigurations he designed a small powerful amp with tons of tone. Carlos Santana commented that the amp could really "boogie" and Randall found himself reproducing the amp for others in a converted dog kennel. Fender (owned by CBS at the time) became suspicious about so many parts going to a relatively remote location and Randall began sourcing raw parts elsewhere.

  Aside from guitar amps, Mr. Smith also did work with luxury cars. This combination brought about a certain eye and desire for quality. Today, his company is still relatively small, employing musicians with tone in mind. His core team has been with him at least 15 years, which brings a lot of consistency in terms of production and long-term goals.

  Mesa Boogie amps are currently built in Petaluma, California. They are all tube and point-to-point wiring, delivering tremendous tone. The line is organized based on the type of tone desired. Hard rockers prefer their Dual Rectifier Amps, such as the Stiletto; while country and blues enthusiasts might lean toward the Lonestar for its clean but cutting tone. Bass guitarists aren't left out either; the Walkabout series includes a removable amp section and radiator speaker that offers incredible tone. The M6 Carbine also offers 600 watts of power with an amazing amount of clarity. Variable wattage switching and tube combinations make them all extreme versatile and extremely cool!

Bragging Rights:

We've got the POWR!

  Back to school time signals the start of band season for Magnolia Music Center. We are proud to support the local school bands by offering a band night at various local schools. At the invitation of the school's band directors we bring the instruments that have been approved for that particular band program to be purchased at the local school. This provides instant feedback from the student's band directors and removes any questions in relationship to books and accessories required for the use of the instrument.

  We also offer a finance plan with an option to return the instrument if the student drops band, changes instrument, or whatever. This is our POWR (Purchase Option With Return) plan. The advantage over rental is that you will actually own the instrument. Most instruments qualify for 12 months same as cash, and a maintenance agreement is included in the contract, which will repair damage to the instrument for the length of the contract. It well exceeds any manufacturer's warranty, and also provides a loaner instrument while in our repair shop. In the event that the instrument is no longer needed by the student and is still under the POWR plan, it may be returned and the purchase contract canceled.

  A schedule of band program nights may be found on our MySpace profile. See our website for details on the POWR plan: magnoliamusiccenter.com

  We are also proud to be Conn-Selmer dealers. Bach, King, Vito, Ludwig, Selmer, LeBlanc, Armstrong, and Emerson are all under their banner of high quality woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments.

Tech Tips:

Effects Pedals

  Many guitarist look for new ways to improve or alter their sound. Effects pedals are the most common way of doing this. Choose a pedal based on your needs. To gain a wide variety of sounds, economically, a multi-effects pedal offers more, however, often the quality of each individual effect is limited or somewhat pre-set. Individual effects may be more costly (if you need a lot of them), but a lot more control of each effect is gained.

  Effects can be somewhat categorized into Spatial (Reverb, Delays), which recreate room environments and echoes; Wave (Chorus, Flanger, Phaser) which thicken the sound by altering sound waves; Envelope (Wah, Synth, etc), and Distortion/Overdrive.

Local Artist Spotlight:

Next Generation

   Going on four years as a hot little cover band, Next Generation has been playing for crowds large and small. Lance, Myles, Micah, and Josh are very versatile musicians covering guitar, keyboard, saxophone, bass, and drums. While their material is mostly blues and rock, they're quite capable of playing most anything. They've played large festivals, clubs, and many private functions. They can often be found hanging out in our Gulfport location scouting out new gear. You can check them out on their MySpace url: nexgenmusic5.

Product Spotlight

Audio Processing

    Anyone who has had to deal with a PA or sound system knows that it can get complicated, expensive, and a lot to carry. Luckily, as technology improves, Pro Audio equipment is becoming more compact while gaining in features and power.

   Powered speakers have come a long way in this respect, combining a well matched power amp with appropriate crossovers to the respective speaker. It makes connections easier and today's lighter and stronger magnets greatly reduce the strain on your back during load in and load out.

  Processors can greatly improve overall tone quality of your system as well. Equalizers allow for tonal adjustments based on frequency cut and boost faders. Anti-Feedback Systems sense and cut out unwanted feedback. Compressors and Limiters slow and stop volume increases to protect amps and give more consistent dynamic range. Reverb/Delay processors give depth and warmth to voice and acoustic instruments. Sub-harmonics add extra boom to Sub-Woofer cabinets. Each processor allows a specific quality a certain degree of improvement.

  DBX with some very forward thinking has created the ultimate audio processor. Their Drive Rack series combines all of the processors listed above into one unit that takes up one rack space. It also employs a Real Time Analyzer (RTA) to automatically adjust the EQ to the room conditions. Through a set-up wizard, the Drive Rack adjusts for specific speakers and power amps to give the most professional sound possible.

Bragging Rights:

The Learning Curve

   While there is a plethora of books, DVD's, and on-line tab sites, they are not as good as a one on one instructor. A qualified instructor helps to catch bad habits before they become difficult to break and can assist with personal obstacles that may not be addressed in other mediums.

  Magnolia Music Center is proud to have some of the finest instructors on the coast. Our instructors are active in the Gulf Coast music scene and in the community.

  Our Gulfport location offers Piano, Voice, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Band & Orchestra, and Drum lessons. Roughly 300 students take lessons each week from our eight instructors. To book lessons you may contact the store at 228-328-0850.

  The Ocean Springs location offers Guitar, Bass Guitar, and Drum lessons. Their current student enrollment exceeds 100 students with four instructors. Our Ocean Springs phone number is 228-875-3322.

  In Pascagoula, we currently offer Guitar lessons on a limited schedule, with plans to expand available instruction. To schedule a lesson in Pascagoula call 228-769-7034.

Congratulations:  

Dylan Forwood

On winning a $25 Gift Card.

Tech Tips:

Phantom Power

  Microphones are a type of transducer, which means that they convert one form of energy to another. In this case sound into electricity. To do so a magnet, called an element, is vibrated, by a sound source, creating alternating electrical current which makes its way through the cable to a mixer or amp. Traditional "dynamic" mics have a large enough magnet to send the signal down the line un-assisted. While this provides strong signal, it loses some quality of tone. Condenser mics use an element that is more like a ribbon to capture a better quality of signal. This smaller amount of magnetic material hinders signal flow, so an additional source of power is required to push the signal. Phantom power is that source. The use of the word "phantom" is appropriate because dynamic mics are unaffected when engaged. This allows both types of mics to be used in the same system.

Local Artist Spotlight:

Trigger Proof

   Formed from members of Hip Boot Joe, Noah's Rain, and Vince Vance and the Valliants; Trigger Proof is a touring cover band that has local roots. While the majority of their dates are Casino based, they can be found in many summer hot spots this year including Destin and Panama City beach. Dante, Chuck, and the rest of the gang are often found replenishing their gear in our Ocean Springs store. Check them out on Myspace.com/triggerproof!

Product Spotlight

Light without Heat

    There is a new trend in stage lighting. LED lights are quickly becoming the norm when it comes to install and portable light systems. At first glance the price of LED lighting appears to be more expensive, but when the following advantages are considered, it becomes apparent that LED is a very economically sound investment.

  First, LED produces very little heat in contrast to traditional lighting. This makes the stage more comfortable and makes less work for the AC in the venue that it is used.

  Second, LED draws about one tenth of the power of iridescent fixtures. That is a major consideration for the person responsible for the power bill. A typical LED PAR can draw about 20 watts of power, compared to a traditional PAR can that draws 200 to 300 watts.

  Another major advantage is that multiple colors can be projected remotely from just one fixture, without having to replace lighting gels. Each fixture contains multiple LED bulbs of primary colors that can blend to make a multitude of color combinations. This allows one PAR can to do the work of many in traditional terms. That equates to fewer fixtures, less set up and less teardown.

  Additionally, there is no replacing gel paper or light bulbs mid-show. Because LED fixtures have multiple bulbs, one bad LED is hardly slowing the fixture down.

  It becomes clear that the case for LED lights is that more can be done with less, and that makes great economic sense.

Bragging Rights:

A.V.I.S.

  Magnolia Music Center has a dedicated Audio Visual Install Service (AVIS) team that specializes in permanent install of sound, lighting, and video equipment.

  AVIS officially geared up in 2006 to augment the Magnolia Music Center sales staff in outside installation. The AVIS team now spends their week planning, coordinating and installing equipment in varied venues. These venues include, but are not limited to: churches and houses of worship; school gymnasiums, auditoriums, and public address systems; ball fields and outdoor venues; as well as restaurants and local nightlife spots. In a nut shell, wherever audio-visual skills are needed, that's where they are!

 Checkout some photos on our website magnoliamusiccenter.com under the gallery portion of the AVIS tab.

Congratulations:  

Donna Gordon

On winning a $25 Gift Card.

Tech Tips:

Drum Sticks

  Aside from the brand name, most sticks follow these guidelines. Each pair of sticks are milled to certain diameter of shaft thickness, and designated by a number. The bigger the number, the smaller the diameter, hence a 2B is a thicker stick than a 5B. The letter designation that follows has to do with the tip of the stick and generally relates to the shape, more so than thickness.

  The thickness of the stick directly relates to the volume it is capable of producing when striking the drumhead. Drum Corp or Marching sticks are generally much larger for this reason.

  Sticks are available with wood or nylon tip. Most professional drummers lean to wood, but the nylon tip gives the stick a more aggressive attack, most noticeable on cymbals.

  Stick choice is really about a personal preference, but style, hand size, and volume of drumming should be considered when you pick out your next pair.

Local Artist Spotlight:

High In The 80's

   These guys are based in Pascagoula and feature our very own Matt Scott on lead guitar. Originally an eighties cover band, their music has become more original focused and has a Matchbox 20 meets Creed vibe. The vocals are smooth and pleasing, the guitar sounds are polished, not processed, and the drums are very modern. Check out their website: HighInThe80s.com!

Product Spotlight:

Instructional DVDs

    Much has changed in the music industry in the last 20 years. Many of us learned our licks rewinding the tape deck over and over, trying to catch that elusive passage or flurry of notes. Well today the up and coming musician has a new learning tool, the DVD.

    Many of the industry's publishers have begun creating quite a library of popular artist and style "how to" series with handy, quick access scene selections. There is no question that seeing what the highlighted musician is doing, adds to the learning process.

    Aside from instructional DVDs, there is an increasing amount of performance and biography-oriented selections as well. Want to be inspired? Watch one of the great Jazz drummers from back in the day, when it was about skill and showmanship.

    Here is a list of DVDs that are staff favorites and have had great customer response:

Guitar Gristle – Greg Koch

SRV Greatest Hits

Lynyrd Skynyrd

Lionel Hampton

Jojo Mayer

R-30 – Rush

Dr. John

Tommy Igoe

John Blackwell

Bragging Rights:

In Favor of Taylor

Magnolia Music Center was given the great honor of being a "Pre-Release" dealer for Taylor Guitar's solid body guitar line back in November. Now Taylor is in the building phase of the new T5 Liberty Tree guitar. The wood is milled from the Annapolis, Maryland Liberty Tree, a meeting place for our country's founding fathers. It was removed from St. John's College after Hurricane Floyd left it a safety hazard for the college.

    Only 50 Liberty Tree T5's will be produced, one for each state of the union. We have been selected for the Mississippi release.

    You can see more details and more Taylor Guitars on line at taylorguitars.com, or come by the store and see our great selection!

Congratulations:

Jeremiah Morgan

On winning a $25 Gift Card.

Tech Tips:

String Changes

To maximize the tonal timbre of he guitar, and avoid string breakage; regular string changes are recommended. As a general guideline, a set of guitar strings should last about a month for the casual player. If the tone of the guitar starts sounding muddy, or the strings look tarnished, it's time for a new set. Coated strings offer some extra life and brightness. Ask a sales associate for his/her recommendation if you are not sure which set suits you.

Local Artist Spotlight:

Broken Vessels

    From their hometown of Bourg, La., Tory and Sonny Dardar started their ministry group in January of 2000. It has grown ever since. Tory, Sonny, Bill, and Jace are constantly booked all over the Gulf coast and regularly spend time in Central and South America in an ongoing desire to witness and minister in music and hard work. They've been awarded the Momentum 2008 Worship Artist of the Year.

Visit their MySpace brokenvesselsmusic.