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Event took place on June 18, 2013 by Ryan Casselman
We take a lot of things for granted. Most of us have phones in our pockets that have more computing power than was ever thought possible. Most of us who rode in any sort of vehicle today just got in, turned the key, and started off with a very limited idea of how it worked (or how the key even started it in the first place).
Many of us who play guitar don’t really think about how they’re made. What goes into manufacturing them? How are woods selected? How does a pickup send sound to your amp? And the question I [...] Read more
This post was posted in Guitar of the Week, News, Tom's Guitar Hangar and was tagged with Anderson Guitars, Electric Guitars, Guitars, Tom Anderson
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Event takes place on June 22, 2013 by Cosmo Music
1 Day only! Saturday, June 22, 2013
Save 10% all Fender & Squier Instruments when you spend $100 or more!
Visit fender.com/rebate to find out more details.
These savings are only here for a limited time so hurry in to get yours!*
*Offer valid only June 22, 2013. Offer only applies to new purchases. In the event of a printing error or any other error, Cosmo Music reserves the right to cancel or amend this offer without notice.
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This post was posted in News, Rebates & Promotions, Tom's Guitar Hangar and was tagged with Acoustic Guitars, Bass Guitars, Electric Guitars, Fender, Rebates & Promotions, Sale
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Event took place on June 14, 2013 by Elliott Chung
Sight-reading is an essential part of every classical guitarists musical growth and career. However, apart from playing through easier repertoire it can sometimes be difficult for guitarists to find material to work on. The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) has recently published a series of books focused specifically on sight-reading in the beginning to intermediate grades.
Designed for use with a teacher or on one’s own, Joining the Dots for Guitar takes students through five levels of sight-reading exercises and instruction based on the requirements for the ABRSM guitar exams. Organized by key signature, each book contains warm-up [...] Read more
This post was posted in Corner Books, News, Tom's Guitar Hangar and was tagged with Classical Guitars, Guitars, Print Music
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Event took place on June 11, 2013 by Ryan Casselman
I had intended to write a different type of blog this week. The past 3 entries have focused on vintage-style instruments and I was going to change that. I was going to write about something fresh, something more modern. I even had a guitar all picked out. A few things happened over the past few days though; One of our colleagues was fortunate enough to acquire a 1936 Gibson L-30, a nice little archtop with its original finish. A few days later, a lady brought in her late father’s Gibson ES-125 from the late 1950’s, again with most of its [...] Read more
This post was posted in Guitar of the Week, News, Tom's Guitar Hangar and was tagged with Electric Guitars, Gibson, Gibson Guitars, Guitars, Vintage Guitars
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Event took place on June 6, 2013 by Cosmo Music
As a thank you for your purchase of a new PRS Guitar or amplifier, PRS is sending you a package to enjoy for the entire year AND a chance to win a trip to Experience PRS 2013. This offer is valid from June 1 to July 31, 2013.
It’s so easy!
Purchase any PRS Electric Guitar or Amplifier USA Manufactured and receive 24 sets of PRS Electric Strings!*
Purchase any SE Electric Guitar or Amplifier and receive 12 sets of PRS Electric Strings!*
Purchase any PRS Acoustic Guitar USA Manufactured and receive 24 sets of PRS Acoustic 12-56 Gauge Strings!*
Purchase any SE Acoustic Guitar [...] Read more
This post was posted in News, Rebates & Promotions, Tom's Guitar Hangar and was tagged with Acoustic Guitars, Electric Guitars, Guitars, Offers and Promotions, Paul Reed Smith Guitars, Promotions, Rebates & Promotions
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Event took place on June 4, 2013 by Ryan Casselman
I’ve always liked Strats. I like the way they look, they’re comfortable to play, you get to pick between 5 sounds without even touching the tone knob, etc. My first electric guitar was a Strat and it’s still my main axe.
It’s also no secret that we love Suhr guitars here at Cosmo. I’ve seen dozens come and go over the years and I don’t think I’ve ever seen a bad one. I like how customizable they are, but I love that their regular-everyday guitars are made in the same shop and on the same benches as their high-end custom instruments.
This [...] Read more
This post was posted in Guitar of the Week, News, Tom's Guitar Hangar and was tagged with Classical Guitars, Electric Guitars, Strats, Suhr Guitars
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Posted on May 31, 2013 by Cosmo Music
1 Day Only! Monday, June 3, 2013
Save 10% on all Fender & Squier Instruments when you spend $100 or more!
These savings are here for a limited time so hurry in to get yours!*
*Offer valid only June 3, 2013. Offer only applies to new purchases. In the event of a printing error or any other error, Cosmo Music reserves the right to cancel or amend this offer without notice.
Terms & Conditions, ELIGIBILITY AND RULES - This Manufacturer’s Fender Day Promotion is offered solely by Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) on the following terms and conditions:Eligible consumers who purchase one or more [...] Read more
This post was posted in Events, News, Rebates & Promotions, Tom's Guitar Hangar and was tagged with Acoustic Guitars, Bass Guitars, Electric Guitars, Fender, Guitar, Guitars, Rebate, Rebates & Promotions, Sale, Save
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Event took place on May 27, 2013 by Ryan Casselman
If there’s one style of music that can claim to be the ancestor of modern popular music, it’s “The Blues”. In addition to branching off into Jazz then Rock n’ Roll, which has evolved into most of the styles we hear today, Blues music itself is now very diverse. There are many regional dialects and styles often influenced by iconic players who alter the very identity of the music.
If we look back on the past century or so, tracing the lineage of modern Blues music back to its source, we come to a familiar image: a musician sitting on a [...] Read more
This post was posted in Guitar of the Week, News, Tom's Guitar Hangar and was tagged with Acoustic Guitars, Gibson, Gibson Acoustic Guitars, Guitar, Guitars, Vintage Guitars
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Event took place on May 20, 2013 by Ryan Casselman
If you’ve been to our store, or even if you’ve taken the online tour, you know that we have a ton of guitars on the wall. There are anywhere from 800 to 1000 at any given time. Needless to say, it can be a little overwhelming, so when I sat down to write my first Guitar of the Week feature, I was faced with a pretty tough task. Which guitar do I start with? How do I pick? Electric? Acoustic?
I decided to start at the beginning and to pick my favourite example of the first commercially viable solid-body electric guitar [...] Read more
This post was posted in Guitar of the Week, News, Tom's Guitar Hangar and was tagged with Electric Guitars, Fender, Fender Custom Shop, Guitar of the Week, Guitars, Telecaster
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Event took place on April 11, 2013 by Cosmo Music
As Yamaha celebrates it’s 125th Anniversary, Yamaha Canada is offering a mail-in rebate on their new A-Series guitars. This fantastic offer as been extended to May 31, 2013.
It’s so easy!
Purchase any A1 or AC1 model and be eligible for a rebate of $50!*
Purchase any A3 or AC3 model and be eligible for a rebate of $100!*
Then go online to www.yamahapromos.ca/promotions/guitar, follow the instructions and complete the form. Your rebate will be mailed to you directly from Yamaha Canada.
*Valid on eligible new instruments at authorized Yamaha dealers in Canada for purchases made between December 17, 2012 and May 31, 2013. Redemption [...] Read more
This post was posted in News, Rebates & Promotions, Tom's Guitar Hangar and was tagged with Acoustic Guitars, Sale, Yamaha
