by Hank | Oct 4, 2026 | Blog
Save Money with School Musical Instrument Repair A recent Seattle Times headline sounded the alarm: “Soaring instrument prices could stop the music at many schools.” For music teachers trying to stretch already thin budgets, that’s a serious concern. Rising...
by Hank | Oct 1, 2026 | Blog
We’ll Check Your Frets For FREE! Fret wear sneaks up on you. Your guitar still plays, so you keep playing. By the time the buzzing or poor playability becomes impossible to ignore, you may need a $150 level and crown—or worse, a $400+ refret. Here’s why catching...
by Hank | Sep 20, 2026 | Blog
The Seller May Be More Honest Than You Think If you’ve ever shopped for a used guitar on Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist or another online marketplace, you’ve probably wondered the same thing: What’s wrong with it that the seller isn’t telling me? Interestingly, new...
by Hank | Sep 8, 2026 | Blog
Your guitar won’t stay in tune. Someone tells you to install locking tuners. Someone else says you need a locking nut. And before long, a tuning problem that may have been caused by a badly cut $10 nut has turned into a hardware-shopping project. Locking systems have...
by Hank | Jun 12, 2026 | Blog
What Does It Mean for Players and Collectors? Dean Guitars has been part of heavy metal history for decades, but the company behind the brand is now facing a major financial and legal crossroads. Armadillo Distribution Enterprises, the Tampa-based parent company of...
