When you collect vintage guitars and see an instrument that catches your eye, it can be easy to be so focused on the idea of adding it to your collection that you don't thoroughly assess it. Shopping for vintage instruments is fun, but you always want to investigate the condition of a guitar before you take it home. One of the biggest threats to an instrument is a broken headstock, and when an instrument is several decades old — and especially if it's been played a lot — there's a real risk that it's experienced this break.
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When you think about live shows to buy tickets for, you might think about going to a concert or a comedy show. You may have never seen a ventriloquist live, and you might have never thought about booking a ticket to one of these types of shows, either. However, going to see a ventriloquist show can actually be a ton of fun, and it's worth a try at least once for these reasons and many more.
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If you've inherited an old piano from a relative and it's in bad shape, your first thought may be to discard it. Before you do that, you should consider having it repaired to a functional state. A piano from a grandparent can be a great heirloom to pass on to future generations, especially if it's of high quality. Here's why you should consider repairing the piano and some ways that can be done.
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When you visit a guitar store in the hopes of buying a new instrument, picking up some accessories, or just browsing, it's easy to adopt the mentality of a "kid in a candy shop." While this type of shopping requires a hands-on approach, it's ideal for you to keep some basic rules in mind that will prevent you from standing out for all the wrong reasons. Here are some common things that some customers do but that you should avoid while you're at the guitar store.
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As you improve as a guitar player, you might covet a new instrument while also having a deep connection to your current guitar. The good news is that with a few tweaks to your current guitar, you can transform it into a high-performance machine with which you can feel confident performing on stage. Your local guitar store not only sells new and used guitars but also likely has a service department that can perform repairs and upgrades for players.
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