Tried to get this on YouTube last week and boom, there it is today.....weird.
Sorry that the video quality isn't that great, my laptop webcam isn't that good but you can still hear the guitar fairly well. Here it is, let me know what you think.
Sometimes I have to take a step back and remember that most folks don't understand the workings of a business like ours. They might wonder why we don't carry this brand or that. Well, I'll try to explain some of what goes into this issue.
One thing we have to consider is what demands a brand may place on us and if we feel they are reasonable for our business. Some of the larger known brands place demands on stores that can be too much, whether it is the amount of money or actual pieces needed to carry the line. Other times that line may be overexposed in other places like Guitar Center, online or catalogs. Sometimes the line just doesn't fit into our overall plan. Maybe we already have that type of instrument well represented with other lines or maybe there is another local business carrying that line, which would ... >>full...
I mentioned a video of the Campbell American UK 1 guitar and I'm still working on it. Not being a video pro I had problems editing and packaging the video for Youtube friendliness. I figured it all out so, I'll either shoot a new one or post the raw footage, which will be less 'razzle dazzle'. I'll keep you updated.
Meanwhile, we're getting excited about going to Summer Namm. The Namm show is a twice a year event put on by the music gear industry's main group, Namm. Sher and I will be heading to Nashville for the weekend (June 20) to check out new gear, meet lots of great people including members of our dealer organization, the MSO and get a little Nashville sunshine. I'll certainly keep everyone updated on what we see and do there.
As some of you may know, we're PA's newest ESP guitar dealers! Product from ESP ... >>full...
I'm hoping to post a video on YouTube of me playing and reviewing the UK 1 so I'll keep you updated.
Meanwhile, here's the readin' version.
Campbell American is a true USA custom shop in New England that's doing their own thing and doing it great! And no, they aren't relatives of mine. We became dealers in March but because their guitars are special order, built to specs we had to wait until a couple of days ago to actually have one. Ours is a tobacco sunburst with a personally requested narrow outer band of dark finish to show off the bookmatched flame maple top. First, let that sink in....I requested the depth of the dark band of the sunburst....where else can you do that?
So, we've got this gorgeous flame maple top (option) on a semi hollow (option) mahogany (option) body with natural wood binding (option). ...
I love beginning players! Open to the possibilities, charged up and ready to make some music! I spend a lot of time working with starting musicians, advising them on their first instruments. Here is just a quickie tip: don't be intimidated with all the 'guitarspeak'.
Remember, we were all in the same boat at one time or another. We didn't just wake up knowing it all, we learned it, over time, as we went along. Don't be worried if you don't know the difference between a humbucker and a single coil and for that matter, why should you even care about it. Instead find a good store that will sit down and talk to you, help you learn these things. If they seem too 'busy' to help you, find another one that cares. Believe me, they are out there and it is in their best interest to guide you and your ... >>full...
