Great info from Paul and our friends at PRS Guitars on pickups.

Obviously they are talking about their own pickups, but the information applies to ALL electric guitar pickups.

https://youtu.be/M2op7M2G67M?si=qVIX5XPyZuJW5pjO

Cool Trade-in Alert:

This Two-Rock Amplifiers Bloomfield Drive 100W Head and Matching 2x12 Cabinet was traded in to us by a regular customer of ours.

It is in near mint condition, with the original boxes, footswitch, and paperwork.

Stop by the store to check it out in person, or at GuitarSanctuary.com

Presenting the all new JHS Pedals 424 Gain Stage Preamp and DI.

This new offering gives all the elastic, lo-fi tone you get from plugging a guitar rig straight into a TASCAM® Portastudio® 424 in a simple standard format pedal.

Easily integrate the rubbery clean tones, high head room, and smashed out fuzz that’s being repopularized by today’s emerging guitarists into your existing setup, or mount to your pedalboard.

Our first batch is already IN STOCK, grab one today at GuitarSanctuary.com

Fresh in from our friends at the Martin Guitar Custom Shop, a pair of small bodied beauties featuring Cocobolo on the back and sides.

First up is a Custom 41-Style OM with Italian Alpine Spruce Top.

For those looking for something in more of a Parlor size is the beautifully simple 0-14 with Adirondack Spruce Top.

Stop by the store to check either (or both) out in person, or at GuitarSanctuary.com

When 6 Strings just aren't enough.......

This beautifully simple preowned Tom Anderson Guitarworks Angel 7-String is one we originally ordered for a regular customer who traded it back in to us towards another purchase.

It features their HC3+ pickup in the bridge, an HC1+ in the neck, Hipshot hardtail bridge, and robust Kui 3 way toggle switch.

Luminlay side dots make the perfect accent for both studio and stage play in a no-frills low-end weapon.

Stop by the store to check it out in person, or at GuitarSanctuary.com

Now Enrolling "Back to School" Music Lessons at The Guitar Sanctuary

https://www.guitarsanctuary.com/pages/performance-academy.html

When it was originally introduced, Soldano Custom Amplification's Super Lead Overdrive 100 (SLO-100) set THE standard for modern high-gain amplification.

This Preowned Purple SLO-100 is in near mint condition, and sounds even better than it looks.

Grab it quick, it won't last long..... Stop by the store, or GuitarSanctuary.com

This new Suhr Custom - Guitars | Amplifiers | Pedals | Pickups Pete Thorn Signature Series Traditional 90 has been turning our heads with its amazing playability (as we've come to expect from Suhr), and the amazingly unique tones that its "PSS" pickup configuration provides.

Roasted Birdseye Maple Neck? Check...
Compound Radius Fingerboard? Check..
New PT90 Bridge Pickup? Check...

Stop in to check it out in person, or visit GuitarSanctuary.com for full specs and info.

Thanks to our friends at Duesenberg Guitars and Ibanez Guitars for helping us with some amazing guitar donations for tonight's Flood Relief Benefit Concert featuring Andy Timmons and The Maylee Thomas Band.

These great companies don't just make great gear, they contribute to the community.

Being the amazing soul that he is, he will be spending his birthday helping others, headlining our Flood Relief Benefit Concert featuring Andy Timmons and The Maylee Thomas Band.

Happy Birthday Andy!

Fresh in from our friends at Suhr Custom - Guitars | Amplifiers | Pedals | Pickups, we just got in a batch of the Andy Wood Signature Modern T HH 10th Anniversary Limited Edition models in Rosso Corsa.

Grab one quick before they're all gone, either in-store or at GuitarSanctuary.com

Expanding the Gold Label collection, our friends at Taylor Guitars have released the all new 517e and 717e models.

Blending heritage aesthetics and a warm, muscular acoustic voice with old-school character, these models expand the collection in an inspiring new direction.

Both feature Sitka Spruce Tops, the 517 has Mahogany back & sides, the 717 has Indian Rosewood back & sides.

Stop by the store to take one for a test drive, or check them out at GuitarSanctuary.com

You've been asking, and PRS Guitars has listened!

Presenting the all new Mark Holcomb USA Signature Model.

Featuring a mango top, a 25.5” scale length maple neck, an ebony fretboard with a 20” radius, and his signature Seymour Duncan Scarlet and Scourge pickups, it guitar delivers focused low-end punch and crystal clear articulation, ensuring complex chord voicings, coil-splitting, and drop tunings remain defined and dynamic.

We've got ALL of the colors coming, so call/text us at (972)540-6420 or stop by to secure one for yourself.

Two more amazing trades we took in this weekend:

On the left is a Cole Clark Guitars Angel 3EC with Rosewood back & sides and Sitka Spruce Top.

On the right is a Tom Anderson Guitarworks Raven Superbird in Black Doghair

Which one would you add to your collection?

See them both at GuitarSanctuary.com

Flood Victims Relief Concert LIVEStream

Been dreaming of getting an Ibanez Guitars Andy Timmons Guitar signature model to add to your collection? We're here to help.... 😉

On the left is the newest model in his lineup, the ATZ300BK, with roasted maple neck, rosewood fretboard, and Mahogany body.

On the right is the O.G., the AT100CL, with maple neck and fretboard and Alder body.

Both share his signature DiMarzio pickups and Wilkinson Tremolo.

Stop by the store to grab one in person, or at GuitarSanctuary.com

Fresh in from our friends at Beard Guitars, LLC, this stunning E-Model Squareneck Resonator is in their Amber Sunburst finish, and features optional Fishman Nashville electronics.

With its balance of power and subtlety the E Model is the ultimate workhouse resonator. Whether your playing solo or cutting through a crowded mix, the E Model does the job.

Stop by the store to check it out in person, or at GuitarSanctuary.com

Happy Birthday to our own Taylor Halpin!

Fryette Amplification Power Stations are back in stock!!

Need to tame a powerful amp and make it more studio/practice/rehearsal friendly? Power Station can do that.

Need to add an effects loop AFTER the power section of your favorite vintage or vintage inspired amp? Power Station can do that.

Need to take your favorite low wattage amp and make it stage worthy for your bigger gigs? Power Station can do that.

Stop by the store to grab one in person, or at GuitarSanctuary.com

New Gear at The Guitar Sanctuary - https://mailchi.mp/guitarsanctuary.com/new-gear-at-the-guitar-sanctuary

We're looking forward to tonight's concert with the return of Texas Flood and The Maylee Thomas Band Live at The Sanctuary.

Both bands are donating ALL of the proceeds from their merchandise sales tonight to the Kerrville disaster relief, so if you're coming out, be sure to grab a shirt, a hat, or a CD.

https://www.showclix.com/event/TexasFlood-MTB-July2025

Looking to expand your arsenal with something that lets you move your playing in a new direction? Look no further than this stunning new Beard Guitars, LLC Trailhead Lap Steel.

The 25" scale gives it a richer tone than most vintage lap steels, and the addition of the Hipshot Products Inc Doubleshot bridge gives you tremendous versatility.

Stop by the store to check it out in person, or at GuitarSanctuary.com

A Little Love for our friends in the lower octave today, with this wonderful pair of basses.

On the left is a Fender Custom Shop American Custom Jazz Bass® NOS in White Blonde.

On the right is a Yamaha Guitars TRBJP2 John Patitucci Signature 6-String Bass in Amber.

Which one would you take to your next gig?

Stop by the store to see them in person, or at GuitarSanctuary.com

Fresh in from our friends at PRS Guitars, the new SE NF 53 is a powerful, modern guitar inspired by classic tones and design.

Like it's American Built big brother, this new SE is built on the timeless foundation of a swamp ash body and 22-fret, 25.5” scale length bolt-on maple neck and fretboard.

The new Narrowfield DD “S” pickups bring a lot of power and musicality, maintaining the Vintage Single coil tones you LOVE, but WITHOUT the 60 cycle hum you HATE, making this guitar uniquely PRS.

Stop by the store to try one in person, or check them out at GuitarSanctuary.com

Which Julian Lage Signature model from our friends at Collings Guitars and Mandolins would be your go to?

On the left is his stunning 470JL Electric in Antiqued Sunburst

On the right is is equally stunning OM1JL Acoustic in Satin Natural

Stop by the store to see either in person, or at GuitarSanctuary.com

We wish all of our customers a Happy and Safe 4th of July holiday!

Got a special guitar, amp, or pedal you've been thinking of? Take advantage of our 4th of July sale happening now through Monday, both in-store and online. No code needed, the discounts are taken automatically at checkout in-store or at GuitarSanctuary.com

Got something in particular you are interested in? Call/Text us (972) 540-6420.

Our friends at Mesa Boogie are adding another iconic model to their Mark IIC+ Reissues with the release of the special limited Walnut Hardwood version, with Wicker Grille, Tan Appointments, and the legendary EV EVM-12L Speaker.

This run is limited to a total of just 25 amps, and we're proud to be receiving 2 from this run. The first one arrived today and could be YOURS!

Stop by the store to grab it in person, or at GuitarSanctuary.com

Now through 7/9 save on your favorite Drive pedals from our friends at Walrus Audio.

The discount is applied automatically at checkout at GuitarSanctuary.com or in-store at the register.

This incredible Custom Taylor Guitars Grand Concert 12 Fret guitar is made from a special board of Walnut from Bob Taylor's personal stash of wood for the Top, Back, and Sides.

All of the woods used in its construction were hand selected by Bob Taylor himself during a visit to the Taylor Guitars factory by our own Brian Meader to design a series of very custom guitars. Brian and Bob picked out special woods for each, and Brian posed the question to Bob for each: "What would YOU build with this?". The result are the first ever series of guitars to bear Bob's personal signature on the back of each guitar with the custom "B Taylor" inlay.

The result is a truly stunning instrument that sounds even better than it looks.

Stop by the store to see it in person, or at GuitarSanctuary.com

Celebrate three decades of Eric Clapton's legendary collaboration with Martin Guitar with his new 000-EC 30th Anniversary acoustic.

Featuring the classic combination of Rosewood back and sides paired with a Spruce top, this limited-edition signature model is further distinguished by its genuine mahogany neck and Authentic 1939 neck shape, inspired by the pre-war Martin Eric played during his iconic MTV Unplugged performance.

Stop by the store to try one out in person, or check them out at GuitarSanctuary.com

Back in September Brian made a visit to the PRS Guitars in MD to work on a group of special Private Stock builds for the store.

The first one arrived this week, and made us all go "WOW" when we opened the case.

This stunning PRS Private Stock #11927 Custom 24 Floyd in Indigo Glow's specs include a highly figured Flame Maple Top, Swamp Ash Back, highly figured Flame Maple neck stained to match the top, custom Birds of a Feather fretboard with the maple elements stained to match the top, HSH pickup configuration, and Smoked black hardware.

Stop by the store to see it in person, or at GuitarSanctuary.com

Been dreaming about having a Private Stock built to your specs? Give us call/text at (972)540-6420 and let us guide you through the process.

Presenting the all new IK Multimedia TONEX Cab, a new FRFR Powered Cabinet for use with Modelers (like the ToneX, ToneX One, Quad Cortex, Fractal, etc.)

Thanks to its unique DSP algorithms, TONEX Cab’s exclusive AMP TONE control stands apart, allowing players to dial in the perfect amount of real amp feel and response to any room or venue. It achieves this through precision control over the custom high-wattage Celestion 12'' guitar speaker and 1'' Lavoce high-performance compression driver.

Stop by the store and try one in person in our amp room, or check them out at GuitarSanctuary.com

Another amazing group of Preowned guitars that recently came in as trades:

Collings Guitars and Mandolins I-35LC in Sunburst
Gibson Les Paul Standard 50's P-90 Goldtop
PRS Guitars Custom 24-08 in Black Gold Wraparound Burst
Suhr Custom - Guitars | Amplifiers | Pedals | Pickups Classic Antique Pro in Shoreline Gold

Stop by the store to check them out in person, or at GuitarSanctuary.com

Our friends at Taylor Guitars are expanding their Legacy Collection with the release of the new Legacy 914ce, hearkening back to premium guitars that wowed musicians with their blend of lush, versatile tone and dazzling aesthetic appointments.

The Legacy 914CE returns to its classic configuration of hand-selected Indian rosewood back and sides paired with an Engelmann spruce top, with traditional X-bracing architecture and Venetian cutaway, and an LR Baggs Element VTC pickup for warm, authentic plugged-in tone.

Stop by the store to try one in person, or check them out at GuitarSanctuary.com

Huge thanks to our friends at Passion for Tone for this comprehensive demo of the Keeley Electronics Manis pedal.

https://youtu.be/fbr-EGti9kw?si=oO9Gt_YTGKSPHyfY

We're super excited for today's launch of the all new Keeley Electronics Manis Boost/Overdrive Pedal, offering the next chapter in the legacy of the most mythical of Overdrives.

Like their 4 in 1 series of pedals, the Manis has some extra tricks up its sleeve including:

Switching between 2 types of diodes
Switchable Low End Recovery for single coils
The option to run at 18V for higher headroom
True-Bypass or Silent Buffered-Bypass operation

Grab yours now at GuitarSanctuary.com

Get ready for something new from our friends at Keeley Electronics TOMORROW at 11AM Central Time. (PSSST, we've already got them in stock....)😎

Tonight's Pat Travers Live at The Sanctuary show is SOLD OUT, we won't have any tickets available at the door.

We've been getting in some great trades lately, here's a sample of the amazing preowned electrics we've got at the moment, from brands like PRS Guitars, Tom Anderson Guitarworks, Duesenberg Guitars, Fender, and Gibson.

Stop by the store to check them out in person, or at GuitarSanctuary.com

BACK IN STOCK!

We just received another shipment of the amazing Neural DSP Quad Cortex floorboard amp modeler pedals.

Grab yours now, either in store or at GuitarSanctuary.com

This year's Texas Music Revolution festival kicks off this afternoon in downtown McKinney, Texas - Unique by Nature.

Don't miss our own Maylee Thomas Band and tons of other great artists performing today and tomorrow on the Texas Homegrown Music stage in front of Cadillac Pizza Pub.

You can still grab tickets: https://www.tmrfest.com/

During Today's Cars and Guitars Benefit Show author Craig Hopkins will be here and will be signing copies of his amazing book "Stevie Ray Vaughan: Day by Day, Night After Night". We've got them available for purchase at the store.

We're looking forward to seeing lots of folks tomorrow at our annual Cars and Guitars Benefit Show from 10am until 2pm right in our parking lot.

Attend the event for FREE, the entry fee is $20 per car, with all proceeds Benefiting the Texas Lions Camp for Children with Disabilities.

We'll have a special area of parking near the store for our customers and students during the car show.

Grab it quick, we got in our very first Suhr Custom - Guitars | Amplifiers | Pedals | Pickups SL-15 Compact Handwired head TODAY, along with the matching new 2x12 cabinet for it.

https://www.guitarsanctuary.com/guitar-heads/suhr-sl15-hand-wired-amp-head-in-black/

Our condolences to the family of Rick Derringer who has sadly passed away.

Thanks to our long time customer Daniel Akers for capturing this moment when Rick played The Sanctuary Music & Events Center back in 2017.

https://youtu.be/EhztUItWAx8?si=VYgXjkWQJioHVPJQ

Check out this interview of our friend Pat Travers just did with Rick Beato about his illustrious career.

It's the perfect way to get you ready for Pat Travers Live at The Sanctuary on Friday June 13th. Still some great tickets available:
https://www.showclix.com/event/pattravers2025

https://youtu.be/nQDL7508ujM?si=fACF1SsJutHmMikq

You're on your way to your gig tonight, and you can only fit one of these 2 guitars in your car, which one are you grab?

On the left is a Fender Custom Shop Heavy Relic '65 Jaguar in Purple Metallic.

On the right is a Collings I-35 LC Vintage in Aged Tobacco Sunburst.

Stop by the store to check them out in person, or at GuitarSanctuary.com

Now through June 1st save 15% on Pedals and Power Supplies from our friends at Walrus Audio in-store or at GuitarSanctuary.com (exclusions apply)

Check out all of the Memorial Day promotions:
https://www.guitarsanctuary.com/memorialday

Now through May 31st save 20% Instantly on all JHS Pedals in-store or at GuitarSanctuary.com

Check out all of the Memorial Day promotions:
https://www.guitarsanctuary.com/memorialday

We just got in a fresh shipment of the amazing Volume and Expression pedals from our friends at A3 Stompbox - KOREA.

Choose from Standard or Mini Sizes, and either Side Jacks or Top Jacks for the perfect fit for your board.

Grab one at the store or at GuitarSanctuary.com

Did you get a Tone King Amplifier Imperial MKII Preamp Pedal? Make sure you take a moment to update it to the latest firmware.