Austin's only full-line music store. We have new and used pianos, keyboards and guitars. You can also find your Band & Orchestra rentals here. Everything you need is at Strait Music!
Strait Music is excited to present an easier and faster way to order your print music without having to leave the comfort of your home or office. Now, shop the entire Alfred catalog and expect the same specialized service that you receive when you visit one of our two music stores in Austin.
To show our appreciation of customers who take advantage of this new feature, Strait Music is offering a 10% discount on your entire purchase until March 2012!
We hope that you find this new online resource as convenient as we do. Please feel free to call our Sheet Music Department at the South location if you have any questions about this new service.
For additional questions please call (512) 476-6924.
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Guitars have been bringing music to peoples’ ears and life to their fingers for nearly a millennium. Over that time, the makes and styles of guitars available to purchase have proliferated. There is no single perfect guitar, but there is a guitar that is ideal for every player. Read on for advice on finding the guitar that is right for you:
Type of Music
What kind of music are you looking to play on your new guitar? If you want to play light rock or jazz, you will want to consider a guitar with a single coil pickup. If death metal is more your scene, ask the expert at your local music store to show you the store’s best collection of humbucker pickups. Keep in mind the differences between acoustic, electric, and bass guitars, and choose accordingly.
Size
Your guitar should fit your body. Most adults can handle full-sized guitars without any problem, but be sure that the guitar you choose is compatible with the reach of your arms. Depending on how portable you want your guitar to be, you may also want to choose one of the smaller options that appeal to you.
Appearance
Appearance matters because every guitar player should be fond of the instrument they play. Do you like the way that the neck of the guitar meets the guitar’s body? Do you like the color scheme and design of the guitar you are looking at? Ask yourself these questions each and every time you pick up a new guitar.
Budget
If you have been saving your money for a long time and you have a couple grand to drop on a new guitar, don’t hesitate to do it. However, keep in mind that high-quality guitars can be found for cheaper, so don’t feel like you have to burden yourself with debt when purchasing a new guitar.
At Strait Music, our music store employees are knowledgeable about a wide range of guitars. Ask any questions you may have and don’t hesitate to ask for advice if you’re having trouble deciding between a handful of options.
If you would like, you can find the perfect guitar for you in Austin today! Call Strait Music Company at (512) 476-6924 to speak with a guitar sales expert today!
This s a really cool locally owned music store. Huge selection of old and used. Everything from drums to pianos. I have never experienced staff as knowledgable and friendly at any other music store.I highly suggest shopping here before going to Guitar Center.
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Are you looking for a great resource that can help you with just about any questions you have pertaining to guitars? If so, the Guitar Toolkit iPhone app from Agile Partners Technologies will blow your mind. It will help you learn how to be a better guitarist. Highly rated and recently updated, this app has an extensive chord library of 500,000+ and it’s even equipped with a “lefty mode!”
No matter how many strings your guitar has, this app’s features will be applicable to you and your instrument. From tuning to educational instruction, you can always have a string instrument sidekick on your iPod or iPhone.
However, this app won’t do you any good if you don’t have a guitar. For a fine selection of Fender, Ibanez, Yamaha and Larrivee guitars in Austin, head on down to Strait Music Company. Call (512) 476-6924 to speak with an experienced guitar sales expert today.
