Counterfeits! Buyer beware!
This instrument came into our shop for adjustments recently, the third in a 'series' of counterfeit guitars we've come across here. Purchased in good faith by their owners only to be duped by the all-to prevalent deception of forgeries in many things but in our experience, musical instruments imported from China. This guitar is badged a 'Gibson Les Paul Special' but is obviously a 'clone' with several glaring discrepancies, most importantly the choice of woods (the mahogany is obviously not genuine), there's something just not right about the lettering and the Gibson logo, and a few other points. The smoking gun is hidden under the truss rod cover for those of you presented with more questions than you have answers for: Gibson guitars (as far as we've experienced over the years) use a 'nut' to adjust the truss rod so you'll need a nut-driver/wrench to turn it-this guitar uses an almost hidden hex head adjuster (allen key wrench) to adjust. 

On the left, an authentic 60's Gibson truss rod, R-forgery.

The simplest answer for the tentative buyer would be to contact Gibson Guitars directly with the serial number-chances are the numbers are not in their database or a mismatch.

BE CAREFUL OUT THERE! ;)

There's a growing vintage corner in the shop these days…

...and by vintage we mean the real McCoy! 

From L-R: 

'67 Gibson 'C-0' classical / mid-late 60's LG-2 with pickup / 1916(?!) Vega Model 205 'Cylinder Back' mandolin / early 1920's F4 Gibson mandolin.

Thanks to a very generous donation, we have received a welcome upgrade for our piano students this week!

Just out of their shipping boxes today:

In the foreground: A Martin DCPA5K and an 'aged-top' D15M! 

The last of the American Telecasters…

Sounds like a work of fiction but it's reality here at Wakefield Music. We've whittled our Fender USA Tele collection down to this American Deluxe in 'pewter' finish. Coupled with our 'Born in the USA' sale and the current markdown, this is guitar is $200 off the sale price! Don't wait 'til the 15th of July to come and go for the deal will vaporize just like the Summer humidity…

*SOLD*

An entertaining and informative video about the history of the bass in brief:

New Taylors and Guilds all around the shop this week!

L-R: D-140ce/F-130sb/D-50sb/F-130ce

A stunning 712-E 12-fret

L-R: D-125/D-125ce/M-120 (also a M-120c)

150 E 12-string

Some updates in the ever changing guitar business of note:

http://www.premierguitar.com/articles/20783-cordoba-acquires-guild

We will still have Guild guitars with a few more on the way in the next week. We've sold Cordoba classical guitars in the past and hope for their continued attention to detail and quality within the Guild line.




Fender electric guitars have long been a fixture in our shop, spanning about two decades and although we love their style and value for the dollar, we are parting ways. Our electric guitar lines will be fortified with Gretsch, Eastman, and Yamaha instruments as we move towards the second half of 2014. We feel these lines emphasize superb features, value, and individuality for those seeking to set themselves ahead of the crowd. So please check our inventory online or stop by to find great deals on our remaining Fender electric guitar amplifier stock!

Marin's 000-15SM is one of the many reasons Martin Guitars have been in the biz since 1833. It's an all solid mahogany guitar with a Morado 'rosewood' bridge and fretboard. Modeled after Martin's classic early 20th century designs with modest appointments yet a maximum of tone, the 000-15 series guitars are sure to please the fingerpicking songwriter and performer.

For this Fathers' Day, come to Wakefield Music and pick out a life-long soul mate. We've got a kennel full of top-breed acoustic, classical and electric guitars. All waiting for just the right owner. Free financing available!