- Guitars at Prussin Music -

HOLIDAY SALE!

2011-12-21T10:57:00.000-08:00

Minimum 10% off everything in store!

Come and visit us before everything is gone.

Jason Romero Banjo Workshop

2011-11-21T11:59:00.001-08:00

Jason Romero will teach a 3-finger style old-time banjo workshop.

Friday, December 9th, 6:30pm-8:30pm

Understanding the fingerboard (& things I wished my teacher had shown me early on)

Moveable chords, scales, and tunes in the context of 3-finger old time playing. I'll show you a few alternate tunings, and hopefully we'll be able to learn a couple simple tunes.

This workshop is for beginner/early intermediate players; perfect for clawhammer players wanting to learn 3-finger styles, and beginning bluegrass players wanting to learn some old-time tunes.

www.jasonandpharis.com

3607 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC.

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Jason and Pharis are also playing at the Rogue Folk Club on Thursday 8th December. Don't miss it!

John Reischman Mandolin Workshop

2011-10-26T10:34:00.000-07:00

PRUSSIN MUSIC PRESENTS

Mandolin Workshop with JOHN REISCHMAN

Thursday, November 17th, 7-9pm
Seminar Cost: $40 (non-refundable unless cancelled but transferable)
Venue: 3607 West Broadway (@ Dunbar St), Vancouver BC

There is limited capacity for this seminar. To REGISTER and confirm your place, visit Prussin Music, call 604-736-3036. For more information email info@prussinmusic.com

John Reischman is a mandolin master of the highest caliber, having garnered praise from every corner of the music world for his tasteful, classic, and versatile technique bar-none. After cutting his teeth with West Coast groups of now-legendary status (the Tony Rice Unit, the Good Ol' Persons) Reischman has once again reached new heights with the Jaybirds; this time, it is with a singular sound built around his musical tastes and fortified by the intrepid spirit of his musical partners.

http://www.johnreischman.com/

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Banjo Fever!

2011-09-23T12:01:00.000-07:00

Deering Goodtime Open Back banjos are back in stock - only $400!

We also have the "Crow" Goodtime package: inspired by Steve Martin's Grammy Award winning "The Crow" album. The Crow Goodtime banjo features an engraved crow in the peghead. The package includes the Goodtime "Crow" Banjo, a banjo strap, an electronic tuner, a thumbpick, 2 fingerpicks, Steve Martin's "The Crow" CD, the banjo tab book for "The Crow" CD, and a even a gig bag. All this for only $575.

www.prussinmusic.com

Brand new video tour of Prussin Music!

2011-08-11T16:37:00.001-07:00

Together with Citrus Pie Marketin g we have produced a wonderful new video that showcases the unique features of out store. Please follow this link to watch it and let us know what you think. We'd love to hear from you: http://youtu.be/VC_tXHf_pFs

Ukulele heaven!

2011-08-05T16:15:00.001-07:00

We have a huge selection of ukuleles in stock now from the brightly coloured Mahalo sopranos at $34.95 to Kala's mahogany concert for $100 and Lanakai's spruce tenor with pickup for $295. Come in and check out our entire range.

Morgan Guitars are 10% off.

2011-07-18T17:11:00.000-07:00

We are offering 10% off all Morgan Guitars in stock.

http://morganguitars.com/

2011-06-13T16:06:00.000-07:00

We are now offering
12 MONTHS
INTEREST FREE FINANCING
(to approved customers)
on Electric Guitars and Basses and Amplifiers over $500.
Come in to see what we have on offer:
http://www.prussinmusic.com

New Banjos for Spring!

2011-05-09T14:06:00.000-07:00

From entry-level Rovers to our favorite pro Deering and Gold Tone models, come in to see our excellent new selection.

Openback models:

Gold Tone CC-50 $275
Deering Goodtime $400
Gold Tone CC-100 $475
Gold Tone Whyte Ladie $925
Gold Tone Bob Carlin model $1050

Resonator models:

Rover RB-115 $355
Gold Tone CC-100R+ $615
Deering Classic Goodtime 2 $750

Visit our website for more information: www.prussinmusic.com

Alan Matheson Jazz Improvisation Clinic

2011-04-07T15:47:00.000-07:00

Thursday April 28th, 7-9pm: Jazz Improvisation and Practice Techniques with Alan Matheson

This workshop will explore the ways and means of becoming a better jazz instrumentalist. Having some practice strategies makes mastering the art of jazz much easier and Alan Matheson will help you discover how to improve your jazz playing via "ear" playing and elements of jazz theory.

The workshop is open to all skill levels and all instruments (maximum of 2 pianists and 2 guitarists) although Alan will primarily demonstrate on trumpet and piano.

All music seminars are held at Prussin Music, 3607 West Broadway, Vancouver BC, V6R 2B8.

The cost is $40 for a 2 hour seminar (except harp intensive - see prices below). All registrants must pay in advance of the event. Call us at 604-736-3036 or drop in to register today.

www.alanmatheson.com

2011-03-02T15:45:00.000-08:00

Postponed until further notice!

Friday March 18th, 7-9pm:
Bluegrass Banjo with Nick Hornbuckle

Join Nick in an exploration of what it takes to get your lead and back up playing to the next level. We will take a couple of well known songs, create different solos in a traditional Scruggs style, then examine different approaches to back up that will complement any musical situation. Tab will be provided and students should bring a recording device.

Seminar Cost: $40 (non-refundable unless the event is cancelled)
Venue: 3607 West Broadway (@ Dunbar St), Vancouver

There is limited capacity for this seminar. To register and confirm your place, visit Prussin Music or call 604-736-3036. Email linda@prussinmusic.com for more information.

Nick Hornbuckle is from Nanaimo, BC, and is a member of the Juno nominated Bluegrass group, John Reischman and the Jaybirds. Nick began playing the banjo at the age of 11, and has been teaching since he was 13. He was recently featured on the cover of Banjo Newsletter, and has published three banjo instruction books.

Nick has taught at the British Columbia Bluegrass Workshop, Cottage Music's Cruise to Alaska, the California Bluegrass Association's Summer Music Camp and the Rockygrass Bluegrass camp.

www.thejaybirds.com

Ovation Guitars!

2011-02-10T13:27:00.000-08:00

Hello folks, this is Bud. We have just added the Ovation line of guitars to the store, and they should be in stock in a week or two. I remember buying one in the late Seventies, my first decent acoustic and played a lot of shows with it. Very excited to have them here! Cheers ;-)

Celso Machado Brazilian Guitar Workshop

2011-02-10T10:31:00.000-08:00

Friday February 18th, 7-9pm:
Brazilian Guitar with Celso Machado

This guitar workshop is for intermediate/advanced guitarists, not beginners. It is preferable that participants bring a classical nylon string guitar. Celso will teach basic Brazilian rhythms on the guitar (samba, bossa nova, baião and chôro).

Celso Machado is a performer, composer, recording artist and teacher. While Celso's music is rooted in Brazilian rhythmic and melodic styles, it also reflects his incurable fascination with other world music traditions. He incorporates these influences into his own sound; his own unique contribution to the ongoing evolution of Brazilian music. Drawing on his thorough study of classical guitar, Celso composes for guitar and ensemble. His remarkably innovative compositions are infused with a rich knowledge of the traditional music of Brazil: samba, chôro, baião, frêvo etc. Celso has toured internationally for over 30 years both solo and with some of the world’s great guitarists: Sergio and Odair Assad, Badi Assad, Romero Lubambo, Yamandu Costa, Cristina Azuma, Peter Finger, and Soloraza.

www.celsomachado.com

All music seminars are held at Prussin Music, 3607 West Broadway, Vancouver BC, V6R 2B8.
The cost is $40 for a 2 hour seminar. All registrants must pay in advance of the event by calling 604-736-3036 or coming into the store in person.

Now in stock Vancouver-made MORGAN GUITARS

2011-01-05T10:36:00.000-08:00

We are now the proud dealer of locally-crafted MORGAN GUITARS: www.morganguitars.com

We have stock of the Morgan Concert Mahogany (CM): renowned for its clean, clear tone, superb balance and playability, the Morgan Concert records extremely well.

The Morgan Orchestra Model in Rosewood: a favourite of fingerstylists, The Morgan OM features a smaller body with a delicate, crisp, yet powerful sound.

2010-12-01T11:47:00.001-08:00

HUGE SALE now on: 40-50% off a wide selection of electric guitars, amps and pedals including BOSS, FENDER and PEAVEY. Come in and check it out!

Fender Guitar Give-Away!

2010-08-06T15:54:00.000-07:00

Prussin Music is giving away a Fender Stratocaster this Fall. Simply come into the store and fill out a coupon with your details and we will put you in the draw to win this beautiful electric guitar worth $575!

The sounds that create legends! The Standard Stratocaster HSS offers legendary Fender tone combined with classic styling that includes a one humbucking/two single-coil pickup configuration, a synchronized tremolo with high-mass bridge block, shielded body cavities, and medium jumbo frets. New features include a tinted neck, parchment pickguard and control knobs, and a ’70s-style logo. The Standard Strat HSS—plug one in and listen for yourself!

The guitar will be drawn in store on Saturday October 2nd.
Come in now for your chance to win. Entires close Sep 30th.

Chris Coole Banjo Workshop July 12th

2010-07-05T10:45:00.000-07:00

PRUSSIN MUSIC PRESENTS

Old-Time Clawhammer Banjo Workshop
with CHRIS COOLE

Monday, July 12th, 7-9pm
Workshop cost: $40 (non-refundable unless cancelled but transferable)
Venue: Prussin Music, 3607 West Broadway (@ Dunbar St)

There is limited capacity for this workshop. To register and confirm your place, visit Prussin Music, call 604-736-3036 or email linda@prussinmusic.com

Chris Coole has been a member of bluegrass bands such as One Horse Town, Crazy Strings and most recently The Foggy Hogtown Boys, who have released several CDs featuring Chris's powerful rhythm guitar, flatpicking, singing, and songwriting.

In addition to being an outstanding guitarist, he has also become internationally known for his toneful and melodic clawhammer banjo style. Chris and Erynn Marshall recently released "Meet Me in the Music," nominated for multiple awards and even considered for a Grammy!

Chris has led seminars at many acoustic workshops throughout the U.S. and Canada. Chris also just released his debut solo album "Old Dog". www.chriscoole.com

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION
The workshop will be divided between these two topics depending on time.

The Essence of the Tune
Ever wonder how players learn tunes on the fly? The trick is the ability to find the key notes of the tune and fit them into the rhythmic framework of your right hand techniques. This systematic approach isn't the whole story, but it's a great way to get started. This workshop will be geared towards Int/Adv players.

The Five "T"s and a "P"
Tone, time, touch, technique, tuning and practice. These six elements make or break the music you end up making. We'll look at how you can improve your five "T"s. We'll especially focus on ways you can practice on your own that support the development of these skills and prepare you for ensemble playing.

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Pedal Update

2010-06-14T15:42:00.000-07:00

Hello Folks, this is Bud. Just thought I'd let you know about our recent shipment from Toadworks USA in Spokane. There are a couple of them that are new to us, and one in particular, the Pipeline Harmonic Tremolo, that is pretty cool. It does a kind of Univibe thing as well as a versatile tremolo that goes from smooth and sweet to helicopter choppy. And speaking of tremolo, we also got in a BBE Tremor, which does a lush vintage style tremolo, but it handily has two stomp switches for two speeds without a lot of messing around with settings. Swirly, hypnotic '60's trip-out session. dude! I can't find my way out of the shag rug! To quote my friend George: you just can't surf at absolute zero!

Blueridge BR143 Acoustic Guitar

2010-05-31T13:33:00.000-07:00

BLUERIDGE HISTORIC SERIES 000 GUITAR

Blueridge "000" guitars are fast becoming the most popular guitar in its class. From folk to Fingerstyle, the BR-143 is an example of a guitar that really does it all. The solid mahogany and spruce combined with the smaller body size make for a truly enjoyable and versatile guitar to play.

Now on sale with hard shell case for only $850.

Bob Laughlin RL Guitar

2010-05-19T15:49:00.000-07:00

Laughlin RL Guitar

Top: German Spruce
Back & Sides: Imbouyou (Brazilian Walnut)

Neck: Honduras Mahogany

Fingerboard: Ebony

Bridge: East Indian Rosewood

Binding: Tigerwood

Top Purfling: curly Western Maple

Side/Back Purfling: black/orange/black

Head Plate: Imbouyou, Vera Wood, Ash Burl

Rosette: Vera Wood, Ash Burl, Western Maple

Nut & Saddle: Unbleached Bone

Tuners: Grover Open Back
CDN$3500

For more information check out Laughlin Guitars website: http://laughlinguitars.ca/G60.htm

Breedlove Passport Plus C250/SBe Acoustic Guitar

2010-05-12T12:31:00.000-07:00

The New Passport PLUS C250/SB is inspired by the Custom Shop C25 shape and voice. The C25 shape is highly versatile, comfortable and efficient. The top selling shape for over 20 years. This new model features the amazing tone of the bridge truss bracing system for sustain and complexity in each note. Versatile Sitka Spruce top and exotic Bubinga back and sides make this a top value and sound. This guitar has both the new electronics and lighter weight bracing in the top and back for increased resonance. Enjoy the Passport Tuner VTC pickup with the back-lit chromatic tuner for easy to read tuning indicator. We’ve also moved the 9V battery to the end pin area. Easy to play, fun to play out.

More information here:
http://breedlovemusic.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=238:passport-plus-c250sb&catid=47:passport-guitars&Itemid=117

We have this guitar in stock now and it is selling for $625 including gig bag.

New Deering CROW banjo package

2010-04-26T17:18:00.000-07:00

Goodtime Crow Banjo Package

Inspired by Steve Martin's Grammy Award winning "The Crow" album, we have introduced the Goodtime "Crow" Banjo Package. The Crow Goodtime banjo features an engraved crow in the peghead. The package includes the Goodtime "Crow" Banjo, a banjo strap, an electronic tuner, a thumbpick, 2 fingerpicks, Steve Martin's "The Crow" CD, the banjo tab book for "The Crow" CD, and a even a gig bag. This would usually cost you more than $700 but we are offering this at only $495! It's our way of making it possible to enjoy the wonderful music by Steve Martin and inspire a whole new wave of banjoists playing this innovative and fun music.

Daniel Stickel Classical

2009-11-06T17:34:00.000-08:00

Hello Folks, this is Bud. We just got in on consignment (yes, we do a bit of that) a Daniel Stickel Classical guitar that he built in November 1992. It has a cedar top, rosewood back& sides, ebony fretboard, and a somewhat unusual titanium reinforced cedar neck. It shows some signs of play, but the French polished finish looks warm and elegant to me. This is a real player's instrument with no issues, and at $3,000.00, it's going for well under 50% cost of a new one. If you're looking for a serious upgrade for your nylon string, come and give this a play, they don't come around that often! Cheers ;-)

Arcane Pickups back in stock

2009-11-04T14:33:00.000-08:00

Hello Folks, this is Bud. We just got in a new shipment of Arcane Pickups, so they're back in stock again. If you're looking for a good vintage tone, these will do it. That's it for now, Cheers ;-)

Toadworks Pedals

2009-09-21T13:44:00.000-07:00

Hello Folks, this is Bud. It's been a while since the last posting, but today we're going to try English style (sorry, there's an equestrian in the room). The Toadworks guitar pedals that I have been bugging Jerry to get in have arrived, and they are as amazing as I remember from the NAMM show last Winter. I think we may be the only Canadian dealer for these swamp dwellers, so check out their very informative website, and check them out here. Cheers ;-)

Guild Guitars!

2009-06-04T16:19:00.000-07:00

Hey Bloggers, this is Bud. Well these things sure got here quickly! Fender doesn't fool around: if you order something, it gets here pronto. I'm really impressed with the build quality on the Guild stuff, and their use of some slightly uncommon woods, like solid mahogany tops (more like a vintage piece), or paduak (more common in violin bows) back and sides. I had a Guild electric a number of years ago, and these necks feel very familiar.

Arcane Pick-Ups

2009-04-22T15:10:00.000-07:00

Hello Bloggers, this is Bud. We have some very special pickups in the store right now from Arcane Inc. These are hand wound and individually numbered in Hollywood, California, and are usually found as an option on James Trussart guitars (check them out, they are really cool). But besides the build quality (guaranteed FOREVER), most important is their phenomenal good tone. I installed a bridge Humbucker in one of my guitars at home, and it turned it from a (comparatively) barely usable blunt instrument into a really inspiring tool. I've installed Tele and Strat style pickups in other folks guitars, with similar joyous results. There are lots of custom options available, so check out his site at www.arcane-inc.com Cheers ;-)

Phil Jones Amps

2009-04-15T16:40:00.001-07:00

Hey Bloggers, this is Bud.We got these Phil Jones amps a while ago, and they are a good thing. Clean, portable, and not too expensive. They're designed for bass, but sound awesome for acoustic or archtop guitars as well. This one is the Flightcase model, 150 Watts, 4x5" speakers, onboard compression. The Briefcase is slightly smaller, and runs on battery as well as AC. Smallest of the lot is the Cub (not shown) for Acoustic guitar, 100 Watts and weighing in at 11 lbs.

Briefcase

Peavey Powerslide

2009-04-09T12:45:00.000-07:00

Hello bloggers, this is Bud. We just got in a new thing from Peavey called a Powerslide. It's a 6-string slide guitar that can be played standing up, as well as the usual sitting down kind of style (I guess you've got to sit down to have a lap for your lap steel). It looks kind of weird, but it sounds sweet, and has the same tone control system that the old T-60's had, so it goes from single to humbucker when you tweak the tone control. Goes well with the new Vypyr amps for a good sounding slide rig for not a lot of cash! Cheers ;-)

Eastman!

2009-01-21T11:04:00.000-08:00

We have just gotten in some exciting new models from Eastman. We have archtop and flattop guitars as well as mandolins. All come with custom cases. Prices are in Canadian dollars. Check out the rest of the blog and give us a call for more details. Also, check out the Eastman site www.eastmanguitars.com

15" Eastman Uptown Professional Archtops AR803-CE

2009-01-21T11:03:00.001-08:00

The Uptown series of guitars are hand-made with solid Spruce tops and beautifully flamed Maple backs. They come with Schaller tuners, Ebony buttons, and Kent Armstrong pickups with individual pole pieces and tone controls. Each guitar comes with a hard-shell, foam-fitted case made specially by Eastman. Guitar pictured is in stock and has a 15" f-hole with cutaway. Other finishes available through special order: Classic, Sunburst, Classic/Sunburst, Golden Age and Saphire Blue. Call for more details.
Price: $2000.00
Web: www.eastmanguitars.com/varnish/varnish.html

Eastman Oval Sound-Hole Archtop AR604-CE

2009-01-21T10:59:00.000-08:00

These beautiful Eastman Archtop guitars (AR604-CE) have a solid Spruce top and Mahogany back and sides. They feature Rosewood fingerboards and are available in Classic and Classic/Sunburst finishes. Pickups in electric models are by Kent Armstrong.
Price: $1895.00

Eastman Rosewood Acoustic AC408

2009-01-21T10:56:00.001-08:00

These fine flattop/flatback guitars are made with solid Spruce tops and Rosewood back and sides. They feature beautifully inlaid rosettes, hand-carved x-style bracing and dovetail neckjoints. AC408's are also available with Mahogany and Maple back and sides.
Price: $925.00
Web: www.eastmanguitars.com/current/acoustic5.html

Eastman Mahogany Acoustic AC308

2009-01-21T10:46:00.001-08:00

Similar to the acoustic guitar featured above, this is an example of a Mahogany model AC308; beautiful in its simplicity.
Price: $695.00

F-Style Eastman Mandolin MD515

2009-01-21T10:20:00.000-08:00

F-style mandolin made from solid spruce and maple with ebony fingerboard and adjustable bridge. Comes in a deluxe hardshell case. Beautiful flame on the back and sides and with sunburst finish on the top. Come in and try one out!
Price: $1500.00
Web: www.eastmanmandolins.com

Peavey Electric/Acoustic

2009-01-20T15:25:00.001-08:00

Peavey's Generation Custom EX series with ACM have Alder bodies with Maple necks and 3-ply pick-guards. Vintage wound humbucking pick-ups, 21 vintage frets, 5-way switch, 1 volume/1 tone control, and volume for ACM acoustic pickup. The output is stereo, and can be split between two amps. We have a number of different finishes in stock, call for availability.
Price: $300.00 (Canadian), case not included.

Traveller Guitars

2009-01-20T15:17:00.001-08:00

Prussin Music carries the full line of Traveler guitars. This Traveler Pro Series guitar is our most popular model and features an acoustic piezo, and an electric single coil pickup. This is a full scale guitar with a detachable leg rest and weighs 3 1/2 pounds. The Stethophone allows you to hear yourself practice without using a battery.

Prussin Guitars

2009-01-20T15:03:00.001-08:00

This is the official Prussin Music Guitar blog, a place for updates on guitar specials and exciting new guitars we will be getting in. Check back regularly
for new posts. Give a call for more information on anything you see, or better yet come on in
and give them a try!

Phone: (604) 736-3036
Email: bud@prussinmusic.com
Address: 3607 West Broadway,
Vancouver BC