1.8 Where can I find music, strings, and other accessories for classical guitar?
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This article is from the Classical Guitar FAQ, by Joshua Weage (jpweage@mtu.edu) with numerous contributions by others.
1.8 Where can I find music, strings, and other accessories for classical guitar?
To varying degrees, all music shops will be able to help a guitarist
in need of equipment or music. However, there are specialized
retailers, the major ones being Guitar Solo (California,USA),
Orphee (Ohio,USA), Spanish Guitar Centre (Nottingham, UK) and
Musician's friend (OR,USA).
Guitar Solo
1411 Clement Street
San Francisco, CA 94118, USA.
Phone: Voice: 415/896-1144; FAX, 415/668-2816.
Offers a frequently updated catalogue of thousands of pieces of guitar
music (methods, study guides, books, solo, duet, ensemble, etc.) as well
as cassettes and CDs featuring guitar, and a wide selection of strings and
accessories. The current catalogue (15th edition, February 1994) is available
at $4.00 US, $12.00 all other countries (payable in US dollars only, so
credit cards may be easiest here).
Hint: While Guitar Solo obviously tries to keep a large stock, they are often
out of stock on titles or some supplies. If you elect to have them Back Order
out-of-stock items, you'll pay shipping on each item as it is shipped. At
times you may pay more in shipping charges than the item's actual cost. It
may be best to ask for No Back Orders and simply order the items again at a
later date.
Editions Orph'ee, Inc.
407 North Grant Ave., Suite 400
Columbus, OH, 43215-2157
Phone: 614-224-4304
fax: 614-224-1009
Orph'ee provide a catalogue which is given out free on request,
although does not attempt to provide the entire guitar repetoire
like Guitar Solo. They also have a database of composers and
performers available. These two items can be obtained either
direct from Orph'ee or through other good retailers. They also stock
a good range of equipment and accessories.
Spanish Guitar Centre,
44 Nottingham Road, New Basford,
Nottingham, NG7 7AE
Tel.: 0115 9622709 (or from the US, 011-44-(0)115-9622709)
Fax.: 0115 9625368 ( " 011-44-(0)115-9625368)
The Spanish Guitar Centre has possibly the most comprehensive catalogue
of all. They will do mail order, even to the US at
competitive prices. That's all I know...
Musician's Friend, PO Box 4520, Medford, OR 97501, USA.
Phone: Voice: 503/772-5173.
Primarily dedicated to electronic musicians (electric guitars, keyboards,
amplifiers, effects), Musician's Friend offers excellent prices and good
service on several items of interest to the classical guitarist. Their
price on strings is one of the lowest available (D'Addario Pro Arte at
$4.99 per set) and they have equally good pricing on tuners, music stands,
etc. Six month subscriptions to catalogues are free. International orders are
welcomed.
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