The fourth of July is a celebration, and you gotta have music for a celebration to really be a blast! Luna is breaking the molds of ordinary guitars and we've got 'em here for you to check out. Incredibly thin necks make the acoustics feel like your favorite electric, and unbelievable looks are putting them in the hands of everyone from our newest American Idol to Concrete Blonde, the staff of Nashville Star, Grammy winner Eric Tingstad and metal chicks Vixen! The detail on Luna models like the Oracle Crain, Henna Oasis and Oracle Zen make these not only great sounding and feeling guitars but absolute works of art. See, feel and hear for yourself on your next visit- you'll be blown away.
As cool as the Luna acoustics are, the electrics keep the excitement going as well. The Henna Sol is a set-neck electric with a henna tattooed spruce top that will make every guitar player watching you play it jealous. It sounds as good as it looks, and is an easy fit for musicians on a budget. The NEO "Your Space" model electric may be the first website inspired guitar ever! Where My Space lets you post pictures of you and pals living life to its fullest, this lightweight single cutaway body features an oversize clear pickguard so you can put your favorite pictures, drawings, CD covers, food labels, etc underneath to create a one-of-a-kind model that totally represents you. Makes you wonder why nobody thought of this before, right?
Looking for something new to make your jam sessions more exciting? How about a hand drum or conga set? We've got an incredible selection of bongos, congas and djembes in all sizes sure to please the inner percussionist in you. Got a young musician with an itch for drums? We also stock kid friendly sized percussion instruments so you can have a family style jam with no problem.
Dean continues blowing guitarists away with its Dime series of instruments, but the Razorback 10K takes "wild" to a whole new realm. To honor the 10,000th Razorback model sold (how's that for a lot of guitars?), Dean honors Darrel Abbott's design with a metallic silver version that features a diamond plate front, chrome 12th fret razor inlay, chrome headstock labeling and a custom fit hardshell case. There's nothing subtle about this beast! The classic 70's Dean 'V' profile neck means playing is a breeze and the sound from the Seymour Duncan Dimebucker pickup means everyone in a 3 block radius will know you're jamming. You gotta come by to see this!
Ovation's roundback designs shocked players when they were first introduced but time and lots of gold albums have proven the merit in Charles Kaman's strategy to create a truly individual sounding acoustic guitar. Whether you're a brand new player wanting a great feeling neck or a veteran who appreciates the stunning sound quality the Ovation preamp systems deliver, we've got a guitar for you. Ovations amazing LX series of guitars feature lightweight bodies, thin necks, built-in chromatic tuners and tone like no tomorrow. If you've never played an Ovation, now is the time. If you played one years ago, come see how far they've come. The world's not flat… why should your guitar be?
Ibanez's new SR400 bass is amazing! Not only do you get the classic thin neck that has made Ibanez the choice of thousands of players, but you also have a beautiful figured maple top, an active pickup system and an astounding "Style Sweeper" function that's blowing bassists away. This sweeper lets you dial up an EQ tone suitable for thick, punchy finger style playing or bright, sharp slapping with the turn of a knob. Sound to easy to be believable? We invite you in for a test drive and look forward to your thoughts.
Tired of the heat already? Well, get out of it at Willis Music's Oxmoor Center store! We offer on-site guitar, drums, piano, banjo, and violin lessons conducted by qualified, professional teachers in nice, air condition rooms!. To learn more about our instructors click the link below to view bios on the teachers that make our store's lesson programs so important: Willis Oxmoor Teaching Staff. To sign up for lessons click on this link, Looking4Lessons, and enter your zip code or ours (40222) and the instrument you'd like to learn. You can sign up right from home and be playing less than a week later! Great teachers, convenient location and easiest sign-up around… nothing's stopping you now!
If you didn't know that already, please feel free to bring that instrument, amp or drum kit you're tired of in and get the cold hard cash you deserve! In-store credit gets you more value, but we buy outright, as well. Of course, this also means we're staying well stocked with cool used gear at great prices. Check out the entire company's used selection today a http://www.willismusic.com/usedgear.php or give me a call if there's a specific item you've been hunting for but can't seem to find.
Did you make the LSOR open house? If not, drop by anytime for a tour of Louisville's coolest music education facility. Located at 2303 Watterson Trail and open Monday thru Saturday, the Louisville School of Rock is the school kids and adults can't wait to go back to! Homework? They love it since it's making music! Give Leigh Ann Yost a call at 502-266-552 to set up a tour today. Whether you've got a kid wanting to play a real guitar instead of a video game one or an adult wanting to fulfill a teenage dream of rocking out onstage through our Weekend Warrior program, LSOR can deliver the goods!
The LSOR Summer Concert Series at Kingfish at 3021 River Road continues every Thursday night from 6PM-9PM. The first hour of entertainment is all ages karaoke and the live bands start at 7 and play until 9. July's line-up includes:
Have you got an instrument that could use a little tender loving care from a repair tech? If so you'll be glad to hear that repair guru Steve Cook from Florence, Kentucky's acclaimed shop Cook Instrument Repair will be in our store July 9 & 23 to resolve the issues your gear is having. Let a trained tech in your city solve your problems! Want to ask the man a question right now? Shoot him an email at cookrepair@fuse.net and he or one of his trusty helpers will get back with you right away. I'll email updates a few days before his visits to make sure you stay informed.
Have you ever wished your local music store would show a little love and give you a reward card like some of the grocery or DVD stores do? Well… your wish has come true. Next time you're in to buy a set of strings ask to be signed up for our Fresh Strings program. It's 100% free; all you have to do is make sure that whenever you pick up a pack of strings that your receipt shows FRESHSTRINGS on it. After you've gotten 12 packs we email you a coupon for a 13th set free. Easy. No catches. Any strings you want. No fine print. All kinds of fun & goodness from your Willis Music pals.
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Eastwood is a company with a deep appreciation for the past and an eye towards the future. Their killer recreations of Supro, Airline, Mosrite and other classic guitars have garnered them worldwide praise. But it's more than the look that's getting them all this attention, and for that reason I'm featuring 2 of their models in this month's spotlight section. The Hi Flyer is a great example of upgrading a legendary guitar. The original Univox model was substantially plastic and plywood but Eastwood's incorporated superior solid wood construction, a set-in maple neck, crystal clear high output Kent Armstrong P90 pickups and a neck that feels like butter to give today's player the look and feel of a legendary axe with modern durability and at 1/10 the price of the vintage original. Your hands and ears are the best judges- check out the Hi Flyer today and see if you can put it down after a few minutes. The second model is the Eastwood created Delta 6, which combines a classic semi hollowbody design with a resonator for unparalleled tone options. The mid output P90 pickup in the neck delivers a creamy grit sure to please fans of classic blues and rock. The sound generated from the resonator is totally unique, and Eastwood takes the Delta 6 to the next level by also including a piezo pickup under the bridge. Ever want to do a Stevie Ray style unplugged gig? Here's the ultimate axe for it! You can even blend the two pickups for a sound so full it literally seems like a guitar and bass combined. Once again your ears are the real judges, so stop by and plug in for a real treat today.
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