STORE HOURS: Mon. & Fri. 10-5 pm SHOP SMALL
Tues.-Thurs.10-6 pm SHOP LOCAL
Sat. 11-4 pm BUY AMERICAN
DO YOU HAVE A GREAT GUITAR? KEEP IT HUMIDIFIED!!!! You're not taking proper care of it if you don't keep it adequately humidified. It may sound strange but if you take the time to read the "care and feeding" pamphlet included with most new guitars (yes, even solid body electric guitars), you'll note that it is strongly advised that you maintain a humidity level where you guitar is stored (the case?) at between 45%-55% humidity. Thanks to the prolonged drought, low humidity, cold weather and indoor heat, we're seeing more guitars with humidity related cracks, and other humidity related problems than ever before. These problems can easily be avoided by keeping your guitar in the case with a case humidifier. They are inexpensive and very effective; you can even make your own with very little effort. When I visited Martin Guitars for their Repair Summit last August we were told that center seam cracks may not be considered a warranty repair if the guitar was not humidified. Many problems and much heartache can be avoided with some simple precautions.
PICKUPS FOR RESONATOR GUITARS! We're the only store in the area that has them and we've got the best there is from Highlander and National Resophonic. Click on the Pickups page for specifics.
BUY IT HERE!
WE HAVE THE BEST SELECTION OF QUALITY ACOUSTIC GUITARS IN SAN ANTONIO. PERIOD.
HOORAY FOR THE INTERNET! It gave us this website, wonderful ways for immediate contact with people all over the globe, and access to information we never dreamed would be so readily available. HOWEVER.................playing the guitar is a very personal thing, and having it in your hands, hearing it for yourself, feeling it, then talking to someone who truly knows all about that instrument. You can't get that on your laptop. So we depend on people coming in the door and playing our guitars. Talk to me or Gus, or repairman John Thurston and you'll find 3 people who are passionate about what we do. Gus Wanner has a wealth of knowledge about guitars, fretted instruments and their history that is unsurpassed in San Antonio. John Thurston, as I've said before, is the most skilled all-around guitar repair person in Texas and can offer advice to those in need. Me, I'm just a pretty decent guitar player who also has some skills in repair and has translated a love of stringed instruments into a life's work. So if you'd like to send an email or text, friend us on Facebook, that's great and please do, but it would be best if you stopped in to see us in person.
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TWO TONS OF STEEL frontman KEVIN GEIL is now the proud owner of a new REVEREND PETE ANDERSON model guitar. Check out Kevin playing his new Reverend in a recent Austin show with Brian Setzer . Kevin called to tell us how great his new Reverend sounds through his rig. The Reverend Pete Anderson model is sort of a Gretsch-meets Guild-meets Silvertone kind of archtop with dual P-90 pickups and Bigsby vibrato. Boutique quality at a very down to earth price. New one just arrived in natural finish.
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MARTIN DRS-1 in stock! Martin's most affordable all solid wood guitar with a Fishman pickup and hard case for only $719.00. This guitar is terrific offering classic Martin tone and feel at a price that is more affordable than a new D-28.
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Please visit our list pages for specific instruments. We try to keep everything in stock listed, pictured, and up to date, but sometimes we fall behind, so check with us about a specific instrument.
Please visit the "Repair" section of our website for information on in house luthier, John Thurston, who is the most experienced, talented, and capable luthier/repair person in South Texas. From simple truss rod adjustments to complete restoration of priceless vintage pieces- and everything in between- John can handle it expertly. Want your name inlaid on the fingerboard of your guitar? Several guitarists from the area have had John do exactly that. Frets showing a lot of wear? Most players don't know that frets can usually be leveled and re-crowned and polished aka "Fret Dressing" at least once before new frets are needed. Far less expensive and invasive than a refret, and it feels like brand new frets afterwards. Modifications, pickup installations, you name it, John's the guy. New bone nuts or compensated bone saddles that John makes are beautiful, gleam like polished porcelain when he's done, and will enhanced the tone and beauty of your guitar, as well as the playability.
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WE SERVICE WHAT WE SELL. And we won't try to sell you a costly and bogus extended service agreement or warranty. I just finished reading 3 of these types of agreements for different big package stores and, as an experienced repair person, I can tell you that what they are offering is next to useless and provides very little, if any, more than the manufacturer's warranty on the item you purchased. Don't waste your money and don't waste your time shopping where they're going to try to gouge you with a useless service agreement. At GUITAR TEX we sell products that we have carefully chosen on the basis of quality first and foremost, then offer these instruments at competitive prices that beat the big guys.
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WE BEAT THEIR PRICES! You may think that because we're the little guys that we're more expensive than the big stores, but you'd be wrong.
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Check the Martin page for listings of vintage, used, and new Martin guitars
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ROMA GUITAR PICKS ARE HERE! We are the only store in the area to offer hand made guitar picks and these are the latest offering. ROMA PICKS have a look and feel like no other and exceptional tone and clarity. www.romaguitarpicks.com AT $10.00 each or 2 for $18.00 ROMA Picks are much more affordable than other specialty hand made picks. Come in and try one for yourself.
JAZZ GUITARISTS TAKE NOTE: This is a pick that I think many jazz guitarists will love. Designed to appeal to Hot Club/Django style players, but these work exceptionally well on archtop guitars, imparting that wonderful round tone that jazz players seek. MANDOLIN PLAYERS TAKE NOTE: Roma Picks work extremely well for mandolin, with the edge beveled for just the right angle of attack for a nice crisp "chop", as well as speedy single note playing. BLUEGRASSERS TAKE NOTE: Roma Picks will drive a dreadnought powerfully without any strident or harsh tones and allow the player to achieve clarity and speed not realized with other picks.
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F-4 style WEBER YELLOWSTONE MANDOLIN oval hole F in stock! see the Weber mandolin section for details. F-4 type mandolins are rarer than hen's teeth, but everyone who plays this one loves it.
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Q. How much do you you have to spend to get a guitar or bass that out-performs a REVEREND?
A. You can't get a guitar or bass that out-performs a REVEREND!
Congratulations to John Mata of San Antonio, Tx for winning the 2011 Reverend
Giveaway! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cT7j1VFFYJk
Follow link to see drawing!
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LAKOTA LEATHERS. Guitar, banjo, mandolin straps made of American bison (buffalo) on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota by Native Americans who do very fine leather crafting and really need the work. 
The straps are truly beautiful and supple, feeling like a strap that's already broken in and worn. We've sold a lot of these straps to delighted pickers in the area. LAKOTA LEATHERS straps are not like any other straps on the market and have a distinctive "hand made" look and feel that sets them apart. visit the website: www.lakotaleathers.com
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CHRISTMAS TIME'S 'A COMIN' and this year we've got more good stuff than ever before. In fact we are stocked and will not be getting more inventory until next year. So if you're wanting to get a great guitar, mandolin, ukulele, or banjo, now is the time. We sell only good stuff (really) and once it's sold there will be no more, and you'll have to go to other stores and get not so good stuff (really). 
Whether you're looking for a great guitar, mandolin, ukulele, or banjo, or you just need a case, strap or accessory, we've got more cool stuff in our little shop than you'll find among all the cookie cutter gear at the big stores.
Alien picks that glow in the dark!
WE LOVE LAYAWAY! And we'll be getting some of the new Martin DSR-1 guitars with solid spruce and sapele that sells for $699.00 with a hard case included. A $200.00 deposit will hold this guitar for you.
TONE RITE is back in stock. We thought that the Tone Rite might be a snake oil product. Then we tried it out and we were convinced. then we sold a whole bunch of them to folks who own fine acoustic guitars and every one of them became believers. If you want to bring out the best in your great acoustic guitar or mandolin, set this "instrument vibrator" between the strings and let it gently harmonically vibrate the top for about a week. You will hear the difference. The Tone Rite is especially useful for players who own several guitars where one might get put away unplayed for prolonged periods. After the Tone Rite treatment it will sound like it's been played daily for about 50 years; warm, rich and "broken in" like a vintage guitar. Really. This is another excellent gift idea for the guitarist that has (almost) everything. $150.00
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LAYAWAY!
We understand that an investment in a professional quality instrument is costly and not everyone has the resources to purchase a high-end guitar or mandolin, so we do offer the option of layaway. You can come in and select the instrument you like and with as little as 20% deposit we will hold it for you until payment is complete in 3-6 months.
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LARRIVEE GUITARS ARE BACK!!!
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WE BUY-SELL-TRADE good used guitars. And we treat you fairly. I've been around a lot of guitar dealers and collectors who take pride on how they basically scr%wed someone out of their wonderful vintage piece for a fraction of the market value. We don't work that way. We tell you what we intend to sell the instrument for and make you a fair offer based on that. Some might say that's not smart business, but I always felt that being square and honest with people was the best way to do business.
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Kala U Basses are back in stock!
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DEL REY UKULELE WORKSHOP was again a wonderful experience for all involved! This time we were graced by Del Rey performing in the intimate setting of the Lion's Field House 10/22/11. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6v5oTZVS7Y
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rO2l1HcpIFY&feature=related!
a fine time was had by all! The you tube stuff is just a taste of what you missed!
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My roots are showing & they are all gray. I worked as an usher at all of the shows listed below on the Fillmore East marquee circa Dec. 1969- Jan. 1970. 
I Below is the poster of the recent employee reunion party, which I attended.
No concerts that I have seen since matched the great moments I witnessed at the Fillmore East. 
I'm honored to have been a small part of the family at the Fillmore East.
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WEBER Rawhide has just arrived! See our Mandolin Page for Details!
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Guitar Tex, San Antonio Guitar Store
We are authorized dealers for C.F. Martin, Santa Cruz, Cole Clark, Reverend, National ResoPhonic, Bedell, Gold Tone Banjos, Kiwaya, Ohana & LoPrinzi ukuleles, Weber mandolins and more. Custom orders are welcome & we are happy to work with you to get the guitar of your dreams.
WE LOVE TRADES* WE ACCEPT CONSIGNMENTS
If you've never been in or if it's been a while, we'd like to invite you visit us here in Olmos Park. Bring your spouse along, too, since there are many wonderful shops & restaurants close by.
WHAT"S IT WORTH? Figure it out for yourself. We've put our entire research material available to you so you can look it up & do it yourself. This is at considerable expense to us to accumulate some hard to find & rare books, as well as current price guides. You may use these at no charge. If you require assistance with your evaluation, we will give you a verbal appraisal at $10.00 & written ones at $35.00.
