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Choosing a good starter violin

Choosing the right violin for a beginner is easier said than done. What should you look for? What should you watch for? Our friends at the Howard Core Company provide the answer!

Employee Blog

Haggertys Online Store Open!

Haggertysmusic.com now features an online store, so now you can buy your favorite gear from the comforts of your easy chair. We are proud to now ship Mesa Boogie amplifiers to anywhere in the United States!

Mesa/Boogie Mark V

IT TOOK 40 YEARS of Randall Smith’s experience designing high-performance tube amps to get this much TONE under one roof and keep it easy to dial. More than a collection of amplifiers, the MARK 5™ is a living history of MESA’s® contributions and a tribute to the evolution of electric guitar tone.

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Repairmen Blog

Great String Action Pt. 1 - Truss Rods

This is the first in a three part series on what makes a guitar have killer string action. For those who may not know, a guitars action is essentially its string height over the frets. A guitar with strings that are close to the frets make the strings easier to push down and play. People live with poorly playing guitars simply because they feel there is no alternative, but in reality there is a lot you can do to maximize the playability of your current instruments.

Why your guitar needs a setup

Guitars, being made of wood, shift and change over time. If your favorite axe just isn't playing like it should, it probably just needs a setup!

Sound Engineers Blog

How to properly set mixer gain

Do I mix with the faders or the gain knobs?

I have had lots of people ask me how to properly set the levels on a mixer. The critical step of proper gain staging is often missed by newcomers to the live sound realm.