Guitars

Kraft Music is proud to welcome Strymon as the newest addition to our product lineup. Based out of Southern California, Strymon has built their name as the go-to source for revolutionary, high-quality effects for guitar, bass, keys, and beyond. Strymon has earned their reputation with stunning sound quality, effortless control layouts, and sharp aesthetics. It speaks volumes that so many analog purists have been won over by their authentic reproductions of vintage effects like tape echo, rotary speaker, and spring reverb, to name a few.

Building off the success of the Player Series, Fender is proud to announce an exciting new lineup with the addition of the Player Plus Series. Kraft Music is excited to welcome these models to our roster, featuring never-before-seen eye-popping finishes and legendary Fender quality. The new Fender Player Plus models shift seamlessly between stage, studio, and home, packed with modern features at a player's price point.

For over 35 years, Paul Reed Smith has been making guitars that are cherished for their beauty, playability, and amazing tone. You may have noticed a consistently growing selection of Paul Reed Smith guitars at Kraft Music. With the release of the 2021 PRS line, we now have over 30 models available to order, and we are just getting started. I recently had a virtual sit down with Kraft Music Guitar Merchandising Specialist Matt Kashuda, to talk about acquiring PRS as a brand for Kraft Music.

With winter right around the corner, the cold weather is here and it's time to give some extra love and attention to your acoustic stringed instruments. Ensuring proper humidity levels is key for keeping your guitar in tip-top shape, even through the harsh, cold winter! Not only does proper humidification help to keep the playability and setup optimal, but it will also help prevent any issues that can arise from low humidity, such as cracks in the body and top, bridge lifting, or complete bridge separation. These issues can be unsightly, devalue your instrument, and often are not covered under warranty, which can lead to expensive repairs. Plus let's consider the mental anguish of your beloved guitar taking on easily avoidable damage. Luckily, its very easy to help prevent these issues with the following tips:

In 2016 Fender moved on from their venerable "American Standard" series and introduced the American Professional series. These new guitars featured Tim Shaw-designed pickups, as well as treble bleed circuits, giving them a balanced tone that allowed for chime without shrill overtones and power without sacrificing what made each model decidedly Fender. While there are some modern players who seek out guitars with maximum output, any true Fender fan will tell you that articulation, dynamics, and voicing are equally important factors when finding your tone or recreating the sound of your favorite guitar gods. It seems Fender has kept this in mind with the launch of their new American Professional II series.

During the hectic sales season that began on Thanksgiving and will carry on through the month of December, Giving Tuesday is a day where we can all reflect on how we can give back. Thanks to your patronage at Kraft Music, we have been able to support Guitars For Vets and give that organization the boost they need to assist veterans by giving the healing power of music. On Giving Tuesday, consider helping a veteran who is struggling with PTSD.

An overview of important features for guitarists and bassists to consider when choosing a new wireless system.