A Six-Month Series of FREE Concerts and Seminars 
Commemorating
the Inaugural Bradenton Blues Festival

Sunday, May 20 – 5 pm to 7 pm
George Worthmore presents
An Evening of Country Blues


Sunday, June 3 – 5 pm to 9 pm
Steve Arvey  presents
An Evening of Homegrown Blues

Born and bred with the blues, Chicago native Steve Arvey will demonstrate different blues styles using his collection of homemade instruments, which includes a three-string cigar box guitar, a one-string diddley bow cigar box, an axe handle guitar, and a gator lap slide guitar—all created in the Tampa Bay area. 



Sunday, July 15 – 5 pm to 7 pm
RJ Howson presents
The Chicago Blues

Roots Rocker and bluesman RJ Howson showcases the style of blues termed “Chicago Blues” that developed in the Windy City after the Great Migration of African-Americans following the end of World War I. Howson will be joined by veteran bass guitarist Gregg Voorhees.

Coming soon – August, September and October Countdown to the Blues free concert dates and lineup.

We’ve expanded our store to 1,700 sq. ft. and are adding many new manufacturers to our line up such as Taylor, Godin, Marshall, Ernie Ball Musicman, Blueridge, Kentucky Mandolins, Goldtone Banjos.

We have partnered with www.sarasotaguitarlessons.comand built two new teaching studios for lessons with some of the best teachers around.

We now have a Parts Department carrying pickups, pots and switches, pick guards, bridges, nuts, screws, tuning pegs and more.

Sarasota Guitar Company Hosts Largest Guitar Event in Sarasota History
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Creative Loafing – The 941 Blog of the Suncoast — The case of Sarasota Guitar Company is a textbook example of how to launch a business in a tough economy. First, find a way to provide products for a fraction of your competitor’s prices. Next, give your customers everything they could possible ask for, before they even ask for it. And finally, watch the money start pouring in. Read full press release

Sarasota Guitar Company Opens on South Tamiami Trail

Sarasota, FL – When seasoned entrepreneur Scott Cook decided to return to retail, the focus of his new venture was a no-brainer. The songwriter/musician understands the financial pinch that musicians face in a difficult economy. So he took his artist inclinations and combined them with 25 years of retail management experience to come up with the Sarasota Guitar Company, Sarasota’s first musician-owned, musician-run store providing guitars and guitar accessories at musician-friendly prices.

Sarasota Guitar Company carries hundreds of guitars—electric, acoustic-electric and acoustic—all offered with a 125 percent price guarantee. “We are a great alternative to the big box stores and chains or the mom and pop outfits that carry a variety of instruments but don’t necessarily focus on guitars,” Cook explains. “We carry one of the largest selections of guitars in southwest Florida and we back them up with a 125 percent price guarantee. If you can find the same guitar at a lower price—either locally or online– we’ll give you the difference in price, plus 25 percent of the difference in price.”

Along with its new guitar line—Sarasota Guitar Company is an authorized dealer for Dean, Washburn and Parker brand guitars, to name just a few—the company offers other brands such as Fender, Martin, Taylor, Takamine, Kramer and Jackson under its Certified Guitar Program. Certified Guitars are B-Stock or pre-owned guitars that look and play like new. “We stand behind all our guitars one hundred percent,” says Cook. “Our Certified Guitars are guaranteed to be good as new. If the customer is not completely satisfied they can return the guitar in 30 days, no questions asked. We also offer a one-year warranty on each Certified Guitar.”

Cook wants his store to be a gathering place where musicians are comfortable trying new instruments and working on new material. “We have something for everyone. Whether you’re a student, a head banging rocker, a folksinger, or a classical guitarist, we have created a place where you can be comfortable just hanging out and making music.”

Sarasota Guitar Company is located at 4333 S. Tamiami Trail, Suite A, Sarasota, FL; 941-924-8321.
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Sarasota/Bradenton’s only musician-owned store specializing in new and certified guitars and guitar accessories.

We offer great quality, exceptional value and back up all our guitars with a 30-day “no questions asked” money back guarantee. Plus, all our products come with a 125% price guarantee.

What makes Sarasota Guitar Company a great alternative to the big box stores?

• Guaranteed Lowest Prices on Guitars, Basses, and Amps
• 30-Day Money Back Guarantee on All Products
• 1 Year Certified Guitar Guarantee/Warranty
  on Used and “B” Stock Guitars
• Music Theory Seminars
• Guitar Repairs and Set-Ups
• Guitar Lessons
• More than 400 Guitars on Display
• Buy, Sell, and Trade – New and Used
• Knowledgeable and Experienced Staff

 

The Area’s Largest Selection

SARASOTA HERALD-TRIBUNE: The Latest News and Coming Events
Published: Thursday, November 12, 2009

In this economy, it’s worth shouting to the rooftops when a business opens. Enter Sarasota Guitar Company, a musician-owned, musician-run store providing guitars and guitar accessories — and that musician is Scott Cook, a singer-songwriter with 25 years of retail experience. “We are a great alternative to the big box stores and chains or the mom-and-pop outfits that carry a variety of instruments but don’t necessarily focus on guitars,” he says. His store is an authorized dealer for Dean, Washburn and Parker brand guitars, to name a few, and also sells Fender, Martin, Taylor, Takamine, Kramer, Jackson and others under its Certified Guitar Program. Certified Guitars are B-Stock or pre-owned guitars that look and play like new. “Our Certified Guitars are guaranteed to be good as new,” Cook says. “If the customer is not completely satisfied, they can return the guitar in 30 days, no questions asked. We also offer a one-year warranty on each Certified Guitar.” Cook’s dream is to make his store a gathering place for musicians. His grand opening is Dec. 5. Sarasota Guitar Company is at 4333 S. Tamiami Trail, Suite A, directly across the street from Kroaky’s. 924-8321

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