Relentless Records Studio coming very soon. Call for the store for details.
Posted: 2/18/2012
They Have Arrived Huttlinger Guitars In Stock
We are proud to introduce the limited edition Pete Huttlinger Signature OM1
Pete Huttlinger is recognized around the world as one of the greatest fingerstyle guitar players of our time. His amazing ability to play melody, harmony, rhythm and everything in between has long captivated fans and fellow musicians alike. Pete bought his first Collings in March of 1997. Over the years, he has continually supported and promoted Collings instruments and, in the process, has become a great friend.Pete has a congenital heart defect and has become extremely ill during the past year. He suffered a massive stroke last fall and then underwent major heart surgery in May. This procedure left him with a mechanical pump implanted in his heart, requiring him to carry a battery pack at all times. He is now gaining strength and is awaiting a heart transplant. Our prayers and heartfelt wishes are with him and his wife Erin.For decades, his beautiful playing and warm spirit have uplifted many hearts. Now, we would like to give something back. In his honor, we are proud to introduce the limited edition "Pete Huttlinger Signature OM1" model. We will limit the number built to 50 and each of these special guitars will have a custom signed and numbered label.
The Pete Huttlinger model is an OM1 Cutaway with Pete's signature elegantly inlaid in the 12th fret. We'll be offering the guitar in both Sitka and Adirondack top versions to reflect Pete's two main touring guitars (details and pricing are below). To help Pete and Erin with their astronomical medical costs, we will donate $1,000 from each guitar sold. To accomplish this, we ask that the dealer donate $500, over their standard cost, and Collings will also donate $500. Any additional donations can be made to the Pete Huttlinger medical fund through his website at www.petehuttlinger.com.
To reserve your limited addition Pete Huttlinger give us a call (512.847.8677) or email (info@hillcountryguitars.com)
Posted: 2/18/2012
Here is a cool little video of an old classic Silvertone. This 1382L Thin Twin (Jimmy Reed) is being played by a local musician. If you know his music you will know who it is. We aren't dropping any names because that's just not right. I was talking about this very thing just a few weeks ago with Willie.
Posted: 12/16/2011
Andy and John having a little fun. Andy is on an Allison Single O with Koa back and sides and an Englemann top. John is on a Collings Baby2H with Indian back and sides and Sitka top.
Posted: 11/17/2011
Here is the slide show that we did of the Collings Gathering at the store. We do 5 hours of music and food and fun. The second weekend of November each year. Slide show and pictures by Kevin Jones. Music is from a benefit earler in the year. Alvin Crow, Junior Brown,Tonya Brown, Speedy Sparks, Pete Mitchelle, and Rick Crow playing Sugar Foot Rag and the Steel Guitar Rag. Thanks to the groups that played at this years Gathering.
Posted: 11/17/2011
Greg took these pictures of the gathering this year. He comes to the gathering from Canada almost every year.
Posted: 11/17/2011
Well a lot has changed since the last posting of pictures of the store. Scroll down and look at the pictures of the store posted 5.10.10. It has been a lot of fun and fussing to get here but it was all worth it.
Posted: 9/3/2011
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Here are a few pictures of the front room of the store.
Posted: 6/13/2011
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Collings OM2H deep body with Madagascar Back and sides with a Sitka Top
Posted: 5/20/2011
This is a Collings SJ cut away with a German top and Mahogany back and sides with a Modified V neck. This is a neck you would normally find on a Martin style guitar not a Gibson. This one plays really fast and it was fun to build one like this.
Posted: 2/4/2011
This guitar is sold but some of them we just like to keep the pictures and Videos up. This one has a Madagascar back and sides with a Adi top. It has Adi braces and no tongue brace and has the Vintage now neck.
Posted: 1/21/2011
Here are a few pictures of the new store. It is located in a rock house that was built in 1942.
Posted: 5/11/2010
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