Stories

Pat's Picks, sound moments and tips.

Stories from the store: what makes an instrument special, how Baden sounds and when a service can help.

Short videos, honest opinions and practical tips connect the instruments to advice, lessons and the workshop.

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Duesenberg Fantom A: Character Beyond the Ordinary

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Duesenberg Fantom A: Character Beyond the Ordinary

A dark-toned rock guitar for players who want Duesenberg quality in a less conventional shape.

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One Pickup. Three Sounds. No Excuses.

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One Pickup. Three Sounds. No Excuses.

The Duesenberg Alliance Jeff DaRosa expresses punk rock through its controls, not just its looks.

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Dave Mustaine Flying V: Riffs That Don't Ask Nicely

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Dave Mustaine Flying V: Riffs That Don't Ask Nicely

A metal signature guitar with a clear purpose: fast, direct and uncompromising.

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A Guitar for Players Who Need More Than One Sound

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A Guitar for Players Who Need More Than One Sound

The LB1 combines modern playability with a wide tonal range for versatile musicians.

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Maybach Lester: Vintage Feel Without the Museum

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Maybach Lester: Vintage Feel Without the Museum

A European single-cut alternative for players who want warmth, an aged look and a stage-ready feel.

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Maybach Stradovari: Familiar, but Far From Generic

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Maybach Stradovari: Familiar, but Far From Generic

An S-style guitar for players who like familiar ergonomics but want more character.

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FGN Mighty Jazz 5: Substance Over Logo Hype

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FGN Mighty Jazz 5: Substance Over Logo Hype

A precise five-string bass for players who take rehearsals, lessons and studio work seriously.

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EVH Frankenstrat: Sound History Takes Courage

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EVH Frankenstrat: Sound History Takes Courage

A Van Halen-inspired guitar for players who value expression and experimentation.

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Hurdge One Stroke: Swiss Tube Tone for Smaller Spaces

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Hurdge One Stroke: Swiss Tube Tone for Smaller Spaces

A small amp for players who know that great tone is not the same as high volume.

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Greuter Moonlight: Fuzz in Conversation With Your Guitar

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Greuter Moonlight: Fuzz in Conversation With Your Guitar

A boutique fuzz best judged with your guitar and amp, not by reading a spec sheet.

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Marco Guitars: A Sound of Baden, Not a Catalogue

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Marco Guitars: A Sound of Baden, Not a Catalogue

A local guitar story that makes more sense in the store than on a spec sheet.

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MXR Randy Rhoads Distortion: Small Pedal, Big Rock Story

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MXR Randy Rhoads Distortion: Small Pedal, Big Rock Story

A distortion pedal that starts a conversation through both its sound and its history.

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Flight Elise Ecklund: A Musical Start for Under CHF 150

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Flight Elise Ecklund: A Musical Start for Under CHF 150

A ukulele that makes a more thoughtful beginner's gift than an accessory chosen at random.

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