by John Rihani | Jul 23, 2019 | Uncategorized
It’s always fun when new product concepts arrive and Eastman just sent me the first of a new line of acoustic/electric instruments. The violin I currently have in the shop is one of their Andreas Eastman line but they plan to expand it up the line to include...
by John Rihani | Jul 16, 2019 | Uncategorized
My oldest daughter asked to come to work with me this morning. She’s been coming to Paige’s since before she could walk…and she’s been running around the store ever since she could walk! Up until today, her visits have been purely for fun...
by John Rihani | Jul 9, 2019 | Uncategorized
A couple of years ago, a discussion with then-Nebraska-based luthier Christopher Jacoby resulted in us ordering a cello. After a move to the east coast, adding another baby to the family, and a new job, it sounds like the cello should be here in the next few months! ...
by John Rihani | Jul 2, 2019 | Uncategorized
I get the chance to work with young musicians every day and they often ask for advice about being a successful musician. While much of the advice I’ve given out over the years mirrors these lists by professional oboist Pamela Ajango, I’ve never summarized...
by John Rihani | May 28, 2019 | Uncategorized
We’ve been excited about the International Society of Bassists convention being held in Bloomington this year ever since it was announced! Encore has always had a soft spot for bassists and we are one of the few shops in the area with enough room to stock a...
by John Rihani | May 21, 2019 | Uncategorized
While the Coda Marquise GS – their new top offering – has been out in the wild for a while, I have not heard much formal feedback from owners at this point. When one of our long time customers bought one six months ago, I asked him if you would write up a...
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