Gastonia, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/31/2014 -- Gaston Music & Pawn redecorated their store in 2013, giving the Music Store more floor space and emphasis. Formed in 1988, this is Gastonia’s largest music store, and carries a full line of musical gear, instruments and accessories including used guitars, keyboards, accessories and PA gear Gastonia musicians rely on.

This year, Gaston Music has acquired many new lines, and filled out their selection of accessories across the board. According to Sue Waycaster, the General Manager, “We here at Gaston Music wanted to create a full line music store so that residents of Gastonia and the surrounding areas no longer had to drive to Charlotte. It is our goal to supply the best instruments and equipment in the area, and we have made a good start this year, and will continue to develop our lineup of new instruments, accessories and musical equipment of all types, including our normal large selection of used guitars, keyboards and more and fantastic prices, with great service!”

Sue Waycaster has been the General Manager of Gaston Music & Pawn since the early 90’s, and is overseeing the new efforts taken to bring high quality, reasonably priced gear to Gastonia, NC. Among the many new lines brought on board, the following manufacturers can now be found:

- Seagull Acoustic Guitars

Seagull Acoustic Guitars are made in Canada by the Godin company. This guitar manufacturer offers some of the best made and best sounding acoustic guitars made, at incredible prices.

- Washburn Acoustic and Electric Instruments

Washburn also makes excellent instruments, both acoustic and electric guitars, basses, banjos, mandolins and a range of amplifiers.

- Dixon Drums

Dixon Drums offer a wide range of drums and hardware, from entry level kits to professional custom kits.

- Morgan Monroe Mandolins and Acoustic Guitars

- Digitech and DOD effect pedals and Processors

Digitech and DOD is known throughout the industry for effects and stompboxes which sound as good as they are made. They have a reputation for toughness and excellent sonic qualities, and Gaston Music is carrying a growing lineup of these great effects and guitar pedals.

- An expanded String Selection

Some of the new guitar, bass and other strings include Ernie Ball, Dean Markley, D’Addario, Martin Strings, and many more, in a wide range of sizes and instruments.

- Powerwerks Speakers

Powerwerks, which was Kustom, offers excellent entry level PA speakers and monitors.

- Audio Technica Microphones and Wireless Units

Audio Technica, or as they are known to many people AT, offers microphones and other gear that covers a wide range of uses, from live music to presentation equipment for corporations and churches.

According to the folks at Gaston Music & Pawn, more manufacturers are available, and more lines will be added throughout the year. Ms. Waycaster says that aggressive pricing and service have always been trademarks of Gaston Music, and that will not change – it is their goal to be able to match any advertised price on the major lines that they have acquired.

For more information on the music store Gastonia residents have relied on for more than a quarter of a century, call Gaston Music & Pawn for new and used guitars as well as many other instruments and accessories!

Call or come by Gaston Music & Pawn to see the new equipment at:

101 E Franklin Blvd.
Gastonia, NC 28052
704-866-9064

Media Contact Info:
Andy Rumph
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Gaston Music & Pawn
101 E Franklin Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
704-866-9064