Tarpley Music - Odessa, TX

08/13/2026

Join James G as he takes an in-depth look at the Martin 00-18 Joe Bonamassa Signature Acoustic Guitar! Inspired by Joe’s prized pre-war 1937 Martin 00-18, this stunning collaboration brings vintage tone, iconic character, and modern reliability straight to your hands.

Key Specs & Features:
- Pre-War Legacy: Modeled after Joe Bonamassa's original 1937 00-18 acoustic guitar.
- Premium Tone Woods: Solid Spruce Top featuring a custom aged sunburst finish paired with Genuine Mahogany Back & Sides.
- Vintage Projection: Golden Era scalloped X-bracing for enhanced resonance, sustain, and dynamic response.
- Authentic Feel: GE Modified Low Oval neck profile with a standard taper for classic playability.
- Aesthetic Details: Faux tortoise binding and vintage-inspired hardware rooted in Martin tradition.

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08/13/2026

Join James G as he explores the Martin 00-10E Retro Joe Bonamassa Acoustic-Electric Guitar! Bringing the iconic look of Joe’s prized pre-war 1937 00-18 to the highly accessible Martin Road Series Retro platform, this instrument delivers vintage aesthetic, stage-ready performance, and modern reliability.

Key Specs & Features:
- Vintage Pre-War Character: A Road Series Retro tribute inspired by Joe Bonamassa’s original 1937 00-18.
- Solid Tonewood Construction: Solid Spruce Top with a worn custom sunburst finish paired with Solid Sapele Back & Sides.
- Resonant Projection: Scalloped spruce X-bracing for enhanced sustain, dynamic punch, and classic acoustic projection.
- Stage & Studio Ready: Equipped with Martin E1 electronics featuring an onboard chromatic tuner for effortless plug-and-play tone.
- Versatile Playability: Comfortable 00 body size designed for blues picking, fingerstyle agility, and rhythmic strumming.

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07/28/2026

Join James G as we take a deep dive into the Ibanez V40WSCE acoustic-electric guitar! Featuring an eye-catching exotic White Siris top, back, and sides, a cutaway dreadnought body shape, and built-in electronics, this versatile acoustic delivers impressive look, tone, and performance without breaking the bank.

- Exotic White Siris Tonewoods
- Neck & Fretboard Feel: Featuring the Meranti neck and warm-toned Nandu Wood fretboard and bridge.
- Ibanez AEQ-2T Preamp & Tuner: Dial in controls for Bass, Treble, and Volume, plus the built-in onboard tuner.
- Ibanez Advantage Bridge Pins: These smart pins make string changes easier and keep your strings securely in place.

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07/27/2026

Ready to turn your passion for music into a rewarding career? 🎶✨

At Tarpley Music, we believe music changes lives, and our team makes it happen every day! Whether helping a beginner pick out their very first instrument or supporting local school band programs, we’re dedicated to serving our communities with heart and harmony.

We are excited to announce that we’re hiring across multiple store locations! 📍

If you love music, care about people, and want to work in an environment where your work truly matters, we want to hear from you.

Why join the Tarpley team?
✅ A supportive, family-oriented culture
✅ Opportunities for growth and development
✅ A passionate team that shares your love for music and community

👉 Explore open positions and apply today: tarpleymusic.com/pages/careers

Learn more about our purpose and what drives us at tarpleymusic.com/pages/our-culture-and-purpose.

Thank you for your interest about employment opportunities at Tarpley Music.

07/04/2026

Join James G as we celebrate a massive milestone, America’s 250th Birthday, the only way we know how: with 6 strings, high gain, and pure shred! 🇺🇸🎸

In today's video, I’m unboxing and demoing the highly anticipated, limited-edition Ibanez RGR6A250. Released to commemorate the US Semicentennial, this absolute machine features a jaw-dropping Red, White, and Blue splatter finish that is built for the big stage.

But it’s not just about the patriotic looks. Beneath the fireworks, this is a serious modern player's guitar. We are putting its lightweight Okoume body, lightning-fast 5-piece Maple/Walnut Wizard III neck, and bound ebony fingerboard to the absolute test.

🔥 What you’ll hear in this demo:
- High-gain modern metal chugs and staccato riffing using the DiMarzio Fusion Edge humbuckers.
- Versatile clean and split-coil textures unlocked by the dyna-MIX10 switching system and Alter Switch.

Whether you're looking for the ultimate July 4th showpiece or just want to see how this new Premium line Ibanez handles extreme riffs, you won't want to miss this. Let me know in the comments: would you rock this red, white, and blue axe?

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07/03/2026

Nothing beats the clarity of a PRS acoustic on a Friday. 🎸✨

For this week’s Finger Pickin’ Friday, we’re letting the music do the talking. Dive into this gorgeous instrumental performance featuring the PRS Angelus SE A40E Acoustic-Electric.

Built with an Ovangkol back and sides paired with a solid Sitka spruce top, the A40E delivers a lush, full-bodied tone with a robust bottom end and crisp highs that cut perfectly through the mix. Whether you’re a fingerstyle player looking for dynamic responsiveness or a strummer needing absolute clarity, this model showcases exactly why PRS is a force in the acoustic world.

Grab your favorite headphones and listen to the rich, articulated voice of the Angelus SE.

Credits:
🎸 Performance: Kevin Reddoch ("No Stalgia")
🎛️ Mix: James Gilliland

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06/17/2026

We apologize for the inconvenience, but our Odessa store is experiencing a power outage and we have had to close. We will see you all tomorrow as the power should be restored by then.

04/24/2026

Apply today! - https://ectorcountyisd.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5589635

Ector County ISD Human Resources, Permian High School - ECISD, Ector County ISD

04/21/2026

Join James G as we dive into the raw power and surgical precision of the new MXR EVH Modern High Gain Pedal. Unleash the full force of your rig with a powerhouse designed in direct collaboration with Eddie Van Halen in 2015. This pedal delivers legendary high-gain tone in its most uncompromised and crushing form, searing, intense, and razor-sharp.

In this video, we explore how to take full command of your mix:
- Total Tonal Control: Use the Output and Gain k***s to balance heavy saturation with crystal-clear definition.
- Precision Shaping: Dial in your signature sound with dedicated Bass, Mid, and Treble controls.
- Next-Level Leads: Engaging the Boost switch kicks the gain into overdrive for fiery, harmonically rich solos.
- Low-End Versatility: Toggle the 55Hz/80Hz switch to swap between a fatter or punchier response to suit your specific setup.
- Integrated Noise Gate: Maintain maximum clarity even at cranked levels with the built-in Noise Gate control.

Whether you’re after crunchy syncopated rhythms or high-octane leads, the MXR EVH Modern High Gain Pedal provides the unmatchable coupling of raw power and articulation.

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04/13/2026

How do you move beyond just appointing "Drum Majors" and actually cultivate a leadership culture that transforms your ensemble? In this episode of Ask Mike, Mike Lunney joins us to break down the intentional process of teaching leadership to music students.

We explore why leadership must be taught as a skill rather than assumed as a trait, and how band directors can provide the "why" behind every goal. Mike also introduces a powerful four-animal personality framework (Lions, Otters, Retrievers, and Owls) to help you communicate more effectively with different types of student leaders.

In this video, you’ll learn:
- Why the leadership process is more important than the end goal.
- How to facilitate goal setting for individuals, sections, and the full band.
- The "Animal Personality" system for better student communication.
- How to build a foundation of trust through vulnerability and feedback.

https://youtu.be/bvgDpA-7k0Y

In Part 1, Mike Lunney gave us tips for a great process to help create the leadership team. In Part 2, Mike gives great ideas for actually making them a team...