Hoffman Guitars and Sound

08/21/2014

Well, it's come to my attention AGAIN that I need to do a better job with updating Facebook, as well as my website. For all of you that keep on me about it.....I will try to do a better job. Just keep in mind that if I stop what I am doing to go to Facebook to tell you what I am doing, I am no longer doing it! On a side note, as for the updates on the webpage are concerned...www.HoffmanGuitarsAndSound.com, I will be setting some time aside this weekend to update the "Used Gear" section, as I have a bunch of stuff piling up around here that needs to get listed. I will also be posting some pictures of the new HGS amplifiers that are very, very close to completion and should be available for order by October hopefully. Workload has been very heavy, so not much time to finish them up. Still working on cabinet/housing designs for both the head version as well as a combo version. Stay tuned......

custom electric guitars, amplifiers, and speaker enclosures

04/08/2014

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04/08/2014

Despite the more than ample break-in the new sound system at the PBO Roadhouse has gotten over the the past few weeks, and the more than noticeable improvement to the room acoustics, the real test was Monday night. With the NC Revelers Orchestra performing Monday night with probably nearly 30 members, I have never heard the back room at the Roadhouse sound so good. However, most, if not all of the credit needs to go the the NC Revelers Orchestra. Not to detract from the sound upgrades and the investment made, I am convinced that the Revelers could perform in a landfill and sound incredible. They are truly great musicians and performers. If you like Big Band/Swing, (or even if you don't), you NEED to experience the Revelers. Gather up a bus load of friends, put on your dancing shoes (or bowling shoes if you really want to attract attention to your feet) and head to the Pittsboro Roadhouse for a great dinner and dancing. They will be performing every first Monday during the upcoming months. Follow the links below for more information about the NC Revelers Orchestra and the Pittsboro Roadhouse.

www.revorch.com
www.pittsbororoadhouse.com

Big Band Swing in Raleigh NC is what this fabulous Big Band does. We play music from all eras of the American Songbook.

04/08/2014

New HGS mains have also been added to the new equipment install at the Pittsboro Roadhouse as well! Having just been installed last Thursday, they saw some good use over the weekend with the Walt Wetherington Project playing Saturday night, and the Invaders performing on Sunday, which was the first of the new Sunday Concert Series being hosted by the Pittsboro Roadhouse and promoted by Wilson Entertainment Services. We've been told quite a bit that the upgrade sounds great. If you haven't checked it out yet, make sure you get in there to enjoy some great music and great food!

More about the Walt Wetherington Project can be found here:
http://www.reverbnation.com/wwp
They're well worth checking out!

More about the Invaders can be found here:
http://theinvadersband.tripod.com/
Just hear them once...and you won't believe a trio can sound this good!

And don't forget, to get the whole music line-up, check out the schedule for the Roadhouse here:
www.pittsbororoadhouse.com

Blues | Fuquay-Varina, NC

03/15/2014

Alright....so the Chip Perry Band played at PBO Roadhouse last night. What a great show. People were still coming in after the Roadhouse was technically closed, and Chip and his guys just kept playing. I can't express enough how good these guys were. When a band can play a few covers, and then throw in and original, and someone who listens to country music can't really tell the difference between a cover and original, other than not knowing the words, they've got something. Chip is not only a great singer, guitarist, and performer, he is a phenomenal songwriter. If you haven't seen them yet, check'em out locally now while you still have the chance. I promise, you will be seeing them on the top, headlining tours within the next 3 -5 years, or sooner. That's just my opinion, but just wait and see! Check them out at http://chipperrymusic.com/home

By the way, they're playing a benefit show Virlie's Grill tonight in Pittsboro. Go check them out and support a great cause.

The Official Site of the Chip Perry Band and

03/15/2014

..............NOW. Headed to PBO Roadhouse to install new stage snake.

03/15/2014

Okay, so I have been told that I need to do more of this "Social Networking". Facebook in particular. It's not that I don't want to, and I realize it is a tremendous business tool, but I just have a hard time pulling myself away from my work to "tell everyone what I am doing". Seriously, if I'm not leaving Facebook updates, assume I am working on something...it's kind of like the "no news is good news" thing, right? Well, at any rate, I will try to get better at it. In the mean time.....If I'm taking the time to let you know what I am doing, please take the time to "Like" this page, and also let all of your friends know what I am doing too. Okay, going to try to get better at keeping you updated.....starting ......

03/09/2014

PITTSBORO ROADHOUSE & GENERALS STORE SOUND INSTALL IS COMPLETE!
With a new sound board, EQs, Power Amps, Crossovers, new subwoofers, deflection panels, and additional acoustic baffles, the sound at the Roadhouse is better than ever. With the Tony Drake Trio filling in last minute on Friday night and Victoria Lee and New Ground performing on Saturday night, I had a chance to get the venue pretty well EQ'd for live performances. Still needs some minor adjustment over the next few performances to get everything dialed in just right, but so far, audience feedback has been nothing but positive. Bands have been very happy with stage sound as well. Be sure to find Greg Lewis, the owner of the PBO Roadhouse and tell him how great it sounds on your next visit!

02/28/2014

PITTSBORO'S BEST INDOOR LIVE MUSIC VENUE IS GETTING EVEN BETTER!!!
Great news for live music lovers! Pittsboro Roadhouse & General Store, has contracted with HGS to help update and improve the live sound equipment and acoustics of their live music room. Since taking ownership, Greg Lewis, owner of Pittsboro Roadhouse & General Store has been making noticeable improvements to the acoustics of the stage area. Now he's ready to go all the way. Over the last few weeks, HGS has been taking sound measurements during live performances and presented the recommendations to Greg. Now, over the next few weeks, we will be overhauling the PA equipment, as well as installing additional acoustic absorbtion and directed deflection panels, to make for a much improved live music experience, both for the bands as well as the patrons. We encourage you to drop in for an incredible meal and enjoy the live music. If you haven't been there yet, it's one of the best places to eat in Pittsboro. If you haven't been there in a while, it's worth taking the time to revisit. Don't forget, it's also a great place to host your private event. Go check'em out!

Click the link to check out their menu as well as their Live Music Schedule!
www.PittsboroRoadhouse.com

02/15/2014

NEW REDESIGNED WEBSITE IS ONLINE! GO CHECK IT OUT! www.HoffmanGuitarsAndSound.com

02/10/2014

Switching website hosting company here soon, so HoffmanGuitarsAndSound.com may be down temporarily. As soon I finish the new website, the transition will take place. Hopefully it goes smoothly and there's not much downtime. Be watching for the new site, and be sure to hit the "Like it on Facebook" button!

01/31/2014

Lots of new stuff added to www.HoffmanGuitarsAndSound.com website! More new stuff coming too. Working on some new amp designs as well as hoping to crank out new "HGS original design" guitar here in the next few months as well. Go check out the HGS products on the website, while your there, find the item you like best and click on the "place order" button a few times!!!