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Here are the seven gear giveaways from the last week:

• Enter to win a Gibson SG electric guitar signed by Andrew Stockdale of Wolfmother from FUEL.TV Enter Here
• Enter to win an ESP HEX-7 Seven-String Electric Guitar from Behemoth frontman Nergal! Enter Here
• Win a signed Ibanez Mick Thomson MTM1 Signature Guitar & 10 sets of Seymour Duncan Blackouts pickups, also signed by Mick. Enter Here
• Win a Native Instruments Maschine Groove Production Studio & Audio Kontrol 1 Interface. Total value just under $1,000. Enter Here
• Win a $500 gift certificate from Carvin.com toward any Carvin merchandise of your choice! This includes guitars & bass guitars, amplifiers, pro audio systems, and accessories. Enter Here
• Win a sweet Paul Reed Smith electric guitar, signed by members of Like A Storm! Enter Here
• Win a G&L Comanche electric guitar, a bunch of BBE guitar effects, and a 58″ Panasonic HDTV! Enter Here

This coupon code is good for just over a week, expiring on November 1, 2009

Coupon Code: ROCKTOBER
Expires: November 1, 2009
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Discount #1: 15% off Guitar Accessories at Music123.com
Coupon Code: GUITAR1
Expires: October 28, 2009
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Discount #2: Free Shipping on all Amps at Music123.com (orders shipped to the Continental U.S. only)
Coupon Code: SHIPAMPS
Expires: October 28, 2009
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Being a musical instruments website, it took a bit of thinking to find a post topic that bridges the two together. Considering, though, that most of the instruments we play are made from wood, there is an absolute tie-in between the environment and the tools we use to make music.

We can all agree that deforestation is a major problem. I think people have done a great job in the past few years of making small changes in their lives to think environmentally, but when you have to balance the desire to be kind to the earth with buying a product you’re very passionate about, the decision is not always cut and dry.

Let’s take guitars. You’ve been saving up for that new Martin or Taylor acoustic guitar. This is your dream guitar. Maybe you remember the way your father’s Martin D28 felt in your hands, the way the body resonated against your chest, even the way the wood smelled. If you’re going to drop $3,000 on a guitar, you want it to be exactly like that. You are probably not willing to compromise quality for anything else. And why should you?

Of course, the same goes for guitar makers. When people expect the best quality product, they don’t want to compromise the materials they’re using to build it.

We musicians are a picky bunch. We love talking about wood, and the different sounds that different types and qualities of wood will create. We also like exotic woods, from the kinds of trees that people chain themselves around to protect.

So, where is the middle ground?

Believe it or not, Greenpeace has launched the Music Wood Campaign, teaming up with some of the top guitar manufactures, including Martin, Taylor, Fender, Guild, Gibson, Walden, and Yamaha. The goal is to increase the supply of woods traditionally used in the building of guitars that come from trees grown in a sustainable fashion.

For an example check out the Martin D Mahogany 09, made entirely from wood certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (The FSC was founded by Greenpeace and other organizations in the early 1990s, and has become the gold standard of environmental certification in the forestry industry).

So, when you’re shopping for your next dream guitar, think about where the wood has come from. With a bit of research, you can get the best of both worlds. For more info, check out The Music Wood Coalition.

Here’s a great video, produced by Taylor, documenting the Music Wood Coalition’s tour of Madagascar in 2008.

You can also check out my Blog Action Day post at gearpipe.org - Ten Ways to be a More Environmentally Conscious Musician.

• Wildwood Acoustic Short Scale (Purple Daze) - MSRP: $249.00, Current Price: $139.50, Savings: $109.50
• Stardust Elite Rebel Electric Guitar (Sheena Pink) - MSRP: $429.00, Current Price: $199.50, Savings: $229.50
• Stardust Elite Bass Guitar (Violet Burst) - MSRP: $589.00, Current Price: $349.50, Savings: $239.50

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Follow the link below and you can also print off a coupon to get this 15% discount in one of their stores. The fine print says this is good on items priced $3,333 or less. I’m not really sure what the significance of that number is…but who care, right?

Coupon Code: BTB15
Expires: September 27, 2009
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According to the official rules, this guitar is valued at $1,799, and I’m sure will be much more valuable in the future, as it’s a limited edition axe.

Good luck!

Entry Deadline: August 3, 2009
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If this bums you out, then this Musicians Friend coupon code is just for you! Tomorrow only (July 17, 2009), you can take 10% off all new Fender and Squier guitars, amps, and accessories. That’s right…ALL. If you’ve been waiting for the right time to pick up that new piece of Fender gear, your time has arrived.

Musicians Friend is not going to release the coupon code until tomorrow morning. I’ll update this post once it’s released, or you can follow the link below in the morning to find it. UPDATE: See coupon code below.

Coupon Code: FENDER
Expires: July 17, 2009 at 11:59 p.m. PT

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Now here’s the catch. Music123 says this deal is good for three days only, but they don’t say which days. Seriously…I looked all over the email they sent me and on their website. If I totally missed it and someone out there knows which days this runs, please leave the dates in the comments. My assumption is that it’s July 3,4, & 5. Who knows?

Coupon Code: Fireworks - Call 1-800-458-4076 24 hours a day.
Expires: July 5, 2009 (maybe!)
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Entry Deadline: July 31, 2009
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1. Fender American Standard Stratocaster Electric Guitar
2. Fender American Standard Telecaster Electric Guitar
3. Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster Electric Guitar
4. Fender American Deluxe Ash Stratocaster Electric Guitar
5. Fender American Deluxe Series Telecaster Electric Guitar
6. Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster HSS Electric Guitar
7. Fender Highway One Series Telecaster Electric Guitar
8. Fender American Standard HSS Stratocaster Electric Guitar
9. Fender American Special Mahogany Stratocaster HSS Electric Guitar
10. Fender Artist Series John Mayer Stratocaster Electric Guitar

Check out the Best Selling Musical Instruments Archive.
Search for Fender American-made Electric Guitars on eBay.

If you take a look at their website, there is a list of qualifying models, and it looks like it includes almost all American Series models.

Rebate Deadline: September 15, 2009, and all Mail-in Certificates must be postmarked by October 15, 2009.
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What can you win? A new Fender Buddy Miller Signature Acoustic Guitar. How do you enter? Just head over to the American Songspace website and tell them the ten records you can’t live without. That’s it!

Entry Deadline: April 26, 2009
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Gibson and Epiphone are giving you an exclusive opportunity to win an Epiphone Les Paul Standard Plus-Top in Trans Blue valued at $1,082 and autographed by Kevin, Nick and Joe Jonas. The Jonas Brothers, who play Gibson brand instruments exclusively, signed this guitar for a lucky Gibson fan at their Beverly Hills office in February 2009.

Entry Deadline: May 31, 2009
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This one might just be one of the best. They’ve teamed up with Breedlove to offer you the Breedlove Extraordinary Experience.

The Breedlove Extraordinary Experience is an all-inclusive 4-day getaway to Breedlove’s custom shop in the resort town of Bend, Oregon. This prize package includes FREE lodging, FREE meals, and FREE entertainment, plus a $500 voucher to cover travel expenses to and from Bend.

On your guitar getaway, you’ll learn the secrets of Breedlove’s design, and take home the ultimate souvenir your own custom-built instrument. You even get to choose the actual woods and materials used for your guitar or mandolin!

In between the workshops and interactive tours, you’ll attend private performances. 2009 artists include: Grammy Award Winner and Fingerstyle Master, Ed Gerhard, Guitar Virtuosos Ben Lacy and Jay Roberts, and Country Music and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Chris Hillman among others.

Entry Deadline: May 31, 2009
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Musicians Friend is blowing out the Daisy Rock Heartbreaker Short Scale Electric Guitar in Red Hot Red for just $99, which is $130 off the regular sale price.

MSRP: $329.00
Regular Price: $229.00
Current Price: $99.99
Savings: $229.01(69%)

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The 3-voice Godin LGXT is a masterfully crafted instrument using only the finest woods, hardware and custom electronics. This flagship model is considered an industry leader in the realm of 13-pin technology, giving the player direct access to a multitude of 13-pin devices such as guitar synths and computers via midi.

The critically acclaimed 2-voice Godin Freeway SA features a hum-single-hum pickup configuration providing a wide range of electric guitar tones. The Freeway SA takes all of the versatility of the Freeway Classic and adds synth & computer access via a built-in 13-pin connector, courtesy of the revolutionary Ghost pickup.

The Prize Package

• Godin LGXT guitar
• Godin Freeway SA guitar
• John McLaughlin This is the Way I Do It DVD

Entry Deadline: May 18, 2009
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1. Rogue EA-3 Lap Steel Guitar with Stand and Gig Bag
2. Carter Carter-Starter Steel Guitar/Accessories Bundle
3. Magnum Pedal Steel Pro Select S-10DB Single 10-String Steel Guitar
4. Gretsch Guitars Electromatic Lap Steel Guitar
5. Morrell Joe Morrell Pro 6-String Lap Steel
6. Chandler RH-2 Lap Steel Guitar
7. Fender FS-52 Lap Steel Guitar White Blonde
8. Morrell MLS 6-String Lap Steel
9. Goldtone LS Lap Steel Guitar
10. Magnum Pedal Steel Pro Select D-10 Double 10-String Steel Guitar

Check out the Best Selling Musical Instruments Archive.
Search for Pedal and Lap Steel Guitars on eBay.

According to Crate:

The Crate CA15 Cimarron compact amplifier delivers 12W of musical power and features dual indpendent-gain inputs, 3-band EQ, and reverb. RCA input jacks let you plug in a CD player, mixer, or MP3 player to play along with your favorite music. It also has a headphone jack and an external speaker out. The Crate Custom Design 8″ woofer delivers smooth clear sound with excellent projection and fidelity. A flip-out locking bar underneath the cabinet lets you tilt the amplifier back for better monitoring as well as increased coverage and projection.

After the $25 cash back rebate, you should be able to buy the Crate CA15 for about $125.

Expires: March 31, 2009
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1. Washburn M3SWE F-Style Acoustic-Electric Mandolin w/case
2. Rogue FM-80E Acoustic-Electric Mandolin
3. Rogue RM-100A A-Style Mandolin
4. Dean Bluegrass F Mandolin
5. Fender FM-52E Acoustic-Electric Mandolin
6. Rogue RM100F F-Style Mandolin
7. Rogue Mandolin with Oval Soundhole
8. Gibson F-5 Distressed Master Model Mandolin
9. Gibson F-5 Master Model Mandolin
10. Gibson Doyle Lawson Mandolin

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Search for Mandolins on eBay.