Want to learn how to use your guitar for more than just melodies? Want to expand your musical language? Join Yamaha's artist Carl Tosten as he shows you how to take standard songs and create textures and rhythms by using various techniques such as...

Did you just purchase your very first guitar or bass? Do you have a guitar or bass but want to start learning to play?  Bananas At Large knows how important it is to get started on the right foot when you...

A curated collection of unique, World Class guitars is coming to Bananas on Wednesday, October 17th.  This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to see some of the most interesting guitars from the most elite builders, and Bananas at Large...

Northern California’s Oldest and most Prestigious Musical Instrument Store is Relocating! San Rafael, CA: After over 40 years, Bananas At Large is moving to a new location. We have found a new home. We will move from our current downtown location,...

A pick may be the smallest part of your guitar rig, but as the most direct connection between you and your instrument, its importance easily outweighs its diminutive size. In this post, we provide a brief overview of the differences...

Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) has played a role in performance and production since its introduction in the early 1980s. Today, a basic understanding of MIDI is essential if you want to record at home or in the studio, and it's highly...