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Tarpley Music Company outfits fledgling finger-pickers and acoustic virtuosos with myriad musical instruments and accessories from brands such as Fender, Yamaha, and Pearl. Chocolate-colored Levys 2" guitar straps ($8.99) harness codependent six-strings, and OSP AXECLAW wall guitar-hangers ($14.50) set the stage for bedroom-bonfire kumbayas. Polish your pitch with a Boss TU-80 Tuner and Metronome ($29.99), or tap Tarpley's knowledgeable staff for advice on percussion and audio equipment. A gleaming inventory of keyboards, brass, and orchestral instruments includes the Yamaha standard acoustic pack ($159.99), which comes with an F325 acoustic guitar, a gig bag, and a cordless Carlos Santana.