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SoundPure High-end pro audio recording gear. Boutique acoustic, electric, and vintage guitars. Grammy-nominated recording studio
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Appointment-only hours: Monday-Friday 10 AM to 7 PM. Call (919) 682-5552 to schedule an appointment.

Some finishes become iconic.The James Tyler Guitars Burning Water 2K is one of those guitars that players recognize fro...
06/02/2026

Some finishes become iconic.

The James Tyler Guitars Burning Water 2K is one of those guitars that players recognize from across the room. But this one is much more than the legendary finish.

Built around the Studio Elite platform, it delivers everything James Tyler guitars are known for: effortless playability, explosive dynamics, glassy cleans, punchy mids, and lead tones that stay articulate no matter how much gain you throw at them.

The magic of a great Tyler is that it feels alive. Pick softly and it sparkles. Dig in and it pushes back. Every note feels immediate, expressive, and musical.

And then there's the Burning Water finish—a piece of guitar history in its own right. Bold, unmistakable, and every bit as inspiring as the tones coming out of it.

For players who want boutique performance with a personality all its own, this is the real deal.

👉 https://www.soundpure.com/p/james-tyler-burning-water-2k-guitar-26312/41451

Cease and Desist! Who did it better? These guitars are available now in our shop, but may not be forever! Get your piece...
05/29/2026

Cease and Desist! Who did it better?

These guitars are available now in our shop, but may not be forever! Get your piece of guitar history before it's too late!

We aren't too worried, but you never know 🎸👀

Get ready for a night of serious groove at SoundPure. Join us Friday, July 10 at 7 PM for the Bakithi Kumalo Clinic, fea...
05/28/2026

Get ready for a night of serious groove at SoundPure. Join us Friday, July 10 at 7 PM for the Bakithi Kumalo Clinic, featuring deep-pocket tone, world-class bass insight, and the kind of feel you can’t fake. Opening act Brittany Frompovich kicks things off before Bakithi brings the “Tone to Go.”

📍 Sound Pure Music
808 Washington St, Durham, NC
☎️ (919) 682-5552

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There’s vintage… and then there’s golden-era Gibson.This 1951 J-185 has that big, open old-growth sound that only decade...
05/23/2026

There’s vintage… and then there’s golden-era Gibson.

This 1951 J-185 has that big, open old-growth sound that only decades of playing can create — warm low end, dry woody mids, and a top that feels completely alive under your hands. It’s got the power of a jumbo, but with more focus and balance than a J-200.

The maple back and sides keep the response quick and articulate, while the aged spruce top adds that soft compression and sweetness vintage Gibson acoustics are famous for. Every chord feels huge without getting muddy.

And honestly? They just don’t make many like this anymore.
A rare piece of Gibson history that still sounds every bit as inspiring as it looks.

👉 https://www.soundpure.com/p/gibson-1951-j-185-guitar-used/40908

We are excited to announce a new batch of JTG's have arrived at the shop! Get 'em while they're hot!!
05/22/2026

We are excited to announce a new batch of JTG's have arrived at the shop! Get 'em while they're hot!!

Get ready for a night of serious groove at SoundPure. Join us Friday, July 10 at 7 PM for the Bakithi Kumalo Clinic, fea...
05/21/2026

Get ready for a night of serious groove at SoundPure. Join us Friday, July 10 at 7 PM for the Bakithi Kumalo Clinic, featuring deep-pocket tone, world-class bass insight, and the kind of feel you can’t fake. Opening act Brittany Frompavich kicks things off before Bakithi brings the “Tone to Go.”

📍 Sound Pure Music
808 Washington St, Durham, NC
☎️ (919) 682-5552

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This is boutique guitar building at its absolute peak.The McNaught Phoenix Rising isn’t just visually stunning — it’s th...
05/21/2026

This is boutique guitar building at its absolute peak.
The McNaught Phoenix Rising isn’t just visually stunning — it’s the kind of instrument that immediately tells you a master builder was behind every detail. Diamond-grade maple tops, set-thru construction, flawless carve work, and an unbelievably responsive feel all come together in a guitar that feels alive in your hands.
Tone-wise, it’s huge and articulate. Warm, singing sustain from the mahogany body and neck, with clarity and attack that stay intact even under gain.
And visually? Pure McNaught. The kind of top you stop and stare at before you even play the first chord.
Rare, collectible, and built for serious players who know exactly what this is.

👉 https://www.soundpure.com/p/mcnaught-phoenix-rising-guitar-224-used/41282

This is the kind of classical guitar you spend a lifetime chasing.Built by legendary English luthier Paul Fischer, this ...
05/20/2026

This is the kind of classical guitar you spend a lifetime chasing.

Built by legendary English luthier Paul Fischer, this Concert Classical #497 represents an incredibly rare level of craftsmanship and refinement. Fischer’s instruments are prized worldwide for their balance, projection, responsiveness, and almost piano-like clarity — and with his retirement, they’ve become increasingly difficult to find.

Spruce over Brazilian rosewood gives this guitar enormous depth and richness, but what really stands out is the responsiveness. Every note feels immediate, alive, and perfectly voiced across the entire fingerboard.

This isn’t just a beautiful instrument — it’s a serious concert-level guitar built by one of the great modern classical makers.

Elegant. Refined. Absolutely world-class.

👉 https://www.soundpure.com/p/paul-fischer-concert-classical-acoustic-guitar-497-used/40067

05/18/2026

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Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 7pm
Saturday 11am - 5am

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