Gear Brian Loves!
I've been with Music Store Live since we were based out of Vermont and was happy to tag along for the ride when we relocated to sunny Southern California! Winters out here sure are much nicer. It doesn't get much better than living by the beach and playing with cool guitars all day.
Primarily, I'm a bassist, but I simply cannot deny my passion for well-built and sexy-looking guitars. I'm not afraid to rock an axe that has some adventurous colors on it. The running joke in the office is that I'll scoop up any purple guitar that's offered to our shop... What can I say? I've never been known for subtlety. Is it flashy? Is it shiny? Sign me up!
I totally dig the sound of vintage axes, but I also really appreciate all of the modern offerings that try to maintain those tones while improving (or at least put their own spin) on the playability and craftsmanship of instruments from yesteryear. I write the listing descriptions for most of the higher-end guitars and basses in the shop which gives me the awesome opportunity to get just about everything in my hands before we pack it up and put it away.
Here's the stuff I'm really digging right now! Check back soon, I update it regularly!
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Spector USA NS-5H2 5-String Bass, Purple Daze
Quilt Maple Top, Swamp Ash Body, Macassar Ebony Fretboard, Aguilar Pickups
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Anderson Guitarworks Drop Top Classic Guitar, Natural Honey
Quilt Maple Top, Alder Body, Rosewood Fretboard, Roasted Maple Neck, VA Booster
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Ernie Ball Music Man Exclusive Run JP15 John Petrucci Signature Guitar, Trans Deep Purple
Japanese Maple Top, Roasted Flame Maple Neck and Fretboard, Custom Color - G92622
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PRS Paul Reed Smith Wood Library McCarty 594 Guitar, Satin McCarty Sunburst, Brazilian Rosewood
Flame Maple 10-Top, Mahogany Back, Brazilian Rosewood Fretboard, Roasted Flame Maple
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PRS Paul Reed Smith Wood Library Custom 24-08 Guitar, Satin Autumn Sky, Brazilian Rosewood
Quilt Maple 10-Top, Swamp Ash Body, Brazilian Rosewood Fretboard, East Indian Rosewood Neck, Pattern Thin Neck Shape
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PRS Paul Reed Smith Wood Library Custom 24 Guitar, Satin Charcoal Blue Burst, Brazilian Rosewood
Flame Maple 10-Top, Swamp Ash Back, Brazilian Rosewood Fretboard, Indian Rosewood Neck, \m/ Pickups, Pattern Thin Neck Shape
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PRS Paul Reed Smith Wood Library Custom 24-08 Artist Grade Guitar, Satin Blue Fade w/ Charcoal Back
Artist Grade Flame Maple Top, Swamp Ash Body, African Blackwood Fretboard, Flame Maple Neck, Pattern Thin Neck Shape
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PRS Paul Reed Smith Wood Library Custom 24 Guitar, Satin Purple Mist Smokeburst, Brazilian Rosewood
Flame Maple 10-Top, Swamp Ash Back, Brazilian Rosewood Fretboard, Indian Rosewood Neck, \m/ Pickups, Pattern Thin Neck Shape
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Ernie Ball Music Man Exclusive Run JP15 John Petrucci Signature Guitar, Trans Deep Purple
Japanese Maple Top, Roasted Flame Maple Neck and Fretboard, Custom Color - G92626
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Ernie Ball Music Man Exclusive Run JP15 John Petrucci Signature Guitar, Trans Fire Red
Japanese Maple Top, Roasted Flame Maple Neck and Fretboard, Custom Color - G92623
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Ernie Ball Music Man Exclusive Run JP15 John Petrucci Signature Guitar, Trans Fire Red
Japanese Maple Top, Roasted Flame Maple Neck and Fretboard, Custom Color - G92668
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Ernie Ball Music Man Exclusive Run JP15 John Petrucci Signature Guitar, Trans Fire Red
Japanese Maple Top, Roasted Flame Maple Neck and Fretboard, Custom Color - G92830
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Ernie Ball Music Man Exclusive Run JP15 John Petrucci Signature Guitar, Trans Deep Purple
Japanese Maple Top, Roasted Flame Maple Neck and Fretboard, Custom Color - G92831
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Ernie Ball Music Man Exclusive Run JP15 John Petrucci Signature Guitar, Trans Deep Purple
Japanese Maple Top, Roasted Flame Maple Neck and Fretboard, Custom Color - G92607
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Ernie Ball Music Man Exclusive Run JP15 7-String John Petrucci Signature Guitar, Trans Deep Purple
Japanese Maple Top, Roasted Flame Maple Neck and Fretboard, Custom Color - F88653
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Ernie Ball Music Man Exclusive Run JP15 7-String John Petrucci Signature Guitar, Trans Deep Purple
Japanese Maple Top, Roasted Flame Maple Neck and Fretboard, Custom Color - F91272
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Ernie Ball Music Man Exclusive Run JP15 7-String John Petrucci Signature Guitar, Trans Deep Purple
Japanese Maple Top, Roasted Flame Maple Neck and Fretboard, Custom Color - F88748
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LSL Instruments T-Bone Guitar, Seafoam Green, Rosewood Neck
Pine Body, 1-Piece Indian Rosewood Neck and Fretboard
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Ernie Ball Music Man Exclusive Run JP15 7-String John Petrucci Signature Guitar, Trans Deep Purple
Japanese Maple Top, Roasted Flame Maple Neck and Fretboard, Custom Color - F88597
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