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 to help spearhead the transition! Winters out here sure are so 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 really appreciate all of the modern offerings that try to maintain those tones but improve (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 stuff 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 love the most right now! Check back soon, I update it regularly!