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The “official biography…” Mark and Patty Brenner, after years of playing on the music scene in Milwaukee, Wisconsin started Brenner Guitar products in 2015 with their son, Tyler. Mark’s passion for modifying his guitars led to the development of his Piezo-1-1 Hi-Fi acoustic guitar saddles and Piezo-Pro preamp, among other items. The idea behind these …

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https://youtu.be/PHeR9Tvc6II Yes people, how many of us have them? I’m talking about friends now. How many people do you have in your life that will comfort you when you just lost a loved one or be there for you when the rains come down? This reminds me of that song by “Whodini,”  back in 1984  …

Featured Vendor- Adric Montano of Storybook Guitars. Read More »

I’m sure Lee would agree with me that one of the main reasons we love and respect Brian “The Mug” Milstead so much is, every since we got to know him and become friends well over a decade ago, he has always ended our phone conversations with “I love you man.” At first, it sounded …

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After spending nearly 30 years in the vintage guitar industry, our man, Mr. Chuck Riley decided that it was time for something new. So, he called up the guys at NASA and asked if they needed any help quantifying the departure and landing calculations for the Mars rover. They, of course said, “Heck yeah we …

Chuck Riley of Riley’s 66. Premier Zippo Lighter Designs! Read More »

  At first glance, one would think that this quiet and unassuming gentleman was merely a collector of “Golden Era” Gibson and Martin guitars. Bob Carlin attends several guitars shows during the year and we’ve yet to see him kick up much dust, but after peeling away a few layers, it seems that there is …

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  Guy plays guitar- well. Loves it so much, he opens a store and soon finds himself doing it for a living. Still keeps playing guitar and rockin’ out in bands. Store keeps going and flourishes. Guy is busy, but still keeps playing guitar. Guy now travels to guitar shows and puts in the work …

Featured Vendor: Randy Pepper of The Guitar Attic! Read More »

  This guitar business doesn’t see very many new, young faces step “into the ring” and of the few who do, most don’t last. That said, there are those tenacious few who, out of sheer will and determination make a name for themselves in the industry and that’s where this fine gentleman comes in. Izzy …

Mr. Izzy Miller- Owner, Founder, and Overseer of Izzy’s Vintage Guitars. Read More »

  This week’s featured vendor is none other than Mr. Scott Robbins, of G-Brats Guitars out of Midlothian, Tx. Scott and his wife (and secret weapon) Monique have become a potent team in the musical instrument industry and were recently featured as premier “Retail Innovators” at the 2019 NAMM show. You don’t build a $2 …

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A successful event of any type requires only one thing: the cooperation between the vendors displaying their items and wares at a show and the public attending the event. It is like a dance between partners and if we all do our part, you’ll have a pleasant and highly symbiotic weekend of excitement and fun. …

The Makings of a Successful Guitar Show. Read More »

  We were all set up at the 2017 Dallas International Guitar Festival when we suddenly noticed that some hustle and bustle was going on two booths over. As it turned out, that commotion was the setting up of a display of some of Rock’s most iconic guitars- the guitars of Ted Nugent. There was …

“Uncle Ted” Nugent and the construct of the solo in “Stranglehold.” Read More »