We’re constantly talking about music and gear here at the store. Not only is it our profession, it’s also our passion. Whether it’s a discussion about hide-glue and tongue braces, neck profiles and nut widths, solid-state vs tubes, pickups and wiring, solid vs laminate, analog vs digital…if it has to do with making music it’s on-topic here at the store. While the debates can get a little heated, one thing we can all agree on is an excitement for making music. It’s in that spirit that we’re launching a new series entitled Staff Spotlight. These videos, blog posts, photos and more will be an inside look at what new gear we’re excited about, what vintage instruments inspire us, what we’re listening to and most importantly what we’re playing.

To kick things off we’ve enlisted General & Repair Manager Mike H. and his intense focus on all things Gypsy Jazz. If you’ve been watching our demos over the years you’ve seen this fervor creep into Mike’s playing. (Most notably in our demo of the Collings AT-16 from earlier this year) Whether it’s gigging around the region in two different Gypsy Jazz groups or blasting Django charts on the Repair Shop stereo it’s safe to say this is Mike’s passion. Enjoy what we hope will be the first of many Staff Spotlights.

Update: Don’t miss Mike’s upcoming Gypsy Jazz Workshop!