In The Beginning …

I’m new to blogging, so bear with me as I venture into this brave new world. I work for 1st Gear Music, possibly the best kept secret in the tone universe, that is until the search engines start kicking in. I fixate on cool gear, which makes me an unabashed gearhead. I can’t help it. From guitars and amps down to Abalone Strat pickguards, I love high-end and unique music gear. My partner in crime, who has taken to calling himself Greg, is what he labels a Tone Snob. He can taste different tones the way wine aficionados (winos) taste a Merlot to discover its hidden qualities (such as alcohol). So together, we formed 1st Gear Music. You’ll be hearing more from us in the coming days and weeks as we talk about the likes of tube amps, boutique effects pedals, custom shop guitars and basses and plenty of other gear that we hope will make you drool worse than your poor drummer does naturally.