Nick & Jack of Guitar Center Vintage

This is a very special episode of the show! Today I am talking with Jack Hetherington and Nick Conte who are key people in Guitar Center's Vintage department. We talk about their stories and how they came to be some of they key "point people" in the vintage guitar world. Topics include: Jack's journey from history major to vintage guitar expert. Nick's early exposure to vintage guitars through his father. The significance of stories behind vintage instruments. Being open to different eras of guitars. Affordable vintage guitars can still be high quality. The evolving definition of what constitutes a vintage guitar. The value of community and shared experiences in guitar collecting. The role of Guitar Center in the vintage guitar market. The personal connection to guitars and their histories. You can shop the Guitar Center vintage collection in-store or online at: Vintage Gear | Guitar Center For more info regarding trading in your used and vintage gear: Trade-In Trade-Up | Guitar Center Get in touch with Nick directly on Instagram HERE https://www.instagram.com/nickconte21 Give Guitar Center a follow on their Instagram HERE https://www.instagram.com/guitarcenter Support The Show And Connect! The Text Chat is back! Hit me up at (503) 751-8577 You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchasing stuff from Tonemob.com/reverb Tonemob.com/sweetwater or grabbing your guitar/bass strings from Tonemob.com/stringjoy Release your music via DistroKid and save 30% by going to Tonemob.com/distrokid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Om Podcasten

The year was 2015. Show host Blake Wyland intended to start a podcast where he took a deep dive with his guests from the guitar world to explain their rigs. What happened was that, but also a whole lot more. The show quickly evolved into discussions about people's lives. Guitars, pedals, amps, etc. are the central hub of the show, but it really is more about the PEOPLE behind all of it. Both the musicians who use the gear, and the folks that create these magical tools of expression. You can expect chats about songwriting, favorite bands, family, loss, addiction, conspiracy theories, philosophy, and most of all....... food. This podcast goes all over the place. Come take a ride.