This week Mike and I dive into what touring is really like—the good, the bad, and the parts nobody tells you about. We also talk about some of our favorite new guitars, share our stories of meeting Steve Vai, swap a few memorable NAMM stories, discuss Fender’s recent cease-and-desist controversy, and answer the age-old question: does the name on the headstock actually matter?

As always, expect plenty of guitar talk, industry stories, questionable opinions, and a few laughs along the way.

In this episode of the Riffs, Beards & Gear Podcast Mike and Fluff discuss just how great inexpensive gear has become in the last 30 years, gear purchase regrets and what is in our Reverb feeds!

In this episode of Riffs, Beards & Gear, we sit down with Frank Gross, the mastermind behind Seattle’s premier guitar destination, Thunder Road Guitars.

We dive deep into Frank's journey, starting from his early days playing in the band On The Last Day, all the way through the hustle of launching a business selling guitars out of his bedroom. Frank shares the incredible story of how that humble beginning evolved into the massive, world-renowned success that is Thunder Road Guitars today.

Whether you're a gearhead, an entrepreneur, or just love a great success story, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.