Podcast 480: Trevor Boone (Emerald City Guitars)

This week, we're joined by Trevor Boone of Seattle's Emerald City
Guitars. 


This Seattle guitar store is like no other, where you'll often
find multiple Dumble amplifiers, original 'Bursts and impossibly
rare Fenders alongside players' grade guitars and amps.


 


They've also taken a unique approach to marketing and
storytelling by hiring a full-time videographer to document some
of the great tales behind their inventory, having an RV gassed up
and ready to go, and self-producing a reality show about their
latest vintage guitar finds on YouTube. 


 


During our chat, we talk about the store's big bet on content
creation, how Trevor brokers these staggeringly expensive deals,
how to move a six-figure Dumble across the country (thanks for
the tip, John Mayer), and so much more.


 


Visit Emerald City Guitars: https://emeraldcityguitars.com


Follow their YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/user/emeraldcityguitars


ECG at the 2024 Fretboard Summit:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYXhFarrQiU&t=1170s


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