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Posted by: derper Feb 26 2013, 07:36 PM

Hey GMC, I don't want to "jinx" it , but I just interviewed for a job at Pro Guitar in Portland this weekend, and it went really well! Not certain yet, but I'm pretty certain they'll be finding me a position at their storefront very soon!

I'm so honored for the opportunity to even interview for the position. After looking into the company, they are mainly known for their boutique effect selection, and review vids online. For example, this one was shot in the storefront I'm applying to...



Though they have some "affordable" guitars, they are mainly known for their high end amp, and fender custom shop selection....and the effects selection is mindblowing. If you read the review on this TC electronics pedal, for example (http://proguitarshop.com/tc-electronic-alter-ego-delay.html) you'll find that the guys from PG were flown out to Denmark to design some custom pedals. WHAT?!!

I'll keep you posted on this development, but I'm so excited for the opportunity to work at one of the top guitar shops in the country. I'll try not to spontaneously combust if I do not get the job.

Posted by: Dieterle Feb 26 2013, 08:40 PM

That would be a real Good Thing - kind of Heaven on Earth

Posted by: Bossie Feb 26 2013, 11:39 PM

That would be great...hope ya get it !!

Posted by: Jonas Tamas Feb 27 2013, 09:17 AM

I keep my fingers crossed, I hope you get the job! The shop looks really promising in the video.

There is a great scene in Portland, both in musical terms, as well as regarding instruments and guitar shops. And CDBaby is also there

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Feb 27 2013, 09:29 AM

Best of luck mate - you will get to play the guitar all day long and get payed for it, plus try out a ton of gear and become a gear guru! You can start your own gear blog or come up with awesome materials for the company - imagine that they will appreciate this a lot There are tons of cool projects that you can do, while being there

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 27 2013, 02:49 PM

I wish you all the best mate! As Cosmin said, the possibilities are infiniteif you start working there!

Posted by: Blister Feb 27 2013, 02:55 PM

That would just be all kinds of awesome! Best of luck!

Posted by: Todd Simpson Feb 28 2013, 12:25 AM

Super congrats dude!!

Posted by: vonhotch Mar 1 2013, 04:06 AM

Best of luck man!!!! One of my first jobs was at the music store where I was taking lessons. To this day......BEST JOB EVER!!!!!!!

Posted by: maharzan Mar 1 2013, 05:20 AM

Wow, I still need to get my first job by playing guitar...

Posted by: Timmy b Mar 1 2013, 08:42 AM

Best of luck mate! Sounds like a great gig!

Posted by: DeGroot Mar 1 2013, 07:26 PM

Sounds like a dream job. Hope you land it, Gabriel!

Posted by: Sinisa Cekic Mar 1 2013, 11:38 PM

It's a dream job ! I once worked for a short period in the Music Shop in Wels ,Austria. The only obstacle for full-time employment was the language barrier, unfortunately. I remember that I spent the whole days there, even though I had 8 hours of working time

Posted by: derper Mar 2 2013, 09:49 PM

GOT THE JOB!!! WOOOOOOOOOOHAAAAAAAA! So freakin' happy! I start next week, after the new(ish) wife and I bomb down to Mexico tomorrow for a last-min, overdue, honeymoon!

I love life right now.

Posted by: Blister Mar 2 2013, 09:52 PM

Great news! Congrats & have a great time!

Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Mar 2 2013, 09:58 PM

These are great news man - congratulations!
Its so cool that you got the job in something that you love doing.

Have a great time in Mexico!

Posted by: Gitarrero Mar 2 2013, 10:05 PM

Congrats buddy, great news!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 6 2013, 04:26 PM

QUOTE (derper @ Mar 2 2013, 05:49 PM)

GOT THE JOB!!! WOOOOOOOOOOHAAAAAAAA! So freakin' happy! I start next week, after the new(ish) wife and I bomb down to Mexico tomorrow for a last-min, overdue, honeymoon!

I love life right now.

Posted by: Sensible Jones Mar 6 2013, 07:28 PM

Many congrats mate!!!

Posted by: Timmy b Mar 6 2013, 08:05 PM

Congrats Man! Enjoy!

Posted by: thefireball Mar 10 2013, 04:29 AM

That's so awesome! My friend works at Guitar Center. Seems like he has it made working there.

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 10 2013, 09:10 AM

Congrats again mate! Have a tortilla time!!

Posted by: derper Mar 23 2013, 06:53 AM

Sorry guys, it's been a whirlwind of a few weeks.

So many great products!!! Pixtronix, Catalinbread, Earthquake Effects, custom TC Electronics pedals designed for our shop, Divided by Thirteen Amps, MANY Fender Custom Shop Guitars, Taylor Acoustics....


It's been a fun, and challenging few weeks. We have such an extensive stock, and with our reputation from the online side of the Pro Guitar Shop Demos, I really am trying to study and step up my gear knowledge every day.

Posted by: PosterBoy Mar 23 2013, 07:21 AM

Awesome stuff, this shop would be like heaven compared to working at the hell that is GC, Quality gear and approach to customers.

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 23 2013, 04:33 PM

Hey Gabe! Glad to hear it's going well man - tell me one thing tho, will we be seeing you in those tutorials as well?

Posted by: TreyDeschamp Mar 23 2013, 04:39 PM

Congrats man!