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Not Just Another Brick (and Mortar) in the Wall

Riviera Music rocks onto the Santa Barbara music scene.

Not Just Another Brick (and Mortar) in the Wall

I had a problem.

One minute, I’m happily strumming my acoustic guitar, and the next, my little E string snaps. After a quick scan of my studio, I’m left with the disheartening realization that I have no replacement strings. Zero. Where does one even purchase guitar strings in Santa Barbara these days?

I will not give my money to Jeff Bezos if I don’t absolutely need to, and this certainly isn’t worth bothering my Sweetwater.com rep (shout-out Randy).

Taylor acoustic guitars at Riviera Music | Credit: Don Brubaker