Edward Van Halen's guitar tech

As we reported earlier, the initial leg of Van Halen's most recent tour had to be postponed so that Ed could undergo treatment for an unspecified medical condition. We're happy to report that the tour resumed to largely favorable reviews and has now wrapped up with the closing show in Grand Rapids Michigan today.
Grand Rapids native, Tom Weber has had the tough, but enviable job of being Ed's lead guitar tech for the tour. In an article on MLive.com, Tom shares his experiences maintaining the legendary player's guitars.

Antique Music

It's the unique business that mixes a passion for music with an interest in antiquities and vintage items, but antique musical instruments are still useful in some kinds of enterprises. There are also some shops that sell these items online within the greater antique marketplace.There are benefits and drawbacks to buying antique musical instruments for sale online. Business managers might look for antique instruments for businesses like these:1. A "mom and pop" antique shop where items are bought from other shops and offered for sale locally.2. A procurement agency that caters to the whims of very rich clients, acquiring items like antique musical instruments for homes or properties.3. For a business involved in outfitting a museum or educational space.
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Tips and Tactics
Always protect yourself as a buyer as much as possible. Try to make a detailed agreement about the condition of an item as well as other considerations like antique instrument prices before the transaction is made to avoid potential problems.