A rather
famous music shop in
Rochester,
NY. They've been in business for quite a long time and boast a huge
arsenal of
guitars,
amps,
albums, and various other items associated with
rock 'n roll. If you're really into music (playing or listening), I strongly suggest a visit. Incredibly good prices on guitars for us cheap
college bastards. Also, rummaging through their CDs is fun when trying to find a particular one. The store chooses a method of storage for
inventory similar to that found in a
landfill. Leads one to find a bunch of
CDs that you didn't know you wanted before actually finding your
original selection.
Their legacy for the uninitiated would have to be the commercials they've been running since the early 80's (they haven't done any newer ones). The commercials are a cross between early
MTV videos, car dealership commercials, and
acid trip. For instance - in one, the owner wears a bunny ear-bonnet, and hops in the store, while the camera zooms in and out and someone repeatedly says "hop, hop."
House of Guitars
645 Titus Ave.
Rochester, NY 14627
716-544-3500