Gig Pig Music a new option for local musicians

Gig Pig Music opened on December 4 at 23 E Court Street, Downtown.

The storefront grew from the home-based business of Bre, the former guitarist and vocalist for Crankbox, who had been selling music instruments on E-Bay and through trade magazines.

In addition to being an authorized dealer of instruments, she also sells buyouts, niche and custom instruments.

Because of this, the inventory changes out quite often – for example, a '65 Ludwig Black Diamond drum kit is prominently displayed.

"We have stuff here that I don't think anyone else can get," Bre says.  "But on the same products [as the larger chain music dealers], we're cheaper."

Bre also sells Elixir and Martin strings, a big plus for the bar bands and other musicians in Downtown and Over-the-Rhine.

"If you're going to move Downtown or to Over-the-Rhine and live the lifestyle, why should you have to drive 25 miles to get the best quality strings?" she says.  "Or to have custom work done?  I can do crazy custom work."

Although the store is geared toward the practicing musician, Bre says that Gig Pig Music is offering starter packages with a guitar, amp, and lessons for only $150.

Gig Pig Music is operating under winter hours of noon to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, and they plan on staying open later during the spring and summer months.

Saturday and Sunday hours are by appointment only.

Writer: Kevin LeMaster
Source: Bre, partner, Gig Pig Music