07/10/2025
šø A Sincere Thank You and Farewell šø
After a long and rewarding ride, Iāve made the difficult decision to close Allicks Guitar Shop as of today.
The music retail world has changed dramatically over the years, and the challenges of a shrinking and highly competitive market have made it harder for small, independent shops like mine to thrive. Iāve given it my heart, my hands, and countless hoursābecause I truly believed in creating a space where musicians could feel seen, heard, and inspired.
To everyone who supported the shop through the years: thank you. Iāll miss 98.89% of youāwhich means itās more than likely I consider you a friend.
And to the other 1.11%⦠well, good riddance.
Itās been an honor to be part of your musical journeyāwhether it was your first set of strings, your tenth guitar, or just a good gear chat on a rainy afternoon.
š If you have a gift certificate, please note itās good for in-stock merchandise only. If thereās something youāve had your eye on, or if weāve spoken about gear you were interested in, feel free to message me. Iāll do my best to arrange a time to meet and help wrap things up.
This may be the end of the shop, but itās not the end of the music. Stay kind, stay weird, and keep playing.
With gratitude,
Brian