- The TubeDepot has a great selection of name brand tubes, as well as very affordable prices. Friendly to deal with, and the number system they use makes it easy to reorder and install tubes without rebiasing. Located in Memphis, TN.

- Located in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, The Tubestore offers a wide selection of popular tubes, with excellent customer service. They use a number system so you can order reorder and install without rebiasing.

AvatarSpeakers.com  - Dave and the folks at Avatar Speakers build and sell top-shelf guitar guitar and bass cabs, as well as supply name-brand speakers themselves, at unreal prices. You will not find a better deal on Celestions, and they even sell pre-broken in Vintage 30s and G12H30s as the "Hellatone" series.

stonetreeguitars.com - Scott Platts only uses top-notch tonewoods and componants in his hand-crafted instruments. Players such as Joe Bonamassa, Eric "Roscoe" Ambel, Billy McCoy, and Jason Coomes all use "main" axes from Scott. He recently did a refret on one of my Strats using the stainless steel fretwire (standard on StoneTree guitars)....the workmanship is truly stunning. He is going to begin a custom guitar for me as well...I can't wait! Scott is located in Saratoga, Wy.

guitarX.com - Gary and Shawna Rosen operate a very friendly establishment, offering the specialized and boutique guitars, basses, amps, and outboard gear that you won't find at GC. Located in Denver, CO.

washingtonmusic.com - Located in Wheaton, Maryland, Washington Music Center is very large, offering a great number of name brands. They are a wonderful family-owned alternative to the corporate chain stores of today. Ask for Brian Meader, tell him I sent you.