michael's Music Gear Setup

I love these! Great sound quality, solid build, and yet still very portable.

I will say, if you don't care about portability, I would opt for the full over-ear headphones from V-Moda. I went with these, the on-ear M-80s, because I use them on my commute and they travel to work with me every day. They are comfortable and have conformed to my head shape so I can wear them for a few hour before I really start to be bothered by the fact that I'm wearing headphones.

This beauty was my first electric. I bought this guitar when I was 15 year old after many visits to Guitar Center. I love strats, and this one feels great in my hands. It's the California Series, which means it was constructed in the US, and painted and finished in Mexico. I overpaid for it (again, first purchase at Guitar Center before I learned they negotiate more than used car salesmen) and paid around $500.

The finish and appointments seem great, and I especially love the neck. I did lower the action a little, but all in all, a very playable guitar.

I'll never sell her, but I'm probably just being sentimental.