Best guitar store security gate in the world

It isn't even close.

Above, the security gate of The Guitar Store, at 62 Commercial Road opposite Southampton Central railway station in Southampton, England.

It’s shaped like a colossal Fender Vibro Champ XD amp (below).

Meet the staff: below, "director and resident luthier Jamie 'Razor' Goatley."

Here's "weird-beard Wesley":

Next up (two pictures, no less) is "senior executive salesman,

lick man, and tea boy Jonny Moody from the local band 'The Possessed.'"

 

Finally, "eternal Saturday lad Steve 'Shut Up Steve' Barlow, aka Kissin' Steve Barlow."

If you visit, tell them I sent you — that'll guarantee a very special welcome.*

*File under "What is the sound of one hand clapping?"

[via NoiseAddicts, Oddee and Alistair Why]