Tim Pierce & Sergio Vallin

Tim Pierce & Sergio Vallin

There's something about being in a room surrounded by a bunch of vintage guitars that's good for the soul....Back when we could all still gather in the same room without masks, gloves and staying 6 ft apart, these two legends, LA session guy, Tim Pierce and Sergio Vallin, guitarist from Mana could often be found on the couch at Norm's, chatting, jamming and putting a few beautiful guitars through their paces.
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