Musicians Brent Ferguson and Tim Parnin opened Guitar Riot in late 2012 to sell high-end guitars, specialty amps, effects pedals and other gear for people who take their music seriously.
Ferguson had worked at Cleveland’s Dr. Z Amps, one of the product lines they carry, for 11 years. Parnin is a well-known local musician who has played with bands like Sons of Elvis and Sweet Apple.
Guitar Riot sells its products, aimed at musicians who are serious about their gear, both online and in their retail space. In 2023, having lost their original space in the Artcraft Building, they purchased a bulling in Ohio City, which opened in November 2024.
4517 Lorain Road
216-291-7172
Cleveland, OH 44102