Yes, Concept Music, that's it! The guitar I bought was just a cheap beach guitar, but next time I'll go to Kosmic Sound :D

No NAMM for me this year, but it would be a lot of fun to go, that's for sure!

MI is a great place, and I'm sure your friend will develop even more. Actually, quite a few of the instructors here on the site went to MI: Anders Mouridsen, Doug Showalter, Mike Olekshy, Henrik Linde, Kenny Echizen, Joel Van Dijk, Dale Turner (MI teacher), and maybe even a few more that I don't know about!