10/02/2026
Roberta Gale is co-founder of Boutique Guitar Showcase, an internationally recognized platform connecting independent guitar makers, players, collectors, retailers and industry leaders. With more than 25 years in the guitar industry, she has helped produce, support and build hundreds of guitar events, shows and touring showcases across 12 countries and three continents.
Gale’s work has connected her with many of the world’s leading boutique guitar makers, top retailers and international show organizers, giving her a rare, practical understanding of how instruments, makers and communities move through the real world. Through Boutique Guitar Showcase, Roberta has helped champion exceptional contemporary builders while creating meaningful opportunities for players, collectors and retailers to encounter important instruments in person.
For Gearcheck, Roberta brings a builder- and community-facing perspective shaped by deep relationships, global event experience and a long-standing commitment to the people and stories behind the guitar.
