Things We Want: Jerry Garcia’s Legendary Tiger Guitar Hits The Christie’s Auction Block And Estimated To Sell For $1M-$2M

Happy Friday, gentlemen. Welcome back to Things We Want.

Thank you to those of you who reached out last week. It was wonderful to hear from so many of you on cool stuff to features. Reminder, here’s my email: brandon@brobible.com. 

Here’s a little recap of what’s been going on in my world for this week’s Things We Want.

It is absolutely freezing and rainy right now here in Los Angeles, which is a bit of a bummer for a West Coast winter, but I am heading out to the Genesis Invitational at Riviera today. I haven’t been to a golf tournament since the Memorial in Columbus a couple of years ago for a bachelor party, so I’m stoked to get out there and watch Rickie, Rory, and the boys throw some darts, even if we have to brave the crazy storms rolling through California right now. 50 degrees feels like 20 degrees here in Southern California, so I might have to throw on some thermals for the afternoon.

Speaking of braving storms, my fiancée and I did a little date night on Valentine’s Day to go see Wuthering Heights. I didn’t read the book in high school or college, so the whole Heathcliff story was completely new to me. Emerald Fennell is an incredible director with such an amazing, raw vision. The movie is so beautifully shot, uncomfortable, and totally anxiety-inducing, but in the exact way good drama should be. It’s nice to watch a movie where the character interplay is everything, and they aren’t so one-dimensional. The set design was crazy, the Victorian vibe was perfectly captured, and it’s one of those pieces of art that just lives in your head for days. It honestly made me want to go see the Yorkshire moors, and I loved the Architecture Digest videos on YouTube about how they built the houses. Highly recommend if you want some great cinema to unpack with your friends.

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But the absolute highlight of my week, and honestly a career highlight, was on Presidents’ Day. I sat down in the studio to interview singer, songwriter, and guitar legend Warren Haynes. I’ve seen Warren play countless times over the years in a variety of ensembles, from The Allman Brothers to Gov’t Mule, and even way back in the day with The Dead alongside Bobby, Phil, Billy, and Mickey. To sit across from him and unpack all this music lore was unbelievable. He is incredibly gracious, kind, and just put me totally at ease. We even kept talking for 40 minutes after the cameras stopped rolling (which I deeply regret not recording). He dropped amazing tidbits, like texting Trey Anastasio from Phish right after Phish played the Sphere.

I went to catch his late-night solo set at the Blue Note Los Angeles on Wednesday night. To see a guy I’m used to watching in big theaters and massive stadiums and amphitheaters strip it down in such an intimate room with just three guitars (an acoustic Gibson, an Epiphone 12-string, and an electric 12-string) was soul-achingly beautiful. Serendipitously, he told a story in our interview about regretting not meeting Jerry Garcia and Stevie Ray Vaughan, and then he actually played an SRV song at the show. He also covered “Melissa” and “Gold Dust Woman.” My face was properly melted.

I’ll have an article here on the site about it soon, but I put the full interview up on the BroBible YouTube channel. This was a first for me. I self-fund these studio setups, and all these little passion projects add up for me personally unless I can find sponsors to subsidize the costs within our business. This video, for example cost about $750 a pop since I don’t have a home studio for this, but it is worth every single penny to see it come to life. Growing up, my dream was to work for Rolling Stone or Spin or Playboy or GQ, just writing about music. Now, 16 years into leadership at BroBible, balancing the business side with pure passion projects like sitting down with a legend like Warren Haynes is a literal dream realized. In a way, I’m glad I never worked at a “prestige” publication, because it makes doing something like this for BroBible so much more rewarding. Hopefully, it leads to more opportunities like this. I certainly have a list of other artists I’d be beyond stoked to talk to.

Do me a favor and watch it on the BroBible YouTube:

Speaking of music history and things that are bold, classic, and hit just right, let’s get into this week’s gear, starting with an absolute holy grail.

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1. The Holy Grail: Jerry Garcia’s ‘Tiger’ Guitar (The Jim Irsay Collection)

Since I’m still buzzing from that Warren Haynes interview and talking Grateful Dead lore, I had to lead with this. Jerry Garcia’s iconic custom-built electric guitar, known universally as “Tiger,” is currently up for auction at Christie’s via The Jim Irsay Collection. Registration and bidding start on Thursday, March 12.

Crafted by San Francisco luthier Doug Irwin in 1979, Tiger took over 2,000 hours to build. It’s an absolute work of art, featuring a “hippie sandwich” construction of laminated cocobolo, maple, and padauk with brass binding, and of course, the signature mother-of-pearl tiger inlay under the bridge. Jerry played this guitar almost exclusively from 1979 to 1989, and poignantly, it was the very last guitar he played publicly with the Grateful Dead at Soldier Field in Chicago on July 9, 1995.

It’s expected to fetch between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000. While that might be slightly out of the weekly budget for most of us, it is incredible just to look at and appreciate the sheer history of the instrument. I actually just wrote a piece over on my Substack last week about the late Jim Irsay and the tragic scattering of his incredible “Louvre of American Cool.” You can listen to my conversation with the late Indianapolis Colts owner in the Substack article, if you want.

I had the surreal honor of interviewing him back in 2022 here on BroBible, where he shared his beautiful philosophy on artifacts exactly like this one: “No one owns anything. We borrow everything.”

TAP HERE TO CHECK OUT THE AUCTION VIA CHRISTIES

2. St. Paddy’s Day Upgrade: Proper No. Twelve Black Reserve

With St. Patrick’s Day just a few weeks out, it’s time to start thinking about what you’re pouring. Proper No. Twelve just dropped their new Black Reserve, and it is a beast of a blend.

This isn’t just a repackage; it’s a legit step up. They’re aging this blend of single malt and grain whiskey for a minimum of four years in heavily charred bourbon barrels (Level 3 char, for the whiskey nerds out there). That heavy char intensifies the flavor profile, pulling out rich caramel, toasted wood, and soft vanilla notes.

It’s got that signature Irish smoothness, but with a much bolder, bourbon-like kick from the American Oak. It retails around $32.99, making it a solid bottle to grab for the chaotic holiday ahead or just to sip neat while recovering from a long week.

TAP HERE TO LEARN MORE VIA PROPER NO. TWELVE

3. Transitional Weather Ready: Billy Reid Spring Collection

Billy Reid just dropped their new Spring collection, and frankly, it’s exactly what your closet needs right now. Throw those tattered shirts and sweatshirts away; they served their purpose, and now it’s done. We’re talking about that perfect transitional gear that works when the weather can’t make up its mind.

French Terry Pullover ($228) They brought back the hoodie you know and love but transformed it into a lightweight beast. It’s a 100% cotton French terry knit that layers easily over a tee or henley. The details are where Billy always wins with features like leather toggles and that signature ribbon stripe clam shell at the neck. It’s athletic but elevated enough to wear to a nice lunch.

Short Sleeve Pagoda Tile Linen Treme Shirt ($228) If you’re already mentally on a patio with a drink in hand, you need this shirt. Inspired by pagoda floor tiles, the custom artwork is striking but not loud. It’s 100% linen (breathable is an understatement) with an open spread collar. Rock it on its own or layer it under a suit jacket if you want to be the best-dressed guy in the room without trying too hard.

Waxed Herringbone Members Jacket ($498) This is an investment piece, plain and simple. Made with waxed cotton from Halley Stevensons (who have been mastering waxwear since 1864), this jacket is built to age with you. It’s water-resistant and will develop a unique patina over time that shows your specific wear patterns. The interior is just as nice, with a custom yarn-dyed stripe cotton lining.

TAP HERE TO SHOP VIA BILLY REID

 

4. Free Your Thighs: The Biggest Chubbies Sale Ever (30% Off Sitewide)

Free your thighs, gentlemen. Chubbies just launched their biggest sale ever, running from February 20th through March 1st. They are offering a massive 30% off sitewide with absolutely no exclusions. That means nothing on the site is off limits.

Just use the code THIGHSEASON30 at checkout to unlock the discount. If you need a jumping-off point to build your cart, here are a few staples every guy needs:

• The Everywear Shorts: Their best-selling hybrid short. They are water-resistant, incredibly stretchy, and feature a hidden zipper pocket for your valuables. You can legitimately wear these to the gym, the golf course, and the bar all in the same day.
• Classic Swim Trunks: Spring Break is right around the corner. Grab a pair of these classic swimmers, featuring 4-way stretch, an ultra-quick drying shell, and a built-in mesh basket liner for maximum comfort.
• Ultimate Training Shorts: Built for serious athletic performance with a breathable build and exposed liner, but comfortable enough for Sunday couch-lounging.

TAP HERE TO SHOP VIA CHUBBIES

5. Sunshine In A Can: Dogfish Head x Grateful Dead Citrus Daydream Lager

If you’ve been reading me for a while, you know I am a massive fan of the team at Dogfish Head, especially their founder Sam Calagione (I actually wrote a whole piece on him back in November after hanging out in coastal Delaware at their Analog 30th birthday bash, and you can read all about that here). Last year, I absolutely loved their Grateful Dead Juicy Pale Ale, a super sessionable, hazy beer made with granola. Now, they’re back with another heavy-hitting collaboration with the Dead.

Enter the Grateful Dead Citrus Daydream Lager. It’s a 5.3% ABV American Rice Lager that is absurdly crisp and clean. They brew it with carefully selected rice and sustainable Fonio grain from Africa, then hop it with Lemondrop and Contessa hops. To finish it off, they brighten it up with lemongrass, lime, and lemon peel. It’s essentially sunshine in a can.

They also launched a “Daydream Playbook” alongside the release, which is a really cool digital hub for creative exploration and off-centered thinking that very much matches the vibe of both Dogfish Head and the Grateful Dead. If you’re looking for an easy-drinking lager as the weather warms up, track this one down.

TAP HERE TO LEARN MORE VIA DOGFISH HEAD

6. Built For The Trail: YETI Skala Hiking Backpacks

We already did a full write-up on BroBible about YETI’s massive new gear drop, but I had to specifically feature these new packs this week. YETI just launched the Skala line of hiking and multi-day backpacks, and they are built to take an absolute beating.

Available in four sizes (32L, 40L, 50L, and 60L ranging from $300 to $400), there is an option for everyone, whether you are doing a quick alpine day hike or spending five months on the Pacific Crest Trail. They feature a lightweight AlumaLite frame that distributes weight like a dream and weather-resistant Guardcore Nylon so the bag doesn’t weigh you down. The best part is the “RipZip” opening, giving you rapid, pull-to-open access so you aren’t digging around for a headlamp or cookware at the bottom of your bag.

Personally, I am a huge fan of the bright, chartreuse “Venom” green colorway they dropped for the men’s line. It just pops perfectly on the trail.

TAP HERE TO BUY IT VIA YETI

 

7. The Mechanical Mountain Goat: Ex-Bob Lutz 1974 Steyr-Puch Pinzgauer 710M

My weird vehicle obsession is getting weirder. Y’all know I love a good Bring a Trailer find, especially when it has a crazy ownership story. Enter this 1974 Steyr-Puch Pinzgauer 710M. Before it was imported to the States, it was a soft-top troop carrier for the Swiss military. In 1991, it was acquired by legendary automotive executive Bob Lutz (the man responsible for bringing the Dodge Viper to life, among a long list of other iconic cars) who owned it for years.

It was refurbished back in 2005 and is finished in a badass olive drab green. Under the hood (or rather, between the front seats) is an air-cooled 2.5L inline-four paired with a five-speed manual transaxle, a two-speed transfer case, portal axles, and three locking differentials. Basically, this thing is a mechanical mountain goat designed to go absolutely anywhere.

It’s currently sitting at a bid of $8,200 with six days left. I’m sure that will creep up. If you need a rugged off-roader to haul the boys to the campsite or the trail (the bed area has inward-facing troop seats that fit eight additional people), this is the ultimate flex.

TAP HERE TO BID + SEE MORE PICS VIA BRING A TRAILER

 

8. The Floating Office Dream: 1973 Bellamy Excursion 90’ Liveaboard Boat

Just for something completely random this week, there is a very large part of me that wants to buy this 90-foot boat I found listed on Facebook Marketplace. I mean, look at it. At $395,000, it is literally cheaper than a house in Los Angeles right now. I’m sure the marina fees will run you $3k a month… but still?! Better than living in a trailer park. How bad could living on it for a couple of years actually be? I’m sure there is a mountain of hidden BS and maintenance that comes with owning a massive 1973 wooden-hulled vessel, but honestly… it seems rad.

I already know where I’d put my office and do Zoom calls (in the pilot house, of course). It’s currently docked right here in Marina del Rey on a commercial end-tie slip that allows liveaboards. It has an insane history, too. It was used as an ocean-learning vessel for decades in Long Beach and was even chartered by the Cousteau family to test underwater communications gear. It boasts 3,600 square feet of usable space, sleeps up to 22 people across three staterooms and two bunk rooms, and has a top deck made for entertaining. Anyone want to go halfsies?

TAP HERE TO SEE MORE PICS + LEARN MORE ON FACEBOOK MARKETPLACE

 

9. The Weatherproof Chore Coat: Danner Manzanita Windstopper Jacket

Shoutout to the team at Gear Patrol for putting this one on my radar. We all know Danner for making some of the most rugged, stylish, and iconic hiking boots on the planet. But they’ve been quietly translating that same durable-meets-dapper ethos into apparel, and their new Manzanita Windstopper Jacket might be the best heavy-duty work jacket of the year so far.

At its core, it’s a classic chore coat featuring a boxy shape, button cuffs, and flapped waist pockets. But Danner completely leveled it up. It’s built from Gore-Tex Windstopper 2L fabric with Octa Knit insulation pieced into the lining for serious heat retention. It also has this incredibly cool asymmetrical corduroy collar. When the weather gets rough, you can flip the longer side up and button it to the other side to completely protect your neck from the wind and rain.

They also loaded it with functional details, like hidden flannel-lined hand-warmer pockets tucked right behind the waist pockets, plus an interior map pocket. It’s $480 and comes in Urban Chic (a sage green) and Golden Brown. Take care of this thing, and it’s legitimately tough enough to become a family heirloom.

TAP HERE TO BUY VIA DANNER – $480

10. A True Heirloom: TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Seafarer

With my wedding coming up this June, I’ve been on the hunt for the perfect watch to have on my wrist for the big day. I’m looking for a true heirloom timepiece, and the new TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Seafarer checks absolutely every single box… except maybe the price tag.

I actually deeply regret missing this when it dropped back in January because it sold out lightning fast. It is a damn handsome watch. As TanTan Wang pointed out in a stellar review over on Hodinkee in January 2025, this is the first non-limited modern execution of the Seafarer. It pays homage to TAG’s mid-20th century roots and the 1949 Solunar by including a quirky, fully functional tide indicator subdial.

It sits on a 42mm Carrera “Glassbox” platform and features a stunning champagne base dial with teal blue and yellow accents. You can see the automatic Calibre TH20-04 movement through the exhibition caseback, which boasts an 80-hour power reserve. At $8,800, it’s definitely an investment, but for watch nerds looking for a cool, historically rooted deep cut, it doesn’t get much better than this.

TAP HERE TO Check it Out VIA Tag Huer

 

11. Essential Reading: Bottom Shelf by Fred Minnick

I’m wrapping up this week’s column with a heavy recommendation for your bookshelf. I actually just got off the phone with bestselling author and bourbon authority Fred Minnick today (I’ll be sharing our full, wonderful interview here on BroBible next week, or whenever I get around to it), and we talked all about his brand new memoir, Bottom Shelf: How A Forgotten Brand of Bourbon Saved One Man’s Life.

It just hit shelves this week, and it is a fantastic read. It chronicles his search for answers about the downfall of his favorite bourbon, Old Crow. But more importantly, it’s a deeply personal story about how tasting and exploring the history of bourbon helped him cope with PTSD and rebuild his life after returning from the Iraq War.

As a writer, the book resonated with me immensely. It carries this beautifully positive message about how sometimes, the best way to pull yourself out of a dark place or navigate bad mental health is simply to fall in love with something. Allowing yourself to go completely down a weird, hyper-specific rabbit hole (whether it’s bourbon history, music, or whatever else grabs you) is a remarkably freeing experience. Pick up a copy this weekend; you won’t regret it. I’m stoked to share our conversation here.

Also, speaking of bourbon, I want to give a quick shoutout to New Riff. As Robb Report highlighted this week, the independent Kentucky distillery just took home the massive title of ‘World’s Best Bourbon’ at the 2026 World Whiskies Awards for their flagship Bottled in Bond. It’s always awesome to see an indie shop take the crown from the usual heritage heavy hitters. Grab a bottle of that to sip while you read Fred’s book.

TAP HERE TO BUY IT VIA AMAZON (OR WHEREVER BOOKS ARE SOLD)