Gregory Neal Baum

As a WA State resident, I try to get out to NE Indiana every year or two to visit the family my dad left there fifty-odd years ago, and a few years back my uncle took me to visit a friend of his at Sweetwater named Greg. For about two hours, he pulled any guitar I wanted to play off the wall, tuned it and turned me loosed. When I ran out of ideas, he started pulling the one-offs and super high-end wares for me. A few days later my aunt and uncle hosted a party in Columbia City, and I had the...

To Greg´s family, We are so sorry to hear about Greg´s passing. We just found out this week when we stopped by at the music store. We knew him from Sweetwater. The nicest guy you would ever want to meet. And a great guitar player/ tech. He was so knowledgeable and passionate about guitars. He was always very helpful with helping us with buying a new guitar. We always looked for Greg every time we went to the music store. Greg will be definitely missed. Sending condolences and prayers to all....

I met Greg in 2005 when I came to Sweetwater as the HR VP. We shared a love for The Kingston Trio, Martin Guitars, songwriting, recording, and purple pants! We played guitar together a number of times and he was, without a doubt, the most knowledgable (and kindest) guitar expert I have ever met. More importantly, we were friends and I'll miss him greatly.

Greg was a great person and had lot of friends and coworkers that he worked with that looked up to him for info and questions about anything musical he had a lot of knowledge about gear in general and just a really good person to be around my heart goes out to family and his memory will live on in our hearts forever!RIP

I am so sorry for your loss - Greg went to school with my wife and I´ve known him for quite some time. He will be missed by all those he touched in his life.

We first met Greg in fall, 2009. He was a salesman in the newly built Sweetwater superstore. Since then, there were wonderful conversations had, encouragement, and pats on the back. He was the go-to guy in all purchases. When I last asked where he was, they said he was ill but not specific. I asked again today and they said he´d passed. I am trying to take that in. Heartfelt condolences to his family and friends, who are probably half the planet, seeing how kind and intelligent he was. His...

I've know Greg for over 25 years through Sweetwater. He was always so helpful with me and very friendly. We would often share stories beyond that of a salesman and customer. Very sad to hear of his passing. He was a great and generous friend and will be missed.

Kind, caring & a lovely energetic look. Fond memories of the trip he & Linda made to Texas in April. Good times...we'll miss you.

Greg was a very good friend. He helped me make the best choices when I needed music stuff! We even shared reading a book (Empire of the Morning Sun)! Greg was like a brother to me. He was very special to me and those who knew him!! My condolences to Linda and family.