Brian Gardner

US mastering and lacquer cutting engineer, based in Los Angeles (California), often referred to as Dr. Dre).

He learned how to operate a cutting lathe at his first job at Brian Gardner Mastering.

He signs his cuts in a variety of ways. Most straightforward are his initials BKG, but mostly he etches a flower or "seagulls". Please credit as follows

Lacquer Cut By [Runout Etching ❀] - Brian Gardner
Lacquer Cut By [Runout Etching ⁀⁀ ⁀⁀] - Brian Gardner

The latter signature should not be confused with Mark Reveley.