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Thread #55107 Message #930797
Posted By: dwditty
10-Apr-03 - 09:07 PM
Thread Name: Guitar Center Doesn't Love Me Anymore!
Subject: RE: Guitar Center Doesn't Love Me Anymore!
Ugh, we have Guitar Center, Daddy's Junkie Music, and Sam Ash - all within a few miles of each other. You'd think New Haven would have a decent music scene....Sheesh.
I am with you Wesley. Outside of a small shop nearby, I go to Mandolin Brothers when I want to buy. You enter thru Stan Jay's cluttered office, under the hand made sign that reads "Dream Fulfillment Center," and into the showroom. The staff is friendly, but does not ask "if they can help you." They simply welcome you to enjoy yourself. I once played a guitar there priced at nearly $100,000 (had to see what all the fuss was about) - no questions asked. Another time I bought a 12 string, only to discover a week or so later that the guitar and I had absolutely no affinity for each other. I called Stan and,, without a second thought, he told me to bring it back and get the one that fit me - full refund. Some will say thay are priced high - high-end new and near-perfect (always playable) vintage instruments usually are. They know the market for their inventory and price accordingly. I have encouraged many friends to make the trek, and if you are ever in NY, do like Joni Mitchell did in the song and go to Staten Island to buy a mandolin, or a banjo, or an acoustic, or an electric, or.....
dw