Dealer: Sam Ash?

[Aggie]

I have purchased from Musicians Friend several times,with good results - but never heard of Sam Ash Music.Anyone have good/bad experience?

 

[Dave Paetow]

Sort of like the East Coast version of Guitar Center

 

[Aggie]

Sam Ash

That Bad?

 

[Karaoke Karl]

Sam Ash is a little more customer service oriented. Doesn't feel like you walk into a car dealership as the other does.

 

[Aggie]

Sam Ash

Whew! Guitar C = Car Dealership. Good comparison. Actually,I was tempted to check out Sam Ash because MF stock seems to always be backordered. Just got the July issue of Guitar Galleria (L&M) & while jonesed for a new Guitar...just can't...

 

[Dave Paetow]

Well, you know Musicians Friend is owned by Guitar Center, right?

Sam Ass is a little better than GC, but not by much. Support the independent dealers, like Wildwood, Dave's Guitar, Witchita Band, etc. The indies usually have better prices, IMO.

 

[DesertBurst]

Sam Ash's prices aren't as good as GC. It also seems their Gibson selection is pretty weak - At least in the Chicago area stores.

I agree with MMC - I called Dave's the other day when looking at a higher end acoustic, and their pricing AND service blew away the mega-stores. Definitely getting my biz...

 

[plaintop]

YES!

Please continue to support the smaller stores. I hate the corporate chains. MARS is well "ok". But, GC and the others are just capitalistic assholes. Please DO NOT SUPPORT THEM.

Let's bring back the cool little music shops.

 

[lure555]

I hate Sam Ass.

 

[Karaoke Karl]

I would prefer to pay more and get customer service, after care, experience and knowledge. Support your smaller dealers.

 

[Zhangliqun]

HOLD THE PHONE on assuming Guitar Center's prices are lower than Sam Ash or anyone else for that matter. With them you ALWAYS -- repeat, ALWAYS -- had better ask if the price includes the case. It usually doesn't.

 

[rng52465]

Sam Ash

Tougher to deal with the salespersons there than GC. I think their prices are a little higher as well. Salespeople are just as unhelpful as GC.

 

[NewOldCokeDave]

Hey I resent the equating of the Car Dealership to GC!!

Hey at the car dealership, at least they act like they want to sell you something... :lol2 And it's usually more than want you want to boot!

Hee Hee

Support Mom & Pop.... They support you...

-NOCD

 

[omarxx]

Sam Ash

I bought a guitar from David Davidson of Sam Ash Vintage with no complaints but, I agree with y'all, I'd try to support your independent dealer when you find a good one. I drive 70 miles to Guitar Resurrection in Austin because I can't stand the poor excuses for music stores here in San Antonio (Mars etc.)

("Mars Music") :s:

 

[NastyHabits]

Sam ASS

I bought a Burns Marquee for my kid from Sam Ash in February. It was dirty, not in the original box, and was missing the tremelo arm. I contacted them about it, and I'm still waiting 5 months later.
Screw all those chains. We have a Guitar Center and a MARS where I live in MD. I sat there one day and played at least a dozen guitars and they all sucked. I wouldn't be surprised if the reason their prices are low is because they are selling b stock.
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