Members Help!I'maRock! Posted August 4, 2011 Members Share Posted August 4, 2011 i.e. not GC,MF, Music123, AMS, Sweetwater, etc. nor somebody like Guitarfetish, Carvin, or Rondo who is offering only their own brand. outside of the Willcutts, Music Zoos, and Wildwoods of the world (all top notch dealers), who else is out there? i'm looking for reputable dealers that won't accept a dog, even on a low-line instrument, and who place customer service first. whatcha got? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members vintage clubber Posted August 4, 2011 Members Share Posted August 4, 2011 Richmond Music here in town is really good... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bbreaker Posted August 4, 2011 Members Share Posted August 4, 2011 Grinning ElkPick Of The RicksThe Music ZooMusicians Workshop (Marlboro, NJ)Monmouth MusicBath Music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mav64 Posted August 4, 2011 Members Share Posted August 4, 2011 You can pretty much never go wrong with an AIMM (Association of Independent Music Merchandisers) dealer. The 2 nearest AIMM dealers to your area I believe are Alto Music in Middletown and Dave Phillips Music in Phillipsburg NJ. I also deal a lot with Rudy's in NYC and Ludlow Guitars in Brooklyn, both fine reputable institutions. If anybody would like info on the nearest AIMM dealer to their location I'm happy to look up and provide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mav64 Posted August 4, 2011 Members Share Posted August 4, 2011 Richmond Music here in town is really good... AIMM dealer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tweak'd Posted August 4, 2011 Members Share Posted August 4, 2011 Blues Angel Music in Pensacola, FL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rick 381 Posted August 5, 2011 Members Share Posted August 5, 2011 Dave's Guitars in LaCrosse Wi. Cream City Music in Milwaukee (OK, Brookfield actually) Gruhn Guitars Nashville Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MahaloVision Posted August 5, 2011 Members Share Posted August 5, 2011 Centre City in San Diego.Elderly, of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cobalt Blue Posted August 5, 2011 Members Share Posted August 5, 2011 I've had very good experiences with Music Power. Twice I asked if they could meet or beat what was already the lowest price I had come across, and both times the quotes were excellent, as were the guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Deadbeat Son Posted August 5, 2011 Members Share Posted August 5, 2011 Drum City Guitarland in Denver. They set up all of their guitars to their customers' liking, and they are great to deal with. You're not just getting a guitar in a box with these guys. Of course you already mentioned Wildwood, who is also local. I've purchased from them also, these are two great shops with different specializations. www.drumcityguitarland.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members thecornman Posted August 5, 2011 Members Share Posted August 5, 2011 We had a great independent dealer where i live called Underdogs, but they could not complete with the big dogs and went under! Now we have two of the same dealers in town, because Long and Mcquade bought out the other store we had! Not a lot of options here now! Ebay has become my friend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members orourke Posted August 5, 2011 Members Share Posted August 5, 2011 I have a great relationship with Rick Kelly at Carmine Street Guitars. If you've got the time the place is a great place to hang-out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members nuke_diver Posted August 5, 2011 Members Share Posted August 5, 2011 Guitar Showcase - San Jose Very cool selection of vintage stuff to look at. The Starving Musician - Sunnyvale (I think...maybe Santa Clara) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members weareasmallaxe Posted August 5, 2011 Members Share Posted August 5, 2011 musictoyz, wildwood, willcutts, washington music center, daddys junky music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members scott944 Posted August 5, 2011 Members Share Posted August 5, 2011 Route 60 Music in Barboursville, WV; Fret n Fiddle in St. Albans, WV; 4 O'Clock Rock (Formerly Rick's) in Ashland, KY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HairwayToSteven Posted August 6, 2011 Members Share Posted August 6, 2011 Drum City Guitarland in Denver. You can say that again. Jason is great to deal with. Closer to home, Cave Creek Guitar Co. in AZ. The owner of this store used to own Bizarre Guitar years ago in North Phoenix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jelloman Posted August 6, 2011 Members Share Posted August 6, 2011 I am fortunate enough to live VERY close to Alto Music's Middletown store...http://www.altomusic.com/shop/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hurtzher Posted August 6, 2011 Members Share Posted August 6, 2011 Route 60 Music in Barboursville, WV; Fret n Fiddle in St. Albans, WV; 4 O'Clock Rock (Formerly Rick's) in Ashland, KY. Hey, I live in the Charleston area now. Grew up in St. Albans right up the street from F'n'F. All of my family is from Ashland. Where is 4 o'clock Rock? Edit: Ah, I see it's off 16th street. Will have to check that place out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tlbonehead Posted August 6, 2011 Members Share Posted August 6, 2011 i.e. not GC,MF, Music123, AMS, Sweetwater, etc. nor somebody like Guitarfetish, Carvin, or Rondo who is offering only their own brand. outside of the Willcutts, Music Zoos, and Wildwoods of the world (all top notch dealers), who else is out there? i'm looking for reputable dealers that won't accept a dog, even on a low-line instrument, and who place customer service first. whatcha got?I've always loved going here! http://davesguitar.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Deadbeat Son Posted August 6, 2011 Members Share Posted August 6, 2011 You can say that again. Jason is great to deal with. Yup, I've bought more than a few items from him over the years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members xrleroyx Posted August 6, 2011 Members Share Posted August 6, 2011 Huber and Breeze. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members weeladdie Posted August 6, 2011 Members Share Posted August 6, 2011 I am fortunate enough to live VERY close to Alto Music's Middletown store... Me too! One of my favorite stops in Middletown during the week..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jelloman Posted August 6, 2011 Members Share Posted August 6, 2011 Me too! One of my favorite stops in Middletown during the week..... where are you at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members seahorse Posted August 6, 2011 Members Share Posted August 6, 2011 Winter Sound Music in Gloucester, Va. This is where George Washington bought a Strat after he kicked ass at Yorktown. http://www.wintersound.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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