Members Kramerguy Posted October 16, 2013 Members Share Posted October 16, 2013 Hey guys- I haven't been on much lately- work and life got a hold on me, but I have been busy with music as well. For my birthday last month, I decided to buy a new guitar, something without a trem or lock-nut, that I could use to rehearse and gig with, easy, lightweight, etc.. I almost bought the Epi SG G-400, I really like the recessed wing for good upper-fret access. I gave myself a paltry budget though, 300-400. So I went onto MF and shopped around- always been a big fan of Epiphone guitars, never played one I didn't like I found the Wilshire Pro, which seemed like a great fit.. easy upper fret access, and the push-poll pots on the knobs to coil split the pickups. Seemed like a great all-in-one any tone, any style.. I was stoked! So I ordered it ($299) got a labor day coupon, but it didn't work online, so I called them, the girl I spoke with was super-nice and gave me a new coupon code that doubled it and knocked it down to like $240.. sweet The guitar arrived. What a piece of ****! I posted in the guitar forums about it, just everything about it was inferior, it didn't stay in tune, sounded like a wet fart, you name it. A $99 squier strat would have been better in every way. I called them to initiate a return, they were more than willing to take it back, no worries. I picked out a different guitar to exchange it for. A schecter omen-6 with active electric pups.. a bit more (like $359 I think), but I was so disappointed with Epiphone that I just didn't even want one anymore. So they said that they changed their policy- they will ship the new guitar immediately at no charge, and give me an RMA# and 30 days to ship back the other one. They then put me on hold to check out their coupon status, since the one I used had expired. They came back on the phone and said they applied a new coupon code and gave me some extra $$ off to make the costs the same, so it would be an even exchange. really? OMG.. wow. So the guitar came in a couple of days, and let me tell you.. I'm now a schecter fan for life! This guitar plays like most $1000 guitars I've ever played. Incredible punch and tone, etc.. I could go on all day about it. I had a hard time putting it down really. I took it to band rehearsal, and after some expected tweaking on my rack (and also bought a new 2x12 cab) it sounded better than I ever have in a band before. It's a good week Musicians Friend: You've come a long way... the best customer experience I could have imagined and far beyond my expectations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Opus Antics Posted October 16, 2013 Members Share Posted October 16, 2013 I'm a big Schecter fan, as well. A surprising guitar. Mine sings like you describe with yours. Great little underrated guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Vito Corleone Posted October 16, 2013 Members Share Posted October 16, 2013 Schecterguy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SLScott86 Posted October 16, 2013 Members Share Posted October 16, 2013 Any time anyone asks me for guitar buying advice, the only real specific advice I give is to give Schecter a try. Lots of guitar for the money in most cases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mstreck Posted October 16, 2013 Members Share Posted October 16, 2013 I've always been pleased with MF's customer service. They have always been willing to take a return and I can't remember ever being pissed at them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Nijyo Posted October 17, 2013 Members Share Posted October 17, 2013 Opus Antics wrote: I'm a big Schecter fan, as well. A surprising guitar. Mine sings like you describe with yours. Great little underrated guitar. Ditto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SLScott86 Posted October 23, 2013 Members Share Posted October 23, 2013 I always had phenomenal luck with musician's friend for several years. There was a period where they moved their warehouse or something and I had a couple shakier experiences. Lately I've been buying more of my stuff used or in stores, but I'm happy to hear they found their groove again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kramerguy Posted November 5, 2013 Author Members Share Posted November 5, 2013 I also recently ordered a 2x12 cab from zzsounds.com - they offered me 0% interest 6-payments option, so I took it, made the first installment immediately, and it arrived the next day. These online companies are really stepping up the game.. I actually feel a twinge of pain thinking about going in to GC or Sam Ash again, or even Georges music again. It's really daunting trying to shop in those places. I like to put my hands on something before I buy it, but it's just no longer worth the hassle and wait times to get to talk to someone who generally doesn't give a crap about your ambitions or needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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