• From: Deep Run, NC
  • Registered: 2010-01-29
  • Posts: 90

Topic: My first Guitar Store visit

We are in Greensboro, NC and less than 1 mile from our hotel is a Guitar Center.  Wow!!!  Thank God there isn't one in my home town.  I would be broke or I should say, more broke.  I got to see what a $3000 guitars look like.  I got to hear how good my guitar sounds when someone who knows how to play a guitar uses it.  I was shocked.  The sounds that Gary had coming out of my guitar assured me that I don't need a new guitar or any changes made to my guitar.  I'm the cause of the buzzes and off key notes.  I bought a string winder, some classic strings, and a pick that I can put on my key chain.  Total bill $12.65 and I spent almost an hours just drooling and what I can't afford.  The people at Guitar Center are super friendly and helpful.  I can't wait to visit again.

tonyespo / 63 year old NEWBEE

I better learn to play fast, I'm already an old fart.
  • From: Madeira Beach, Florida
  • Registered: 2007-12-05
  • Posts: 3,312

Re: My first Guitar Store visit

Hi tony - You are right next door to me. I live right outside Winston-Salem. Next time you are in town, let's try to meet up for a little pickin and strummin! I've been to that GC a few times and wasn't thrilled with the salespeople at all. It's been a while, so maybe they have changed staff - glad you had a good experience. I've heard good things about Harry's Guitar Shop located in Raleigh. If you are driving back home that way, maybe you want to check them out.

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  • From: NY
  • Registered: 2009-08-26
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Re: My first Guitar Store visit

Very fun isn't it?  The best part is that you can go anywhere in the store and pick a guitar off the wall, sit in one of the many seats, and try them out.  Remember if you do and you find something you really like, check out the mom and pop stores for the same guitar and pricing on it too!  I've heard that a REALLY GOOD guitar player can play the WORST instrument in the world and make it sound good.  Good to know that your buzzing is a personal issue tho... you can fix that without messing with the set up!  smile

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  • From: Deep Run, NC
  • Registered: 2010-01-29
  • Posts: 90

Re: My first Guitar Store visit

mekidsmom wrote:

Very fun isn't it?  The best part is that you can go anywhere in the store and pick a guitar off the wall, sit in one of the many seats, and try them out.  Remember if you do and you find something you really like, check out the mom and pop stores for the same guitar and pricing on it too!  I've heard that a REALLY GOOD guitar player can play the WORST instrument in the world and make it sound good.  Good to know that your buzzing is a personal issue tho... you can fix that without messing with the set up!  smile

You are so right about what a help it was for me to hear how my very own guitar could sound.  I stood there with mouth open.  I couldn't believe that MY guitar was making such sweet sounding music.  This guy Gary was running his fingers up and down the strings and making the guitar sing.  I hope to be 1/10 as good as him someday.  One thing is for sure I don't need a new guitar.

tonyespo / 63 year old NEWBEE

I better learn to play fast, I'm already an old fart.
  • From: Tooele Ut
  • Registered: 2006-03-04
  • Posts: 4,049

Re: My first Guitar Store visit

Like a kid in a candy store Tony.  Glad you had fun.  I have always enjoyed visiting nice guitar stores.  It just feels good.

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