EssentialTension Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 58 minutes ago, PaulWarning said: I'm not that comfortable to be honest, they're usually run by some muso, who stands there taking sharp intakes of breath, the last time I went in one to try out an acoustic guitar I played 'That's Entertainment' and was told I was doing it in the wrong Key! I don't usually have this problem even if my playing is a bit dodgy. Maybe it's because I am old and grey and look like I might have a few dineros in my back pocket. Last time I was in GAK, they even ordered me a taxi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 1 hour ago, PaulWarning said: I'm not that comfortable to be honest, they're usually run by some muso, who stands there taking sharp intakes of breath, the last time I went in one to try out an acoustic guitar I played 'That's Entertainment' and was told I was doing it in the wrong Key! When I was younger (im 50 now), music stores were very much an uninviting place. Apart from a few people in a couple of stores when I was a kid, I generally avoided going in music stores because I could be judged anywhere without making an effort. In the last decade I feel that attitude has been dying off rapidly, as those stores go out of business fast. I will pay more in a store to buy something if the service is good and it is crazy priced, but if there service isn't there, might as well buy on the internet 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 1 hour ago, PaulWarning said: I'm not that comfortable to be honest, they're usually run by some muso, who stands there taking sharp intakes of breath, the last time I went in one to try out an acoustic guitar I played 'That's Entertainment' and was told I was doing it in the wrong Key! tell him you're trying out a guitar in the wrong shop. Then watch him shut up. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 11 minutes ago, Geek99 said: tell him you're trying out a guitar in the wrong shop. Then watch him shut up. Or "that's the key Paul asks us to play it in on tour". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulWarning Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 all good answer I just don't think about at the time, didn't buy the guitar btw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petebassist Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 How about, could you ask your colleague to come over? I need some professional advice. Music shop staff are a mixed bunch, but I think it goes with the territory. When I go to my local big music store in the South West, I always look for same guy, who has great customer service skills, and treats me nicely & professionally. I have in the past dealt with other staff there who were/are drongos, one frustrated musician type who apparently just wanted to show off knowledge and personal musicianship, and a younger untrained person who locked onto me like a hawk and wouldn't let me out of his sight while I tried some high-end guitars (I assumed he hadn't met or spoken to someone from the North East before ;-). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfretrock Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 On 01/03/2018 at 11:53, petebassist said: a younger untrained person who locked onto me like a hawk and wouldn't let me out of his sight while I tried some high-end guitars (I assumed he hadn't met or spoken to someone from the North East before ;-). Or maybe he had 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petebassist Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 20 minutes ago, Woodinblack said: Or maybe he had Maybe I look a bit dodgy too - remember Harry Enfield's Bugger All Money ;-) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petebassist Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 34 minutes ago, Woodinblack said: I was even wearin me Geordie jeans ! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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