Double Bass David Gage String Instruments MOVING!!

[Ed Fuqua]

From their Facebook page, but no info on the website yet...

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If you're not on Facebook:
"We are packing it up but NOT packing it in!"

DGSI is going through some exciting (and bittersweet) changes. and we want you all to be a part of our transition!

36 Walker Street has been our beloved rented home for decades. Sadly the building has sold, and as such we will be moving on November 30th to a new (nearby) location. The move will necessitate a downsizing of sorts and a restructuring of our business, but we are eager to open our new doors and to continue servicing our treasured community.

As you might imagine, after 44 years in business we have accumulated a number of accessories, instruments, and shop paraphernalia that we will be selling at very fair prices between October 5-10th.

Please call us at 212.274.1322 to book an appointment to view what we have on offer, as we will be adhering to Covid safe practices, allowing for a certain number of attendees per hour slot.

 

[shwashwa]

Last time I was in there I was looking at all the stuff around the shop, things are stuffed into every possible nook and cranny. I said to myself man it would be tough if they ever had to move

 

[Sean Riddle]

Man I'm glad I visited them last year at this location. Soaking up all the history in those 2 hours I was there was difficult, but that building has some serious mojo. Glad they haven't gone under though.

 

[isolated]

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[shwashwa]

Oh man I used to love sitting there and looking at all those pictures seeing if I could name everybody

 

[shwashwa]

And laughing at the really old pictures of some of the guys

 

[BobbyT]

Bittersweet for sure—I bought my first axe from them 15+ years ago and did not get the chance to visit since moving back to the area from Chicago right before COVID hit. I understand Sam has some kind of sister shop in Jersey now, too.

I am curious how their business will change with the downsizing.

 

[DrayMiles]

Wow, this is disturbing.. Although, I'm glad I went there not too long ago. The history on the walls captivated me ...

 

[DrayMiles]

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That IS disturbing... and quite sad actually...

 

[shwashwa]

as far as i know they're just changing location. nothing really too sad about it other than the nostalgia for the old location, which, was super cool, but maybe the new one will be too

 

[SAlcott]

Things do change; I've known David since he was a one-man shop.

 

[Ed Fuqua]

I never had the gumption enough to give them a photo. Both Dave and Mike Weatherly asked if I wanted to, a few times over the years, but it just didn't feel right somehow.
But they always treated me like I was no different than any of the folks on that wall.

 

[Earl]

I never had the gumption enough to give them a photo. Both Dave and Mike Weatherly asked if I wanted to, a few times over the years, but it just didn't feel right somehow.
But they always treated me like I was no different than any of the folks on that wall.

My VERY old photo was always right behind the desk where you pay. I sometimes would think about how many people saw it and thought to themselves "who the hell is THAT guy?" I wonder where it will be now?

 

[HateyMcAmp]

End of an era. Sprocket set up my first bass at this place about 10 years ago, and did a hell of a job. As a young bass player that shop felt like hallowed ground, I’m glad they will still be able to serve the NYC bass community though!

 

[matthewbrown]

I never had the gumption enough to give them a photo. Both Dave and Mike Weatherly asked if I wanted to, a few times over the years, but it just didn't feel right somehow.
But they always treated me like I was no different than any of the folks on that wall.

After all the good advice you've given here and the good you've done the bass community, Ed, I think they'd be grateful for a photo for their new place.

 

[74hc]

... we will be selling at very fair prices between October 5-10th.

I don't think it would be wise to describe a moving sale that way. Doesn't mean his pricing is normally not fair? See what I mean?

 

[Ed Fuqua]

I don't think it would be wise to describe a moving sale that way. Doesn't mean his pricing is normally not fair? See what I mean?

When you have your moving sale, you can use whatever language you find most efficacious. Since most of us here know the shop (and many of us know Dave and the folks who work there) personally, no, it doesn't mean that his normal prices are "not fair".

Do you play double bass? Or are you just whacking the nest to see what flies out?

 

[Ed Fuqua]

Just FYI -

"We look forward to seeing you soon at Finlay and Gage , 113 Chambers St . NYC . Same phone number (212 274 1322) Please call or email [email protected] for an appointment .
To contact David directly email : [email protected] . For all things The realist , email : [email protected]"

 

[isolated]

I don't think it would be wise to describe a moving sale that way. Doesn't mean his pricing is normally not fair? See what I mean?

You should perhaps read the whole sentence :

As you might imagine, after 44 years in business we have accumulated a number of accessories, instruments, and shop paraphernalia that we will be selling at very fair prices between October 5-10th.

What was being sold were items that were not what was ordinarily sold at the shop. Large quantities of stray tuning machines, folding chairs, tables, pianos, music stands, etc, etc. So there's no comparison being made there. You might call it a 'stoop sale,' 'tag sale,' or 'garage sale' depending on where you live.