I hate this place

[Podgorny]

The having is NEVER as good as the dreaming.

 

[EvilJ]

Thankfully 'NotBassGuitarCenter' absolutely suxxorz where I'm at..

 

[DWA2469]

Go to the Seattle GCs. That’ll solve that problem toot suit.

I am sorry but toot suit made me LMFAO! I have not heard that in a while!

 

[dune]

That place provides me zero temptation.

No temptation here either. Haven't set foot in one for decades.

 

[lark_z]

There's one 5 minutes from my house. Been in there once. I hate it. The only way I might like it, if if they had private rooms to test out gear. Some dude is always trying to shred some crap on a way too loud guitar.

 

[Savage_Dreams]

I cant say ive been in a guitar center in years and found anything I wanted, let alone couldnt live without.

 

[dune]

Some dude is always trying to shred some crap on a way too loud guitar.

In my experience, it was usually one of the guys who worked there.

 

[bigdaddybass12]

Online markets are a bigger danger to my wallet, because while at the store I can at least notice if the feel/tone isn't exactly how I like it and the GAS dies down... Pictures of basses on Reverb however, I can just tell it's gonna be PERFECT for me!

Well, this time I was a nice used Fender jazz, touched it, felt good, plugged into a rumble 500, centered tone controls, played it for a few, felt good, sounded good (which is unusual for me, I am not a fan of jazz basses) then. I played another fender jazz, then a fender p, neither sounded as good or felt as good as this jazz. Came back next day, played it more, made sure it was not some infatuation, still felt good & sounded good. 3rd day same thing, So it bought it. Picked it up yesterday because of the 30 day rule, playing it at my gig tonight

 

[SoonerBill]

I stopped going there years ago. I went in for new guitar strings when I was attempting to really learn to play guitar. I played a couple display guitars and was proud of my playing. Then a guy came up and picked up the same guitar I had just put back and started playing Stevie Ray Vaughan. And very well. I decided I really didn't need new strings. Just more talent.

 

[Michedelic]

I dunno about hate, but I was at the OG location, on Sunset in Hollywood yesterday, and I found it somewhat incongruous that, above Geezer’s Dan Armstrong, there was what appears to be a rendering of Snoop Dog. Must be something about the sweet leaf.

 

[One_Dude]

My GAS is firmly under control; at least that's what I tell myself until I see the next MUST HAVE bass, guitar, or mandolin. It;s a good thing that GC is 50 miles away, however my favorite pawn shop is just down the road.

Thump on,

One_Dude

 

[jim777]

I was in the one in Cherry Hill, NJ last week and there was a 14 year old trying to break an E string on a P bass copy, and there was a Surine 5 string lined fretless right behind him. I REALLY wanted to try that bass, even for just a few minutes, but the `14 year old and his mom were blocking it. IT's way out of my budget at the moment but still, how many chances like that do you get?

 

[WI Short Scaler]

The closest one to me is an hour and 1/2 away so I don't have to work hard to avoid the temptation.

I only play short scales so that limits the chance of being tempted as well.

 

[Snibborwocky]

GC isn't the problem with me, I'm just glad I don't live near the Sweetwater campus. I'd be there everyday and probably racking up unimaginable credit card debt I could never pay back LOL

 

[SteveC]

My son has found a couple nice guitars there. I rarely play a bass that I have to have. I did play a really nice Fender Ultra Jazz II 4 string Texas Tea finish at a GC in Phoenix on vacation last year. Otherwise I am usually underwhelmed. There have been used trades that I have liked. My local store (an hour away) had a really nice Roscoe LG4 that I was tempted to pick up but decided I had enough Roscoes.

 

[Al T.]

I haven't seen anything in the local GC that I couldn't live without. I have 3 very good basses that I really enjoy playing so I am not in need of any other basses.

 

[BigBoneRed]

GC here are conveniently located in the areas with the most snarled, effed up traffic in town..
Not.tempted.at.all.

 

[jeffbrown]

Had a chance at an Armstrong, but it was a private sale. I tried to contact the owner numerous times but when I got through, it was gone. I did have a chance to play it - it was nice.

I've always GASSED for an Aerodyne, the old design MIJ with the pickup jack in a pocket on the front, black body, chrome knobs, white borders, you know the one. FleaBay was populated with 'em, but I never could pull the trigger.

I have 7 basses and a UBass. I play them all, sporadically, but my main is still my first one, an Epiphone pbass clone, the Accubass Jr. Heck, it is a beginner bass but it plays WAAAY beyond it's price point. It holds a tune for weeks as well as the intonation and setup. The neck is perfect for me - the frets came nicely finished. I did make some mods to include lining the pocket with copper tape and adding a ToneStyler pot. I have ancient flats on it, and it never fails to bring the thump, and it can sing a crazy tune when I need it to.

I realize I'm a lucky man, and I'm grateful. Of course, YMMV!

 

[bigdaddybass12]

Are those bullet holes from when you've gone in there and suffered?

Well, the original store was damaged during hurricane sally. This is the new location! I could have said that someone shot the place up on not enough trade-in value!

 

[Geogio]

I hate this place every time I come in here to pick up some strings. I try a guitar I can’t do without. Is there any help? Therapy? 1-, 800 number to call? Link RemovedView attachment 7313409

I have been editing my gear there... Trade in... since everything I have was a deal and most items needed repair, and what was offered by GC was a better price... I have come to the conclusion that sweat equity pays off, plus I am real close to clearing out old gear and decluttering at the same time.
Beats the heck out of consignment and offers instant gratification!