Closeout Sales At The Big Box Stores

Baxter and Jonathan discuss what might be leading to the sales at the big box stores, what caused them, and how long they might last.

[@AmericanNationalist852]

Who TF is still watching the academy awards? 😂

[@madamkirk]

Who watches television????

[@Starch1b2c3d4a]

These dudes...

[@jasondorsey7110]

​@@madamkirkBoomers?

[@Randyplaysguitars]

The only time my TV turns on lately is when I wanna binge some episodes of House on Blu-ray 😅

[@MrSmiley1964]

My wife, but she never watches the movies unless it's a free movie weekend on DirecTV and one happens to come on. FWIW she's a boomer I almost am. I' boomer bend LF though

[@zz-.-]

It’s only beginning. We are gonna see drops of 10/20/30%+ off msrp. Used gear is gonna be ABUNDANT as people sell their items to pay their bills. Stay tuned!

[@cromBumny]

Last week I went to a Guitar center in Columbus Ohio, and they had a wall of close to 200 guitars...insane

[@JTMP12]

This news is feeding my gear addiction

[@soarornor]

The direct sales thing is kind of weird if the seller is charging retail. They’ve eliminated the middleman but are still charging retail. That’s absurd. If these manufacturers are going to sell direct they should eliminate the margin that a dealer would add on to their cost. If they did that they’d sell more.

[@MoonshineDelight]

They still have middleman called employees expecting a living wage.

[@danrunnoft6642]

Maybe people are figuring out that 65 guitars is enough, and they don't have room ant more. We all need bigger houses.

[@glencooper1091]

LOL everyone has a personal goal level.

[@steveaustin2103]

Pro tip: rent a temperature controlled storage locker. 😉

[@minuano08]

😂🤣🤟

[@karmaandkerosene2885]

People would be better served learning to play guitar better instead of chasing that 2 days of feeling excited after buying another guitar.

[@scottstrand1874]

Nope😮. The number of guitars needed is always one more than a person currently owns.

[@LB-qf3ef]

I was lucky enough to shop in the Sam Ash near Time Center with my daughter when we were touring a university for her. She loves bass and was able to play through an authentic bass amp and cab that Megadeath used. The staff was great. She will never forget how happy they made her, and how respectfully they treated her as a young 18-year-old woman. Such a good store...

[@theclash181]

It’s wonderful to hear that the inspiration in us young people is being fostered by nice sales people. Good!

[@Aibric]

If going direct forces companies like Gibson to confront their quality control and consistency problems because of returns, that can only be a good thing because nothing else has gotten through to them.

[@12to3Guitars]

This is my dream. And other companies need to tighten up their rejection policies if they want to keep doing business with Indonesian factories because the stuff coming out of there has been lackluster at best in build quality- right down to the moisture content of the wood. I'm sure the rejection rate is 25-30% but it should be higher tbh.

[@Scott__C]

Gibson won't do that only because I recall Phil McKnight returning a Murphy Lab guitar to the retailer and he asked them about what Gibson would do and they told him "nothing". They'll sell it for a discount to recover their costs.

[@wallywanker7435]

Pffft I have bought dozens of Gibsons with no issues. Give it a rest.

[@Ryan-kc5pl]

​@@wallywanker7435I had one in 2002. Garbage. Switched to ESP. Never looked back

[@joeking433]

Don't be a Gibson hater!

[@britts3006]

Sweetwater thrives when it comes to quality control and customer service. I still have reps calling me to check how im doing with a pedal i bought from them two years ago..... and they send candy.

[@damelos4039]

Yep....the CANDY!!

[@johnwashburn3793]

In Europe, no one speaks of 'day drinking because it is common, and it is just drinking.

[@michaelblaney4461]

The price was too high to begin with

[@stephenanthonythomas3533]

IMHO places like Perfect Circuit (a boutique synth shop in Burbank) has the right model of a small showroom and great online presence. Easy check out. Easy returns.

[@stephenanthonythomas3533]

As a Sam Ash employee at the Hollywood drum shop which is closing. I can tell you right now their online arm, although it does well, is klunky and can’t come close to what Sweetwater can do.

[@bks252]

Sam Ash in Atlanta is closing too. There’s still a few crappy GC stores around the metro area but the one nearest me in Fayetteville Georgia is just plain terrible from top to bottom. I remember Musicians Friend used to be awesome. I couldn’t wait to get their huge catalog to go through. Obviously this was before I had a computer in the mid to late 90’s. I loved dealing with them. Actually, I get calls from a sales rep regularly still, offering me discounts on items and offering help with buying gear. I’m ok buying stuff from them still (not guitars). I hate not having a local guitar store I can go in and try out new models of guitars. Our small local guitar shop only sells used and sometimes some B stock Fender stuff but the owner is a luthier and builds amazing guitars, of which I own one.

[@Dd13200]

The Fayetteville store is a crappy store

[@joeys24]

Yes that Fayetteville store absolutely sux! I went and looked around, was ready to check out a couple of guitars higher rack guitars , and there was no one to be found. Most stuff was $hit anyway. So I walked out and I’m probably never going back. However, the Sam Ash in Atlanta is an awesome store. People wait on you and are available and ready to help with whatever you need. hate that its closing.

[@tomwright4984]

Go to Maple Street or Righteous Guitars in the metro area. GC and SA are subpar at best

[@timedwards5600]

Thnx Casino for your videos.

[@fumeokid]

The best thing about Guitar Center is that you can go in and play every sub $500 guitar they have (since anything over that amount is locked up) and no one will come and ask you if you need help. Plus the poor selection means you wont be in there very long and you have the rest of your day free to go online to check the guitars at Wildwood.

[@evenzeroescanbeheroes6875]

So, for some reason,a guitar center that's not too far from where I live has all the expensive stuff on the lower racks and aren't locked up. The more affordable stuff is high up. I've been able to play a $2300 Ibanez Prestige,a $2000 PRS and even one of the new Modern Les Paul Studios Gibson has just brought out and I love it. Now, I don't have to bother anyone to try some of the guitars I want to try.

[@WhySoLoud]

or Sweetwater, they still pack candy in their shipping boxes.

[@Durmomo0]

What else was good about them is you could go in and get an odd cable that day if you needed it for a gig or buy PA and stuff most smaller shops never carry and items that could be a week + out if you bought online

[@billv6832]

The GC around me has most expensive high end guitars up in the clouds. It makes more sense why ding up an expensive $3000+ guitar? The Squires, Epis, PRS SE, Kramer etc. are 90% sales probably. Cords are guaranteed by GC had a 6 month patch failed at a gig, going back this week for a replacement. It's pretty convenient vs online sales

[@egroegmcdonald9870]

Glad you enjoyed your time in Asheville.

[@thesmellycatjazz]

The Miami Lakes Sam Ash had an awful location. It was on the side of highway, and not exactly easy to get to. I thought the one in Dolphin Mall was the one going under, but it makes sense that that was the one to shut down.

[@riffmania]

The dolphin mall one has nothing good either lol

[@markkozielec2200]

My local Sam Ash is closing(Edison, NJ). Sad to see them go. Went to the local GC on Tuesday, and got a brand new Taylor 214ce Plus for under $1000(always negotiate folks). The 9v was dead, which scared me for half a second, but it’s awesome for the price. Also got an Allen and Heath CQ18t being delivered today(no discount on that one). Can’t wait to set that thing up.

[@tickmann]

"and also with you"... That's like hearing 'a shave and a haircut' half way through... I can't hear "Peace be with you.." without finishing it.

[@blues62751]

Good to know, guys. 🎸

[@timedwards5600]

How much return of instruments people buy on line?

[@freeman436]

News flash. I like Sweetwater. I have spent a ton of money with them over the past couple of years. I have purchased four guitars. Beyond their 8497 point inspection I have paid for upgraded set-up and bone nut install. I have only kept one out of the four. Even their upgraded inspection/set-up sucks. They've sent me some really lousy guitars. Fortunately, I've had no problems returning.

[@MrSmiley1964]

Who remembers Mars Music? Does anybody see any similarities here? I only ask because there's a Sam Ash in the old Mars building here 🤔

[@user-rz8ld7iq8h]

I do. There was one in Raleigh, North Carolina and also one in Northern Virginia.

[@Ryan-kc5pl]

Had one here in Omaha. Sucked lol

[@leftofcenter4]

Yep I remember them coming to michigan in the late 80’s or early 90’s, I am not sure if they came before the National Guitar centers stores, but hey lasted maybe 5-7 years if that before the guitar centers took there market. I am not sure what I got out of your clip..?

[@MrSmiley1964]

@@leftofcenter4 My boys were talking about the Sam Ash stores going away and I thought about the local one that's in the old Mars Music building. Just a case of 2+2=5 nothing more, nothing less.

[@MrSmiley1964]

@@Ryan-kc5pl They did suck. I don't think I even bought a pack of strings from the place. But I did see a Victor Wooten Bass Class there. It was worth putting up with the traffic and the staff.

[@stephenanthonythomas3533]

Thanks for your insight on this topic. I’m a drummer but I’m going to subscribe bc I like your take on music. Be good.🙏🥁

[@hod8931]

Good I love deep cuts😂 Just got the Custom Shop Jeff Beck at Sweetwater yesterday. Love the strat the pickups not so much. They are kinda bland...js Im comming your way this summer headed to Myrtle, be looking for a C.S. tele. 😊

[@zoomzoom3950]

my last several new guitars I purchased from MF. I have a salesperson I've worked with for years; if it's not right, she takes care of it. My last "new" guitar from Sweetwater looked like a floor model, and the trem arm tension screw was missing; at least it didn't fall off in the case and damage the guitar finish. I won't be buying anything new from SW again. I've actually had great experiences recently with GC, both online and in-store, pleasantly surprised. Another source for guitars I like is ProAudioStar. So far so good.

[@realmongo7565]

So, what's in the big Gibson box?

[@tylerbrooks3998]

Probably the $50K Jimmy Page double neck. Totally kidding these limited run signatures are getting ridiculous. At least the people that bought the greeny model got to meet Kirk Hammett but it's still pretty nuts IMO

[@MrSmiley1964]

@@tylerbrooks3998 For $50K Jimmy needs to fly to whoever's (it won't be me) home and show them how to play whatever song they want and take them out to dinner. And I'm talking someplace nicer than Arby's.

[@cmel714]

Have to go check out my local Sam Ash in Arlington Hts Illinois see whats for sale.

[@bitburg40]

Sweetwater was the last of the good big stores. They’re now crap under their private equity firm new ownership. Thankfully for me I’ve got plenty of equipment and the only use I have for music stores is resupplying strings, drum heads, etc…

[@terryhimes5052]

Matt from Texas Toast Guitars was saying on his channel tonight, that he would love to meet you guys at Casino Guitars. He was talking about driving from Denver and bringing some of his guitars to see if you would be interested in having them in your store!

[@jjulch]

Couple comments… Reverend Guitars will not go direct to consumer, I’ve asked and they won’t do anything that impacts their dealers. However, since their guitars are outsourced, they do similar procedures as Sweetwater by going through the guitars carefully, fixing what they can and sending back what they can’t. Heritage guitars will not expand their production. Still a one shift operation, M-F. They sell direct, usually custom one offs. You can visit their showroom and buy directly in person. But they put preference on their dealers. (They did for a time offer a trade-in to trade-up deal. Got my H150 that way). Years ago, they cut back their models from a couple dozen to a half a dozen. By limiting themselves, they are paving the way for a sustainable business model.

[@zyzzyx3160]

That is very interesting, as I bought my first 3 Reverend direct from them. All made in the USA and all under $600. This was back in 2004-2006. They were wonderfully made and playable instruments. I also have 2 MIK Reverends and they were much more expensive, but nowhere near the quality.

[@MayonnaiseOreo]

@@zyzzyx3160 I just bought a Reverend Double Agent OG and it's by far the nicest quality guitar I've ever owned between Fender, LTD, Yamaha, and Alvarez but I don't have any reference to what their US models were like.

[@Cycloneshockey94]

Sweetwater's 55 point inspection is not what it use to be. I have returned 3 high end Strats in the last 6 months for things that a blind man could have seen.

[@BasementGuitarSuperstar]

Might have to take advantage

[@billyfields7722]

Most guitar companies need to sell directly to customers is great but it's needs to bring their Quality Control has to be awesome. We just lost Drome Sounds in Schenectady,NY 9:49 because of aging out . But we have a couple of new guitars and amplifier shops in Troy NY USA. Collar City Guitar and Love of Fuzz in Troy NY USA.

[@user-qr7ee2cp4y]

I was just at a guitar center over the weekend and couldn't believe all the over 1k guitars on the rack with horrible set ups... action so low every fret buzzed... pickups so high my pick was hitting them and sharp frets... doesn't anyone look at that stuff as they inbox it? They have on-site repair... good god

[@Mike-hr6jz]

Bionomics we are in a great depression. It’s time to clear out everything.

[@Hulkhoagie1]

Sam Ash website is dreadful. They're light years behind the competition. My local Ash never seemed to recover from Covid. The one near me in Cherry Hill NJ is full of cheap used import guitars and a shit ton of Michael Kelly. Their amp selection is mostly solid state Fender and Blackstar with some Marshall Origin mixed in. It's a shame because that store used to be very cool with a vast selection. And yet somehow, that Sam Ash is staying open. Meanwhile, there's a Guitar Center in the same shopping center that has had the same employees for many years and has a huge selection ranging from imports to multiples of each PRS, Gibson, Fender Custom Shop and even multiple Andersons. Easily the best GC I've ever been to.

[@itsalie]

i buy mostly used, so i hope the stores don't go away. and i like having something in my hands so i can actually check it out before i drop a grand or more on a guitar.

[@rocktorrocks]

My local Sam Ash is shutting down but I’ve had multiple poor experiences with them. Awful deals and discounts compared to competitors and when I tried to trade in & sell some gear the sales guys acted like a total ass pretty much trashing my near mint condition guitar and amp and talking down to me. I don’t care if you low ball me but no need to act like a dick while you do it. Even now their closeout sale is only 5%. I know Guitar Center has it’s flaws but my local one has been consistently good and they’ve always taken good care of me in terms of returns, exchanges or repairs if something wasn’t to my liking or had issues and I’ve gotten great discount with them regularly. Plus Guitar Center used is a hidden gem for great deals.

[@livefromadive6751]

It would seem inevitable that one of the big builders will staff up to do a 56 point inspection and win the direct to consumer game. Done right this would also give them the data to tighten up QC at the factory.

[@pulaski1]

For the same reason that Ford, Chevy, and Dodge still exist, there won't be one winner.

[@armchairzen]

The days of QC are gone. Crank 'em out, let the consumer sort out the bad ones and send them back. We don't care.

[@castawaymusic144]

Last episode or so you called out Zack Person. Just want to say Thanks! If you had not called him out I would have probably never came across his music. Please call out more artist you guys are checking out. 🎸

[@johnmeeks9308]

the guitar i wanted as gone up $300 same with amps they have gone up a lot

[@Axxman300]

Slash and Wolfgang Van Halen backed up Ryan Gosling for "I'm Just Ken" and I'm here for that all day. And yes, if you see a piece of gear on sale for a ridiculous price, whip out your card and buy it. I think the big guys selling direct will be a mistake. I can see individual physical stores in select cities, but even hardcore Gibson folks might want to grab a new stomp box, or maybe a different brand guitar, but they can't do that at the Brand stores.

[@officialnaplava]

What‘s in the (Gibson) booooooooox?

[@leftwrite]

Basic economic principles and greed involved here. The pandemic created the sales lift for manufacturers. They got greedy on two fonts. One - went into production overdrive like the opportunity would last forever. Result produced too much product. Two - raised prices gouging consumers with their greed. The reality - as the pandemic lingered musicians had less and less opportunities to play out and earn some income, resulting in some needing to part with an instrument to pay their bills. Bottom line - manufacturers have priced themselves out of reach for "working" musicians. If you are then going to make products than only "doctors and lawyers" can afford your market will inevitably shrink. That is where we are today. Imports approaching $2K as a standard is insanity. Realistic option - buy used.

[@JoeCSIS]

Sweetwater ruling??? Really. I have bought a lot of music gear from Guitar Center, Sam Ash, even Reverb and not one thing from Sweetwater.

[@bmrbca3658]

I've sold an accoustic and two electrics so far this year and I still have too much gear. I honestly think I will never buy another guitar.

[@Markketing1]

Where are these sales you speak of???

[@user-qr7ee2cp4y]

You establish the online and build brick and mortar to support. Best buy and guitar center had too many stores. Suppliers need to consider scaling down their lines too... too much expensive stuff that isn't worth it.

[@Santaheckler]

The internet caught the big box stores off guard or something? 🤡👍

[@MaurysMusic]

Very interesting.

[@benlogan430]

Video gaming is bigger than music and movies combined now. It’s a wacky world.

[@dannyturner7967]

Bc video Games are constantly evolving/getting better, movies are getting worse or repetitive, music is doing the same

[@BradPham]

Might've been circa 2010 when video game sales overtook box office. The worm has turned ... somewhat.

[@rayhogan785]

I know things go up in price, but aren't these manufacturers going to extremes? Over the past 3 years, the Fender Strat (Professional II) has increased by a few hundred dollars ($100 this month). The Les Paul Studio was a great guitar for the price but again went up to $1700 last year and is now no longer available. Amps: the same thing. Fender Twin about $1300 3+ years ago. Now $2000. Are musicians making enough money to justify these increases?

[@NealVio]

I have no problem shopping at GC, Sam Ash or Musician's Friend. They call me all the time and I tell them - Sweetwater gives me more credit and has better financing terms. Hopefully someone says something up the ladder.

[@johnmeeks9308]

when you buy you expect it to play and sound good but if the truss rod can not be adjusted or the nut needs to be replaced cuz it broke that's a headache and I don't buy from that company again...

[@Black-Jack-2022]

I have had problems with guitars that I purchased. I will not buy from "brokers ".

[@rinkydinky-ob9pe]

Well if it ain’t the hole in the wall Gang !

[@spudwashington3880]

If all the brands make it direct it’s probably going to make the used gear prices go up in the guitar shops , so hold on to your gear

[@paulmassey4796]

U FIXED ur HARE!😅 BAXTER 😮

[@bluesoverlord]

With CNC manufacturing, guitars are better quality at lower prices, so it’s not as hard to trust that you could get a good guitar buying online. Used to be you had to try a whole wall full to find the one that had a nice neck pocket and a good fret job. So the woodwork is good on almost all of the solid bodies, but the hardware can be crap if you go too cheap. Oh, and as far as wood figuring, Sweetwater weighs and takes close up pictures of the exact guitar you’ll get. Convenient.

[@Scott__C]

The problem a lot of businesses make is simply cutting. You can't cut your way to profitability, it's not a long term answer. Also, as Sweetwater continues to try to take over the market, they're also driving the small shops out of business. As they keep growing, being run by Private Equity, their service, etc. will suffer. I still say they'll sell to someone else in 5 years ish.

[@mcdingus5081]

You're probably right. And it will be exactly like what happened to Guitar Center. The private equity firm will straddle them with debt, and you can forget about great customer service. Corporatization of these types of retail companies never goes well because the owners know nothing of their markets, other than the bottom line dollars. They assume that once they are dominating, they will dictate what their customers will do. I just don't think that works very well for markets like this. But the private equity firm won't care- because by the time it all falls apart- they will have unloaded their debt, and they will have sold it off by turning it public- so all of the dumb stock investors will end up losing their shirt on the whole thing. It will probably end up as worthless stock in all of our retirement funds. Yay.

[@Scott__C]

@@mcdingus5081 I've read a number of reports of the service going downhill. Not widespread, yet. The other thing is in one of their online gearfests (22 I think), they blatantly badmouthed GC on the broadcast and I thought that was very low rent of them. That was the day I stopped buying from them.

[@michaelrains64295]

Big box stores drove out small shops over the last thirty years. You can’t blame that on Sweetwater. The damage was done long before they became the giant they are today. I’ve also not seen any drop in service from that company. They have the best service in their market segment and it’s not even close. Quit projecting your bias and irrational fears and perhaps stick to demonstrable facts.

[@tomschrein417]

Ever since Sweetwater was bought out their inventory has suffered. How many times have you seen “more on order” on their website? Shipping time has also increased.

[@Scott__C]

@@tomschrein417 Which is funny since they opened a second warehouse.

[@timbly5824]

Sweetwater paid its employees & is paying its employees good wages benefits. They offer great customer service.

[@stephenanthonythomas3533]

As one of those “graying out” dudes who has has worked at 7 music shops since the 90s, I think the independents will be the winners here. Because that is where the knowledge base will reside. It won’t be cheap but it will remain for serious musicians and serious hobbyists (read people who can afford it).

[@bitburg40]

That’s what I’m hoping. I’m done with over-priced and underwhelming big names such as Taylor, Jackson and stores like Sweetwater. 🤮

[@petepaul615]

"Pull over !" "No its a cardigan but thanks for noticing !"

[@dannyturner7967]

Lol i get it

[@petepaul615]

@dannyturner7967 I can appreciate the fact you recognized what up ! I figured only drummer woulda caught that 🤣

[@martianmurray]

Y’all gotta dog on payroll, I’ll be right there

[@66falcon99]

It's been a downward trend for ALL big box stores, not just music. Warehousing-to-customer, and direct sales to customers is trending up.

[@LucasJRice]

If 15% counts as a closeout sale… no wonder Sam ash stores are dead.

[@ranman58635]

Sinking ship's! The day's are coming where guitars will be rare. When all the people sell their love's, there wont be a replacement. The old days will come back.

[@oansun]

It's so funny to have a channel that is very hyper focused to a specific market that most people don't care about say "categories that don't matter." Irony is back. Not hating to be specific!

[@ElJuanSolo]

I only shop via Musicians Friend/GC because I don’t buy anything new. The used stuff is hit or miss but I’ve gotten some great guitars at very reasonable prices.

[@stewarttomkinson3356]

Worst guitar I ever bought came from Sweet Water. One of the Fretz was cut off short to the point when you pushed string down it wasn’t even on the fret no more I tried to ferret it and I messed it up now I gotta buy a new neck, Squier, classic vibe, telecaster, left-handed, I have better luck from ZZound

[@dudley509]

Your the the first person I've heard complain about sweetwater. I have had to return product because it didn't work right or I didn't like it. Sweetwater has always been great.

[@mikewendeln5218]

Should have sent it back. Their customer service is amazing. I would have never tried to fix a fret on a new guitar.

[@muzikjay]

I just sent back an amp from sweetwater that arrived with multiple cracks in it and missing some of the accessories

[@stewarttomkinson3356]

@@mikewendeln5218 yeah it’s a maple neck and I don’t like it. It’s the only one I own so I’m gonna put a rosewood on there.

[@stewarttomkinson3356]

@@muzikjay yeah their company they used to buy stuff you fill out the paperwork online saying you’ll pay once a month they try to get two payments a month out of you and then when you don’t pay it they won’t let you buy anything else. I never had that problem with anyone else, I talked to Sweet Water and it says it’s our bank. It’s not us well your bank sucks.

[@kelley71]

IMHO, Martin made its biggest mistake of making guitar of less quality than the standard series and branding them under the Martin name. I told the lady my tour guide, in the my youth when you told someone you owned a Martin, it was like wow. I saved my *** off to buy my first one. I aspired to own a D-18 and felt accomplished when I did. The X series and cheaper Martins are a cheapening of the brand. I know it is me being a guitar snob but brand diluting a super premium brand is not a good thing. IMHO

[@deshawn4077]

Why cant Americans keep brick and mortar stores and do online? I lived in Japan and there are stores and online shopping.

[@MrTommyg4]

Hire more QC !

[@wikolib6821]

Brick and Mortar you can actually see what you're buying.

[@cromBumny]

It's like a 5% discount on the stuff they have , which the stores have not been fully stocked for awhile. It's like a 5-10% discount. Blah

[@garyrouleau4676]

I need to play a guitar before I would buy it. What I like is different from someone else likes. Buying online you can see it but not play it. I can’t do that!!!!

[@archer4556]

I want to hold it, look at it, inspect it and play it. I do not eat green eggs and ham......

[@user-lt4pw7rv2l]

And l want it cheaper. For 15 years. Musicians Friend

[@timedwards5600]

Investors have ruined the music business.

[@michaeljoyce3286]

Dang Derrick . You could have slept next to the guitar in the shop. But noooo! listen to your wife sleep in your bed .and make the rest off us look bad

[@scottk2806]

I’ve bought 4 guitars online, 3 were returned, 2 of those 3 were from Sweetwater, just saying. Personally, I’m not a fan of buying online, nor am I a fan of my local music stores closing. Whole thing sucks in my opinion.

[@DownEastSaw]

This is a natural course correction from the inflated plandemmic times.

[@WhySoLoud]

Don't know, kinda tapped out with the $1400/month car payments. Check me in 7 years when she's paid off, I'll know more then.

[@Cycloneshockey94]

News Flash ! Guitar market is crashing,

[@auxpowerunit]

Back in 2002, I went to buy a mini-Strat at Mars Music (remember them ?). The showroom price was $99. But the salesman argued with me loudly when I asked for their internet price of $89. I didn't see the point of paying the extra $10 at the store, because I was saving Mars the cost of packaging and shipping, by picking up the guitar in person. Eventually, the salesman called his boss, then reluctantly did the sale for $89.

[@noelbrian55]

These retailers and manufacturers see a wave of used COVID instruments coming to market…

[@Carlsings]

Boys, we're 5 minutes into this video about great discount sales ànd you've basically hemmed hawed and joshed around, low talked but yet to really say anything.. I'll keep listening see what happens and continue.... So a few minutes later, I guess you're saying that they're getting rid of gear that's not selling or is not high confidence or... Something like that. It was not very specific.

[@terryshrk]

Made me sort of giggle when Baxter said he fast forwarded past the parts of the Oscars that "didnt matter". Gibsons average annual revenue is commonly in the 900 million range. Fender is just higher pushing 1 billion. Google is usually around 300 billion,.LoL The profits for the biggest musical instrument makers is like the payroll and lunch budget for the biggest etch giant and this guy sitting on the SUPER NICHE guitar youtube channel is talking "parts that dont matter" un-ironically LoL. Must be a "red state" thing.

[@LucasJRice]

Thanks for your mostly irrelevant word soup.

[@sirlost94]

I find it baffling that you couldn’t help but make a political statement.

[@reneefox7891]

Sweetwater is where to buy your gear

[@jimmydroid7838]

Kids don't play guitars anymore. Women aren't impressed by gui-tar players anymore. So... Yeah.

[@guywihn1658]

Maga eh?.. See ya... Not that I would care, it's more like y'all not being mature enough to keep it to yourselves that's unacceptable to me.

[@ronniebroussard3751]

I for one was not impressed with your comments concerning the state of the union. What exactly about it did you disagree with? I will keep in mind what state you are from that shape your opinions. What’s next. Are you guys going to start wearing make America great again hats. What that hat really means is make America Russia and make Trump Putin is that what floats your boat trust me no one needs your guitar store or your channel you’re the one that put it out there that’s not smart business but it is your business to do whatever the hell you want to do. Me I’m a Democrat, loud and proud and I am riding with Biden. Trump says if he doesn’t get reelected, it’s going to be a bloodbath🫴🫴👏👏👏👏😂😂😂😂

[@phucknuts]

Sweetwater has quit giving any extra percentage off on open box guitars.. I used to get 10 to 15 % off of any used box merchandise.. Not anymore. So wheres this big clearance dude ?

[@stewarttomkinson3356]

Only guitar I ever bought from Sweet Water was really messed up bad frets

[@dudley509]

I always get a discount on open box at Sweetwater.

[@alwin9238]

Nothing at GC worth having isn’t on sale.

[@mrfuriouser]

You down with double-negatives.

[@johnmetcalfe2482]

Musicians Enemy needs to sink...

[@stratosexual1329]

If Gibson and fender are going direct and making all the profit, why can’t they have better QC? Hire more people and make sure what goes out is a quality product. Also returns need to be as easy as Amazon. Yes this will cut into their profit but they are making more going direct.