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Hammerhead View Member Profile	Apr 30 2009, 03:25 AM
Apr 30 2009, 03:25 AM	GMC:er Posts: 426 Joined: 6-April 08 From: Maui	A lesson for you all, from me. I bought a guitar from Instrumentpro on March 7th. It was listed as in stock. When I checked to confim my order the next working day (purchase was made on line), their records showed a different neck (rosewood not maple) was purchased... Hmmmm, my receipt showed the correct guitar. Next I was told that the guitar I wanted was not in stock but would be in a week. A week later when I called they said it's not in stock, it'll be another week...hmmm well when I called the next week they said it'll be 2-3 weeks. Hmmmmm.Almost 2 months later on April 28th I got an email stating that my order had been shipped! Yeah now we're talking. So I called to check the delivery time. Well it wasn't shipped they said... "but it sure will ship tomorrow and then we will send you a tracking # via email so you will know how long it will take to get to you door!" Well o.k. so I never got the tracking email.... Hmmmm. So yes I called to see what the status of the order was. When I asked about the tracking # the REP got smart with me and "informed" me that I had never received a shipping confirmation because they don't send those out, all I would ever get is a tracking #!!!!!! I tried not to blow my top and explained that I had if fact received a shipping confirmation, and was told that the guitar had not yet shipped Blah Blah Blah! After he looked it up he confessed that it could be several days before it ships!?!?! It's now a couple of days from May and No guitar! Ahhhhh. so I went online and "googled" Review Instrumentpro. Well lets just say I'm not alone in this experience. Some reviewers even recommend that you run away from Instrumentpro! So if you want to order a guitar never use Instumentpro and just google a review of the store or company you're thinking of working with... you may save yourself a lot of time and energy. With the internet there is power.... so use the force (of the internet) young Jedi!!!! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by Hammerhead: Apr 30 2009, 03:26 AM -------------------- When I look down at my hands... I see "FINGERS of DOOM"

SensE View Member Profile	Apr 30 2009, 03:36 AM
Apr 30 2009, 03:36 AM	GMC:er Posts: 508 Joined: 5-February 08 From: Wichita, USA	This is a hella pain experience. Thank you for your advise. When I buying stuffs online, seller reputation is the first thing I check. I would rather pay a little more than having bad seller. Good luck with you, pal You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Sircraigery View Member Profile	Apr 30 2009, 03:51 AM
Apr 30 2009, 03:51 AM	GMC:er Posts: 673 Joined: 12-May 07	Ouch, I hope he burns in hell. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Guitars: Ibanez Prestige RG2610E [BKP Cold Sweat] Ibanez Prestige RG2550E [Carbon Fiber Plastics] Ibanez Roadstar II RS-135 [Stock] Quest Acoustic [Stock] Effects: Electro-Harmonix Metal Muff Ibanez Weeping Demon Wah Boss DR-3 Dr. Rhythym Amp: Marshall JCM2000 DSL 401 'Only the dead have seen the end of the war.' - Plato

Marc_Maiden View Member Profile	Apr 30 2009, 03:58 AM
Apr 30 2009, 03:58 AM	GMC:er Posts: 1.164 Joined: 23-October 08 From: Fremont, CA	WOW that is amazingly awful ive never heard of such bad service...you should threaten a law suit and see what they do under section 2 of the UCC: (to put it in light terms) business must be done as usual (sorry i cant remember the long technical term for it) meaning, if they say its going to ship, they have to ship it, if it says its in stock, it has to be instock believe it or not, a order sheet, confirmation, or even a catalog is a type of contract! if there was a natural disaster such as a flood preventing them from shipping it, then they would be excluded from this law, but since i doubt after a months they couldnt ship it, its likely they are just doing bad business ^^^^^^^^ glad i payed attention in business law class! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by Marc_Maiden: Apr 30 2009, 03:59 AM -------------------- - Marc Current Set up: Atomic Reactor 2x12 Cab/power amp with a Digitech rp1000 as a preamp Schecter c1 plus electric guitar

audiopaal View Member Profile	Apr 30 2009, 07:06 AM
Apr 30 2009, 07:06 AM	Competitions Coordinator - Up the Irons Posts: 5.462 Joined: 17-February 08 From: Stavanger, Norway	Stuff like that makes me so mad Hope you get your guitar eventually.. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

fkalich View Member Profile	Apr 30 2009, 07:34 AM
Apr 30 2009, 07:34 AM	GMC:er Posts: 2.789 Joined: 12-February 07 From: People's Republic of Lawrence Kansas	I have had great service from both American Musical, and Musician's Friend. Maybe a dozen times. I have bought from the latter recently as they are located 40 miles from me in Kansas City, so I get it next day usually. But American Musical is really good, I have heard good things from others also about them. Never heard of these guys that you bought from. QUOTE (Marc_Maiden @ Apr 29 2009, 09:58 PM) WOW that is amazingly awful ive never heard of such bad service...you should threaten a law suit and see what they do They pay for their lawyers, and know how much it costs to justify action, much less across state lines. In general, if being nice don't do it, it ain't gonna happen, and if you try to play hardball, they just figure you are going to give them a bad review anyway, and will just figure to hell with you. Always buy with a credit card, and just call the credit card company and get your money back. Don't work with Paypal, work with your own credit card company. Let them take care of it. edit: btw, the above advice is from my brother, a Lawyer, Harvard educated. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by fkalich: Apr 30 2009, 07:39 AM

superize View Member Profile	Apr 30 2009, 07:43 AM
Apr 30 2009, 07:43 AM	Ultimate Tone Guru Posts: 4.348 Joined: 26-July 07 From: Glommersträsk. Sweden	Thats just awfull to hear........ I feel really sorry for you You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My Gear Ibanez RG Jackson js30 warrior jackson rr24 Line 6 Spider III amp Line 6 pod xt live Washburn acoustic Youtube Account My bands Myspace

Muris Varajic View Member Profile	Apr 30 2009, 07:47 AM
Apr 30 2009, 07:47 AM	Instructor Posts: 15.459 Joined: 22-June 07 From: Sarajevo,Bosnia	Damn, horrible experience, I hope it'll arrive soon... You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Youtube MySpace Website Album "Let It Out" on iTunes and CD Baby Check out my video lessons and instructor board! The Pianist tune is progress,check it out! "ok.. it is great.. :P have you myspace? Can i to personalize this for you guy?"

Roadside View Member Profile	Apr 30 2009, 08:55 AM
Apr 30 2009, 08:55 AM	GMC:er Posts: 497 Joined: 10-August 08 From: Germany	He realy should burn in hell. thanks for your recommendation, and good luck mate You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

MickeM View Member Profile	Apr 30 2009, 09:09 AM
Apr 30 2009, 09:09 AM	Born of NWOBHM, Moderation Team Leader Posts: 8.562 Joined: 9-January 07 From: Stockholm, Sweden	Dishonest people suck !!! If you payed with credit card, contact the creditcard company and ask them to withdraw the payment and put it back on your card. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My bands homepage All time favourites: B. Streisand - Woman in Love, M. Hopkin - Those were the days, L. Richie - Hello

Gilmore View Member Profile	Apr 30 2009, 09:39 AM
Apr 30 2009, 09:39 AM	GMC:er Posts: 342 Joined: 2-October 07 From: Reykjavik, Iceland	Thats a horrible story, but I hope your guitar will arrive soon. You should really do a good research, before chosing a dealer to buy from. MusiciansFriend, music123, thomannmusicstore and some others , are usually bretty safe and with good customer service. This is really frustraiting to deal with something like this. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Electric Guitars: Gibson SG 61´ Reissue, Gibson Les Paul Classic, Fender Standard American Stratocaster (2008 OW RW) , Fender Standard American Stratocaster (2003 2TSB MPL), Ibanez Prestige RG2570E, Warmoth Telecaster (BlueBurst), Warmoth Custom (CherryBurst). Accoustic Guitars: Ovation Custom Legend, Ovation Legend (12 string), Martin 000-15M. Classical Guitars: Jose Ramirez 125 Ano (Cedar), Manuel Rodriguez Model D (Spruce). Bass: Ibanez SRX500. Keyboard: M-Audio Keystation 88es. Recording interface: Focusrite Saffire Pro 24 DPS.

Dejan Farkas View Member Profile	Apr 30 2009, 09:52 AM
Apr 30 2009, 09:52 AM	Instructor Posts: 3.035 Joined: 27-November 07 From: Sarajevo, Bosnia	I hope you will solve the problem and get either the guitar or money back, if you paid via PayPal you can get your money back easily You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- http://www.myspace.com/dejanfarkas Check out my video lessons and instructor board!

Bogdan Radovic View Member Profile	Apr 30 2009, 11:49 AM
Apr 30 2009, 11:49 AM	Bass & Beginner Instructor Posts: 15.614 Joined: 30-November 07 From: Belgrade, Serbia	Hmm I think you should wait a day or two to see if its shipped and then go to your credit card company and ask for money back because of fraud! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- For GMC support please email support (at) guitarmasterclass.net Check out my lessons and my instructor board. Check out my beginner guitar lessons course! ; Take a bass course now!

Sensible Jones View Member Profile	Apr 30 2009, 12:08 PM
Apr 30 2009, 12:08 PM	GMC:er Posts: 7.277 Joined: 2-January 09 From: London-ish. UK.	What a crappy set-up!!!!!! I hope you everything works out for you!! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- I'd rather have a full Bottle in front of me than a full Frontal Lobotomy!!

Ivan Milenkovic View Member Profile	Apr 30 2009, 01:06 PM
Apr 30 2009, 01:06 PM	Instructor Posts: 25.396 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Belgrade, Serbia	Oh man, I hate these experiences, sorry to hear that. But don't worry mate, some time will pass and you will get your axe. Every experience like this is valuable cause you are more careful next time. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- - Ivan's Video Chat Lesson Notes HERE - Check out my GMC Profile and Lessons - (Please subscribe to my) YouTube Official Channel - Let's be connected through ! Facebook! :)

Hammerhead View Member Profile	May 13 2009, 12:18 AM
May 13 2009, 12:18 AM	GMC:er Posts: 426 Joined: 6-April 08 From: Maui	Thank you all for your support!.... It did finally arrive & I am the proud owner of the Malmsteen Stratocaster in Sonic Blue! Yes sir and the guitar is great! There is a thread (Review) going about the 09 malmsteen (strat) if you want to search for it, I believe it is in our gear forum, By Gary. I've put my 2 cents in. I"ve not even had it a week yet and I've played it about 20 hours. I ended up taking a sick day when it arrived! That is the best SICK DAY in the world! Amen! I knew it would show up sooner or later, so I'm happy cause I saved $700 of the new list price (read the thread by Gary for details). So no Complaints there! Just wish companies would be straight up, and not play the blame game when orders aren't shipping out. They even tried to blame me? Any how... here is a pic. I can say that I have had fantastic luck with Zzounds. They handle returns and orders promptly. And NO attitude. Aloha til next time, Robert You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Attached image(s) -------------------- When I look down at my hands... I see "FINGERS of DOOM"

Marshmall0wz View Member Profile	May 13 2009, 12:46 AM
May 13 2009, 12:46 AM	GMC:er Posts: 448 Joined: 12-February 08	its pretty You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Gibson SG-3 Faded Epiphone Thunderbird Ovation CC48 Vox AD30VT Vintage U.S. Peavey Microbass Orange Tiny Terror w/ 212 Cabinet Creativity

Ivan Milenkovic View Member Profile	May 13 2009, 01:02 AM
May 13 2009, 01:02 AM	Instructor Posts: 25.396 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Belgrade, Serbia	That's awesome man, and I'm glad the shopping experience was nice as well, this is very important. Congratulations! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- - Ivan's Video Chat Lesson Notes HERE - Check out my GMC Profile and Lessons - (Please subscribe to my) YouTube Official Channel - Let's be connected through ! Facebook! :)

kahall View Member Profile	May 13 2009, 05:51 AM
May 13 2009, 05:51 AM	Learning Roadie Posts: 989 Joined: 21-March 07 From: Springfield Missouri USA	QUOTE (Hammerhead @ May 12 2009, 06:18 PM) I knew it would show up sooner or later, so I'm happy cause I saved $700 of the new list price (read the thread by Gary for details). Robert I'm glad it worked out. Very nice guitar! I noticed that price increase on all the Fenders to. What is the reason for that? It was not just a little increase it was hundreds of $ overnight. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Had a guitar hanging, just about waist high, and we are going to play these things until the day we die.

Hammerhead View Member Profile	May 13 2009, 06:41 AM
May 13 2009, 06:41 AM	GMC:er Posts: 426 Joined: 6-April 08 From: Maui	Kahall, I'm not sure why the price increase. For this guitar alone it was an increase of $700. That's huge! At first I thought it was a misprint! I would have thought they might try to cut prices in this economy Robert You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- When I look down at my hands... I see "FINGERS of DOOM"

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