QUOTE (blindwillie @ Jun 29 2007, 12:09 PM)

Where I live there is 3 music stores. One I've never been to, one is modern, one is a bit oldfashioned.
When I bought my kids first guitar we visited the oldfashioned and the modern.
In the modern store there is signs that says "Don't touch! Contact staff before playing". In this store kids look very impressed, with big eyes, on all the flashy stuff. The staff gives attention to the "musician looking" adults. Beginners get "the look" and something like "I'll be with you in a minute! I'll just finish these seven calls to order more flashy stuff you never will buy from me!"
My kid looked uncomfortable and strummed a few chords, then we left.
In the old style shop he picked up a guitar, a guy came up and said "Yes, that's right. Try it. Do you like that one" and my kid answered "I'm not sure. It looks nice. I cant think of anything to play". The guy says "Hehe, play anything you like. Hell, play Smoke on the Water. I'm sure you know that one". And my kid relaxes and rips of a perfect "Sweet Child"-intro.
The other day I was trying Fenders there and three kids where running around, playing, in the store. I asked the owner if he wasn't afraid they would damage anything. He just said "No, they are here now and then. Sometimes they try some guitars. The'll be back and by something when they are older".
Which store do you think got the money for our next three guitars?
I have the exact same thing here. At the incredibly flashy store they have those stupid signs that tell you to to stay as far away as possible of the guitars.
They also have an incredibly arrogant staff.
And then there's the smaller older store with friendly employers that are happy to lend a helping hand.
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