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Re: Do you shop at Musiciansfriend.com?

Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 8:20 am
by Caesar
Accessories n stuff. For my mainstream pedals (EHX, MXR, Boss) I use Music123.com which is now under the Musiciansfriend banner. They've done me no wrong. I've had a need for a return, and it was done promptly and professionally.

Re: Do you shop at Musiciansfriend.com?

Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 7:12 pm
by sev
Gopherbassist wrote:
FuzzyWuzzy wrote:NO! Musicians Friend is owned by Guitar Center.
I choose not to support them, just like I choose not to support Wal Mart.

I believe you mean Sam Ash. Last I checked MF was independent, I could be wrong though.



From Wiki (for whatever that's worth):
"Musician's Friend was purchased for $50 million by Guitar Center in 1999 and is a wholly owned, independent subsidiary. Robert Eastman remains as CEO and serves on the Guitar Center Board of Directors.

In 2005, Musician's Friend purchased the popular musician community website Harmony Central. Harmony Central provides free articles, reviews written by musicians, and discussion forums. Music industry author Craig Anderton is the Editor-in-Chief.

In February 2007, Musician's Friend purchased the Indiana-based company Woodwind & Brasswind (WWBW) after the latter declared bankruptcy. Musician's Friend's sister companies include GuitarCenter.com, Music 123, LMI, Lyons, Giardinelli, Musician.com, Private Reserve Guitars, Guitar Sale and Harmony Central."

Re: Do you shop at Musiciansfriend.com?

Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2009 1:56 pm
by roquero
I just ordered the PEEP Expression Pedal from MF.
I order occasionally from them especially when they run sales but mostly order from American Musical Supply- they have an installment plan where you can pay in 3 equal monthly payments- very convenient!
Sweetwater has less of a selection, but they have more knowledgeable reps, and yes, they are very persistent on their follow ups!
If I can order direct from the pedal builder, I usually do that

Re: Do you shop at Musiciansfriend.com?

Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 9:16 pm
by roquero
devi ever wrote:
roquero wrote:I just ordered the PEEP Expression Pedal from MF.


Cool. Definitely let me know how the experience goes. :)


Just got the PEEP today, just a few days from Kansas City to Miami with ground shipping.

Thanks for the organic lollipop inside, that was my desert for lunch- I buy those at Whole Foods occasionally.

Since I am vegetarian and buy organic food whenever possible, it's nice to have healthy treats from pedal builders!

Unlike Sweetwater.com, who throw garbage like Tootsie Rolls and Jaw Breakers made with High Fructose Corn Syrup, Trans Fat, and Artificial Coloring :?: in their shipments [I throw that crap in the garbage]

By the way, Devi- is the Peep designed to work with both regular 1/4 inch jacks as well the stereo ones?

I bought it to use with my Maxon AD9 delay, which Analog Man modded to use with an expression pedal [I use the Roland EV-5 but want to plug in the PEEP instead]

I was only able to get it to work by plugging a regular guitar cable into the PEEP, with the other end plugged in halfway to the expression pedal jack on the Maxon- any suggestions?

Re: Do you shop at Musiciansfriend.com?

Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 10:13 pm
by Another
They boned me over on a credit deal once. Never again.

Re: Do you shop at Musiciansfriend.com?

Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2009 10:06 am
by 1,2,3, Pull Out!
I have yet to find out how reliable they are. I just ordered an EHX Stereo Memory Man with Hazarai from them :cool: . I've heard good things though. :idk:

Re: Do you shop at Musiciansfriend.com?

Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 12:24 pm
by dorfmeister
I scour the scratch and dent listings. I also buy accessories. I buy from Music123 as well.

Re: Do you shop at Musiciansfriend.com?

Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2009 5:34 pm
by tio makeke
i have been an unlucky customer

i would rate them 0 out of 10

basically they never have what i come in looking for and leave with a substitute, besides i can swear that they mailed me used items a couple of times.

but i have been very unlucky in other places

now i mainly buy used on ebay