Musicians Friend vs. American Musical Supply?

Question

I'm going to buy a guitar, amp and all the goodies. where should I buy from?

Answer 1

The obvious answer would be to purchase your gear from whoever offers it for less.

This isn't as if Musicians Friend has one type of guitar and AMS has a different guitar, which would make choosing between the two a little more difficult.

Since they both carry the same product, the lowest price is the way to go.

HOWEVER: Musicians Friend is owned by Guitar Center- if you have a Guitar Center near you, they will match prices, and you'll be able to try out the gear you're buying.

Buying guitars online is tricky unless you know exactly what you want. If you haven't played the gear you're planning on purchasing, I highly recommend doing so.

The guitars neck profile may be too large or too small for your hands; you may not like the tone coming from the amp when combined with the guitar you're going to play through it.

If you have local music shops in your area, I advocate purchasing from them instead of wholesale buyers. Support the "Mom and Pop" shops. They will most likely match prices for you as well.

At the very least, make certain to try out what you buy before you buy it.

Answer 2

American Musical.
Better prices and free shipping for purchases
over $99. Musicians Friend is Guitar Center.
The destroyer of the knowledgeable music
stores. Its like the Wal-Mart of music

Answer 3

They have pretty much the same stuff and the same prices. I think you'd be happy with either one.

Good luck.

Answer 4

please support your local buisness. they will apreciate it more than a magazine who will never see your face. local stores will be able to show you how the amp, p.a., pedals, compressor, e.q., and any other stuff you need works. not to mention being able to jam out in a store.