2007-05-21 14:21:49 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Performing Arts
they have competitive prices, but there are horror stories of "factory seconds" and cut-rate products...
buyer beware...there are still a few advantages to walking in a music store and asking them to compete with catalog prices
2007-05-21 16:40:30 · answer #1 · answered by Horseman Ric Flair 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the instrument is made of wood, then I suggest buying it locally and bring someone with you that has some experience with that type of instrument. The variations in wood instruments means that even for the same make and model, even if they were made on the same day in the factory, that one could be great and the next one terrible. Also, you are more likely to get an instrument that is set up properly, meaning that the local store gets the instrument out of the crate it was shipped in, checks it, tunes it, makes sure that nothing is missing or broken, and that there aren't problems.
Bringing someone with you that has experience will help you avoid the pitfalls of buying an instrument because they will know right away if said instrument is worth buying or not. It's also a good idea to develop a relationship with your local store so that you are treated like a customer not just an order.
Just my two cents.
2007-05-22 15:49:01 · answer #2 · answered by Karl W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well it all depends on the instrument. If it is a guitar or drumset or mic or anything of that nature I would find a local store to test play it then I would order it off musicians friend. That way you know what your getting. Other then that yes that website is awsome and they give you really good deals!
2007-05-21 22:20:15 · answer #3 · answered by kac 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they are a reliable company.
They also have a Musician's Friend Deal of the Day, some really good items on deep discount
http://guitargearnews.blogspot.com/2007/05/musicians-friend-stupid-deal-of-day_15.html
above page tracks that
2007-05-22 06:47:04 · answer #4 · answered by cb 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Musicians friend is an awesome site, great prices, but don't forget to compare with other sites as well! (Guitar Center, zZsounds, Sam Ash, samedaymusic)
2007-05-21 22:34:57 · answer #5 · answered by Hellstrand 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure. I know lots and lots of musicians who regularly order from them, including me.
2007-05-21 22:15:29 · answer #6 · answered by kaisergirl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋