retail

It comes up all the time. Like two warring factions battling for the soul and spirit of retail and true musicianship. Where should you buy your gear? In the one corner we have the company that has become synonymous, in the minds of many, with the evil empire of big box, soulless retail: Guitar Center. In the other corner we have the independent shops who many champion as the only place where true musicians who care about their craft will shop. Both have their supporters and loyal followers and both have their critics. Full disclosure: I worked at Guitar Center, with a fair amount ofRead More →