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music321 · 12th January 2008

This was at a local music store that had grown pretty large over the years, and expanded to one or two locations. It was an ok place for what it was, but the guys were dicks. Basically, if you weren't a major act, or weren't willing to drop at least $400 on one purchase, you were nothing. Want to buy a mic stand? tough. If you waited around for 20 min., maybe someone would help you. This was in western connecticut, by the way. If you're from the area, I'm sure you can guess what store this was. On the plus side, the service department was top notch.

The place seems to have gotten better as their luster has worn off. Now there's a pretty good chance someone will talk to you.

anyway, THE STORY

A few years ago I happened to be in the store. I was just getting into midi, and saw a midi guitar. it happened to be set up, and was even turned on, so I decided to mess with it.

I was checking out various tricks, pretty involved with what I was doing. I'm startled as some dude comes out of no where and is suddenly in my face. Wayyy to much energy. seemed like he was coked up or something. He looked the part of the 90s metal head (long hair, etc.). All of a sudden he launches into a five minute pitch that was something like this, but longer. I do remember the key points (especially the ending):

"Hey! you found the midi guitar! I can't believe how much *ss that thing kicks! listen! it sounds like a trumpet! wait! hit the button and now it's a violin! These things are everywhere! You NEED to get one! Ever watch a nature show like national geographic?!! all those geese and bears and whatever running around with glorious symphonies in the background! you think you're hearing violins, but guess what? IT'S NOT!!! It's midi guitar!!!!!!!!"

I simply stared at him the whole time, wondering if this whole episode was somehow precipitated by a breakdown in modern medicine. Maybe it was but a small symptom of the looming collapse of western civilization. When he finished, I simply said "ok."

I went back to playing, and the guy, finally, wandered off.

12th January 2008	#617
music321 Gear Head Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 32	This was at a local music store that had grown pretty large over the years, and expanded to one or two locations. It was an ok place for what it was, but the guys were dicks. Basically, if you weren't a major act, or weren't willing to drop at least $400 on one purchase, you were nothing. Want to buy a mic stand? tough. If you waited around for 20 min., maybe someone would help you. This was in western connecticut, by the way. If you're from the area, I'm sure you can guess what store this was. On the plus side, the service department was top notch. The place seems to have gotten better as their luster has worn off. Now there's a pretty good chance someone will talk to you. anyway, THE STORY A few years ago I happened to be in the store. I was just getting into midi, and saw a midi guitar. it happened to be set up, and was even turned on, so I decided to mess with it. I was checking out various tricks, pretty involved with what I was doing. I'm startled as some dude comes out of no where and is suddenly in my face. Wayyy to much energy. seemed like he was coked up or something. He looked the part of the 90s metal head (long hair, etc.). All of a sudden he launches into a five minute pitch that was something like this, but longer. I do remember the key points (especially the ending): "Hey! you found the midi guitar! I can't believe how much *ss that thing kicks! listen! it sounds like a trumpet! wait! hit the button and now it's a violin! These things are everywhere! You NEED to get one! Ever watch a nature show like national geographic?!! all those geese and bears and whatever running around with glorious symphonies in the background! you think you're hearing violins, but guess what? IT'S NOT!!! It's midi guitar!!!!!!!!" I simply stared at him the whole time, wondering if this whole episode was somehow precipitated by a breakdown in modern medicine. Maybe it was but a small symptom of the looming collapse of western civilization. When he finished, I simply said "ok." I went back to playing, and the guy, finally, wandered off.