If You are Gonna Buy New - Buy From Jon at Alto

barryjohns · 11th August 2008

For any of you that may have read some of my threads, I am a huge proponent of buying used gear, being able to get back most if not all of your investment if you sell a year later. I think this is vital to the likes of obsessed gear junkies that inhabit this place. We all seem to be constantly buying and selling something, trying just about everything out.

All that being said, when I do buy new, Jon Haber at Alto Music is who I go to. I get amazing deals from Jon and more importantly, amazing service. When I buy something, it's at my door in a few days. I wouldn't be surprised if Jon packed the box himself (I know, not likely) but that's the kind of service I get from Jon. Jon has a No-Nonsense Pricing approach, fair price for both him and me. He has the best price, the vast majority of the time.

I work in the service industry, and I know what good service is, Jon gets it, much, much more than most. Running that balance between having the right gear, pricing that gear right, and being committed to excellent service are all of the necessary components of what it takes to be successful in the gear dealing business today. Some guys around will hang their hat on service, some on selection, some on return policies, all good things, but it needs to be all that and more. With Jon and Alto Music, you will get the package. I’m not affiliated with them, have nothing to get out of this, this is just a satisfied customer's testimony

Give him a shout, give Alto Music a try, they really are the very best dealer out there in my opinion.

bobtheautomator · 11th August 2008

+1 for alto

azwun25 · 11th August 2008

+1 for Alto. I deal with either Thomas, Anthony or Bobby.

TankT34 · 11th August 2008

+1 for Thomas at Alto Music- excellent guy to deal with!thumbsup

Bob Vinsick · 11th August 2008

I find this odd. I live in NY and have been to Alto's Wappinger's Falls store on many occasions. I don't think I ever got a good price from them. Maybe they treat out of state people better than people that come to the store.

dhiltonlittle · 11th August 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob Vinsick

I find this odd. I live in NY and have been to Alto's Wappinger's Falls store on many occasions. I don't think I ever got a good price from them. Maybe they treat out of state people better than people that come to the store.

really?

i'm shocked every time i get a quote from alto. i even have stuff shipped out of state(tax) because i save so much $ with them. as with anything it depends on what you're buying. they can't cut deals on everything. my last purchace was a u87ai set z. which was well under $500 what other dealers were asking.

DAWgEAR · 11th August 2008

+1

I've had excellent experiences with Anthony, Thomas, and John.

Watersound · 12th August 2008

I deal with Jon as well and he is incredible...Alto is the best in the game no doubt. They have saved me TONS!!

TomD · 12th August 2008

I've bought lots of stuff at Alto.....they're great and I highly recommend them!

Denny McNerney · 12th August 2008

alto music is really amazing.
the customer service and the prices are remarkable.
i recommend them to everyone.

big65pbass · 17th August 2008

+1 !!!!!

i got my api lunchbox and 2 512c's from alto and they had the best price and were a total pleasure to deal with.

danranges · 28th August 2008

even if you're not buying, dropping by the store in middletown is quite the experience.

11th August 2008	#1
barryjohns Lives for gear Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 3,054 Thread Starter	If You are Gonna Buy New - Buy From Jon at Alto For any of you that may have read some of my threads, I am a huge proponent of buying used gear, being able to get back most if not all of your investment if you sell a year later. I think this is vital to the likes of obsessed gear junkies that inhabit this place. We all seem to be constantly buying and selling something, trying just about everything out. All that being said, when I do buy new, Jon Haber at Alto Music is who I go to. I get amazing deals from Jon and more importantly, amazing service. When I buy something, it's at my door in a few days. I wouldn't be surprised if Jon packed the box himself (I know, not likely) but that's the kind of service I get from Jon. Jon has a No-Nonsense Pricing approach, fair price for both him and me. He has the best price, the vast majority of the time. I work in the service industry, and I know what good service is, Jon gets it, much, much more than most. Running that balance between having the right gear, pricing that gear right, and being committed to excellent service are all of the necessary components of what it takes to be successful in the gear dealing business today. Some guys around will hang their hat on service, some on selection, some on return policies, all good things, but it needs to be all that and more. With Jon and Alto Music, you will get the package. I’m not affiliated with them, have nothing to get out of this, this is just a satisfied customer's testimony Give him a shout, give Alto Music a try, they really are the very best dealer out there in my opinion. __________________ PT9, HD2pcie, Digi 192 I/I, Lynx Auora, Digi 003, MacPro, MacBook, iPad

12th August 2008	#8
Watersound Lives for gear Joined: Jan 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 672	I deal with Jon as well and he is incredible...Alto is the best in the game no doubt. They have saved me TONS!! __________________ JD

17th August 2008	#11
big65pbass Gear nut Joined: Feb 2008 Location: nyc Posts: 89	+1 !!!!! i got my api lunchbox and 2 512c's from alto and they had the best price and were a total pleasure to deal with. __________________ ...is that a note or a beat?

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bobtheautomator Gear Head Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 56	+1 for alto

11th August 2008	#3
azwun25 Lives for gear Joined: Dec 2004 Location: The Roman Empire State Posts: 1,632	+1 for Alto. I deal with either Thomas, Anthony or Bobby.

11th August 2008	#4
TankT34 Gear maniac Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 220	+1 for Thomas at Alto Music- excellent guy to deal with!thumbsup

11th August 2008	#5
Bob Vinsick Gear addict Joined: May 2008 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 320 1 Review written	I find this odd. I live in NY and have been to Alto's Wappinger's Falls store on many occasions. I don't think I ever got a good price from them. Maybe they treat out of state people better than people that come to the store.

11th August 2008	#7
DAWgEAR Lives for gear Joined: Jul 2004 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,174	+1 I've had excellent experiences with Anthony, Thomas, and John.

12th August 2008	#9
TomD Gear nut Joined: May 2008 Location: Woodstock, NY Posts: 98	I've bought lots of stuff at Alto.....they're great and I highly recommend them!

12th August 2008	#10
Denny McNerney Gear addict Joined: Nov 2002 Location: NY Posts: 418	alto music is really amazing. the customer service and the prices are remarkable. i recommend them to everyone.

28th August 2008	#12
danranges Gear nut Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 133	even if you're not buying, dropping by the store in middletown is quite the experience.