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#1 | | Lives for gear
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Thread Starter  | Where to shop for gear in NYC?
I plan to be in NYC for my day job on Tuesday of next week. I may wind up having some time on my hands. If I wanted to take a few hours and go on a GS shopping spree, where would you recommend I go?
Keep in mind that I'm strictly a hack hobbyist, who likes buying things that get the job done on a budget. I am not adverse to buying new, but I would love to pick up some used bargains.
Thanks in advance for your suggestions.
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#2 | | Lives for gear
Joined: Oct 2005 Location: Pennsyltucky
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| B&H Photo Video | Digital Cameras, Camcorders
I've bought from them many times, but never been to the store.
Apparently, it's like Disney World for audio geeks.
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#3 | | Gear addict
Joined: Jul 2002 Location: NYC
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Apparently you never been there.
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#4 | | Lives for gear
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B&H is great. It's a must see for the experience.
Also, right above Times Square, off of Broadway (I think on 49th street?) There is a strip of music stores.. probably the most in the same spot as anywhere in the city. Sam Ash, Manny's, there are a few brass shops, guitar, odds & ends.
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#5 | | Gear addict
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#6 | | Lives for gear
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Originally Posted by Jimbo  I've bought from them many times, but never been to the store. | Quote:
Originally Posted by dynamo Apparently you never been there. | Wow, nothing gets past you!
Last edited by Jimbo; 14th November 2008 at 07:22 PM..
Reason: toned it down a bit
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#7 | | Gear addict
Joined: Jul 2002 Location: NYC
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sure Jimbo
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#8 | | Lives for gear
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B&H is cool to see for like 5 minutes, not much audio gear there. If you're a photographer it's much more fun however Adorama would be a better stop for photo gear.
Anyway check out Rogue Music , Dale Pro Audio, and Main Drag Music (Williamsburg). Rogue Music. We buy used musical equipment Dale Pro Audio - Broadcast & Field Audio, Live Sound + Install, Recording & Professional Parts MAIN DRAG MUSIC "Brooklyn's #1 Source for New, Used, Vintage Guitar/Instrument Sales and Repairs"
Stick your head into Armen's for a laugh, it's on the same block as Rogue.
East Village Music and First Flight are worth a quick visit if you're in their neighborhood.
Sam Ash, Manny's and Guitar Center and instant headaches.
Mercenary Audio does impromptu sales in Williamsburg out of a studio called Metro Sonic.
Contact Tony Wilson for details 646-321-4936.
If you're a guitar collector then you'll be in heaven as there is a load of great guitar shops here in NYC.
30th St. Guitars, Southside Guitars (Williamsburg), and Matt Umanov guitars.
For drums hit Drummer's World in Times Sq.
There's about a dozen threads on this, search around.
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#10 | | Lives for gear
Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Brooklyn
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Originally Posted by doncaparker Keep in mind that I'm strictly a hack hobbyist, who likes buying things that get the job done on a budget. I am not adverse to buying new, but I would love to pick up some used bargains | A bargain in NYC? Good luck!
[sorry - don't mean to sound snarky, but cheap gear is not what NYC is known for]
- Chris
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#11 | | Lives for gear
Joined: Jan 2003 Location: Brooklyn, NY
Posts: 1,662
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Originally Posted by doncaparker Keep in mind that I'm strictly a hack hobbyist, who likes buying things that get the job done on a budget. I am not adverse to buying new, but I would love to pick up some used bargains.
Thanks in advance for your suggestions. | Main Drag in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, it's on Wythe Ave. corner of S. 1st Street.
Great selection of used guitars, bass, keys, amps, even some new stuff here and there, tons of pedals, etc. Most importantly, amazing people who run the place.
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#12 | | Gear addict
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Originally Posted by Jimbo | Like Joni Mitchell!
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#13 | | Gear maniac
Joined: Mar 2004 Location: Los Angeles
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its kind of an online world now...Ive ived in both gear towns, LA and new york and LA beats it mostly in the space/ obsessivness requirements...but really the best thing about LA is the amount of gear being sold once its out of bleeding edge vogue..craigslist..new york just gets on with things, not an abundance of space ...and time to ponder these things.
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#14 | | Lives for gear
Joined: Aug 2004 Location: Brooklyn, New York
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I've posted a fairly extensive list to answer this very question at: NYC Audio Gear Shops
Best regards,
Steve Berson
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#15 | | Gear Guru
Joined: Jun 2002 Location: New York City
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GS own Shane Koss at Alto Music NYC in Manhattan: CONTACT US
(Its best to call first though and let him know you are coming).
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#16 | | Gear addict
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Originally Posted by thethrillfactor GS own Shane Koss at Alto Music NYC in Manhattan: CONTACT US
(Its best to call first though and let him know you are coming). | +1 for Shane.
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#17 | | Gear Guru
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#18 | | Lives for gear
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What ever happened to "We Buy" I think it was 8th ave., maybe 9th. in or near the twenties?
__________________ I think I just ran past myself.
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#19 | | Lives for gear
Joined: Feb 2005 Location: NYC
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WeBuy was an interesting place
and u could get a deal with larry, was around 20th and 7th
moved to 35th and west of 8th ave (bad location)
not sure but i think they went out of biz Quote:
Originally Posted by memphisindie What ever happened to "We Buy" I think it was 8th ave., maybe 9th. in or near the twenties? | | |
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#20 | | Lives for gear
Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Austin, TX
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dale pro audio
rogue music
if you're into guitars, 30th street guitars
that's about it as far as people i feel ok giving money to
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#21 | | Lives for gear
Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Memphis TN
Posts: 4,099
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Originally Posted by raydo WeBuy was an interesting place
and u could get a deal with larry, was around 20th and 7th
moved to 35th and west of 8th ave (bad location)
not sure but i think they went out of biz | Yeah, 7th, that was a good location, though, I did get hit by a van there. 8th and 38th, there's (was) a music bldg. there across from the "port'o'thority" is that the place? I had a room there long ago, that bldg sucked, but, I heard it was on the upswing.
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