Dumbasses in guitar shops

mike_l

I was in my local shop earlier, for a couple of spare cables. I briefly, and quickly asked about a cheap, battery powered phase pedal.

 

The bloke suggested a Mooer, which didn't cover what I'd asked for (battery powered....)

 

This is the same shop which didn't understand when I asked for a volume/attenuation pedal.

 

I only went in as I was literally walking past the door, and needed a cable in a hurry.

dchwhite

Were you after any phaser in particular? I have a badly refinished Joyo one I keep meaning to list for sale...

ftumch

If you don't fancy dchwhite's mooer I have a vintage Ibanez phaser tone, which I don't need since getting the MOTHER of all chorus pedals \m/

viz

Was it PMT? I had an annoyingly snooty chap deal with me last time I was there. Give me Ken Stevens any day.

snakemanStoo

Peoples like that are the reason I only use certain shops in this area.

mike_l

Funnily, I've only been to PMT a couple of times, but as I was in my work clothes (I suspect), I was treated ok.

It was Simply Music in Huntingdon, After I saw Viz this morning, and did my jobs in Cambridge, I had a couple to do in Huntingdon, so was going literally past the door.

 

I ended up getting the cables I needed, and an MXR phase 90 (block logo). It's not as nice as the Script logo on my main board, but it'll do the job....

Should've gone to PMT, Ken Stevens or Hartnolls if it was closer..........

Nick

Usually such behaviour is a result of a lack of product knowledge or a lack of care for the customer... sad.

mike_l

Yep, As most of you know, I sell car parts for a living. I'd be out of a job if I didn't listen to what is being asked for by my customers.......

 

Simple request, I would like a battery powered phase pedal, cheap if possible.. Doesn't really matter what it is, it's there for me or others to use at jams if wanted. 

bertie

mike_l said:

This is the same shop which didn't understand when I asked for a volume/attenuation pedal

  probably cos they is two different fings,  innit  dumb ass  

bertie

Paulo

He's a dumb ass cos he suggested a non battery powered pedal?

RobDavies

Judas.

That is all.

chillidoggy

Not being blessed with any decent music shops around here, dumb arses aren't a problem. But surely a basic understanding of what you're selling should be a pre-requisite, even if it's rubbish.

mike_l

 

Paulo said:

He's a dumb ass cos he suggested a non battery powered pedal?

Yes, when I'd specified a battery powered pedal......

Otherwise I'd have bought it

mike_l

RobDavies said:

Judas Priest?

 

I agree, they're great

That is all.

Paulo

mike_l said:

 

Paulo said:

He's a dumb ass cos he suggested a non battery powered pedal?

Yes, when I'd specified a battery powered pedal......

Otherwise I'd have bought it

He should be sacked

mike_l

Paulo said:

mike_l said:

 

Paulo said:

He's a dumb ass cos he suggested a non battery powered pedal?

Yes, when I'd specified a battery powered pedal......

Otherwise I'd have bought it

He should be sacked

He's the manager (I think), I will say, the lady (Jackie, I think) who works in there is great, helpful and knows her stuff.

Paulo

tonyrath

Retail is a nightmare as a business model.  It was the same in the 80s with the old style computer dealer. You offer good service and support and the punter goes and buys it cheaper elsewhere. A lot of retailers are enthusiasts who cannot sell or manage a business but think it would be wonderful to sell guitar and musical instruments or hi fi or that little tea shop. Recipe for disaster unless you learn to sell - keep costs tightly controlled and provide what the customer wants. Even then it is iffy as your local council will decide to either restrict parking - put the rates up sky  high think of something else to screw up your best efforts. The tyre kicker can be dealt with to a certain extent with proper sales training

viz

Paulo;3071" said:

tonyrath

Paulo should have an ebook of his stuff. He is so talented