Brand New in the Box

[Glen]

Hey Folks,

I have a question for all of you. In the GC distribution center at any given time there is about 100 various MM pieces kept in reserve. It is an ever changing selection. If there was a process for you to be able get to that inventory for purchase would it be something you would want to see posted here monthly?

Let me know your thoughts.

Thx,

glen

[slucas]

GC EBMM gear undefiled by adolescent (and some adult) customers would be a great idea

[maddog]

I would say so. Many here are always looking for a specific bass config and would more than gladly wait the week for interstore shipping instead of the usual wait time for manufacturing if it was already built.

[rizzo9247]

Hi Glen,

For such a diverse product (pu config/color/models/pg/matching headstock etc.) it is nearly impossible to get exactly what you're looking for when you go down to the local music store. Not knowing what’s in stock (at the said ‘warehouse’) could lead a customer to ordering that very bass that’s collecting dust, leading to double work for EBMM staff. In my experience, the smaller dealers usually quote a better price than GC, but one reason to order through GC would be that the exact bass you want is just days away, instead of months. I don’t think anyone would have a problem paying a little more for the almost immediate gratification of getting your bass quicker through GC.

[steve f]

YES - you never know what might turn up!

Maybe a DD2 Bongo fretless Hp even...

[Kristopher]

There have been times in the past where I wanted a specific color/model/pickup config from GC, and the salesperson has always offered to search their database for what I want to see if it exists in any store. I assume that included the reserve in the warehouse.

However, if Guitar Center wants to give forumites GAS pains, this warehouse list would be a great idea.

I'm not sure what this would mean to other Music Man dealers who frequent this site. Should/would they do the same?

[Psycho Ward]

YES! Great idea! Thanks Glen.

[five7]

Go for it!

[mynan]

I think it's a great idea if you can keep the information fairly accurate. I don't know anything about how the GC inventory system works, but been sorely disappointed with it in the past.

[timmy5strings]

You used to be able to search all the GC's inventory from the EBMM website, but for some reason it was disabled. I used to check it and then do a road trip to check out the basses (and everything else) at the store. It was a great feature.

[Buzzman]

Hey Folks,

In the GC distribution center at any given time there is about 100 various MM pieces kept in reserve. If there was a process for you to be able get to that inventory for purchase would it be something you would want to see posted here monthly?

glen

Would we then contact our local GC to hold that piece for purchase?

[zuma]

Yes, I would love to see a list of inventory. I am lucky enough to be near 3 GC's but I would love to have even more to drool over.

[jlepre]

I knew I liked this guy..

[Glen]

Would we then contact our local GC to hold that piece for purchase?

Something like that....
We would have to build a smooth process to secure the item. This is not inventory the guys in the store can search.

Thx for the feedback!

[TheAntMan]

On a selfish level that sounds great, but seeing that I purchase from both large and small dealers, I think it would give an unfair advantage to GC unless the same was afforded to any dealer willing to provide the info for posting on this forum.

This is how many small competitors get taken out and then we are stuck with limited choices that big business feels will sell the best.

Just my $0.02 in looking out for great small dealers that have been there for me in the past and I know will be there if and when I need them.

--Ant