In search of a moonstone guard today...

[Ken Baker]

I called three small shops and stopped by a fourth with a simple question:

"Can I order a MusicMan pickguard from you?"

On the three that I called, I get a long pause which I interpret as

One said, "I'll have to find my catalog." Another had the temerity to say that he didn't have a clue. The third said that he's a new dealer and hasn't learned how it all works yet, but that he was working on it (this one almost got the order regardless). The one I stopped by is no longer a dealer.

I'm thinking that it can't be this tough, so I called Customer Service. Two VERY friendly people and 5 minutes later and it was done.

I do try to go out of my way to support local businesses; particularly small shops, but sometimes you can't beat going to the source.

Thanks!

Ken...

 

[bovinehost]

I'm thinking that it can't be this tough

I'm thinking it shouldn't be.

 

[SteveB]

Now there's an avatar in the making! Maybe BP could 'award' that avatar to different people at various times, sorta like a dunce cap. They'd have to keep it until BP awarded to the next person..

 

[jongitarz]

Another had the temerity to say that he didn't have a clue.
Ken...

I have never seen the word "temerity" used on this forum. Nicely done. I'm just saying.

 

[Ken Baker]

I have never seen the word "temerity" used on this forum. Nicely done. I'm just saying.

I knew it was kind of a reach. But I figured, "What the hey!" and threw it out there anyway.

Ken...

 

[bovinehost]

Okay, but do it again and there's a fine.

 

[Ken Baker]

Okay, but do it again and there's a fine.

A fine what? Blonde? Bordeaux? Tapestry?

Ken...

 

[mammoth]

count yourself lucky sunshine, some of the shops i called here in the UK simply said..

"pickguard?..........err........... didn't it come with some? can't you hold the plectrum different?.......how can i hear you talking throught this ringy box?"