I converted someone to EBMM!

[jeffrey]

There's a guy I've seen a number of times at our rehearsal space that plays in a alternative/rock sort of band (think Dave Matthews kind of stuff, but with distorted guitars).

He'd been playing a Epiphone and an ESP the last few times I saw him.

Long story short, he saw me playing one day, asked about my guitar and played it. Even though he can't really do much with a 7-string, he was still enamored with the guitar and very impressed.

Well, I saw him again last night for the first time in a month or so, he had a trans-aqua (not sure on the color name, but it was very aqua in color) Axis hardtail!

He said it was all due to me.

That's 2 so far, only a few hundred thousand more to go!

 

[jagged]

awesome to spread the word!

part of me feels special knowing that i play ebmm while other people play lesser guitars.. am i just being selfish?

 

[jeffrey]

That's not selfish!

That's self-confident.

 

[Sweat]

Yea I converted someone too only problem is he just wants to play with my Balls, now that thats out LOL yea my brother is always wanting me to bring over my EBMM but cant get the SOB to buy his own but I am working on it.

 

[JSX]

good stuff.

 

[Beth]

Thanks Jeffrey!!! And to think, how many of his guitarist friends will see that Axis, ask him the same questions, then convert. Then how many of THEIR guitarist friends....

MUAHAHAHAHAHA

 

[robelinda2]

EBMM will rule the world one day!

 

[jeffrey]

Thanks Jeffrey!!! And to think, how many of his guitarist friends will see that Axis, ask him the same questions, then convert. Then how many of THEIR guitarist friends....

MUAHAHAHAHAHA

I'm trying Beth!

I think part of the thing hurting this area is the only EB guitar dealer is um.. less than popular around here.

Maybe I should just open my own store!

 

[Paul in WV]

EBMM will rule the world one day!

Don't they already???

I push EBMM all the time!

 

[roburado]

Maybe I should just open my own store!

That's how I feel. I'm sick of the dealers here carrying only basses.

 

[Sub1 Zero]

I am working on a convert. He already has an OLP, so at least he's on the right track

 

[jeffrey]

That's how I feel. I'm sick of the dealers here carrying only basses.

As huge as the San Antonio/Austin area is, you'd think there'd be at LEAST one big EBMM dealer, but there isn't!

There's only one that stocks guitars in SA and well... let's just say he likes his other guitars more and is really proud of his prices.

 

[MusicManJP6]

It is hard to convert most people for financial reasons. You tell them how much you paid for your guitar and their face just drops. It takes a serious player to understand the benefit of paying for a top notch guitar. When I was in 8th grade starting out playing, I would never have even TOUCHED a guitar priced like an EB. That is why my first guitar was a peavey strat copy (which I still have) that I picked up w/ an amp and stand for $200 11 years ago.

I have yet to convert any of my friends for this very reason. Although, most of my friends are around my age (24) and do not have a decent job like me.

After all, Mickey D's doesnt support an EB addicts habit!

 

[Rossie]

It is hard to convert most people for financial reasons. You tell them how much you paid for your guitar and their face just drops. It takes a serious player to understand the benefit of paying for a top notch guitar. When I was in 8th grade starting out playing, I would never have even TOUCHED a guitar priced like an EB. That is why my first guitar was a peavey strat copy (which I still have) that I picked up w/ an amp and stand for $200 11 years ago.

I have yet to convert any of my friends for this very reason. Although, most of my friends are around my age (24) and do not have a decent job like me.

After all, Mickey D's doesnt support an EB addicts habit!

Yup... The only thing I don't like to mention about Balls to potential players is the price... But I guess it's too late by then, they are already in love!

I have a few targets in mind though...

 

[andynpeters]

You think they're expensive in the USA??? Try doubling the price in Europe. Nice guitars for sure but I can't see me getting another new one ever.
EBay for me!

 

[jagged]

in canada at least i think balls are priced great. they are definately priced in reasonable range for great guitars. they're priced less than gibs and aroudn the same price as some of the premium fends

 

[paranoid70]

Well the US dollar has really plummeted as of late, so you players in other countries (especially the UK) can probably afford more Balls than ever.

 

[Voo]

I'm trying Beth!

I think part of the thing hurting this area is the only EB guitar dealer is um.. less than popular around here.

Maybe I should just open my own store!

Yeah Jeff is right on the money, the only EB dealer we have here just not all that great (thats about as nice as i can be atm)

And yes Jeff you should open your own shop, that way I could harass you in person more often

 

[andynpeters]

Well the US dollar has really plummeted as of late, so you players in other countries (especially the UK) can probably afford more Balls than ever.

You'd think. The last dealer I spoke to said there was a price rise in the pipeline. Being a lefty appears to make things worse.

 

[jeffrey]

Art will you come work for me part-time for free?