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texasguitarslinger · **Posted:** Sun May 23, 2010 3:23 pm

Floyd_The_Barber wrote:

texasguitarslinger wrote:

.It sounds like something boring, but I look at it as an excuse to play them all.

thats why i always look forward to the end of the day when i go into work at my dads store... tuning (aka screwing around) time

Your Dad owns a guitar store?

masterhacker · **Posted:** Mon May 24, 2010 5:27 am

Being one that has worked in more than a couple of music stores, let me tell you what you may be in for.
1. It's a really cool job. Other musicians will respect your knowlegde, and will ask you many questions about new gear, what to buy, etc. You'd better start bonin up on your facts.
2. All your musician friends, and the ones you didn't know you had, will start expecting discounts and freebies and favors.
3. When that cool, vintage piece of gear comes thru the door that the owner wants to sell, you've got to put aside your own desire to buy it, and think of the store first. That got me in trouble once or twice.
4. All the road musicians will come in expecting"star" service, and will expect you to walk away from that mom and dad sale you're doing and wait on them instead.
5. Get ready for the warranty issues. I've had guys trying to fix thier own amps and guitars at home, screw them up, and then bring it back to you and they will expect you to cover thier warranty.
6. There's always gonna be someone who will come in and know more than you, and will bash everything you have in the store. Thats where knowing your gear will come in handy.
7. Do learn basic guitar setup. You'll be some kids hero or a working mans hero if you can set thier Strat up or fix a simple problem for them while they wait.
8. Everytime things get hectic or you think you're gonna lose it, walk out the door, take a breath, then walk back in and look around at where you are, see all the gear, and be thankful you have a job you love.

Miami Mike · **Posted:** Mon May 24, 2010 7:07 am

Congratulations TGS!!!

ripitup555 · **Posted:** Mon May 24, 2010 8:54 am

Congrats TGS don't be hiding all the good gear under the counter

giljanus · **Posted:** Mon May 24, 2010 11:27 am

Congrats TGS - enjoy yourself.

Gil

texasguitarslinger · **Posted:** Mon May 24, 2010 12:11 pm

masterhacker wrote:

Being one that has worked in more than a couple of music stores, let me tell you what you may be in for.
1. It's a really cool job. Other musicians will respect your knowlegde, and will ask you many questions about new gear, what to buy, etc. You'd better start bonin up on your facts.
2. All your musician friends, and the ones you didn't know you had, will start expecting discounts and freebies and favors.
3. When that cool, vintage piece of gear comes thru the door that the owner wants to sell, you've got to put aside your own desire to buy it, and think of the store first. That got me in trouble once or twice.
4. All the road musicians will come in expecting"star" service, and will expect you to walk away from that mom and dad sale you're doing and wait on them instead.
5. Get ready for the warranty issues. I've had guys trying to fix thier own amps and guitars at home, screw them up, and then bring it back to you and they will expect you to cover thier warranty.
6. There's always gonna be someone who will come in and know more than you, and will bash everything you have in the store. Thats where knowing your gear will come in handy.
7. Do learn basic guitar setup. You'll be some kids hero or a working mans hero if you can set thier Strat up or fix a simple problem for them while they wait.
8. Everytime things get hectic or you think you're gonna lose it, walk out the door, take a breath, then walk back in and look around at where you are, see all the gear, and be thankful you have a job you love.

Thanks for the tips.

ClassicRock92 · **Posted:** Tue May 25, 2010 4:11 am

Fender will Censor this but I'm going to go ahead and say it as its the only thing im thinking right now...

YOU LUCKY BASTARD!! I've been trying to get into my local shop for 14 months now!

Congratulations! may you have some awesome guitaring days

Whoa...I can say that but no the shortened version of Japanese? vry strange indeed! though I shall leave it as you very much are one of those

texasguitarslinger · **Posted:** Tue May 25, 2010 11:31 am

ClassicRock92, you just made me bust out laughing! :lol:

Too bad I can't tell my little brother why.

Triskele · **Joined:** Sat Feb 23, 2008 10:18 am **Posts:** 3084

sounds great, texas. that's a start. go for it.

my best wishes to you.

cheers

zontar · **Joined:** Tue Nov 20, 2007 9:48 pm **Posts:** 2315

masterhacker wrote:

Being one that has worked in more than a couple of music stores, let me tell you what you may be in for.
1. It's a really cool job. Other musicians will respect your knowlegde, and will ask you many questions about new gear, what to buy, etc. You'd better start bonin up on your facts.
2. All your musician friends, and the ones you didn't know you had, will start expecting discounts and freebies and favors.
3. When that cool, vintage piece of gear comes thru the door that the owner wants to sell, you've got to put aside your own desire to buy it, and think of the store first. That got me in trouble once or twice.
4. All the road musicians will come in expecting"star" service, and will expect you to walk away from that mom and dad sale you're doing and wait on them instead.
5. Get ready for the warranty issues. I've had guys trying to fix thier own amps and guitars at home, screw them up, and then bring it back to you and they will expect you to cover thier warranty.
6. There's always gonna be someone who will come in and know more than you, and will bash everything you have in the store. Thats where knowing your gear will come in handy.
7. Do learn basic guitar setup. You'll be some kids hero or a working mans hero if you can set thier Strat up or fix a simple problem for them while they wait.
8. Everytime things get hectic or you think you're gonna lose it, walk out the door, take a breath, then walk back in and look around at where you are, see all the gear, and be thankful you have a job you love.

As a customer and friend of a former music store employee (And I never asked for or expected a discount), I'd say--good list--very accurate.

Celtic Cyclonus · **Posted:** Wed May 26, 2010 12:27 pm

Congrats Texas'. Stay focused and enjoy your work. I'm sure you will have an amazing time working there!

CC

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