So I live in northeast FL and music store pickings are quite slim. On Tuesday, I took my bass to a mom & pop music store a good 45 minutes away for a string change and set up. I've dealt with this store before; they're well established, & I'm usually happy with their work. I don't do my own maintenance on my bass in fear I'll mess it up. They told me it'd be ready the next day. I waited most of the next day, and figuring maybe they simply forgot to call, I called them and politely asked if my bass was ready. I was asked: "well, did he call you?" I responded no. He said "then I guess it's not ready." I hung up annoyed at his attitude, particularly after he himself had told me it'd be ready tomorrow.
Now it is Friday & I still have not heard a thing from them! I want my favorite bass back!!! You may think an easy solution would be to go somewhere else next time but there are 3 stores to choose from and here are my past experiences:
Dialogue with Store Z, my first bass purchase: "I'm interested in purchasing a bass." The guy asks: "for your husband or son?" I respond "no, for me." Guy snickers & scoffs. "basses are over there on the wall." Guy stays behind counter.
Dialogue with Store X: "I'm interested in buying a bass today." Again I hear for your son or husband? I'm almost ashamed to say its for me at this point, but I do. The guy then hands me a pink kiddie bass.
I was born & raised in N.Y. and in no way am I over sensitive, but really. I've been to a Guitar Center over a 100 miles away & was treated very fairly. But the trek is a bit much. Is this the norm from mom & pop music stores all over or is it just my area doesn't like female musicians?
Thanks for allowing me to vent on here. I am going to that store today & will sit in there until I have my bass back.
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