Bo Allen Music Review of Carter Vintage Guitars
This place was terrible. I made a special trip her...
This place was terrible. I made a special trip here to check this place out. When I entered I probably looked at guitars for a good 45 mins before being greeted. I walked in looking for a 70s or 80s Gibson, and saw a few I liked but left because of the treatment I received. Trying something out was a nightmare. It took forever to get any help... a few times the staff looked straight at me and still didn't speak! Once it was clear I wasn't going anywhere, someone finally greeted me, but the damage was done, and after hearing the staff lament having to move amps around for customers, it was REALLY done. Nothing like asking for a Marshall to try out a 3,000 dollar guitar and being told they didn't have one (I saw Marshalls) the entire experience was garbage. It wouldn't have angered me so bad if this was not a once yearly type thing for me. I like to take my bonus and shop for a nice guitar...but man, I never expect to walk in a place with money to burn and be treated like that. Don't let any slogans fool you when it comes to this type of place... vintage shops are by and large places that tailor to the rich and specifically, the rich hobbyist. This shop has the added "appeal" of being located in Nashville, but in reality that means you can add famous musicians to its "elite" clientele. The impression I got was an exclusive niche shop that does NOT want your money unless you fit the bill (semi famous or wealthy) Stay away. Stay far away.
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