PRS road trip

[Silvertree]

I have been thinking about taking a road trip to a few different dealers now that I am in Michigan. I was thinking about hitting Sweetwater, Moore’s, and Willcutt before turning around. Is there somewhere else I should hit along the way?

 

[toothace]

I have been thinking about taking a road trip to a few different dealers now that I am in Michigan. I was thinking about hitting Sweetwater, Moore’s, and Willcutt before turning around. Is there somewhere else I should hit along the way?

What's Les' address?

 

[Boogie]

That’s a big circle but a good roster. Then head west to St. Louis and then up to Dave’s. JFB and Veinbuster could offer route suggestions since they’re the road trip kings. Though I once drove 4 hours one way to see a reggae show in Chicago in the sleet and snow. How long was that trip for you, Pete?

 

[jak3af3r]

I went to Willcutt today with a friend. He bought a Special 22. They don't tell you ALL of the core models are in a warehouse ready to ship and, while Eric is helpful, doesn't necessarily come across as entirely willing to pull guitars. He did say people complain about fingerprints on guitars they ship and that's understandable.

Just something to be aware of before travelling.

 

[HANGAR18]

I have been thinking about taking a road trip to a few different dealers now that I am in Michigan. Is there somewhere else I should hit along the way?

The Heritage Guitar factory (the original Gibson factory) in Kalamazoo Michigan.

 

[Silvertree]

The Heritage Guitar factory (the original Gibson factory) in Kalamazoo Michigan.

That’s a separate trip but on my to do list for sure.

 

[sergiodeblanc]

I went to Willcutt today with a friend. He bought a Special 22. They don't tell you ALL of the core models are in a warehouse ready to ship and, while Eric is helpful, doesn't necessarily come across as entirely willing to pull guitars. He did say people complain about fingerprints on guitars they ship and that's understandable.

Just something to be aware of before travelling.

I like that all of the top tier PRS dealers kinda have their own aesthetic/thing/flair to their special runs. Willcutt’s has consistently impressed me and been most inline with what I dig throughout the years.

I’d love to visit there, and yet be afraid at the same time, ya know?

 

[jak3af3r]

I like that all of the top tier PRS dealers kinda have their own aesthetic/thing/flair to their special runs. Willcutt’s has consistently impressed me and been most inline with what I dig throughout the years.

I’d love to visit there, and yet be afraid at the same time, ya know?

His is a wood library too. And in faded blue jean unfortunately.

 

[sergiodeblanc]

His is a wood library too. And in faded blue jean unfortunately.

Phew! That keeps me safe.

 

[veinbuster]

I have been thinking about taking a road trip to a few different dealers now that I am in Michigan. I was thinking about hitting Sweetwater, Moore’s, and Willcutt before turning around. Is there somewhere else I should hit along the way?

Consider adding Eddie’s in St Louis. Good guys and a ton of great stuff. It’s not far from Moore’s.

That’s a big circle but a good roster. Then head west to St. Louis and then up to Dave’s. JFB and Veinbuster could offer route suggestions since they’re the road trip kings. Though I once drove 4 hours one way to see a reggae show in Chicago in the sleet and snow. How long was that trip for you, Pete?

About 20 hours driving time...but I owed Tony a beer.

I went to Willcutt today with a friend. He bought a Special 22. They don't tell you ALL of the core models are in a warehouse ready to ship and, while Eric is helpful, doesn't necessarily come across as entirely willing to pull guitars. He did say people complain about fingerprints on guitars they ship and that's understandable.

Just something to be aware of before travelling.

Willcutt was pretty good about pulling guitars when I told them in advance what I wanted to try. They had half a dozen guitars waiting in a room for me - I had never done any business with them.

 

[jak3af3r]

They had half a dozen guitars waiting in a room for me - I had never done any business with them.

There was a surprising difference in the listed price and the price my friend paid. I wonder if it's because we went and bought it in person and shipped it back to Nashville and avoided the sales tax.

 

[László]

I have been thinking about taking a road trip to a few different dealers now that I am in Michigan. I was thinking about hitting Sweetwater, Moore’s, and Willcutt before turning around. Is there somewhere else I should hit along the way?

Motor City Guitar is a store in the north suburbs of Detroit that has a huge inventory of guitars, pedals, and amps, lots of it boutique. It reminds me of the music stores I went to in the ‘60s; not fancy looking (in fact, it’s kinda funky, but there’s nice stuff).

 

[Silvertree]

Thanks for all the suggestions.

 

[Boogie]

About 20 hours driving time...but I owed Tony a beer.

One way??!! That was way too short of a visit. I know @bodia was out of town that weekend, but Serge was a cordial host. Need to do again.

 

[veinbuster]

One way??!! That was way too short of a visit. I know @bodia was out of town that weekend, but Serge was a cordial host. Need to do again.

No, return. Yes the visit was too short. I’m ready for a return anytime. Ping me when you have a window of opportunity.

 

[veinbuster]

There was a surprising difference in the listed price and the price my friend paid. I wonder if it's because we went and bought it in person and shipped it back to Nashville and avoided the sales tax.

Saving sales tax helps. A number of the dealers can do better in person than the minimum listing price.

 

[sergiodeblanc]

One way??!! That was way too short of a visit. I know @bodia was out of town that weekend, but Serge was a cordial host. Need to do again.

Absolutely! I won’t be as tired next time, I promise.

 

[bodia]

One way??!! That was way too short of a visit. I know @bodia was out of town that weekend, but Serge was a cordial host. Need to do again.

Sucked to be out of town, too. Although, it would have been WAY past my bedtime

 

[veinbuster]

Sucked to be out of town, too. Although, it would have been WAY past my bedtime

It was probably after your bedtime by the time we started.

 

[Boogie]

Sucked to be out of town, too. Although, it would have been WAY past my bedtime

Since I’m in bed now, I can confirm that it was a special evening to break with tradition. But then again, I take 2 days to recover from a Saturday gig anyway. This old thing sucks.

We will do it again!