Unbelievable --- Corson Music!!!!!!
Posted: 26 Sep 2005 5:11 pm
I just wanted to pass along some great experiences I have had in the past couple of months, courtesy of Dyke Corson and the nice folks at his store.
A few months ago I was in need of a Black Widow speaker, and everyone who sold one was out of stock (except the one place that quoted me full MSRP). Dyke told me he had a few on order and that I could have one when it came in. As I was in a pinch (my only amp had a blown JBL that was just getting me by), he was persistent in following up with both Peavey and myself in making sure that I got my speaker sooner rather than later. Plus, he sold it to me at a price that beat everyone else. Wow!
OK...so fast forward to about a month ago. I had an opportunity to play through a Steel King a second time and was blown away by the sound. I called a few of the dealers here on SGF and got prices....all of them fair. I then figured "well....maybe Dyke Corson sells Fender amps....he gave me a nice deal on the Black Widow, so I'll e-mail him and see." Turns out, he did sell Steel Kings. And he had them at a very good price. Yet, I was reluctant to buy a Steel King (I always like to *really* try before I buy...the one nice thing about thbig box stores, right?) so I told him I'd think about it.
Last week I contacted him again and told him I'd still be interested in buying one. He told me he'd still offer the same great price. When I told him about my initial reluctance (try before you buy) especially since it is hard to gauge how an amp will perform out on stage when trying it out in a store, he suggested...mind you, HE suggested....that I come by the store and try it, take it home and get comfy with it....heck, don't even worry about finalizing the deal until I am satisfied with it. And if I wasn't, I just bring it back, no problem.
Now, I know that the community of steel players is unlike anything most people experience. The Tom Bradshaw way (tell me what you want and I'll mail it to you....pay me when you get it) is still followed by many here. But for a full fledged music retailer that does NOT go by the name "Sam Ash" or "Guitar Center" to treat you this well...well, my faith in humanity creeps up a notch.
On top of all this, Dyke and co-hort Jerry were both extremely accomodating, letting me set up a virtual wall of pedal steel amps to try them all out (lessee.....I had my Session 400, as well as his amps that he had for sale....Vegas 400, Steel King, Twin Custom 15", Nashville 112, Session 400 LTD). He let me set up in a back room and blast away. He helped me move equipment. He and Jerry both played my guitar and completely blew me away with their playing. Geez...I thought I was in Nashville, what with the tons of equipment and top notch players at the store. All in Champaign-Urbana, IL (go Illini!)!!!
I swear....I felt as if I was being treated as one of the top pros would have been. I really do mean that.
Sorry for rambling folks....I really just want people to know how much I value how well Dyke treated me. Thanks, Dyke.
Joe
A few months ago I was in need of a Black Widow speaker, and everyone who sold one was out of stock (except the one place that quoted me full MSRP). Dyke told me he had a few on order and that I could have one when it came in. As I was in a pinch (my only amp had a blown JBL that was just getting me by), he was persistent in following up with both Peavey and myself in making sure that I got my speaker sooner rather than later. Plus, he sold it to me at a price that beat everyone else. Wow!
OK...so fast forward to about a month ago. I had an opportunity to play through a Steel King a second time and was blown away by the sound. I called a few of the dealers here on SGF and got prices....all of them fair. I then figured "well....maybe Dyke Corson sells Fender amps....he gave me a nice deal on the Black Widow, so I'll e-mail him and see." Turns out, he did sell Steel Kings. And he had them at a very good price. Yet, I was reluctant to buy a Steel King (I always like to *really* try before I buy...the one nice thing about thbig box stores, right?) so I told him I'd think about it.
Last week I contacted him again and told him I'd still be interested in buying one. He told me he'd still offer the same great price. When I told him about my initial reluctance (try before you buy) especially since it is hard to gauge how an amp will perform out on stage when trying it out in a store, he suggested...mind you, HE suggested....that I come by the store and try it, take it home and get comfy with it....heck, don't even worry about finalizing the deal until I am satisfied with it. And if I wasn't, I just bring it back, no problem.
Now, I know that the community of steel players is unlike anything most people experience. The Tom Bradshaw way (tell me what you want and I'll mail it to you....pay me when you get it) is still followed by many here. But for a full fledged music retailer that does NOT go by the name "Sam Ash" or "Guitar Center" to treat you this well...well, my faith in humanity creeps up a notch.
On top of all this, Dyke and co-hort Jerry were both extremely accomodating, letting me set up a virtual wall of pedal steel amps to try them all out (lessee.....I had my Session 400, as well as his amps that he had for sale....Vegas 400, Steel King, Twin Custom 15", Nashville 112, Session 400 LTD). He let me set up in a back room and blast away. He helped me move equipment. He and Jerry both played my guitar and completely blew me away with their playing. Geez...I thought I was in Nashville, what with the tons of equipment and top notch players at the store. All in Champaign-Urbana, IL (go Illini!)!!!
I swear....I felt as if I was being treated as one of the top pros would have been. I really do mean that.
Sorry for rambling folks....I really just want people to know how much I value how well Dyke treated me. Thanks, Dyke.
Joe
