great online sites for purchasing recording equipment? <nt>

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I know of zzounds.com and musiciansfriend.com, and they're great, but they don't carry a few things i'm looking for. Anywhere else??
 
Mail order

I don't like zZounds, but that's a whole 'nother story.

Musician's Friend is okay, but nothing to get excited about.

In the general-discount-music stuff (kind of the equivalent of the "big box" retailer), I've liked Music123. They're good about matching prices. Actually, they will pretty much always beat any Internet-advertised price you give them. www.music123.com

I'd probably put Sweetwater in this category too, though they position themselves more as a full-service pro speciality shop. They throw little goodies into your box (candy, cable ties), which you may find charming, depending on your personality. www.sweetwater.com

A real pro audio shop (as mentioned in another thread) is www.mercenary.com. They mostly sell stuff that may be a bit out of the typical "home recording" league, but the site is interesting, even if you don't have a taste for retro pinups.

Two cool mail-order retailers are Full Compass and Markertek. You should get their catalogs, anyway. Full Compass doesn't really have a big "online" capability. Last I ordered something from them, you had to use a phone. If that scares you, you'll have to deal with it. fullcompass.com www.markertek.com

There are tons of them out there. I probably have 50 links in my "favorites" directory. Some are really "Mom & Pop" operations where someone (kid?) got a website together. Here are a few interesting ones that may not be on every list of links already:

www.bswonline.com
www.proaudiodesign.com
www.tradingmusician.com
www.jacksmusicstore.com
www.iec-usa.com (not exactly a music store)
www.juststrings.com
www.jrfmagnetics.com
and of course www.radioshack.com
 
For used progear, your best bet is usually eBay. They have the largest selection!
 
Sj, thanks for those links. I've been trying to find some serious used consoles. Now I just need another $168,000 and the Neve is all mine, baby.

Of course most here would probably say the Behringer is just as good.
 
BUZZZZZZZz:

You guys left out FULL COMPASS. Everytime I do the 800 numbers for a piece of gear, Full Compass always comes in with the best price. No, I don't work for FC.

Nice gal there called, Heather. She even sends an E-mail to say, "Thank You for the Order...."

Have to run. Kato is trying to get the last Coors.

Green Hornet


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Is FC really that good on price? I always found them to be a hassle, what with the calling them up for a simple price quote. Inevitably I must be transferred to my "audio consultant" who is never there, and I get voicemail. Very frustrating, so I usually go somewhere else. But if their prices really are as good as you say, then it's worth another shot.
 
Yo eight-armed rustler:

I sent you an E-post and included Heather Paske's E-mail address.

You can also call her via the 800 number for FC. Mention my name, Ben, and she will give you good service.

I had a rep at Sweetwater that was such a pain in the stinger that I have not ordered ANYTHING from Sweetwater for the past six years. Hornets get pissed sometimes.

I've had a good relationship with FC and will continue to do business with them.

Green Hornet
PS No, I don't work for FC








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Also, the key to full compass, is you can negotiate those prices believe it or not! TIP: When you're buyinh stuff, buy it all at once. They ship it freight so its cheaper than UPS, and then you can wheel and deal with em.
 
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