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Issue Date: Tuesday, July 05, 2011 Issue: Summer 2011 Last Update: Monday, August 15, 2011
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Guitars in Sam Ash - Ariel Villa
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Sam Ash is a place that holds a lot of instruments, and different necessities for that instrument. I didn't find out about this place until a year ago, when my friend took me there. He plays the guitar and we went to go buy him strings. The place amazed me. There are different buildings, different floors and different rooms dedicated to all of these instruments.

There are many Pros in Sam Ash. The workers there have to know what they’re talking about, not anybody can just work there. They have to know how to answer every question you have. For example, you don’t have to be a professional at the guitar, but you do need to know how to play. You need to know what strings a certain guitar needs, the different types of guitars there are and etc. What’s great about Sam Ash is that their workers know what they’re talking about. Also, there are so many instruments there, so you can just sit down and play for a while. They have keyboards, guitars, ukuleles and more. There is something there for everyone.

There are also some cons in Sam Ash. If you are in your teens or younger, the workers don’t necessarily like you sitting down and playing the instruments. You are allowed to, but you will get looks and the workers may even ask you if you’re going to buy anything. But, if you are very careful, the workers won’t give you a hard time.

The workers are scared to let younger kids play the instrument, because of the prices of all the instruments. Many times you just want to sit down and play something, but the prices there are into the thousands. So, if anything happens to those instruments, it’s coming out of your pocket. Therefore, you should be a little hesitant to bother playing with an instrument.

Overall, whether you’re a beginner or a professional at any instrument, you will enjoy yourself in Sam Ash. You will get the help you need, your questions will be answered and you’ll have a lot of fun as long as you’re careful.


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