Looking for a shop that sells AE and RE

rickshapiro · #1 01-20-2012, 03:34 PM

Believe it or not I am having trouble finding a vendor willing to sell me a Acoustic Image and Raezers Edge Speaker. When I mean willing, I mean returning my voice mail or email. I live in Central NJ and had solicited a very well known Jazz Guitar reseller, I left several phone messages and email message and received nothing back. I finally got through via a phone call only to be told sorry they were busy during the holiday and can I wait until the end of the month (end of January). I am think well business must be really good for these guys. I have called two other well known resellers as well and never get through on phone (always leave a message) and email is not returned.

I am really a decent guy and not hard to work with. I am just frustrated. I wish they just sold these through Guitar Center or the big retailers so I can make this transaction simple.

Anyway, if someone knows of anybody who is customer focused,sells those products and has reasonable pricing please let me know via email. I do not want to start a thread on which reseller is good or bad. I would be interested in seeing if others share my frustration with specialty jazz shops.

BigDaddyLoveHandles · #2 01-20-2012, 03:37 PM

JHale? J. Hale Music Supply - Premium Jazz Guitar, Jazz Bass, Amplification Equipment And Accessories

I think there are the current manufacturer of RE cabinets.

Pat Clare · #3 01-20-2012, 03:54 PM

Michael at Sound Island will talk to you and make sure you are happy.

Jazz guitar amp specialists: Sound Island

BigDaddyLoveHandles · #4 01-20-2012, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by BigDaddyLoveHandles

JHale? J. Hale Music Supply - Premium Jazz Guitar, Jazz Bass, Amplification Equipment And Accessories

I think there are the current manufacturer of RE cabinets.

I checked. They are the manufacturer.

Jabberwocky · #5 01-21-2012, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Pat Clare

Michael at Sound Island will talk to you and make sure you are happy.

Jazz guitar amp specialists: Sound Island

I second Pat's recommendation of Michael Biller of Sound Island Music. Mike will take care of you. Oh, he is also the president of the Seattle Jazz Guitar Society so you are also talking to a player, not just a vendor.

(I bought a used archtop from Mike in 2011. It was a flawless transaction.)

mr. beaumont · #6 01-21-2012, 01:28 PM

Be sure to talk to jeff hale. Nice guy, knows his stuff, manufactures re, carries ai.

jorgemg1984 · #7 01-21-2012, 01:44 PM

If you are talking to these stores maybe try also Redstone cabinets (and who knows another jazz amp head)

msr13 · #8 01-21-2012, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by BigDaddyLoveHandles

JHale? J. Hale Music Supply - Premium Jazz Guitar, Jazz Bass, Amplification Equipment And Accessories

I think there are the current manufacturer of RE cabinets.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pat Clare

Michael at Sound Island will talk to you and make sure you are happy.

Jazz guitar amp specialists: Sound Island

Both of these guys/ shops are great, customer focused, and extremely knowledgeable/ helpful.

Steve Z · #9 01-22-2012, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by mr. beaumont

Be sure to talk to jeff hale. Nice guy, knows his stuff, manufactures re, carries ai.

+1000

Jeff Hale is a great down to Earth fellow who will be able to guide you to the right gear to achieve the sound you are after. I have been to his shop several times and will continue to deal with Jeff.