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tdu · January 28th, 2006, 09:06 AM

Hey guys. I am leaving on a road trip for 2 weeks tomorrow.

I have heard there is a Musicians Friend store in Kansas City. Can anyone give me more details?

If you guys can think of any good guitar shops in St Louis or Kansas City could you give me some names? The guy I am going with is planning on doing some buying.

We are also going to Ann Arbor MI.

teletwangler · January 29th, 2006, 01:06 AM

St. Louis does not have great music stores - GC has a good selection of pointy guitars

and most of the other local shops are Samick City. Fazio's is worth a stop just to play a $2K Vinetto and Music Folk has a lot of high-end acoustics. I did find this page (which seems to be about 5 yrs. out-of-date):

http://www.garagepunk.com/lowlifeguide/stores.html

Been years since I've been to most of these places and they didn't impress me then but who knows? Good luck!

KSU Aggie · January 29th, 2006, 07:23 PM

If you get a chance, head over to Lawrence, about 30 miles west of KC. Mass Street Music is on south Massachussetts Street. They have a good selection of electrics, but their acoustic area upstairs is awesome. Lawrence is a funky little town that's a lot of fun. No association, YMMV, etc.

PhatBoy · January 30th, 2006, 12:05 AM

"E.M. Shorts"
Cant' remember their exact address, but they advertise in several guitar mags. You could also find it on the internet, as well as all the GC's, I imagine.

PB 8) 8)

Hey Joe · January 30th, 2006, 11:42 AM

The Musicans Friend in Kansas City is their clearance center. Alot of shipping damaged guitars, and guitars that are missing parts or electronics not working. You can buy used guitars without the issues cheaper than what they are selling most of the stuff for. Midwestern Musical Co. usually has a few nice vintage pieces. Montain music shoppe is the place to go for vintage and high end acoustic guitars. Of course we have GC and guitar souce here also. If you are going through Lawrence Kansas Mass St. music would be a good place to stop. There are a couple of other music stores on Massachusetts St. as well as alot of good bars and restaurants making it a good stop.

edit: I just saw your post date and when you were leaving sorry I was late.

tdu · January 31st, 2006, 11:06 AM

Heya guys, I am in Chicago now and I am heading for St Louis in a few hours.

Thanks for the tips though far. WHen it comes to buying I am actually looking for dirt cheap 'fixer-upper' kinda stuff. I should have clarified that.

But when it comes to 'just looking', I am definitely going to check out that street in Lawrence when we are there. If there are a few cool things to check out on one street that will be really convenient.

Thanks

January 28th, 2006, 09:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
tdu Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Age: 33 Posts: 2,831 11 Photos	guitar stores in Kansas City or St Louis? Hey guys. I am leaving on a road trip for 2 weeks tomorrow. I have heard there is a Musicians Friend store in Kansas City. Can anyone give me more details? If you guys can think of any good guitar shops in St Louis or Kansas City could you give me some names? The guy I am going with is planning on doing some buying. We are also going to Ann Arbor MI. __________________ Torn Down Units brand Rock n' Roll My Solo Stuff:

January 29th, 2006, 01:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
teletwangler Tele-Meister Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: STL,MO Posts: 152	Hate to you-know-what on your birthday cake but... St. Louis does not have great music stores - GC has a good selection of pointy guitars and most of the other local shops are Samick City. Fazio's is worth a stop just to play a $2K Vinetto and Music Folk has a lot of high-end acoustics. I did find this page (which seems to be about 5 yrs. out-of-date): http://www.garagepunk.com/lowlifeguide/stores.html Been years since I've been to most of these places and they didn't impress me then but who knows? Good luck! __________________ Did you know that the hole's only natural enemy is the pile?

January 29th, 2006, 07:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
KSU Aggie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Dodge City, Kansas Posts: 4,294,967,295	Not KC but... If you get a chance, head over to Lawrence, about 30 miles west of KC. Mass Street Music is on south Massachussetts Street. They have a good selection of electrics, but their acoustic area upstairs is awesome. Lawrence is a funky little town that's a lot of fun. No association, YMMV, etc.

January 30th, 2006, 12:05 AM	#4 (permalink)
PhatBoy Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: OKC, OK Age: 55 Posts: 496 1 Photos	There is also "E.M. Shorts" Cant' remember their exact address, but they advertise in several guitar mags. You could also find it on the internet, as well as all the GC's, I imagine. PB 8) 8)

January 30th, 2006, 11:42 AM	#5 (permalink)
Hey Joe Tele-Meister Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Lees Summit, MO Posts: 225 2 Photos	The Musicans Friend in Kansas City is their clearance center. Alot of shipping damaged guitars, and guitars that are missing parts or electronics not working. You can buy used guitars without the issues cheaper than what they are selling most of the stuff for. Midwestern Musical Co. usually has a few nice vintage pieces. Montain music shoppe is the place to go for vintage and high end acoustic guitars. Of course we have GC and guitar souce here also. If you are going through Lawrence Kansas Mass St. music would be a good place to stop. There are a couple of other music stores on Massachusetts St. as well as alot of good bars and restaurants making it a good stop. edit: I just saw your post date and when you were leaving sorry I was late. __________________ " I service society by rockin'. Im out there on the front lines liberating people with my music. Rockin' aint no walk in the park lady."

January 31st, 2006, 11:06 AM	#6 (permalink)
tdu Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Age: 33 Posts: 2,831 11 Photos	Heya guys, I am in Chicago now and I am heading for St Louis in a few hours. Thanks for the tips though far. WHen it comes to buying I am actually looking for dirt cheap 'fixer-upper' kinda stuff. I should have clarified that. But when it comes to 'just looking', I am definitely going to check out that street in Lawrence when we are there. If there are a few cool things to check out on one street that will be really convenient. Thanks __________________ Torn Down Units brand Rock n' Roll My Solo Stuff:

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