As a lifelong musician, I dig the vibe at Daddy's where, in contrast to the big corporate stores at the Mega Mall (no naming names but you know who!), you can come in, hang out, and test/play stuff with no pressure to buy it that day. Plus, no Death Metal blaring from the ceiling (so you can hear what youre playing). Dan and Billy know their stuff and can be very helpful if asked. They also know used gear values and give fair trade in values. Pretty good selection of stuff at all times (though it is a small store compared to MegaMall standards so they dont have everything) but if they dont have it they can pull it from another store and have it in a few days. I've had a great time spending money there (and got some great deals on cymbals, percussion gear, guitars, and other stuff). The place reminds me of music stores in late 70s and early 80s when musicians owned the store and didnt mind if you hung out to try something out. Most of those places are gone now, as it's so costly to run a store or the owners themselves have moved on (some to the great beyond), but Daddys remains one of the few music shops that still has that feel. Recommended for beginner or pro.
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