One other thought: I don't know about the rest of you but my experiences in the past few years with brick-and-mortar music stores has been bad. Those stores really make their money by selling to parents and walk-in customers at list price, not to pros looking for the best deals. The stock merchandise is often dated and poorly maintained and the "local service and support" angle is bogus too - much of what stores do for electronic gear is act as a shipping company to send stuff off for repairs and add their costs onto it. If you have a reputable dealer that you've known and worked with for years, especially if you play guitar it seems, then you may get real service - but for the most part I get better and more knowledgable service and support by the internet. I'd hate to think where I'd be today if I was still relying completely on my local music stores for anything.