Their response doesn't surprise me a bit. Seriously.., they're called Guitar Center Keyboard departments in (many) stores today seem to be more of an "after-thought". Even in these large retailers such as GC and Sam Ash.

Keyboard departments are expensive to run (and to get started). All the larger retailers I've been to..., the moment you walked in there were GUITARS all over the damn place. Right there at the front door there were guitars on stands greeting customers.., BUT not one keyboard within sight from the front door. Keys are often off in the back, to the side or in a completely different room. Then when someone actually talks to you..., 9 times out of 10 it's a guitar or drum player.

You EVER NOTICE that these stores sure as hell won't hire a guitar player who can't play or a drummer who can't hold a beat..., but when it comes to keyboards you get FRICK AND FRACK metal head wanna-bes who CAN'T PLAY selling keys.... It's just nuts.

[This message has been edited by squeak_D (edited 09-16-2008).]