I need to give a shout-out in these troubled economic times to 2 of our members who STILL thrive in a cut-throat business and provide a brick & morter storefront for keyboard addicts to shop and buy while touching the product. Internet sales are one thing, but to operate a store and stay in business takes something special, so let's raise our glasses to 2 of my FAVORITE merchants:
George Kaye & Frankie V !
I've dealt with them both and hold them in my heart as friends and clients. We should all try to spread the wealth among our own Zoners...and I KNOW there are others, but I only know these 2 personally. When DanO was at GC, we had a great run with him as well, and I'm sure there are others.

So, read the blogs, get the quotes, but buy from a REAL dealer. You'll keep the economy going, and keep a family fed.

Great job to all of you who serve others in any way ! Cheers!

Dave's right. I have done business with both Frank and George. They have earned my business.

With wooden instruments, buying from any locatin where you can't carefully inspect the piece for finish, wood quality, hardware and set-up is a problem, but for anything else these guys handle, they are the ones to shop with.

In fact, I'll drive across town to do business with an independently owned establishment rather than buy at a chain.

Best Buy does not have a chance at any business from me.

Thanks, guys,

Russ

hear hear..

West Coast (George Kaye) and East Coast (Frankie V). Two great guys in an otherwise iffy retail market.

Best,
Mike

Thanks guys,

I'm just trying to remember what is was to be on the other side and try to give you everyone the experience of having an inside guy

Frank is an excellent dealer on all counts not only music gear check out his website.
http://www.audioworksct.com/


In my past dealing with Keyboards & Speakers, GPS units, etc, it ALWAYS went perfect...


Thank you Sir!

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I've dealt with both of them and can only agree. They are great. Wish they were closer.
DonM

Amen

Absolutely Agree!

Wish they were closer too.....
Lee

Yeah, gotta agree I only had the one experience with Frank, but one was enough to convince me as well.

Dennis

Ditto !!

You can`t go wrong with dealing with Frank.

VERY good prices , and excellent support.

I just bought a T-3 from Frank , and I know I will have many questions , and I`m sure Frank will help me out if need be.

There aren`t many sure things , but a purchase from Frank is like holding a Full House !! and you can take that to the bank !! LOL

Way to go Frank !!

Later ,

Gary

Uncle Dave, Don and others,
Thank you so much for your support. Without it dealers like Frank and myself could possibly be out of business. Times are tough and my years of being onboard here at the Synthzone has been the brightest spot of my business and I enjoy coming to the 'zone many times each and every day.
AND...........
My Tyros3 Keyboards will be arriving today! Frank got his first because they no longer ship out of California but rather from Indiana so East Coast get them before West Coast guys.
I love all you guys and gals!


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George Kaye
Kaye's Music Scene
Reseda, California
818-881-5566
www.kayesmusicscene.com

Unfortunately, I have not been privileged to deal with either of these brave vendors but you may rest assured that when I've gone platinum, I will be looking for a T3 or whatever is available at that time.
http://www.showcaseyourmusic.com/DaveRice

I have never purchased from George or Frank (I do have a very good dealer here on Long Island) but I have had phone conversations with both and they have beed extremely cordial and informative!!!! Given the opportunity I would purchase from both in a heart beat!!

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Dave, it's good to see you're still writing!
I wish we could have gotten together before you moved from Texarkana.
DonM

Not dealt with Frankie yet, but George is TOP SHELF

Don:

Please keep me on the list for the next Shreveport Jam. We're gonna get to hear you play and meet some of the other great guys and gals from here at the "Zone."

Best, Dave

Look for an announcement of the Jam dates in the next day or so!!
DonM

Thanks Don. I'll be on the lookout. Maybe UD will come down this year? LOL!

Sorry, Uncle Dave... I didn't mean to divert your thread.

Regards,

Dave Rice

Fran & Myself will definitly be there also....Can't wait! Hope to meet you all there!

Man, I wish I had the chance to head out to visit more often, but my life is very different these days. I spend all my energy on my kids at home or my kids at school ... it's a demanding job, and I love it, but little "getaways" are not in my immediate future. Thanx for the invite though!