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by Me Again_Archive
I like Sweetwater. They're helping a lot of people at getting better at making and recording music, regardless of budget range and level of "professionalism"--what's the harm in that? Part of the reason they call you is because they want to make sure your new gear is working for you and you haven't experienced any set backs. Some gear and software proprietors (especially those abroad) have poor or non-existent customer service via phone, so it's not a bad thing to have an intermediary who can talk you through things if needs be.I like my sales associate Ben. He's never tried to push anything on me via cross selling. And when I told him about the music I make he listened to it on YouTube and now wants to pick up a copy when it drops. Would rather deal with someone like that than someone who thinks music starts and ends with Dream Theater and Van Halen.Am pretty confident that between Sweetwater, Vintage King, and Pro Guitar Shop, I could probably get all of the new gear I'd need for the indefinite future (not that I can afford any new acquisitions any time soon).The Chester Bennington thing is a big nothing burger, by the by.