Wow, interesting insight about Sean Fanning. Dead on.

I still use Sony however. It just sounds better than an Ipod.

WOW...As someone on the inside of the record business (as a recording engineer) I wish ALL of the record labels could have read this about 10 years ago. As you know the studio system has essentially disintegrated into a mush of half assed "producer studios" and assorted "Artist studios" and most of the most talented engineers who ever lived are either dead, dying, or bankrupt. I am appalled by the quality of recorded (in most cases but certainly not all) music that is being presented to the consumer today. There seems to be a prevailing "it is good enough" attitude out there that springs from the very problems you touch on here. I fight this nearly everyday and was just talking to an arranger over breakfast last night about it. I do not want to compromise my work ethic and endorse the attitude by allowing myself to "conform" to the norm....

THANK GOD you don't either! Thank you for that! Don't ever change, there are people out here who do get it and appreciate it!

Peace,

T

Wisdom, sir.... thanks for sharing.

BP, what a vision you have.

Thanks, BP. Trying to apply some of your info to my small business as we speak. Good reminder of getting out there and spreading the word.

That's it, BP...the whole truth. Wish there were more captains who know how to navigate....and not ignoring the tide and then lamenting that they landed on dry land.

U got it right, BP, keep on doing it!

Great insight, as usual BP!

I'm amazed at the foresight this company has. Put me down for a change in the industry

Big Poppa, never change that mantra because you have it all nailed! I am even more proud than I was now about being a new EBMM owner! You truly make your customers feel appreciated, and reading this blog just verifies that you really do! I'll never be an endorsing artist because my skills are not that good, but I will most certainly endorse your company and products at every opportunity!

BIG POPPA YOU TRULY MARCH TO THE BEAT OF YOUR OWN DRUM...THAT IS AN UNIQUE QUALITY IN THIS DAY AND AGE..A VISIONARY THAT MAKES GREAT GUITARS... IAM IN THE RIGHT PLACE AND IAM SURE OTHERS AGREE WITH ME!

I'm almost 40 and have no musical background. I would not have taken up the bass had it not been for Rock Band (EB is represented there, too). Purchased the game for teen daughter and mastered the bass on expert playing with her. It was so much fun, I wanted to do it for real. Because F*nd*r was the major brand represented in the game, that's what I planned to buy. However, I'm old enough (and I'm in sales) to believe a good dealer is still important. I went to see Brandt at TPB and chose MM after he held my hand three hours straight, letting me play anything and everything I wanted. I agree with BP; the next half generation and beyond will care less and less about dealers for their equipment.

One dealer nearer to me than TPB (no MM there) has Rock Band in the store. They let younger brother or sister play the game while older brother or sister is taking a real lesson- prepping the next generation. In addition, I'm told by another dealer/instructor that novice guitarists/bassists tend to concentrate too much on left hand technique and the game forces a balance between the two hands. These are just two examples of traditional B&M dealers embracing the new technology as an advantage, rather than calling it the enemy.

In my opinion, kids today don't care about music like I and those older than me used to. BP, they want less than just the single these days; they really just want the ring tone. I wonder if live music will one day become irrelevant?

One thing the web killed that I really miss a lot is the yearly print catalogs. I know they don't make much business sense anymore... There was something just so cool about getting & then checking the latest guitar catalog - king of like getting a new LP and checking out the liner notes and watching the rainbow form on that new spinning vinyl....

Big Poppa,

thanks for sharing your precious thoughts.. this is a great digest for me..

yer fan boy

Ponch

Thank you EBMM, and you poppa. EBMM is one company that makes me purchase my 4 0r 5 guitars in the last 2 years. You got a great teaM, dudley is a true genius.