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Try out guitars in guitar center?

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    Ids Schiere said:
    So, in having a study trip across US and Canada in 2 months and since I'm not able to bring my guitars, to what degree does guitar center and guitar shops in general allow you to play guitars without actually buying them?
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    Oh man that's cool! As far as I know there are no restrictions on what to play or how long as long as you treat the instruments respectfull. I was in a couple of stores too and trying some out while I was in the US, that was not a problem whatsoever
     
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    Except for the ones mounted high on the wall or locked up, you are free to grab whatever and start playing - no issues. Those others you need to ask for help with, and while you CAN, it might be better to not try those unless you're actually interested.

    There are times I go in for strings, and spend an hour playing this or that, with no issue.
     
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    Ids Schiere said:
    Cool! I think I have a weekend to.play tourist in New York City, I think I'll go and check out the guitar shops
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    There's a sizable Guitar Center underground near Times Square (you take an escalator down to the store, below street level). They have a lot there. I spent some time there this last visit. You'll enjoy it!

    Most of the best historical guitar shops, like Manny's New York, etc, are long gone.
     
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    I'm the most annoying person on this planet when I'm on a music store. I try the guitars for alooooooooong time. Then I always ask the dudes to let me play drums. They let me play usually. X) I love drums. After that I go try the keyboards and pianos and I try all the diferent sounds and then if the store has basses I play in them too.

    You know that kids that go to Toys R Us and just freak out with so many toys that they HAVE to try them all? That's me.
    I play in guitars drums pianos and I leave the store just buying a pick
     
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    I just read your comment and I’m dying cuz I’m still like one of those kids that goes to toys r us and freaks out I try to go at least every month
     

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