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Craig

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Sweetwater in Fort Wayne Indiana
« on: May 21, 2016, 09:21:43 AM »
This place looks to be about 70 miles from where I'll be next week.
Is it worth me getting permission for an afternoon away from the family? ;-)

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Re: Sweetwater in Fort Wayne Indiana
« Reply #1 on: May 21, 2016, 10:19:36 AM »
I think so. We visited Sweetwater during an RV trip last summer. The whole facility is quite impressive. In addition to the music store (where you can play anything in stock, just ask, they will get it for you), there's the recording studio, the auditorium, the restaurant/cafes, the climbing wall, etc. Oh, and take a peek inside the stock room window. We were glad we stopped by. They even have a salon, if you want to get your hair done. ;)
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Re: Sweetwater in Fort Wayne Indiana
« Reply #2 on: May 21, 2016, 10:42:48 AM »
No thanks TaylorGirl, I've already had my holiday haircut :-)

So it's the mail order warehouse where they'll have all the specials that they sell as well as a shop?

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Re: Sweetwater in Fort Wayne Indiana
« Reply #3 on: May 21, 2016, 11:54:12 AM »
Yes, they have a store, where they have stock on display. They have an acoustic room, an electric room, a drum room, etc. It's pretty good size. But, if you see something on-line (in stock), they will request it be brought out from the warehouse (in another part of the building). It takes 5 minutes or less. They are very attentive and helpful in the store.
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Re: Sweetwater in Fort Wayne Indiana
« Reply #4 on: May 21, 2016, 12:14:04 PM »
Thanks TaylorGirl, I think I'll put it in the satnav just in case  ;)

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Re: Sweetwater in Fort Wayne Indiana
« Reply #5 on: May 21, 2016, 12:44:25 PM »
Thanks TaylorGirl, I think I'll put it in the satnav just in case  ;)

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Re: Sweetwater in Fort Wayne Indiana
« Reply #6 on: May 21, 2016, 02:39:55 PM »
Have fun. Be sure to report back on your visit.

I will, I'm also planning on visiting Rudy's in New York.

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Re: Sweetwater in Fort Wayne Indiana
« Reply #7 on: May 29, 2016, 09:52:29 PM »
This place looks to be about 70 miles from where I'll be next week.
Is it worth me getting permission for an afternoon away from the family? ;-)

Yes, very impressive store and a fun place to visit. But don't pay a dime over 40% below list.
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