. "2008-09-20T00:00:00"^^ . "1"^^ . "3"^^ . "1"^^ . . . "This place has been many music stores, and unfortunately, Sam Ash is the latest and not-so-greatest.\n\nThe building itself is huge, and there is a section dedicated to every type of instrument or noise-making tool: drums, guitars, pianos/keyboards, other stringed instruments, etc.\n\nMars Music occupied the store formerly, and I really enjoyed that store. The selection was great (I mainly stick to the guitar areas) and the service was helpful and attentive without being annoying.\n\nFast-forward to Sam Ash...it just seems more of a Wal-Mart now. Everything is still in the same location, but just seems a bit on the lighter side.\n\nThe dedicated acoustic guitar room is nice, even though the quality of instruments isn't what it used to be. There are still some nice models in there though, and the counter service in there is probably the best in the store.\n\nFor me, Sam Ash is a nice place to actually put your hands on an instrument, or similar instrument, but for high-end stuff, I've found their selection to be a bit lacking."^^ . "0"^^ .