Good folks to deal with ...

Over the decades I've dealt with some really nice people at places like Guitar Center, Sweetwater, etc. And I suppose there are a couple of nice folks at Amazon. But ... I've always favored spending my money where I know it's going to someone who works hard, rather than to an overpaid CEO somewhere.

So, in no particular order, here are some individuals from whom over the years I've purchased goods (harmonicas, amps, etc.) and services (repairs, lessons, etc.). And in my experience each and every one of them goes beyond the call of duty when it comes to customer service.

Feel free to respond with names of your own. And now, in no particular order:

Ron Hobdy, Rockin' Ron's Music, San Diego CA

Greg Heumann, BlowsMeAway Productions, Geyserville CA

Joe Filisko, Joliet IL

Roly Platt, Barrie Ontario Canada

Rod Boyes, Pinegrove Leather, Stropshire England

Brendan Power, London England

Charlie Lange, BlueBeat Music, Santa Cruz CA

Randy Landry, Lone Wolf Blues Company, Hammond LA

Tom Halchak, Blue Moon Harmonicas, Clearwater FL

Greg Jones, 16:23 Custom Harmonicas, Spring Branch TX

Dennis Gruenling, BadAssHarmonica, North Hollywood CA

Richard Sleigh, Hot Rod Harmonicas, Boalsburg PA

And of course, David Barrett, Bluesharmonica.com, Morgan Hill CA