Gearheads
We asked local bands where they prefer to purchase equipment in Maine. The overwhelming and enthusiastic response was Buckdancer’s Choice, located at 248 St. John Street in Portland. “There’s always a smile on their faces,” DJ Sain*don comments on the employees. Sinferno’s Peri agrees, “Buckdancer’s employees are always the nicest and most helpful.” Perhaps owner Tim Emory has nothing to worry about when Guitar Center opens — the locals are quite happy with Buckdancer’s service and the quality of purchases.
The second most mentioned shop was the Drum Shop, located next door to Buckdancer’s. The Rocket, Portland’s most versatile percussionist, prefers the Drum Shop, because “They don’t try to sell you a bunch of crap you don’t need. They know your style and preferences as a player and make recommendations based on that.”
So what and where are local musicians buying? We’ve compiled a list for you.
Pubcrawlers’ Andy Hercock: drum head from the Drum Shop
DJ Jon: Serato Scratch Live from www.turntablelab.com
Covered in Bees’ Boo: strings and yellow picks from Buckdancer’s
Brzowski: Five-Star notebook from CVS
Pete Kilpatrick: Line 6 Delay pedal from Buckdancer’s
Blue Collar Product’s SPLAAT: 18” Custom China from Portland Percussion
The Killing Moon’s Dan: trombone on www.ebay.com
Sinferno: mic at Daddy’s Junky Music
Dead End Armory: Fender Telecaster from Buckdancer’s
6Gig: guitar pickups from Buckdancer’s
Third Floor View: guitar/bass tuner from Buckdancer’s
