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Old 07-31-2015, 12:04 AM
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Default Help! Guitar Research Bags: Who Makes Them?

I have been going nuts for an hour on Google, and I CANNOT find the name of the parent company that manufactures and sells Guitar Research gig bags. I love this bag, but mine is defective and I want to call the company directly.

Can anyone please help me? I'm at my wit's end. No, it isn't Schecter; I called and spoke to them today.

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Here's a guess. Years ago I bought a hybrid tube amp from Sam Ash that had the Guitar Research label on it. I later found that the amp was made by a company in China by the name of Mega Amps and re-labeled by Sam Ash.

The Mega Amps company is still in business and they make gig bags (as well as amps). It's a long shot but perhaps their product is what you're looking for. Here's the link to their site: http://megaamps.com/wizmart.php?quer...=72&lv=2&mn=2#
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What store did you purchase it from ?
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I don't know this brand, but as alluded to above, this may be a store-brand - made just for them.

For example, Musician's Gear is a line of items made just for Musician's Friend but its made offshore somewhere and there is no real MG company - MF simply buys stuff with that company "name" on it.

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What store did you purchase it from ?
That's the problem. I lost my receipt. I think it was the Canoga Park location.

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I don't know this brand, but as alluded to above, this may be a store-brand - made just for them.

For example, Musician's Gear is a line of items made just for Musician's Friend but its made offshore somewhere and there is no real MG company - MF simply buys stuff with that company "name" on it.

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fazool, thanks for responding.
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I don't know this brand, but as alluded to above, this may be a store-brand - made just for them.

For example, Musician's Gear is a line of items made just for Musician's Friend but its made offshore somewhere and there is no real MG company - MF simply buys stuff with that company "name" on it.

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Fazool, thanks for responding. And Oh, by the way, I forgot to mention that these bags are also sold in other outlets, particularly Amazon, which carries a full selection of Guitar Research gig bags. This means they are not a house brand for Sam Ash.

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That's the problem. I lost my receipt. I think it was the Canoga Park location.

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As far as I remrmber.There's no Sam Ash in the area but only the GC on Ventura Blvd in Encino.
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I don't know this brand, but as alluded to above, this may be a store-brand - made just for them.

For example, Musician's Gear is a line of items made just for Musician's Friend but its made offshore somewhere and there is no real MG company - MF simply buys stuff with that company "name" on it.

(I think)
Fazool:

Turns out you're absolutely right. It's their house brand bag at Sam Ash. Just talked to Jared, the guitar manager at Canoga Park, who informed me that these bags have a lifetime warranty, no receipt required. So I'll get over there in the next or so for an exchange. Very cool.

Case closed. Thanks, everyone.
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As far as I remrmber.There's no Sam Ash in the area but only the GC on Ventura Blvd in Encino.
Jimmy: good news, the Canoga Park location has been there at least ten years. It's near the corner of Roscoe and De Soto.

For you or anyone else, here's all the info:


Sam Ash
20934 Roscoe Blvd.
Canoga Park, CA 91304-4308
Phone818) 709-5650
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Store Hours:
Mon-Thur: 11 AM - 9 PM
Fri: 10 AM - 9 PM
Sat: 10 AM - 8 PM
Sun: 11 AM - 7 PM
Manager: Chris LaRocca
Sales Manager: Dana Deignan
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I ordered one yesterday for my Ibanez AC240 on Ebay.
The seller is "samashdirect"
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I ordered one yesterday for my Ibanez AC240 on Ebay.
The seller is "samashdirect"
Yep, the manager told me they also sell them on Amazon, through samash.com.

Anyway, a VERY COOL bag, the best I've found, and he offered me free exchange right away, as soon as he heard about the defect. And again, no receipt needed: Lifetime Warranty.

Just remember, Riverwolf, if you're anywhere near a Sam Ash store, they'll take care of you.

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Follow up to my samash order-
Not only did I receive a phone call but also an email from samashdirect thanking me for the order of the guitar case.
Great customer service!
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Follow up to my samash order-
Not only did I receive a phone call but also an email from samashdirect thanking me for the order of the guitar case.
Great customer service!
River, thanks, good to know. I gotta say, I really like this company and have had nothing but positive experiences with them, either on the phone or in a retail store. Their store personnel are always pleasant and knowledgeable.

Thanks for chiming in.

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