GUITARATTACK POLL#1 September 2002

Here you go...results of our first poll.  The "winner" of each question is highlighted.  We invite you to draw your own conclusions.

Thanks for participating...more to follow.

Question 1: Concerning electric guitars, what is the most important component of tone?

1.) Guitar wood:  14%
2.) Pickups:  8%
3.) The Amp:  0%
4.) The player!:  49%
5.) All of the above:  30%

Question 2: Concerning Gibson Historics, they are --

1.) Better than the originals:  6%
2.) Inferior to the originals:  20%
3.) A rip-off:  34%
4.) A bad investment:  26%
5.) A dream come true:  14%

Question 3: Mom and Pop guitar shops are --

1.) History, like buggy whip manufacturers:  8%
2.) Ready for a comeback:  35%
3.) Unable to match the prices of the big shops, even though service is better:    46%
4.) A relic of a simpler time:  11%

Question 4: When buying a guitar, what is the most important consideration:

1.) Price:  14%
2.) Selection available in the shop:  16%
3.) Ability to compare a number of different guitars:  43%
4.) How cool the store is to my friends:  5%
5.) Service after the sale:  22%
6.) Did I mention price?:  0%