text: I am a drummer and Sam Ash is the place to go for all your drum needs Guitar center has a small selection and not nearly all of the smaller items I need The staff is great and very knowledgeable If they did not have something I needed they would order it for me The guitar section is just as big as guitar centers I also know they have free clinics often but I have never been so I cannot speak on how they are Basically it is like guitar center as far as selection and prices go but with a way better staff and an actual care for their customers