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Steve aka Lock

GC Pro: Live, Studio, Post, Churches, Theatre, Venues etc. I can help you achieve your vision

About Me

Hello,My Name is Steve "Lock" Franks and I am your GC Pro Account Manager for the Georgia, North and South Carolinas and Alabama regions. [email protected] ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________W hat Is GC Pro? ___________________________________________________________ GC Pro, elite division of Guitar Center, was created to offer you solutions to your daily challenges. We recognize that rapidly changing technology, frequent hardware and software upgrades, and budgetary constraints can make your life difficult. ____________________________________________________________ _To help you make informed buying decisions in a timely manner, we've assembled a network of seasoned industry professionals. Your life is about to get easier! ___________________________________________________________W orking with your GC Pro account manager Steve, allows you to benefit from our combined knowledge and years of experience. We will help you stay up-to-date on new products, upgrades and compatibility issues. Relying on us to help tailor your equipment purchases to specific needs and budgets will save you time and frustration. ___________________________________________________________G C Pro leverages Guitar Center's bulk buying power, huge inventory and national reach to quickly deliver the right gear to your doorstep at very competitive prices. Your GC Pro account manager Steve will research solutions for your technical problems, demo equipment at your facility, and help you with easy account-based purchasing. ___________________________________________________________C ontact your local GC Pro Account Manager Steve Franks today at www.gcpro.com for a free analysis of your facility and direct access to the broadest range of new and vintage gear available.

My Interests

Gear

I'd like to meet:

Anyone who is looking for solutions for their church, club or studio. I also have Post house integration solutions as [email protected] ____________________________________________________________ _ ____________________________________________________________ _ ____________________________________________________________ _ WHAT IS GC PRO? Q: What, exactly, is GC Pro? ----------------------------------------------------------- A: GC Pro is the outside sales division of Guitar Center. It was specifically created to better serve our customers who use their products in professional applications. GC Pro offers personalized service by regional account managers who offer their expertise along with the great pricing you've come to expect from the world's largest music/audio products retailer. ----------------------------------------------------------- Q: Who does GC Pro service? ----------------------------------------------------------- A: In addition to commercial recording facilities, GC Pro's customers range from serious project studio owners to professional musicians and producers, churches, live music and dance clubs, post-production studios, broadcast facilities, mobile recording studios, and more. ----------------------------------------------------------- Q: How do I work with GC Pro? ----------------------------------------------------------- A: You start by contacting a GC Pro Account Manager in your area. The Account Manager will talk with you about your needs, and specify solutions based on your individual requirements. ____________________________________________________________ _ ____________________________________________________________ _ ____________________________________________________________ _ Q: Can I get more than studio gear through GC Pro? A: Yes. We offer anything that's carried in the Guitar Center stores, in addition to the select list of higher-end equipment carried exclusively at GC Pro. We can be your source for guitars, drums, amps and other tools for your music (including rare and vintage instruments). See our Brands area for a list of manufacturers we carry. ---------------------------------------------------------- Q: Do I have to go into a store to work with GC Pro? A: No. Your Account Manager can consult with you independently, and coordinate delivery and installation of your new equipment. We can give you access to multiple models in a product category to evaluate which ones best fit your needs. You need never set foot inside a store to get the perfect new component or system. ----------------------------------------------------------- Q: What if I need services beyond the purchase of my gear? A: Let your GC Pro Account Manager know about your goals, and it's likely he or she can help provide a solution. A few examples: ---------------------------------------------------------- * Setting up a record-ready DAW computer, with all software and interfaces pre-installed ----------------------------------------------------------- * Providing consultation on acoustic and technical design for studios ----------------------------------------------------------- * Creating entire sound reinforcement, recording and lighting solutions for places of worship, live music venues and more ____________________________________________________________ _ ____________________________________________________________ _ ____________________________________________________________ _ Q: Do products cost more when purchased from GC Pro? A: GC Pro offers extremely competitive pricing on products and services. It's the advantage you get from working with a division of the world's largest pro audio retailer. ----------------------------------------------------------- Q: Does GC Pro offer special financing plans? A: Yes. Please see our Purchase area for details. ----------------------------------------------------------- [email protected]

Music:

Music

Movies:

Too Many to name

Television:

Don't really watch much

Books:

When I can read: Clive Barker, Brian Lumley, Orson Scott Card, Edgar Allen Poe... if you know these names, then you get the picture.

Heroes:

My Parents who have been married for 52 years and counting. And all who had to endure negativity, pain and seemingly impenetrable walls to finally achieve thier vision.

My Blog

Win a free SSL Duende...details below

Go to AES as a guest of GC Pro! On October 5-8, the entire audio world will converge on San Francisco. Want to go? Get your free exhibit pass from GC Pro, and get a chance to win an SSL Duende system....
Posted by Steve aka Lock on Fri, 29 Sep 2006 08:20:00 PST

Ask Your GC Pro Account Mgr_Steve "lock" Franks

Q&A TOP 5 Frequestly asked questions1. What's the difference between a tube mic and a FET mic (other than one has a tube and the other doesn't)? Microphones have a preamplifier inside, allowing t...
Posted by Steve aka Lock on Thu, 17 Aug 2006 12:33:00 PST