Hey Patrick
 
Thanks for the tips, the manager at Guitar Center said they couldn’t give me the sales tax off, but when I told him that I was getting lesson from you and that I get all my gear at that particular store he gave me a way better deal!!  The Les Paul that I bought went on sale on July 4th and even though I bought it last week he went ahead and gave me the discount.  I ended up paying only $469.00 for the guitar and warranty.
The cheapest case was $79.00 and it looked real cheap, the Gibson cases were $159.00 – $179.00.  Unfortunately they weren’t on sale.  I also got a cool leather strap to go with my Les Paul for only $18.00 that was listed at $40.00.  I’ll keep looking for a case, they have sales all the time when they get overstocked.
 
Thanks alot for all your info!
 
I also told the manager and the girl at the counter to give your card to anyone who needed lessons because you were the best.
 
Thanks again for all the help and for helping me with my music
See you Weds.
 
Brandon