I wanted to extend my gratitude for your recommendations this past Saturday…read more So this weekend, I upgrade my Squier J-bass with Fender control pots and better Capacitors you recommended Previously my Volume pots where not a linear range (everything was in the first quarter turn, and the balance between bridge and neck where shit) the Tone pot suffered from EM noise interference A bit of drilling and dremel to fit everything in the cavity was a bit of a PITA but I made it fit Sanded down the magnets on the pickups to clean them up and expose new surface Holy shit. I now have a Fender Player Bass rammed into a Squier Couldn't be happier with the results TL;DR Don't need to update my pickups A $60 solution ($18 per pot + caps), soldering and electronics chops saved me $100s Thank you for your time and professional advice

They were able to restring my guitar and fix a scratch that's been bothering me. You can hardly see…read morethe mark! Quick and decently priced.

Friendly staff, knowledgeable and trustworthy, always happy to help. You can try anything with no…read morepressure to buy. Small store with excellent choice of guitars, amps, effect pedals, accessories, new and used instruments. They do quality, fast turnaround and very affordable guitar setup and all sorts of repairs. Kinda musician's walk in clinic. They repaired and completely setup my guitar in less then 24hrs. Definitely worth checking out

From the owner: The Mother Of All Guitar Shop is Toronto music store located in Roncesvalles village. We buy and…read moresell used musical instruments, vintage acoustic and electric guitars, tube and solid state amplifiers, boutique pedal effects and accessories. We offer in-house service, setup and repairs.

For a bass enthusiast like myself I could not ask for a better store to take care of all of my bass…read moreneeds. From strings to instruments and amplification and everything in between Club Bass is a one stop shop for a bass player. I have purchased 3 bass guitars, 1 amplifier and loads of strings and accessories from this store over the years and continue to be a loyal customer. Dave by far has the best selection of bass guitars and amplification in town and is far more knowledgeable than most instrument dealers around. Along with best selection in town Dave manages to keep his prices affordable and in a lot of cases lower than other music stores in town, even the big box stores. I have found that Club basses string prices are lower than most bigger box stores like Long and Mcquades and Dave even offers monthly specials. I recommend Club Bass to any bass player from beginner to professional. My one recommendation would be to check his website for his store hours as they are limited during the week and he is sometimes closed on Saturdays. Before you purchase a typical Fender, Ernie Ball, Ibanez .... Etc... Do not do so before trying out a Lakland or Sadowski. Its worth the trip. I have owned all of the typical brands over my 18 years of playing and I have sold them after getting my hands on the gear Dave has to offer. I have purchased 2 Laklands and 1 Sadowski bass from Club Bass and they will remain in my collection as my main basses for years to come ...... Until I can afford a Kennith Lawrence !

I've heard people say that Club Bass doesn't have a wide selection, my analogy is that they have a…read moreterrific selection of High Quality Instruments without having to sort through any crappy, junk gear, there is literally not a single lousy instrument in this shop. I have purchased a couple of basses & a couple of amps there, all top-quality gear that's often not available elsewhere, with prices that beat the big box & on-line competition. My Orange Head has served me well & priced 10% lower at Club Bass than what the big Chain Store was selling it for. Also happy with my DNA Amps 1350 head, it really sets a new standard in Bass Amplification. I'm overjoyed with my Sadowsky PJ Hybrid & Elrick Gold Series, a Hand-Carved, one-of-a-kind masterpiece built by Rob Elrick himself. I recommend Club Bass to any/all bass players at all levels, before spending a fortune on the same old - same old "Name Brands", try looking at what Dave has to offer, as many of the small builders that Club Bass carries have quality & price that blows away the big boys.

I sold a uke. Excellent service I have always found the service very professional and personal the…read morestaff is quite knowledgeable and mos helpful.

I had some hairline cracks between the bridge pins of my acoustic guitar and I was somewhat…read moreconflicted on whom to have it repaired. I do recall seeing someone bring their Gibson Les Paul with a snapped headstock, there for repair years ago. While this may be a known weakness of the Gibson neck, these guys do expert work and have a great reputation. The Luther was Anne. First of all, I was elated that they are inclusive. Not only was she totally up front about the repair, but she did an amazing job, such that it looks like it never happened. Fair prices. Realistic estimates for both cost and time to repair. Highly recommend.

KAOS is excellent. Extremely knowledgeable staff and they will provide solid guidance. Talk to Lou…read moreor Jay.

They did a great job restringing my 1994 Seagull guitar. Friendly and helpful. I would recommend…read morethem.

This is a great place for all kinds of music gear, especially guitars. I bought my son a beginners'…read moreguitar that was very affordable and is holding up great. The staff has great product knowledge and customer service. Thank you guys for a hassle free experience and all your helpful tips!

These guys are awesome. I have bought numerous item both online and at the store. Pricing on name…read morebrand products is competitive and delivery was quick, inexpensive with all items carefully packed. Staff at the store are excellent, knowledgeable friendly and go out of their way to ensure you get the right product. The solo necks are excellent value, frets are level, no sprout and are head and shoulders above a squire or other lower end guitars. Basic bodies are fine if you plan to finish with a solid colour and you will have to spend some time in prep before painting. A Solo neck fits the Solo bodies properly, fender necks may fit loose. Great value for what you pay, however you will have to put some effort into making that custom shop beauty. Great fun.

Best instrument store in the GTA area. Has all your needs from Beginner guitars to unique Boutique…read moreinstruments that you can't really get anywhere else. Stan and his staff are awesome and helpful. I have been a repeat customer and will be back.

I just trade a Boucher and Martin for a gorgeous Lowden guitar. Stan and his staff could not be…read moremore helpful. Their Luthier set the guitar up with new strings while I waited, no charge. This will be my Music Store from now on! Cheers!

in the past i gave the mississauga location 5 stars. your greeted by the own jim with a big fake…read moresmile and a "how are you insert name " " i noted after customers left the owner and staff bad mouthing customers. jim the owner also seems to have some challenges with anger. the store has poor selection of products. i left guitars on consignment at this location and lets just say i won't do that again. i would buy certain items from this location that i could get for less at other stores. why? i felt i needed to support the store. i felt bad as jim seemed to always tell me how bad business was. over the years the owner became hostile and odd. the expectation is buy something or your wasting his time. his staff are cold and talk bad about customers... the oakville location has bigger store with alot better selection.. and your treated better

Best guitar store ever. Service amazing. Knowledgeable staff. Engaged owner. I love this place.read more

I ordered a Fiesta red American vintage II 1961 online from their online website. It arrived at my…read morehouse within a reasonable amount of time: 2 weeks from ON to BC - I did hobbies and pastimes to help create the illusion that time was passing at quicker speed. I phoned them to confirm my order given that I am genuinely weary of people, places, and things, but they gave me the impression that they enjoyed selling people stuff that they ordered, which put me at ease. I would buy again from LA Music. I have had it i.e. the guitar in my possession for a week and I enjoy playing it more than any guitar I have ever owned. It was a pleasurable experience. Price was good.

Dealt Mario 45 years ago and it was a horrible experience. I haven't been there in quite sometime…read moredue to them being so rude. Totally off my radar, I'll go somewhere else and spend more before I go back to this store.

A couple of Wednesdays ago, I was in the Bloor-Ossington area. I had parked in front of this Long &…read moreMcQuade for a couple of hours. I like backstories. I saw a heritage sign on Long & McQuade's building. It used to be the Concord Tavern. This tavern was open from 1948 till 1983. Back in the day, it was the hip location for artists and music lovers. The Concord hosted a bunch of talented musicians, jam sessions, and cool performances. Ronnie Hawkins and his band, which was later shortened to The Band, performed up to seven days a week at the Concord during the 1960's. Eventually, The Band joined Bob Dylan as his backing band and later became stars themselves. Pretty cool! Jack Long, a member of the Jack Long Trio, was the founder of Long & McQuade Musical Instruments. To date, it is Canada's biggest music store. He started his business in a small Toronto house on Carlton Street in 1956 and expanded to more than 90 locations in all ten provinces. Through a bit of research, I found out that Long had passed on September 4, 2024 at the age of 95. He was a jazz lover. He played the trumpet. He was appointed to the Order of Canada in 2014. Drummer Jack McQuade of this trio, who left the business in 1965, passed away in the 1970's from cancer. I don't know who the third member of this trio was. When the Concord Tavern closed down in 1983, an Irish pub took over, but eventually closed down. Long & McQuade's moved into its current location in 1988. It's fitting that a music store gave this site a new musical life. It has a massive assortment of instruments, sheet music, accessories, and more. I looked through the window. I didn't go in because I'd be there for hours and would likely buy an instrument to attempt to play. I grew up with a lot of music. We had a local music store in the Beaches that is now gone for good. My parents got me a ukelele in grade 3. When I was in grade 9, they got me a clarinet and I played it all through high school. This massive music store is my kryptonite. From guitars, to trombones, the selection of musical instruments looked impressive. I saw a girl lugging her trumpet into the store. My guess was that she was there for lessons. I don't miss hours of practicing various musical instruments growing up and likely annoying everyone who lived in my apartment building. I'm sure that they are stronger for it... haha! This store does have a few parking spots, but they are limited. It's probably best to parking on the street and shell out of parking. Maybe when I strike it rich, you'll see me getting an electric guitar from this store. I imagine annoying my neighbours in Markham playing it. (376)

Monday morning just after opening, Bloor location. Drum department, grey haired bearded man was…read moretotally useless in completing my purchase. I had gift cards I wanted to use but he had trouble with the tap machine. He sat there without a solution because he had no critical thinking skills. So I had to suggest using a different machine. It worked but he cashed me out without using my gift cards. I asked if I could use them and he just said " Not now you can't" I was upset and got half way up the stairs then turned around and said I want a refund and we'll do this again with the gift cards. Again, a solution I had to come up with. Thankfully Isaiah stepped in and said he would handle it. if you go to the drum department, bypass the useless twit with the grey hair and beard. 3 stars all going to Isaiah.