Dennis and the folks at The Bass Place are awesome! Over the past month and a half I have…read morepurchased 3 Spector Basses from the shop. Dennis worked some really great deals for me and was awesome to talk to each time. I started going to the shop back when they were in Tempe in the 90s. Even with the shop on the other side of the valley now it is well worth the drive. You will not find the quality service or instruments anywhere else as they deal exclusively with bass gear. I am sure to be back once my funds replenish from the recent spree :)

Fantastic specialty store that's tucked inside of a laser repair shop. Some of the coolest gear is…read morenestled inside all sort of expensive technical laser equipment. It's the exact opposite of big chain guitar stores. Very simple and to the point. The best part is the guys who own/operate the place are bassists, not salespeople. They are interested in the bass and the people who play it. Never have I felt so satisfied or listened to inside of a "instrument store". I'm extremely glad I purchased a dealer exclusive Warwick from them. Truly a gem that has earned my future business.

We've been here several times in need of items for different kids and their different instruments…read more(guitar, percussion, piano). The staff have been very friendly and helpful. They've had what we needed and for a good price!

I walked in there as I needed just a couple guitar pics & I tried to be friendly but that isn't the…read morevibe I got. I was helped plenty fine but the second I said I didn't play the guitar I received the nastiest glance. Took me off guard. I tried to salvage the conversation but was met with pure distain. I purchased what I needed but can't imagine recommending them. Hopefully it was a rare bad day on their end.

If you have a tube amp, sooner or later you will need maintenance or repair. Lowell has made a…read moreserious reputation in the Southwest US for being "the man who will fix it completely and give you the fairest deal possible". That being said, this makes my 4th visit to Hunt Amplification for amp repairs, since I buy and sell them locally in the used market. His shop is filled with amps from all over from owners who know that his skills are of the highest caliber and business practices the very best! I'd recommend him, but you've probably already heard of his fantastic business, and if you haven't heard of him and not sure what you do, you can always try GC, LOLZ

I brought my Fender Deluxe Reverb amp to Lowell after I turned it on and no sound. He quickly…read moresurmised that the power supply capacitors went bad based on his years of experience. Within about a week he had confirmed that and replaced them all. Just walking into his repair shop I knew he was the right choice . So glad I brought my amp to him and I highly recommend him to others.

Great service and knowledge. I appreciate all the support and advice. Thank you very much…read more Charlie Brown

The owner Aquilles Figueroa is amazing. He is the best luthier in the entire region. His skill is…read moreunsurpassed and he is able to make repairs that he has done for my son's violins and cellos over the years. He also sells instruments and is able to assess the right instrument for skill level. His studio is now attached to his residence on west cactus. He does quality repairs for much less than what you get at music stores that outsource their orchestral instruments anyway. He is a conductor and is an excellent source of information. Tell him Mimi sent you!

This is the friendliest music store I've ever been to. The older gentleman, Roy, is very easygoing…read moreand quick to offer help with a smile and advice, and knows where everything is in the store blindfolded, but will let you look on your own if you prefer too. The store is packed with any genre of sheet music and books (and TAB form) for every instrument you can imagine (banjo, dulcimer, mandolin, vocals, guitar, piano, brass instruments, woodwinds, etc all of them). They sell accessories such as guitar strings, tuners, straps, picks, music stands, and some acoustic guitars and banjos as well. Vinyl records and small musical gifts line the walls, it's so fun to explore and each time you visit you'll find something new, as there's so much selection. If there is something they don't have in stock, they will order it for you. The vibe is very relaxed and they are never pushy, you can look around for 30 min alone exploring if you want and just ask if you need anything. Love this place and can't recommend it enough, it's also a vintage store with history dating back to the 1950's so it has such cute charm and decor, it's an experience that online shopping can't give. I now purchase all my sheet music and guitar accessories from Central Music, support local!

My daughter started violin lessons with a new teacher and her $80 instrument from Amazon was not…read morecutting it. He sent us to Central Music to rent a smaller, better instrument. We had three choices and price points, and I selected the "student" one which was the least expensive, and wow, this instrument sounds so much better and is in great shape! We were in and out of the shop in 20 minutes. The salesperson helping us was knowledgeable and friendly and we were able to find the accessories we needed as well (shoulder rest sponge and rosin). She's been playing it for 3 months with no issues and it doesn't go out of tune quickly like her cheap one. Billing is automatic and easy, with no mistakes. Such a great experience - we'll definitely be back when it's time to upgrade to the next one!

Exceptional guitar store. The owner is so kind and generous with his time and knowledge. We have…read morepurchased a few guitars here and have never once felt pressured. More importantly, we were never made to feel like we didn't know what we were doing. (We didn't..:but Ed guided us with patience and with zero judgment! lol ) Come check out their new remodel and fantastic, world-class guitar selection.!

This place is very cool. We were on the way to get ice cream, but I saw the guitars and had to make…read morea side trip. I didn't have a poker face and the salesman got me talking about what I like. He took me to the acoustic room, and then hooked up and tuned three cigar box guitars for me to try. He kept working the tone on the amp, to sweeten the sound. I was getting weak, until my wife walked in. The jig was up...how many guitars do you need anyway? Just one more...

Everything, they are great always friendly and will work with you. Very r y nice familyread more

They only give you 30% of the original value cost, then play these weird mind games with you until…read moreyou get fed up and leave. the gentlemen gave good service but woman has a HORRIBLE attitude and will make you feel and look stupid for even coming in with your things. She wasnt even the one servicing me but her behavior toward the other customers made me change my mind completely about selling my things here. save your energy, save your time, save your dignity and go somewhere else. You're honestly better off selling your things on Ebay.

I learned about Amy K Music from a groupon offer. I started…read moretaking violin lessons after a 15 yr break. I couldn't be happier-my instructor Laura is incredibly patient and full of great feedback. My childhood teacher was a stuffy lady stuck in the stone ages, so it's refreshing to take lessons from a person in my age group. I have nothing to compare the pricing to since my lessons as a kid were in public school in NJ (and were free). They are certainly are flexible with time and scheduling. The office space is a tad, creepy is about the most negative thing I can say. the place needs some paint and some cheering up. All in all very happy with my lessons.

I discovered Amy K Music after buying a Living Social Deal for my daughter. We made her first…read moreappointment a few months after buying the deal and were treated great, as if we were full price paying customers. My daughter's instructor was Nira and she was just great with her. We were honest with her that we couldn't afford lessons after the ones we had purchased and she listened to my daughter's goals and really helped her work towards them. If we could afford lessons, I would definitely return to Amy K and ask for Nira. She learned a lot in her 3 lessons! Only thing I would say is that it would be nice to know ahead of time that there is no receptionist or anything, so when you go in, you just wait until the instructor comes out for you. I bothered the architect or engineer that shares space with them because I wasn't sure what to do and he didn't know either. Otherwise, their pricing seems comparable to other private lessons for voice, etc, and they were very professional, got back to us quickly and offered a great service!