I was looking for baritone uke strings. I struck out at both Evansville guitar shops. So, I called…read moreABBA's Music Store on July 5th. I spoke with Chris. He indicated that everyone was off for the holiday. However, he took my call and took the time, while he was on the phone with me, to look through their inventory. He found what I needed. He took my name and set the strings aside for me. I asked if he had the set for an alternate tuning. I gave him my number and within 15 to 30 minutes called me back to tell me he had found what I needed and reserved the strings in my name. I was so impressed with the customer service Chris provided, when he could have asked me to call back on Monday. I took my uke to the store on Wednesday and left it with Steve, a very talented and knowledgeable musician and friend, to restring it. He took care of it while my wife and I enjoyed lunch around the corner. I highly recommend the guys at ABBA's Music to anyone who plays an instrument and values great customer service. THANKS!

Looking for something beyond the big box music stores.....well this is it. A musician's dream…read more Tons of quality new instruments, loads of used instruments, and parts and top quality service and repair. Staffed by musicians for musicians. Everything from strings to complete PA systems. Need repair, Chris is the best and reasonable. This is where I go for everything even if it's just to talk music or try out some beautiful guitars. Five stars here....check 'me out !!!

Never been in the shop and I'm not a musician; however, my grandson wanted a guitar for his…read morebirthday. I entered and was amazed with the amount of stock they carried in what seemed to be such a little store. I told the man, my grandson will be 10 and wants a guitar. I don't want to buy a "toy", but I also don't want to invest a large amount of money until I'm sure he wants to pursue this path. He led me to the perfect guitar for him, and it was reasonably priced. I'm very happy with the purchase and hope my grandson becomes the next Keith Urban! ;)

Owner was nice but the little short fat guy behind the counter was a real jerk. Like little man…read moresyndrome he said crap under his breath but clear enough for me to hear . I went to return to use pedal that I needed in a pinch to play at church and he told me it wasn't Walmart. I won't be back and I'll buy my things from Sweetwater or guitar center or any other place in the world.

Founded in 1990 by Jon Hiller, Cowabunga music has been bringing the best in music equipment and…read moregreat prices to the southern illinois area for many years now. A knowledgable and experienced established staff, with the personality and service of a "mom and pop" kind of store.

Bought a brand new pro level clarinet and a pro level alto sax from them sight unseen. They are…read moreeverything (in other words - FANTASTIC) Mike promised them to be. I am very particular, so his was the best shop in the 48 to buy what I wanted. He had them both shipped to me down here in NW Florida. Not a single flaw. I have been playing clarinet since 1980, sax since 1985, so I know what to look for.

Went there for my first scheduled guitar lesson. The instructor didn't show up. A store employee as…read morewell as myself attempted to call her without success. I waited around above 15 minutes and left for my 20 mile drive home. About half way home she called and asked if I was interested in driving back for a discounted lesson. I did. When I got back to the store, she ushered me into a tiny room filled with drums and other music equipment. No seats. She went and found a couple stools. I'd brought some music I was trying to learn. However, there was no music stand or anything around to put the music on. She laid it on the floor and had me try and play it. I could barely even see it. (I'm 69) While I'm attempting to play the song, she leaves the room for several minutes. When she returns, she shows me a riff to add to the song. She had to borrow my new Snark tuner to tune her guitar. Upon completion of the "lesson" she promised to call the next day to schedule my next "lesson". I never heard from her. The next day I realized she didn't return my tuner. I called the store and they gave me a new tuner without charge. Then girl later called wanting to give me lessons in my home. I think not! This is not necessarily the stores fault, but they should be more careful about subcontracting with people who can't be depended on.

I would like to actually go to the store, however, it appears that they are closed and no longer…read moreexist. Perhaps it is due to Covid. In its place, now is the unique nest, a second hand, furniture, and consignment shop.

NOT IMPRESSED WITH THE CUSTOMER SERVICE of the older gentleman at the counter as was not the most…read morefriendly, outgoing, person in the world. He did manage to fix my sons guitar temporarily until we could afford a new one. He seemed really busy and bothered when asked a question. Another customer had come in after me and he was kind of agitated and pretty much shooed us off and didn't seem that friendly with the other customer either. I went ahead and decided to have the guitar restrung while we were there instead of going somewhere else. I think I will look elsewhere to take my business in the future tho. He didn't seem like he really cared about customer service or taking my money. I'm sure there are other places that will.

It's a nice store has about anything for Music a Broad range of Guitars and Bass too , They have…read moreyour School Band Instruments too Bell Kits to Wind

The staff at Shivilbine Music always goes the extra mile to make sure you have everything you need…read more Their service is extraordinary. Highly recommend for Band literature as well as choir literature.

Never had a problem with Alvis. My family has done business with these guys for years…read more.. (to other review- If you don't know anything about sound/audio, then you shouldn't rent equipment to dj. If your going to bitch about $50 then go pick it up yourself!) Alvis Music has been supportive of local musicians and DJ's for as long as I can remember. I would not hesitate to go there for any need, big or small...

Neat little store that has just about anything you want, though it is in an awkward place, it…read moreashamed cant be downtown.The prices are good, but not great, but what you would expect from a store, I know they cant compete with mail-order prices.The owner is very nice and very helpful, when I bought my mountain dulcimer there I told him a had to wait an hour for my ride , he certainly no problem with me hanging out and even had no problem me playing some of the guitars. His attitude certainly pays off, I was amazed how much traffic his little store gets.

My daughter has been taking piano lessons at Stafford for a couple of years now. She loves her…read morelessons and her instructor. She always looks forward to it!

Instruction is mediocre but that is not all. Back in march of 2023 they were still enforcing masks…read moreand did not allow kids to sit and wait but made them stand. These rules are apparently for customers only. While my daughter was masked and standing their employee, a thin and tall guy with brown hair, was sitting behind a computer with his mask down so that his mouth and mustache were showing.

Mr. Kemp is an authentic vintage gear nerd. The dude is a dragon lounging on a treasure horde of…read morerandom cool shit. You move something cool to check it out... then find something cool behind it. This place is amazing if you want to actually purchase some cool-ass unique rock gear. If you're looking for the status quo,.... go to guitar center. This place is special. It's a museum. Take money and buy cool shit. My favorite music store in this life.

A very interesting place, a Hodge podge of different types of instruments, but with prices I can…read morelive without, considering I see the same stuff there month after and the store opens a 2 pm My guess its run more as a hobby than a business, the owner is interesting and is all over the place, ive been in there where barely looks at you and other times you cant get him to stop talking to you.

My husband and I went in here and it was a great experience. Friendly gentlemen behind the counter,…read moreeven were treated to an electric guitar riff! They seem to have or can get anything you might need. Huge drum and guitar section. Huge sheet music section in the back. Looks like a fun place to hand out.

The people here are so friendly and helpful. They are knowledgeable and glad to answers. The sure…read moreis clean and well stocked with lots of fun things.