New and used instruments of all kinds are aplenty in this traditional bluegrass & country…read moreinstrument retailer. It's been around d for years, and is well-known in the musical community. Strings, cases, gig bags, and other musician supplies can be sourced here, as well as a small but interesting selection of recorded & sheet music. The staff & owners are friendly & knowledgable, and ready to talk a deal!

I've never played a string instrument before but had my heart set on learning the banjo. As a young…read morewoman of color, I was a bit nervous that I wouldn't fit into this store or be taken seriously without over-explaining myself and where I'm from. (Sadly have this experience very frequently where I'm from in bluegrass country.) But as soon as I walked in, I felt like I was in my pawpaw's garage, full of passion projects and home. John said, "If you can't find something... I'm sure I can't either. But holler anyway." All the pictures you'll find on Yelp are pretty much the whole store. You open the house door almost directly in front of the register, and all the merchandise is in the front and along one side. It's tiny but packed. This store has decades of stock and love in it. There are a ton of music books ranging from beginner to pro for all different styles, not just bluegrass. As John recommended, it's great to just flip through the books to see which style of writing and teaching makes the most sense to you. I picked out the cheapest open-back banjo, and John never tried to upsell me. In fact, he told me all the great things about the instrument I'd picked and walked me through the basics of the style I wanted to learn and even other ones in case I changed my mind. (Which I did lol.) This was all without me having to ask, with genuine excitement. He put so much care and attention into making sure the instrument and I were prepared. It's almost a month later, and I couldn't be happier with my purchase and experience. I will definitely be back for more supplies and recommend to anyone else looking for an instrument or supplies. I'm so grateful this is here in Columbus :)

I've been in here a few times for odds and ends; guitar strings, drum sticks, etc. It's always been…read morea pleasant experience and the staff is always helpful. Alexis helped me today and even took the time to show me how to get points from my purchase. I think the thing they have going for them is that the staff are music nerds (as they should be) and they are genuinely pleased to discuss anything music related. It shows in the interactions that I've had with them. As far as I can tell, their prices are similar (and sometimes identical) to online stores like Sweetwater and Guitar Center. Great place to stop in for questions, repairs, products, etc...

This was very helpful got exactly what I came for at a great price would absolutely go again for…read moremore gear

Excellent service, reliable advice, and friendly, personal connection every time I need something…read morefor one of my stringed instruments. So glad you guys exist!

Just really good knowledgeable people. I know nothing and brought in an old guitar I asked if it…read morecould be re-stringed and fixed up. They looked it over and let me know that it really wasn't worth it. No charge. Please utilize this great shop

When I decided to purchase a Telecaster, I had some trouble finding the right one. I tried MANY…read moredifferent guitars in various stores, but none called to me. I had the opportunity to try one of Ed's Telecasters one day at his shop, and I couldn't stop thinking about it. Ed's Tele sounded fantastic, and the neck fit me better than most Teles that I have previously tried. I discussed buying it that day with my wife. She recommended that I figure out what I most wanted out of a Telecaster and have Ed build that one for me, and that is exactly what I did! The process was highly enjoyable and informative. Ed and I sat down to discuss my ideal Telecaster, and he helped me narrow down various competing choices to a set of final build specs. I knew that I wanted certain specs (like a 12-16" compound radius fretboard and a one-piece swamp ash body), but I left the rest of the details to Ed, as I was not well-versed in all the available options. The final result was a work of art with unrivaled playability. Ed matched the action to my preferred playing style (low and fast) with Evo Gold medium fret wire (with hidden tang-ends), a beautiful macassar ebony fretboard of my choosing, and a highly figured (blistered) roasted maple neck carved like the one I tried in his shop that started me down this path. Locking Grover tuners and Gotoh hardware (all in gold) along with Fralin Blues Special pickups rounded out the Tele specs. I wanted the gold hardware (felt warmer than nickel), but left it to Ed to make it work with the guitar's final aesthetic. The body itself was reason enough to go custom instead of buying a mass-produced, high-end guitar. It is the nicest one-piece swamp ash body that I have ever seen. I asked Ed to make this Tele more comfortable to play (think Strat feel vs. traditional Tele slab) and he came through in spades. Ed carved an aggressive belly cut and generous arm rest and left no sharp edges on the Tele of my dreams. I asked him to leave it naked (no pickguard) after seeing its carved beauty. I was unsure of the best color for this guitar, but wanted something in a more natural look that would work with the gold hardware, and Ed couldn't have done better if he were in my head, reading my thoughts. That is the true value of working with Ed on a custom build. You don't have to know every detail up front (I didn't), but Ed seems to be able to divine your ideal guitar from talking and working with you. I simply looked at a bunch of guitar colors online and showed him ones that I really liked and ones that I didn't like so much so he could get a sense of what I really wanted. My Panzer Telecaster is so easy to play, and the tone is sweet and clear. The Fralin Blues Special pickups go great with my Marshall DSL40cr amp. This guitar can play traditional Tele tones, but can also ROCK OUT if that is what I am looking to do with it. If you are seriously thinking of getting a high quality guitar for yourself, do what I did; play all the ones you can find at the retail stores, and then visit Ed Panzer and see for yourself why having a guitar built specifically for you is a better choice.

After hearing so many recommendations for the Loft, we came here for a rental. The process was very…read moresmooth and easy. The rental application was easily completed online in advance, and a prompt email was sent that confirmed both that it had been received and that we could come in any time during business hours in order to pick it up. The email also included a link to a video for the "Care and Feeding of" the instrument, which was a great preview and informative for beginners. The shop itself is located in a historic building. We found nearby street parking and walked up. Once inside, it was hopping, and they were using a number system to efficiently serve all customers. The employee who assisted us was very friendly and knew exactly what to run through. Our player was measured, all supplies and tools were reviewed with us, rental details were reviewed, and all questions answered. Very pleasant experience.

Quality and was able to help me find something I needed and that was appropriate for my young…read moreviolinist.

Horrible customer service!! Clay is supposed to be the manager and he is the worst. No one should…read moresupport a store that doesn't have a decent curiosity for the people of their community. Shame!

This place pays pennies on the dollar. Add in the lack of customer service and support. This is…read moredefinitely a place of last resort in case of emergency.

Just picked up my Technics RS 1700 R2R from the audiowright, and it's running smoothly now. This…read morewas my third attempt at getting it fixed after trying two other places without success. Despite the longer waiting period, I've realized it's worth taking it directly to the audiowright for any future repairs.

I had an old radio that needed rewired. The owner diagnosed it and fixed it fast and cheap!read more

My son has taken lessons here for a year and a half. The school is great. The staff is friendly and…read morehelpful. They do recitals through out the year so you get to see how your child is doing. My son has gained a lot of confidence by doing the recitals. He loves his teacher and has a good time at his lessons. They have the best pricing around and the location is nice.