It's easy to write a good review when everything works out fine, and it's easy to write a bad…read morereview when it doesn't, but one thing that sets a business apart from the rest is the way that they manage customer concerns. After expressing concern about some work, Jarin the owner went above and beyond the call of duty to make sure that it was taken care of at no extra charge, and came through with flying colors.

My 26 year old Gibson SG buzzed terribly due to wear. I got it back and it sounds good as new! I…read morewas concerned I would need all new frets, but they fixed it up with some redressing, filing, and recrowning. I am completely satisfied and I love my guitar again!

"Come they told me Parumpapampum..."…read more Are you a little drummer boy or girl? Then head down to Beat It; if you are an avid percussionist then you will absolutely salivate when you enter this store. It's all about drums and cymbals and things that go bang in the night. The owner Bob is tremendous, he and a former band mate were there shooting the breeze; seems like they had a travelling band and comedy act in their day and are in the process of uploading some YouTube videos of the music as we spoke. Dave actually showed me the bass guitar he used when touring which is the style that Paul McCartney had except right handed. The place is lined with amazing drum kits, nice affordable beginner models and then they go up to the all collectible drum sets, they even have a drum kit that is the exact replica of Ringo Star's. What absolutely floored me are the drum kits from the turn of the century that line the upper back wall behind the cash register. Here you will see the golden oldies, drums hand painted oozing with nostalgia and a faint beat. Bob has a small selection of collectable music for sale plus some collectable radios that date back to the 50s. Bob certainly knows his stuff, and was so interesting to talk to I just wanted to stay in the store all day and hang out, but alas I had things to do so I had to BEAT IT. I love this store and what they offer... definitely one of Calgary's best.

After years of passing by in a vehicle and looking out at the storefront drum kit and the name…read more"Beat It" written in perfect Beatles font, I'm glad I finally went in to check this place out! Well... I turns out that it's a drum store, so get your mind out of the gutter! And then get into the store because it's lots of fun. If you're into vintage drum gear, this is the place to go. One-off, interesting used gear excites me way more than run-of-the-mill new stuff. Walking around Beat It is like walking around a musician's toy store and a museum at the same time. I decided to impulse buy a retro drum throne at a good price. I will always take a high quality piece of gear in used condition to a lower quality new piece at the same price. In the world of music gear, scratches just add character. The owner is a real friendly guy who you can't help but want to support. There aren't to many mom and pop music shops around and Beat It is (as far as I know) the only drum specific music store standing in the whole city. This alone is enough for me to want to support these guys.

Great service and advice from Steve and his staff. Their guitar setups are awesome. I've had three…read moreguitars and basses fixed by Steve and folks.

Ive always had incredible service from R Guitars. The team…read morethere really go above and beyond on their work. They have a great warranty and the customer service is second to none. There is a reason why they are so busy, and that is because they are incredibly popular. I highly recommend this shop if you need a stringed instrument to sound and play better than new.

I've had to pawn a couple things, always intending to get them back, times being rough as they are…read morethese days. Anyway the owner has always treated me fairly and with respect. He's in a hard position each day I see people always haggling for more money, but my experience is if your honest and fair with him, he reciprocates. I trust my "prized" possesions with/too him

Kind of a dirty little shop with a poor selection of useful items and it smells like pizza…read more... That's because of the pizza place next door, and that was the only appealing thing about the place. They had some real crappy guitars, a few amps (one or two might be worth something), a few snowboards, helmets, snow globes, old microwaves, etc, etc. Not much worth a damn.... But he was selling a Gretzky rookie card for $700. That was probably the highest priced item in the store....

place. These losers stole a myriad of things; including sports equipment, tools, and clothing,…read moreincluding our ski stuff. We believe in the local economy and supporting independent business in the community for many reasons, including the quality of service and knowledge that comes with experience and a local mindset. The crew at Abominable were not only knowledgeable, they were absolutely fantastic in working with us to understand our needs, and work to deliver for us. McKayla and Chelsea at the front end got us sorted at the front end with clothes, helmets, and goggles, while Randy worked patiently with us on the skis and boots. All parties answered our questions and provided us with the understanding to assure we were getting what we needed. Once the items were selected, it was turned around super quick to get us back to the ski hill. We both ended up with new Elans and they rock!! Thank you Abominable for taking such great care of us. Would recommend you to anyone along with a solid 5 experience. Thanks!!! Jeff and Mike.

I've outfitted my kids in snowboard/ski gear. I've found their return policy very good. They have a…read moredatabase which holds all our purchases for future reference (returns, exchanges, warranties). I like the 50% credit on kids gear exchanges once they outgrow a set. Staff was always friendly. It can be busy at times, so expect a couple days to have bindings set etc.

I came in with one style of singing. Shannon taught me to open up for a fuller more consistent…read morepresent sound. She is very knowledgeable and fun to work with. Excellent energy. Not only is she a great vocal coach she is a solid human being and it's a pleasure to know her and have her part of my life. I can not say enough good things. Flexible, truthful, the vibe is full of love, cooperation, tolerance and understanding. It's just amazing. If your looking for a vocal coach where you will 100% grow as an artist, she is the one.

It has been only a few short weeks and my daughter is singing, playing guitar, and performing live…read moreon stage. All of this while building great friendships and memories, thanks to the team at SoR. She was a confident young lady entering the school for the first time, but there is a new passion that been ignited in her...the glow is amazing! If only I could get her to spend as much time (voluntarily) cleaning her room as she does with her guitar...wishful thinking!

Phill is a great guitar player AND knows how to teach it. He tailors his lessons to what you want…read moreto learn, whether it's music theory and fundamentals or specific songs and styles of playing. And he makes it fun - you'll learn how to use all the techniques to make music, not just play notes, chords, and scales.

From the owner: We offer decades of professional teaching experience to give our students and their families the…read moremost fun and successful music lessons possible. The guitar is the most popular instrument for a reason, and every teacher is different. Come find out why I keep hearing how thrilled students are to have found me...

This is an extremely underrated store. Mixed in with regular likes like Epiphone and Yamaha they…read morehave Sire, Heritage, Reverend and other cool makers. the owner, Aaron, is a fine luthier with a weaother of knowledge. before you go to a big retailer stop by A PrattE. don't feel bad if you walk out with a Sire guitar or Bass.

I drop into this store every time I'm in Calgary. This store is a gem. I make it a point to stop in…read moremusic stores across the country to check out guitars when I have time. Usually what I find are the same types of guitars over and over not set up and almost always out of tune. This store is refreshing. Almost every guitar is set up nicely and in tune!!! Even more important is that every time I've been in there there is always a guitar that I had never seen or played in any other store before. That's what's refreshing for me. Two thumbs up!!!