I've only been here once. I went here and I browsed around for a little bit. I didn't buy anything…read morehowever I felt like the people behind the counter were pleasant they seemed to want to help me. Additionally they had a really good selection of inventory. It's good to see mom and pop shops like this that are still around. Based on my limited experience here I would recommend this place to others and I will go here again.

Love these guys. Phil has taught me drums. He has been teaching my daughter to play guitar for a…read morecouple years now, she's 9. I purchased drums, guitar, ukulele and many accessories at the store. Finklesteins is a staple in our lives and has been for a few years. I highly recommend them. These guys know their stuff. Phil is my homeboy.

Well, keeping with my recent reviews either being songs or poems or haiku's or some crap like that…read moreI have to continue the trend. Got to spend a little time here on a recent trip to Wilmington, and someone that worked inside was talking about Luke Combs so I thought I would attempt a lightly Luke Combs influenced country song about the Music Loft. Great place! One of the better local shops I have found in my travels especially for it's size. Verse In the heart of Wilmington town, there's a place of sweet, sweet sound, A little music loft, where dreams come alive, from the ground to the clouds above, Got guitars on the walls, and drums upstairs in the halls, But it's the people there, oh the people there, that make it feel like home, y'all. (Chorus) At the Music Loft in Wilmington, where the heart meets the art, Where the Taylor, Alvarez, and Larivee guitars start, With electric vibes and bass tones in the air, And friendly faces, who really care. (Verse 2) They've got a pedal selection that'll give you a new direction, Amped up on good vibes, they've got more than you can count. It's a small shop, but you'll be amazed, at the music that gets played, From the strings and the skins, the melody spins, in ways that will astound. (Chorus) Oh, the Music Loft in Wilmington, where passion and craft unite, Where the music floats and the rhythm invites, With the strum of the strings, and the beat of the hearts, It's a local treasure, a work of art. (Bridge) From a beginner's hope to a seasoned player's dream, This little loft, oh, it's more than it seems, With staff so knowledgeable, ready to share, In this haven of music, you'll lose all your cares. (Chorus) Yes, the Music Loft in Wilmington, a gem of the Southern nights, Where the music dances and the soul ignites, With the twang of the strings, and the rhythm that bounds, It's the best music shop, that I have found. (Outro) So here's to the Music Loft, up in Wilmington town, Where the guitars ring, and the drums sound, To the staff and the tunes, and the dreams that they weave, It's the heart of music, you best believe.

This is a really cool music shop, and probably the best in Wilmington. Their main focus is guitar…read moreplayers, with some basses and a good drum section upstairs. They have a really good acoustic room with all quality levels to see and try. They are a Fender and Taylor dealer. They carry a great selection of used pedals, while also being a Boss, Strymon, JHS dealer among others. Staff are pretty nice and tend to leave you alone to browse all you want but are always happy to help.

Always a pleasure to dig for records in this shop! The staff is helpful and ready to suggest…read moreartists that you may not know about. They also sell and repair audio equipment from vintage to modern. Matt, the owner is also very involved in the community and supports many causes. Stop in the next time you visit Wilmington!

Matt is an S-tier human being. Helped me troubleshoot my system for the better part of a month -…read morethe man takes care of his customers. 10/10 recommend, will be going here until I move or die.

I absolutely LOVE this store! Vinyls is my sons favorite and today was his birthday and we were so…read morehappy that Modern Legend was open so he could go down and pick out a brand new vinyl player and 5 new records to add to his collection. He is a HUGE Mac Miller fan and we were sooo happy to know that he was able to finish his collection today as well Thank you so much Modern Legend for making this our new vinyl home and go to referral location This is a must checkout The owner is super sweet and she has such a great eye for extra clothing , stickers, candles, games and sooo much more

This shop has an excellent selection of new vinyl records. The staff are friendly and helpful. The…read moreshop also has a rewards program for record purchases.

Stopped into the shop the other week to sell some old guitars and find some new ones and had a…read morereally good time. Erik was super chill and patient while I tried guitars out and I wound up taking a nice Taylor home that I couldn't live without and leaving some guitars on comission(which was an easier process than I thought). I love this store and it's laid back vibes(and Fender the cat!).

Great store!!! Super knowledgeable staff, friendly, and awesome cat. Awesome selection of everythingread more

Squidco, is one of the few sites dedicated to truly fine jazz, modern/contemporary, and…read moreexperimental music. Artists such as Matt Mitchell, Tim Berne, Ken Vandermark, and many others are well represented in the stores catalog. The online store offers succinct reviews/descriptions of the music, as well as brief, usually four 2 minute, audio samples. Really nice. P S "a squid eating dough in a polyethylene bag is fast and bulbous" ________________ Don Van Vliet

Squidco is an online music store that sells improvised, composed, experimental, unusual, and other…read moremusic from labels and artists around the globe. They have a retail store located downtown and sell physical media - CDs, LPs, DVDs, magazines, books with a primary catalog that revolves around improvised music: Jazz, Free Jazz, Electroacoustic-Improv, Downtown New York, etc. Once or twice a month, they hold live music shows featuring a variety of musical artists from their catalogue, as well as local artists. The shows are really unique, and unlike any others I've been to in Wilmington. They're also really cheap! Usually $5 (I've never paid more than $10), and you get free snacks and wine!

Tony and his staff are super knowledgeable and very cool. Every time I walk in there they have…read moresomething new and interesting (guitars and amps). Great place for a rare find. Oh, and go test drive a Quidley Amp! Tony's is one of the only places I know that carries these hand built tube amps and they are bad ass!

now closed. somewhat not surprised - the owner is a bit of a loose cannon (jumpy, wired acting)…read moreand they do things very old school. took an amp in for consignment over a year ago and they did not seem very organized and record keeping was not very sophisticated. sold my amp but took way to long to get my money from them due to this fact. too bad b/c they had some good stuff in there - i think they also own other businesses so maybe not enough focus on the store.

Friendly and knowledgeable people. Great selections. Honest recommendations. Fair prices.read more

Been doing business with Music Traders since they opened for business in Shallotte. Large selection…read moreof instruments, service & accessories. Very down home music shop with a musician friendly, knowledgeable owner willing to help musicians of all skill levels. Very pleased with Music Traders.

One of my favorite places to go to! Kent is great and a wonderful teacher. I love coming here to…read morecheck out their amazing collection of ukuleles and enjoying the relaxing atmosphere. This place will lower your blood pressure, guaranteed. They have beginner ukes for around $40-50 or you can buy a super high end model for a couple thousand. So you wonder, why go here when I can get a cheap one for twenty bucks somewhere else. Because that cheap one will never stay in tune, will fall apart, and the sound quality is junk. Spend the extra coin and come to a real musicians shop to get something that will bring a smile to your face and will last a lifetime. Kent even has monthly jam sessions that you can join or you can take a lesson or three. He also does weddings and events if you need an artist to come play. It's worth it to come check this place out even if you don't buy anything. It's something unique and the only one for thousands of miles. No really, do you have a ukulele store in your hometown? Yeah didn't think so! If you are a local bring your Uke and take some lessons. If you're a tourist come check it out and pick up a Uke for yourself to enjoy at the beach and go home with a great story to tell and a new passion for music.

Felt the aloha right when I entered the store.. Beyond stoked with my new ukelele and meeting…read moreKent!! Incredibly informative, knowledgeable and great person. Can barely wait til lessons, jam sessions and concerts resume. Highly recommend!! Mahalos!!