Music Go Round has an excellent of pre-owned instruments and gear. I play the guitar and drums and found that the selection in both categories was much better than average. They have a really nice layout of drums and guitars to tryout. The staff are more attentive here than any big chain store. They repair, provide lessons for the most popular instruments, carry new gear, buy used instruments, and sell pre-owned instruments. If you live in or near the Baltimore county area this store is worth checking out. I'm so glad I live near this Music Go Round. read more

I purchased a $1200 mandolin. After playing it for a while, I realized that I needed an instrument with a louder volume. I was within the 7 day return window and Music Go Round gave me a credit with zero hassle. I appreciated that and will shop there again. read more

I would not recommend going to this store. I've been there three times now, and two of those have been bad experiences. For context, I am not a great guitarist, but I have been playing for around 30 years, and I regularly purchase guitar equipment. In the past two years, I have bought 4 electric guitars, 1 acoustic guitar, three amps, and 2 pedals from local shops. In short, I know most of the guitar stores here in town and have negotiated at all of them. This store is my least favorite in the entire Baltimore area. First, though, the positive. Overall, this shop has a nice collection of instruments. I'm going to focus on guitars and basses, but they also have a good range of brass and woodwinds and percussion. In terms of guitars, they have a good collection in all price ranges. In addition, their guitars tend to be set up nicely. Finally, their prices tend to be pretty good. I've read other people complain, but I think most of their listed prices are average to good. Because of these things, I thought this was going to be one of my favorite places to buy equipment. I was quite wrong. In fact, I won't ever be shopping there again. The problem is that the staff are a@#holes. There's not really another way to say it. There's one guy with long blond hair that pretty friendly and nice. Otherwise, the staff here are the literal worst. The first a@*hole is the manager. I stopped by with an original 1st run 1987 Ibanez Jem. The guitar has been repainted, and the bridge had been replaced. Obviously, this isn't a collection-level guitar, but a@*hole offered me $800 and told me that I should consider selling it for parts. The guitar is in nearly perfect condition and plays great. For context, I sold the guitar last month for $2700. However, it wasn't just the low-ball offer. It was his entire attitude. He came in talking about how he has a 1987 Jem (probably a lie) and how that may be worth $2000. He pretended to know everything about Jems and treated me like an noob. I chose to think he was just an idiot rather than dishonest, so I just left. Today, I purchased a Reverend guitar from this shop. Today is black Friday, so they had "deals" on quite a few guitars. They had a guitar that had been sitting on the shelf for over a year for $850. I asked them if they would take $800, which I don't think is an unreasonable offer. Chris (one of the a$%holes there) said that it was marked down to $850 already. I told him that I had been there about a year ago and that the original price had been $850. It was marked $899 online but $850 in the store. He told me that I was a liar, which I am not. When I told him he was wrong, he called me a liar again. So I told him that he could let the guitar sit there for another year. Ironically, as I was leaving, the nice, long-haired blond worker realized that the price on the guitar was actually wrong, and that it should have been $799.99. I bought the guitar because I thought it was worth $800, and I liked the guitar. I'm filled with regret, though, because that a#$hole called me a liar when the guitar was incorrectly marked then as before. I will never set foot in this sh#tshow of a store again. I will make sure to tell everyone I know to avoid it as well. If you want to get angry, this is a great shop to go to. If you would like a good experience, go somewhere else. read more

Been buying guitars here for 25 years. Awesome staff and always a great selection and fair prices.

they have a good collection of guitars, amps, and pedals. i think they also have drums and keyboards stuff as well. each time i've gone, the staff was very helpful and attentive which made it an enjoyable experience. read more

Picked up some great gear at a more than reasonable price. Staff was friendly and helpful. There's really no reason to patronize Guitar Center with a place like this in town. read more

Local, great staff. Trade in prices are ok, they do pretty well with sell prices and better service than a lot of places.

What a nice store of lightly used equipment. Unlike some used stores, Music Go Round polishes up and makes the equipment clean and assures it's in great working condition. The staff was super friendly and patient. There's a large selection of different instruments so whatever you need, they should have. It's located in a nice little shopping center on York road between a Jimmy Johns and Papa Johns. If you're in the market for something new, check them out and see how much money you could save by getting it lightly used. They'll buy your used equipment so you can get something else as well. Highly recommend anyone in the market to go in and take a look. read more

Music Go Round - Huge guitar selection - Musical Instruments & Teachers Near Me - Cockeysville, Maryland

Excellent place with a really great selection. I walked in knowing I wanted to buy a guitar without even knowing how to play one and these guys could have taken advantage of my naïveté but they were super friendly and supportive. I walked out with a guitar in the range I wanted to spend plus they gave me a good deal on the accessories. No lessons or anything here but they gave me some recommendations and I'll definitely be back to buy anything else I need! read more

The Manager and owner at this location went to great lengths to work with me with a situation that was an anomaly faced by working with another Store. He took the time to try his hardest to work with me and actually took the time to listen to an issue and provide a solution. Although it didn't pan out, I would return to this location in a heartbeat. read more

Not a lot of what I look for. Mostly lower end guitars and prices a bit higher than other sellers.

Went in to get my two guitars tuned and had significant help from Charley. He tuned my guitars in a jiffy, pointed me to their acoustic selection, and was super helpful. Thank you Music go Round! read more

Very excellent store. I have found and purchased several used guitars here at very reasonable prices, nicely set up and no hassles. I find no pushy sales people and nobody bothering me while try the instruments out. I spoke to them about trading in stuff and I will be looking into that in the near future. Check this place out, you just might find what your looking for. read more

I refuse to let all the positive experiences completely tank this, but it's come pretty close. I sent an email inquiring if there was wiggle room on a particular amp. (DRRI @ $800; MGR in Cary, NC has one @ $700. Just one example of price being too high.). I explained that I was interested, and asking because it was an amp that I had previously purchased in March of 2019, then traded back in towards another amp in March of 2020. I got a response from Nathaniel, which surprised me, to the point that I reiterated the history, specific to this amplifier (serial # specific). I then sent one more email which read: "6.25% off is the best?" (They gave me $450 towards the Princeton I purchased 10 months ago.) Gary intervened: "Yes, we can sell it to you for $750 Gary Manager" I wasn't looking for a free amp, Gary. I certainly wasn't trying to harass you with such an obnoxious string of emails (it was 3). I liked Music Go Round because they're good guys, and I've got years of history there. Not anymore. 6.25% and attitude. I can buy an overpriced DLLR from an irritable guy at GC. read more

Nice people, problem is that the big "Mega Stores" have left them with crappy inventory. The inventory they do have is in great condition. They have a lot of second/third/four hand gear that probably needs thrown away to make room for new gear. They do not have top of the line equipment, mostly mid range and below gear. I think of this place as the Pawn Shop of musical gear. If you need a cheap instrument, this could be your lucky day. read more

Nowadays this place has a very expansive guitar inventory. A far cry from the times back in the early 2000s when I used to come in here and see only like 4 guitars on the wall and a billion brass instruments. But its not just the quantity: its the quality. Solid guitars from Ibanez, Fender and even boutique makers like Wayne Charvel will pop up in here now. And for prices that could be described as both reasonable and competitive. The setups on everything too are outstanding. I haven't seen such care in years regarding this matter at a guitar store. Amps also seem to be of high quality, excellently displayed, with easy access to guitar chords. The one's I've plugged into all seem to work and sound well. You need to seriously consider this place now as an option if you're looking for a used guitar you like. Chances are, this place will deliver. read more

This is a great place. The new store is beautiful and the staff is wonderful to work with. I have sold amps and guitars and bought guitars there. The selection is extensive, especially at the low and medium end of things. read more

We first purchased a violin for school and have remained loyal customers of the Music Go Round for the past 12 years. The staff has been very helpful and courteous as I have upgraded my guitars, amps and pedals. They also have done a great job with repairs. They are the first place to go for music needs. read more

Great customer service here. Ordered a part, which was tested and found defective. They fully refunded my money, and then helped me out by letting me buy it for repair at a reduced price. This helped me out greatly, as I had an old instrument and it got me up and running with just a little work. Great people, honest sales staff, and VERY HELPFUL!! Need something? You will do yourself a favor if you stop by and ask for Jim. THANKS! read more

I love this place! It has the gear you need, and if not gets it for you! I have both bought from them and sold stuff back to them and they have always treated me fair. The staff seems very knowledgeable, and are great with kids and adults! Great locally owned shop. Two thumbs up! read more

In a time where most people just buy stuff online, or if they do go to a music store, it's Guitar Center, it's important to consider the advantages of your other options. Living in Maryland my entire life and being a guitar player for over half of that time, I have found Music-Go-Round to be a great place for musicians of all ages and skill levels to find a fantastic selection of gear, friendly and helpful staff who don't pressure you into buying things, and competitive prices. I have to drive about 45 minutes to go to MGR, but I make that trek several times a year and I really believe it it worth it. read more

I put and instrument on lay away years ago with their music store.It sounded amazing and the price was good. When the final day came to pick it up it fell on a the day before pay day.I asked them as a courtesy to extend my lay way on day. They told me they would.When the next day came.When I call and told them Iwas going to pick it up.They told me they had sold it.They said that I had done this before(that Iwas late)which was not true.The person. Told me he would take care of it just 180ed on me.They told they had sold it to some one else. When I went on ebay I found out they put it on ebay because they were selling it to me at a much lower price that what it was going for on the internet.The Manager called and offered my money which accepted. THEY HOWEVER WILL NEVER GET MY BUSINESS .They are dishonest...I lost a beautiful instrument that I loved because they were greedy and unethical. My circle of musicians has also had bad experiences, but they can speak for themselves. Avoid this place....Thank you read more

Reasonable prices on instruments, and a good selection of used instruments. Also, they typically best offers made by local competitors such as Guitar Center and Bill's Music. If you are a beginner looking for a used instrument, or a musician looking to trade up that won't buy sight-unseen off the internet, this is the first place that you should look. read more

Love this store!! Great gear!! Great prices!! Great people!!

Fine product selection, decent prices, and most of all great people to work with. What more can you ask for in a local music store? I have been happily shopping here for years, and will continue. read more

I like shopping at my local music go round for used pedals. However I wish they would be willing to negotiate listed prices on guitars. They are not usually willing to budge on their set pricing which makes it harder to make a feel good guitar purchase. read more

I have been coming here since I was in middle school and not much has changed. It has tons of middle to low end used equipment and they usually have a gibson or a prs hanging behind the register. It's a good place to sell your equipment and they will tell you if you're better of selling it on e-bay. Like Scott said, there is always the chance you'll find something cool for a great price. read more

The staff here was incredibly nice as well as knowledgable. We came in with my seven year old daughter after she had been given a guitar for her birthday. The guitar needed new strings and we came in on a Sunday, minutes before closing after misreading their hours. They were patient and helped us find everything we needed without rushing us. We'll be returning every chance we get. read more

friendly,helpful service.not pushy.fair prices.you pay for not having to go thru the pain of selling your gear yourself.well worth it.everything musical[strings to drums etc...]great place for young players to start the journey. read more

I keep getting emails to review them, so here it goes. I bought a Carvin DC125 there a few years back. The price was fair market value, and it looked like it was in good condition. When I got it home I found different. Now to be fair, I never called the store to complain. But being that I live over an hour away I was not about to make another trip up there. The issues with the guitar? The "bullet" truss rod nut was rusty and 100% stripped. So either they never looked or conveniently didn't mention. The bridge saddle height allen screws were all warped and and not accessible with the allen key. Granted the guitar was over 20 years old, but the techs should have noticed this being that the guitar is very basic and not much to test. Luckily I am a hobbyist tech and bought a Fender Bullet nut and cut it down to fit the Carvin truss cavity and I got a steal of a deal on the same bridge off Ebay and swapped out the bridge saddles. On a positive note I will say the staff was very friendly. read more