I had 4 vintage guitars from my long ago playing days and I wanted to secure a future for them as…read morethey were in decent shape had sentimental value. The staff at Empire Guitars was friendly and professional and provided me with an honest assessment of their condition and value. Thanks to everyone! Mark H.

I brought in my guitar, I've been playing for about a week or two so I obviously don't know much,…read morethey took a look at my guitar and helped me fix it and are just super informative and helpful I also bought some strings and a tuner while I was there and their employees are so amazing and super friendly and it was an amazing experience in general! They also have an amazing selection of guitars, pedals, etc. I definitely will be coming back next time I need something.

I absolutely recommend coming here for guitar repairs! They did a phenomenal job fixing my beginner…read morebass and electric guitar. As you'd expect from cheap guitars the build quality needs work and NOLL managed to fix my fret buzz issue and adjustment of the neck and saddles to perfection. They even replaced the strings with the new ones I brought in with me with for a fairly decent price. They were fast with the whole process. You can tell they care for their customers and attention to detail. My guitars have never felt or even looked as good as they do now. You even get 90 day warranty along side your set up which is very convenient and courteous. My bass needed serious rehab and they fixed everything even the smallest things like the nobs and my pick up being too lose. Especially my bridge pickup as that wasn't even working properly before. I am so happy with the work done as I can now continue to practice with ease now that my bass is done correctly. As for the guitar, it is brand new and mainly needed spring adjustments which was done nicely as well. Can't wait to continue to become a better musician now with the help of NOLL Guitars. The owner was extremely kind to me and gave me so many tips to maintain my instruments. Highly recommend stopping by if you need new gear or just want a welcoming environment to find your next instrument. Thanks a bunch I will be back again!

Noll is super professional and amazing at assessing and making repairs. They are expert luthiers…read moreand have an amazing staff! Highly recommended!

If you need a guitar setup, Tom is your dude! He does it the way he would want it so it's always…read moreperfect. Great prices and fast turnaround! I like to check out their selection of used gear when I'm in there as well. They also do music lessons but I'm not sure of the details on that. Highly recommend for a guitar setup!

Tom is the guy you want, nay, the guy you need to set up your guitars! He is the best- fast, fair,…read moresolid, accurate and no bs...stands by his work! Also does fun ghost hunting tours and such when he isn't working here... Tom is awesome-sauce! And he writes cool books about cool things in Rhode Island (can pick them up at the library as well)!

Axelrod's is Closed, has been for a few year now. And really, not without reason…read more My stepfather's business always got sheet music and books from axelrod's, but eventually the owner (Jackie, I believe) became unreliable and over priced, he really had no choice but to order online to ensure he had legal copies of music for students in a timely manner. THe final straw he had with axelrods is that I was looking for an instrument, the owner took us into a freezing cold back room filled with violins and other string instruments....now to me having been a band geek, you are not supposed to subject instruments to overly hot or cold conditions as they can crack or warp. To boot she was asking three times was Robert's music quoted me for a few year old instrument for one made during the reagan administration.

Axelrod Lives On in Johnston…read more This Rhode Island cornerstone used to be across the street from Avery Piano and what a great pair they made. The old location was in an ancient building with 900 year old creaky wood floors and lots of charm. Inside were racks and racks full of music for every instrument and every genre. Probably every kid in the state that was in High school band knows Axelrod. The new store located out in the sticks is bigger, has less charm, but still has the biggest collection of sheet music I've ever seen. Less instruments before, but they're doing everything they can to survive in an internet shopping world, where kids play soccer instead of the saxamaphone. Well hear this sports fans- Charlie Parker, Hendrix, and Jelly Roll Morton had a LOT more fun than Pele, Babe Ruth, or Heisman. They can special order many things, if not everything.

Great shop. Brought in an old Fender amp for repair and they got it up to speed for just the…read moreinitial fee - no up charges.

Despite its proximity to me, I had never really shopped at TJ's. I don't know why, maybe the long…read moretime thought that it was simply a drum shop... I don't know! After hearing of their good name in amp repairs, I took mine in to get fixed. After getting it back, the amp started acting up during the first show,l with the same problems as before, only worse. I reached out to the TJ's team who vowed to make it right. They took another look at it and had some ideas, but also felt like I may be throwing more money at it to still have problems we determined a new amp would probably be the best solution. They were kind enough to credit me the amount paid for the unsuccessful repairs, even though hey spent time and money to do the work, and got me equipped with an amp I absolutely love. Nobody is perfect, and my amp wouldn't have been in such bad shape had I taken better care of it. No, the repairs weren't successful but he only thing I really lost was one show without an amp, going direct, because of an unexpected fault. They went above and beyond to make up for that and I leave there better off. I'll most definitely be sending my business there way going forward.

Thank you, Dr. Eric Swanson, Bass Guitar Luthier, M.D…read more Your work speaks for itself and has surpassed all others. Thank you, Eric, for providing 100% customer satisfaction with each bass guitar you Improve for me (11 repairs and counting)! - Ernie Leblanc, ''Into the Bass!''

I purchased a ukulele from them and there was an issue with the electronics. They were very…read moreresponsive and worked with Kala to get the problem fixed. I would buy from them again.

I took drum lessons from Tom, the owner of Oasis, for a number of years. I've purchased over a…read moredozen instruments from Oasis, and absolutely love the store. Everyone there is friendly - Tom becomes good friends with his customers, and has a strong base of regulars because they've learned that Oasis is the best place to shop for music instruments. The selection is small, but the prices are always competitive, and Tom is the most honest business person in the state. I can't recommend drum lessons from Oasis highly enough - he is great with kids, and adult, and has a true love of music. It's a fun shop, and really one of the hidden gems of the Rhode Island music scene. A MUST for any music lover.

Cool little shop. Tom is a cool guy and always welcoming to his customers. The selection is…read morelimited, because it's a tiny store, but the great customer service makes up for it. I bought a drum set there when I was younger, a guitar or two, and even took a couple of lessons. Check it out.

Just had an amp serviced by Greg at Cranky's, he did a fantastic job as usual and reasonable price…read more Very happy with Cranky's, can recommend.

I am in LOVE with this guitar again! This Strat+ was purchased new 25 yrs ago and survived decades…read moreof gigging/jamming but eventually developed serious tuning and intonation issues. I all but gave up on the thing until my friends told me about Cranky's. For a very reasonable fee, Greg worked on the frets, tremolo, tuning heads, saddles, and gave it a thorough cleaning. She now plays BETTER than in 1995, and I'm happy to report has taken its place as my main axe again! As far as I'm concerned, this is the only place that I will trust with my dearest guitars. Many thanks to Greg!

It was my first time going in here after driving by it for years. I had to restring my guitar which…read morethe help was more than happy to do and tune it in the process. This shop doesn't have that corporate sanitation feel. everything is in its proper place but with a more eclectic atmosphere. It doesn't seem to fit in with the surroundings and what your used too when you think of a music store in or near taunton, by that i mean, its almost too good for the area. All and all, the 15 minutes I spent inside was very enjoyable. and i recommend this place based on that criteria.

I can't recommend this place enough!…read more I spent most of my life sick in bed so I wasn't capable of making my dreams of going around playing live music a reality. I walked in to buy some strings while their open mic was going on a year ago and tried it myself... I've been coming every week since. It's allowed me to live out my rock star fantasy in front of the most supportive and loving crowd ever. I've met so many friends here, it's more than just an open mic and a music store, it's a community and a family. I've played drums, bass, and guitar here with so many different local musicians in so many genres, it has helped me to grow and develop my skills for each instrument. It has, without exaggeration, changed my life. If open mics aren't your thing and you just want a place to buy an instrument, it's great for that too. Unlike bigger chains like Guitar Center where they just want your money and kick you out, you can have a long conversation with the people working here to make sure you're purchasing the instrument right for you. If you want lessons or you have a kid you'd like to get into music, this is the place for that, too. Often you'll see the Rick's Music World students play at the open mics and I used to think "A student? Eh, this won't be too good" and they always blow me away. Whether you're looking for a music community to change your life or you just want to buy a guitar, Rick's is the place to go.

Well, Just-Off-Of-Main-St-Music…read more.. Great local music store...their teachers are real good with the kids...get your strings and tuneups here! I always feel welcome in here... bluegrass jam on the 3rd thursday of every month!

Great place for guitar lessons (other instruments too). Steve is a funny guy who runs a great…read moreshop. Myself and my daughter have taken lessons there. Nick is a great teacher!