Rocky is a rare breed. I was pleasantly shocked six or seven years ago at how well he handled a…read morenot-so-happy situation. I drove quite a distance to check out a used Guild. I'd called before leaving to ensure the guitar was still there. When I got there, it was wrapped up and being prepped for shipment. I didn't even have time to look shocked. He said, "Don't worry. I'm going to take care of you." And he did. Far better than I could have imagined, offering a far better guitar at the same price. I'm still shocked to this day that he was so incredibly honest and professional. I still have the Guild and it is by far the best guitar I've ever owned. Thanks, Rocky!

Talk about dedication to local music! South Street Sounds sell all kinds of reasonably priced…read moreinstruments. they have a widespread selection and are able to help you with any questions you may have. Not Only that, But it has an incredible recording studio/practice space downstairs. It offers some of the most reasonable prices in town, and is a damn good place for any band who is looking to work on a demo to go. If that's not enough, South Street Sounds puts on a local music showcase called Buddhafest. it goes on every other month at Tritone and showcases at least 12 diverse acts in one day. the next one is August 18th.

I'm not sure where these negative reviews are coming from all I can say is that I've been treated…read moregreat every time I've talked to them and they will be the first place I go when I'm looking for a banjo

One of the best experiences I've had purchasing a guitar. Embarrassingly, I've bought way too many…read more(I have to keep a spreadsheet) from various sellers. From the historical building to the room filled with so-many vintage guitars, this was a treat to see and play. I knew what wanted. Fred brought me the exact guitar I was looking for and showed me a lower priced model to compare. I went for the Martin 000-12 Fret Custom, no question. Catherine helped me finalize the deal and treated me so nicely and professionally. If I'm ever back in Philly, I'm coming back. Alfonso

friendly, knowledgeable, respectful, and reasonably priced! great local shop. If you need or want…read moreit they will get it, Fast

I love this place! They do great work if you have technic 1200s and or other gear! Great customer…read moreservice... I mean great!!!!! I wouldn't trust anyone else or go anywhere else!

I used to shop at Bridgeset and they were always polite to me - until they found out that I'm a…read moreprofessional musician and then the flood of rudeness bagean. Mind you, they were incredibly rude to me on three occasions until I finally gave up and quit going back. I know for a fact that they don't take issue with men who are pros. Interesting.

EDIT: since posting this review, the owner has reached out to resolve issues with store/staff…read more This music store is horrible. I'm a professional guitar player who was visiting Philadelphia from the west coast and decided to check out local music stores. The store was clean but beyond appearances this place was terrible. All the guitars I tried were dirty and out of tune; I told an employee that the truss rod needed to be adjusted on one and he didn't know what that was (a music store employee should know what that means). I couldn't hear myself try the guitar because the sole employee was signing and playing at the top of his lungs. I then asked him about how the teacher employment worked at their store and not only could he not answer, but he couldn't give me anyone's email or phone number to contact with questions. Very rude in general. Ive been in hundreds of music stores and this was among the worst

I went in for a trial guitar lesson and the teacher was good. I then went to the front desk to sign…read moreup for one of the courses. I had cash in my wallet to pay for the first month, but the receptionist said that they do not accept cash and that she needed my credit card to put on file so that they could charge me each month. Since I didn't have a credit card at the time (now I do) I had to walk out and take lessons elsewhere. I ended up taking them at DiPinto guitars and there were no payment hassles from them.

This is a terrific school. I live in South Jersey and this is our choice for the past eighteen…read moremonths, and for the foreseeable future until my son turns 18. Highly recommended for kids of all ages / abilities, from beginner to advanced. House band is audition based and gives the more advanced kids the opportunity to play out at festivals, charity gigs, and one of the Wildwood piers in the summer.

Came to have our violin checked out. Just required a few tweaks and they were very honest and gave…read moregood feedback and did not charge for the adjustments. Great folks! Highly recommend for violin needs and purchases.

when it was time for me to upgrade my violin i visited several violin luthier's in and out of…read morestate, I saw several violins but did not fall in love with them. Besides not having a good experience. when I called David michie violins jennifer talked to me on the phone and ask several questions about what I was looking for, and explained the best way to go about choosing a violin for my needs. As she explained, when I arrived for my appointment David had 8 violins set up for me to try. After trying all the violins i was able to take home 3 for a week but the right violin had not chosen me. Round 2 i went back and David had 8 more violins for me to try out again, I did like 3 of them but there was one particularly that i was attracted to. This was the violin that liked me and I liked her, so I finally chose my violin. I can't tell you what a wonderful experience it was to work with David and Jennifer in finding the right violin. The charisma and the knowledge and how comfortable they made me feel. In my life I come to realize that sometimes it doesn't matter how much money you spend but how another person makes you feel. I want to thank David and Jennifer for a wonderful experience and thank you for helping me find my violin. yours truly Samuel Gerena ps: And remember there is only one rule when you are at David michies violins choosing a violin. "have fun"

The staff here are great! I went in a few weeks ago as a raw beginner. Michael was a tremendous…read morehelp for choosing a guitar, he guided me and recommended the minimum of accessories to get started. I already knew I wanted lessons, and Mike and Matt helped me schedule a free trial. Today I got started with Jason, and he was very patient, positive, and thorough. I will be going back, highly recommended!

Love George's. Great staff, helpful, knowledgeable and friendly. Their stock of instruments is…read moresolid. Atmosphere is laid back- no pressure and accommodating. I take lessons there also and recommend them.

Honest reliable service at a fair price . I highly recommend Ron Meersand the owner , he's a…read moreskilled technician of the highest caliber......gonna have him build me an amp soon .

I brought in an Ampeg SVT CL that was about 17 years old and was breaking up horribly when I played…read moreit. Ron knew exactly what it needed and got it done quickly. Ron is super friendly and very, very reasonable when it comes to pricing. He knows everything there is to know about electronic music equipment. He will shoot you straight and not try to scam you. This guy is in it to help out musicians in need and not just to make a profit. I highly recommend giving him your business.

Bought an instrument cable and the first time I used it the 1/4 inch metal tip fell off (never in…read moremy life have I seen this happen). Just grateful this didn't fall off inside my guitar input. I believe everything is used even if listed as 'new.'

Great little shop! Lots of classic music, vintage instruments and a great staff. Forgot my Djembe…read moredrum at home when I had to send 6 weeks in Philly. Found this shop on Facebook. They had an assortment of drums to pick from. Owner was great to work with and very nice. I suggest you check it out.

Just learning how to play guitar @ 68 years old and never knew much about it. Bought a guitar and…read morestarted taking lessons. Turns out I should have started learning before buying one. Had a tough time reaching the strings and my instructor handed me one with a thinner, narrower neck and fret board and it made it so much easier. So, I came to Music Museum and told Matt my problem and he asked me about a price range i was looking at, then he took down 3 guitars immediately and said, try these. Perfect! Now, im still narrowing down which one i want. And I will be back for one very soon. I love these old mom and pop shops. And the personalized service you get. Ill be looking forward to doing business with them.

The store owner has accumulated an incredible amount of amazing gear…read more If you're a musician, you need to check it out. More importantly, Jim does great set ups on all string instruments. From my '73 Fender bass to my friend 's antique banjo, I was totally impressed by the quality of his work. Check out The Music Museum.