This is in reference to an pre-pandemic incident that happened by in 2018. I was stuck in…read moreWashington Park, helping my wife with the booth for her organization. It was during a blues festival I think? I had some downtime and I remembered this store was across the street. I needed some new strings for my acoustic. I hadn't really shopped for music items in Quincy since Vegas Music closed death to the death of the owner (with the exception of maybe Quincy music supply?). I walked into this establishment and found the display. Behind the counter was a dark-haired woman about 60-years-old. All they had was D'Addario strings, of which I'm not a fan. I asked this lady if they carried Martin strings. Instead of simply saying "no," I received a lecture from this woman about how they refuse to carry Martin strings because they're made in Mexico. Now mind you, they had several guitars and other items in this shop NOT FUCKING MADE IN AMERICA. But whatever. So I picked up a set of bronze XLs. When I laid them on the counter and paid for them, she looked at me and said, "Those strings aren't very manly!" I really didn't know if she was trying to piss me off or what. I responded that I played XLs on my acoustic because I'd had several people tell me it puts less strain on the truss rod. She scoffed at this. I later found out this woman is the wife of the owner. He was already controversial for throwing a fit at a city council meeting. He ranted about somebody dumping a container of food in front of the shop door during the Dogwood Parade. Now I can see somebody being pissed off about this. But when you set up a music shop at this venue and you know they have these events every year, you're gonna have to expect things like that to happen. It makes me wonder why this guy wanted to set up a music shop at all. The reviews on other sites for these people are somewhat polarized. It's either people who sing their praises or people talking about how rude the staff is. I don't know what that's about, but I'm sure as hell not going in there again.

I have never been treated so rudely in my life. I went in the store with my grandson to purchase an…read moreitem. Unfortunately we did not purchase an item. The clerk behind the desk didn't give my grandson a chance to finish putting on his mask before barking rudely "don't take another step until you put your mask on" I asked my grandson if he still wanted to shop at this store. He said yes. The rude clerk then made the comment "you can shop on the internet for all I care" I then said to my grandson let's go. I said good day and the clerk stated "good riddance. I am sorry in such a small town with limited choices that I should encounter such abrasive treatment. In sharing my story I have been told their is a fabulous music store in Hannibal Mo. a mere 20 minute drive. Needless to say I will make that drive before ever returning to this shop.