Tarpley Music

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I was looking for a specific electronic drum set for our family's church and this is the only…read morelocation that had it in stock. I made the 2.5 hour drive and when I started chatting with the guys, they recommended a different set that was a good alternative. It had more features and wasn't flimsy, like the set I originally wanted, plus it was on sale!When I went to check out, the sale had ended BUT staff still honored the sale as a courtesy to me. He ended up throwing in a free throne seat with the purchase of a 24 month warranty. I had the privilege of speaking with three different employees, plus the manager Mike, and the kindness and professionalism was superior! As a female who knows NOTHING about instruments, I was a little nervous going in and being sold overpriced items due to my lack of knowledge. However, I was SO wrong to be worried! Mike even found out I was scammed out of a $100 gift card and decided to honor that discount anyways. I would happily drive back to Waco from the Tyler area to purchase from these guys again! Highly recommend!

Only giving them 1 star because Yelp doesn't allow 0. I went in to see about getting a very…read moreexpensive vintage guitar set up only to have the repairman belittle me and act as if I was inconveniencing him by asking a simple question. I walked out and will never return to this location.

Texas Tour Gear

The folks at Texas Tour Gear are awesome to work with!! If they don't have what you need, rest…read moreassured they can get what you need, at a competitive price!! Customer service is where they shine, and they are very knowledgeable about the products they sell. If you haven't been there, go!! You won't be disappointed!!

Bought the Schecter C-10 Plus today and absolutely love it!! It's soooooo clean for the price!…read moreSounds as good as my $500+ Gretsch. COOL shop with some beautiful Fenders (they ARE an Authorized FENDER dealer and can pre-order if a model is outta stock). VERY fun, enjoyable atmosphere and very easy going employees!! Will definitely be back to buy a higher-end FENDER. Thanks again!!

Kenz Guitars And Accessories

4.4

(14 reviews)

I've known Ken personally for over 13 years now. Great man, Great store. He knows me as Mowie for…read morethe mohawk haircut i had when i met him. The store has a wide variety of guitars and accessories. Always friendly service with a smile!

Worst store ever. lied to me multiple times about a 5 minute job with a fret file. Acted like I was…read morea jerk for even calling to ask. Over 8 weeks later I pick up my guitar with nothing done, to go look for a real shop. They are jerks and jokes, do not go here as Georgetown will be better without them. Sad to say as a musician in Georgetown.

Guitar Center

4.2

(17 reviews)

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I have been a customer at the Killeen store for several years…read more I had some repair work done and the guy at the register misspelled my name. I told him that my name is misspelled and I would like it corrected. He not only didn't correct his mistake, he acted like it was no big deal. I went today to pick up my guitar and said the same thing. This other guy wouldn't correct the error either. He said that my account would have to be deleted and that I would have to have a new account. I'm a 100% Disabled Veteran with over 40 years of Federal Service in my middle 60s and I don't understand treating paying customers like this! It's just wron!

Absolutely blown away by the customer service we received at Guitar Center today --specifically…read morethanks to Lane. It's honestly rare these days to come across someone so knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely invested in making sure customers walk away confident and satisfied. Lane went above and beyond to ensure we had all the information we needed to make the right decision, taking the time to explain our options thoroughly without any pressure or rush. We've shopped here before, and without naming names, let's just say the experience hasn't always been this smooth or helpful. Had we encountered Lane the first time around, we would've been spared from making an uninformed decision that ended up costing us in the long run. His professionalism, attention to detail, and clear passion for what he does completely shifted our perception of the store. If every employee brought the same level of care and service that Lane did, we'd never think twice about where to go. Truly a standout experience--thank you, Lane!

Six Strings Guitar & Lounge

4.0

(4 reviews)

I bopped in Saturday afternoon, Feb 7th 2026 for one non domestic draft beer and tipped 15%. It was…read moreover $12. That is ridiculous, never again!

I bought a guitar and am practicing solo but will take some classes with them in the future.read more

Old Town Guitars

(1 review)

Just got two custom 12 gauge cables from Old Town Guitars for a pair of SVT210AV cabs. As a…read morenovice, I had no idea I even needed 12 gauge. But Jesse at Old Town Guitars knew exactly what I needed. What a big difference! I could not be happier with the sound of my rig and will not hesitate to use OTG for any future repairs on my Modulus.

The String & Horn Shop

3.1

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I have had two Basses setup here in the last few years, Bryan Litman did a great job and the price…read morewas more than fair. I am getting ready to get some advice on a new bass I am purchasing. I have read some of the negative reviews and it sounds like the customers who wrote them were assholes. Thats the thing about online reviews .. you only here one side of the story.I praise the owners for not replying to those folks. Have some class people!! I wish bussinesses could review the customers here on google .. just imagine?

We have had a great experience with The String and Horn shop for my daughter's violin. We love the…read morefact that they are actually local to Bryan College Station. When she had a broken string they went up to her school orchestra class and replaced it. I didn't even have to take it to them. That was great service in my book. I recommend them to everybody.

Waco Piano Gallery

So far, they have been very informative and friendly when in the market to look for a piano. The…read moreowner will respond quickly by phone and email. Very accommodating to answer multiple questions I have regarding various types of pianos.

When we moved to the Waco area last year, one of my concerns was would we be able to find a good…read morepiano tuner? I'm happy to say YES! Ray Kampermann, the owner of Waco Piano Gallery, is not only an excellent piano tuner but he also has extensive knowledge in rebuilding and refurbishing pianos and can assist anyone looking to purchase a piano. I highly recommend Ray for all of your piano needs!

Amazing Grace Mobile Mower Repair

4.1

(27 reviews)

Excellent... is best way to describe Amazing Grace lawnmower repair…read more 3/10/26 I call him and he was at my home in less than 30 mins. I know it's not the busy season, but was surprised they came immediately. He changed 2 bearing, sharped my blades and completely serviced my mower in about 1.5 hrs. AT A REASONABLE PRICE.

Good service , my push mower starts up right away , price wise a little on the expensive side , but…read moreI understand it's a mobile service, travel time and experience , will call him if I have future problems

The Laundry Room

4.6

Great job dry cleaning a suit with quick turn around. I would definitely recommend & will use again.read more

Washer $4.50 for the Small washers Dryer $1.25 for a large…read moreload. They're both about 25-30 minutes each. I haven't been to a laundry mat in 40 years so I'm not a good judge albeit we're on vacation and our hotel doesn't have laundry service. Although, there was a gal here who brings orders from hotels for service. Nice music playing on the tv. Clean. Has clean men and women's bathrooms. I brought my own detergent.. they do have a dry cleaning adjacent where you can purchase fabric softener and detergent if need be. The machines didn't smell and that's a big deal for me. Good parking. It's a Monday morning and wasn't busy.

Cornerstone Appliance Repair & Service

4.8

(5 reviews)

Ben did a great job with our refrigerator. Diagnosed the problem and made the repair when the part…read morearrived.

Sadly my washer had bit the dust, but the service was great. I will definitely be calling again the…read morenext time I need appliance repair.

Luna's Lawn Service

Mr. Luna and his team did an outstanding job taking down a dead tree and trimming others. Punctual,…read morepleasant and professional in every way. When I noted how quiet his crew was, he explained how he used a variety of tools. He used a chainsaw in a more limited way when trimming since it can be hard on a tree. I was impressed with how he meticulously manicured the trees with care, then thoroughly cleaned up the yard of all loose debris. A fair price and beautiful result!

Okay!!! These guys came to do a small repair on my fence. They saw my trees were dangerously close…read moreto chimney/roof and trimmed. Made sure all my landscaping was perfect!!! They are such professionals and go out of their way to please. No extra charges!!! Just great customer service

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In my experience the manager, Constance, here is unprofessional, rude and unhelpful. If you have…read moretime it's worth it to drive to the Harper Heights location just so you don't have to deal with her.

Guitar Center

3.0

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I was looking for a specific electronic drum set for our family's church and this is the only…read morelocation that had it in stock. I made the 2.5 hour drive and when I started chatting with the guys, they recommended a different set that was a good alternative. It had more features and wasn't flimsy, like the set I originally wanted, plus it was on sale!When I went to check out, the sale had ended BUT staff still honored the sale as a courtesy to me. He ended up throwing in a free throne seat with the purchase of a 24 month warranty. I had the privilege of speaking with three different employees, plus the manager Mike, and the kindness and professionalism was superior! As a female who knows NOTHING about instruments, I was a little nervous going in and being sold overpriced items due to my lack of knowledge. However, I was SO wrong to be worried! Mike even found out I was scammed out of a $100 gift card and decided to honor that discount anyways. I would happily drive back to Waco from the Tyler area to purchase from these guys again! Highly recommend!

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Waco Piano Gallery

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Vintage Mio

(15 reviews)

Came in based off of a recommendation from a vinyl collector friend and I was super glad I did…read more There is seriously some great stuff here that is carefully curated for any music lover no doubt. The organization of music here is easy and super friendly for anyone who may have a short amount of time to browse, like I did when I came in. I stopped in quickly while passing through Waco on a work road trip and I was glad I did. I lucked out and found parking directly in front of the shop which allowed me to spend more time in the shop. From newly released vinyl for any artist to gently used vinyl there is plenty to find here. I was able to find a brand new LP from a early 2000's artist here and was super pleased with the pricing. Pricing here is super reasonable and the collection is high-quality and admirable. I was finding artists and albums I didn't know I wanted until I came here :) There was an older couple in here watching a music video on the large projection screen at the back of the shop. It was such a nice soundtrack to have as I did my browsing. I learned, from maybe talking to the owner, that this shop is only going to expand and will continue to have live music shows in the shop with the store/place next door. It was delightful to hear that this shop is going to be expand and invite more folks to come in and hang around good music and vibes. I will definitely be back in the future and bring my vinyl collector friends with me when I am in the area again.

I love the fact that Waco has such an amazing record store! The selection is huge, the prices are…read morefair and the owner is super friendly and helpful. If they don't have something in stock he will go out of his way to find it. They always have new inventory both new and vintage. This is my favorite store in town! Thanks Armando for bringing your love of vinyl to Waco!

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Amazing variety of crystals. When you walk in you just get this amazing energy from the crystals…read more If I wasn't on a budget most of my paycheck would've gone to it lol they had so many different variety between Palm stones, statues, towers, spheres. The employees were very nice and helpful.

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Great selection. Lots of stuff I've never seen before. Helpful staff and friendly staff. Showed me…read moresome different things and took time to answer my questions. Prices were what you would expect. Overall a great experience. Glad I stopped in

Always good customer service. Always a great selection to choose from. They sell guns but also…read morecompletely unrelated things so they have variety. Both new and used items.

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