Great Music Shop ! Old time store with friendly atmosphere…read more Pictures of the owner playing back in the day with all the big bands and even Frank Sinatra. Whether it be coversation ,taking a lesson or buying or repairing a instrument Leo at the Music Shop is the place to go to.

It was very helpful I bought a drum some sticks to try to build up my drum set very good quality at…read morea fair price check the hours to see when he's open.

These guys are the real deal, this is the kind of thing you can't find online. I was blown away by…read morethe boutique setup...high end, incredible guitars. Everything was highly priced...the guitars ranging $800-$3000 approximately, I was scared to move as I walked through the store hoping I don't accidentally knock something down. Store in the front, repair shop at the back and 3 sound proof rooms where they conduct lessons by certified instructors during the week. $35 for a 1/2 hr session and goes up to $55 for an hour. The staff is helpful and very informative.

With the hollowing out of American bricks n' mortar retail because of online shopping, especially…read more'one click shopping' on Amazon, it is refreshing to walk into a beautiful, well-run shop that completely understands the needs of the customer, and can accommodate virtually any kind of budget. The owner of this shop, Nate, obviously loves and understands the business, and he also takes his time to show and explain the different types of guitars that he offers, and why they might make sense. There is also an awesome Golden Retriever in the store to keep you company if you just want to hang out with a dog instead of buy a guitar. The most impressive thing about Whole Tone is the completeness of the shop -- not only can you buy the guitar, but you can service it there as well, get your lessons, and also come in for demos of talented guitarists to see what is actually possible. I suppose you could just click and buy your guitar for the lowest price plus shipping on Amazon -- but you'll miss out on the rest of an important part of the experience, not to mention, the chance to actually try the equipment and hear what it sounds like before you do make a purchase. Its not merely about the lowest price. It also has to sound right. And if it makes you feel any better -- Nate did match the price of my guitar to whatever the lowest price was online -- without me even having to ask. That's pretty cool. Hopefully the dog will help out the lessons. No luck so far....

As a beginner, I love going into Dynamic Percussion. I've made four separate trips to the store…read moreover the past few months, and Gus feels like an old family friend at this point. I had no intention of buying anything the first time I visited, and he still spent ten minutes patiently explaining how to change the heads on my new (to me) kit. Needless to say, when I eventually decided to swap out the heads I went back to the store and went over all of my options with Gus. Could I go to a huge chain store and get more of a selection? Possibly. But I'd much rather support a local small business where the people who work there know my name and take the time to work with me one-on-one to make sure I learn something new every time I come in and get a product that fits my needs.

Stopped by the new East Hartford location to fix my bass drum years after my last experience at the…read moreManchester location with a certain awful manager-type fellow. To my absolute delight, the staff was friendly and knowledgeable, threw in a drum key for free, and the old, doddering manager guy was nowhere to be seen. I'll be happy to return and continue paying the premium as long as I receive no more lip from the old angry manager fellow. He was a massive turn off.

Brian's Guitars is a boutique guitar shop that opened in Hamden, Connecticut in September 2010. It…read morewas founded by guitarist Brian Giampietro. An avid guitar player since age 12, Giampietro eventually enrolled in the Jazz Studies program at Western Connecticut State University. After graduating with a degree in Jazz Guitar Performance, Giampietro began working at G Guitars: a guitar shop in New Haven that was owned by his uncle. Before long, Giampietro was practically running the store himself. Eventually he opened his own shop, Brian's Guitars, at a strip mall in Hamden. In 2017, after seven successful years, Giampietro relocated the shop to a larger space in his hometown of Cheshire. That same year, he and his wife Katie also opened West Main Music Academy: a multi-room music lessons studio across the street. Brian's Guitars carries a wide variety of electric and acoustic guitars, basses, amplifiers, effects pedals, and accessories. They are an authorized dealer Paul Reed Smith, Fender, Taylor Acoustics, Swart Amps, PRS Acoustics, Dr. Z, Victoria Amps, and more. In addition to the aforementioned brands, the shop also carries several used guitars and equipment from brands like Gibson, Gretsch, Suhr, Mesa Boogie, and more. It just so happens that I know Brian Giampietro pretty well because we were both music students at WCSU during the same time. We even performed in a few jazz ensembles together. In recent years, both of my young sons have shown an interest in music as well. My older son takes after me; he likes drums and percussion. However, my younger son has shown an interest in guitars. I told my wife, "I know just the place where we can show our son some serious guitars." Although I've known about the store since it opened, my recent visit was actually my first. My family and I were blown away by the selection. My son's eyes nearly popped out of his head when he saw all of the different colors and body types. My whole family and I were very impressed with the selection. Unfortunately Brian wasn't there when we stopped in, but his staff were helpful, knowledgeable and very friendly. If my son still shows interest in guitars when he is a little older, I know that we'll be coming back.

I purchased a used Fender American Professional II Telecaster Limited Edition Butterscotch Blonde…read morefrom Brian's Guitar online. This was the first time using Brian's and they were quick to respond via email. They provided a decent price for the model I was looking for. Item was delivered quickly and the guitar was packaged very well. The condition was very nice and I was pleasantly surprised to see the tuners were upgraded to the premium fender vintage tuners. I really like the look of these better and they also included the original tuners in the case as well. Nice bonus! I highly recommend Brian's Guitars!!

I called here looking for a mandolin but he didn't have any in stock. And then when I called back a…read moresecond time in a pre Christmas shopping frenzy mistake he was very polite and explained that I had just called there. If I ever need a guitar I'll go here first .

Scott at Big Johnson's Guitars is hands down the best (and friendliest) guitar tech I've worked…read morewith. I brought in two electric guitars to get work done - one just a basic set up, and the other several upgrades and a set up. Wow, was I impressed. The entire process was smooth and informative. When I discussed the work with Scott prior to dropping the guitars off, I could immediately tell he knew what I was looking for and how to achieve it. Then, as the work began, Scott sent me dozens of text messages with questions and helpful suggestions. He even included a ton of photos showing the expert level of work he was doing on my guitars. He was very transparent! The work he did was exceptional. He is clearly a master at what he does! Glad to have found a local guitar shop and guitar tech that I can trust!

Unprofessional staff Including owner…read more Don't be fooled by the stores look. And end up with a bad purchase. After I purchased a guitar from this store. It was supposed to be shipped to my home. And shipped out a defective guitar Which took over a week to arrive. They respond only to the bad review. Owner won't call me. Dan is rude and disrespectful The only thing he says it's just needs an adjustment. I've taken it to a Luthier to check it out and found what I tried to explain to Dan Who thinks he knows everything. He refused to speak with the Luthier and said she doesn't know what she is doing. What? Just because she's a woman? She's the best in her profession and has a 5+ star reputation!! I've took a video of her doing her evaluation and found what I tried to explain to Dan Plus more!! Both Dan and owner never responded to see the video This place took the pleasure of Playing music away knowing that they don't care about anything after a sale. They don't even deserve a star ! I'm just sorry that i was cheated out of what was to be a good guitar! don't listen to there response!! it's all BS. .

A great little shop in Chester village! I have known the owner for decades and after many years of…read morehand-wringing about buying an US made acoustic guitar, I made a purchase after trying all sorts of models in different price ranges. Every guitar in the shop is tuned, ready to play and the atmosphere is relaxed and absolutely NO pressure. I didn't find what I wanted in the shop, but they ordered the model that I wanted to try. It was in the shop in two days, and I tried the ordered guitar and other alternate models again. I didn't end up exactly where I thought I would when I started, but AM helped guide me to the guitar that was right for me at a very fair price. Many thanks--excellent experience.

This is the real deal. A neighborhood music store with good people, who know what they are talking…read moreabout. Some interesting vintage pieces that you don't find every day. Not a huge store but totally worth visiting to see what they have in stock. Really friendly and nice as well. We must support our neighborhood music stores. Big box stores with zero customer service are not the answer. These guys also give lessons. It is now called Musical Expressions.

This is a great place! Lou is a superb guitar teacher! Don, the owner, is friendly. There is a…read moregreat scene here. I am so grateful I found this place. PS: It's technically called "Musical Expressions" now, but lots of folks still call it Berlin Music Center.

Unique, the owners are passionate and helpful, welcoming. A unique spot for gorgeous stringed…read moreinstruments. I saw cellos, violas, and way more. Worth a look- you'll love it here.

I'm a professional violinist and strings teacher and I have been going to Seery Strings for years…read morenow - wouldn't use anybody else. They do the best work and are very reasonable and honest. I've had my bows re-haired at the top places in London and Seery Strings is better by far. All their work on my instruments I've been happy with. Good selection of quality instruments and accessories. Knowledgeable advice.