He helped me with pick out the right guitar strings for my Les Paul today, the store is really cool and has great prices. also my strings sound amazing!
Randy is teaching me Guitar. He is very knowledgeable and make it fun. His store small but he is willing to help the best he can. Randy is an awesome guy.
Great store
Selection consists of mainly guitars, basses and a few country oriented instruments. Limited selection.
Not a super big store with lots of options but they have the things I need
Biggest piece of trash you’ll ever meet in your life.
2. Shuffield Music Company
Address: 610 Main St, Arkadelphia, AR 71923 , Bardallur , Arkansas , United States
Dolan is great guy and most likely help u find what your looking for!!
It is a wonderful small musical instrument store. The owner is a very sweet man, who seems knowledgeable, and excited to share with any help u may need. A Christian gentleman that seems to just be fulfilling his dreams. Nice store.
Very polite and had a variety of guitars and also gives affordable lessons
Was not open
5. Music Center
Address: 2809 W 28th Ave, Pine Bluff, AR 71603 , Bardallur , Arkansas , United States
Awesome store!!!! Very knowledgeable staff and friendly!!!!
Just bought some reeds! The guy checking me out was very nice! 10/10
Very knowledgeable, friendly folks!
Talked to Joey in the store today. He took some time to help me plan for an upcoming purchase for our church. They have a large selection of all kinds of musical instruments and they do lessons, as well. Knowledgeable and helpful staff. Highly recommended! Thanks, Joey!
Usually busy because they’re good at what they do!
My guitar was in for repairs for about 4 months. Almost no communication was provided about status of the repair work. It’s understandable with Covid making it difficult to have parts shipped, but the lack of adequate communication was uncomfortably disappointing. I don’t blame the young individual who was working on my guitar, but rather leadership who should have provided direction on appropriate and timely customer service communication. It doesn’t matter to me that it would have taken considerable time for repairs. But the lack of communication stating that due to a backlog in parts, and it was just a waiting game, would have been enough. A 30 second phone call every couple of weeks or so to advise a customer that no progress has been made is better than nothing…it would have been enough to have left my guitar there for months longer. The ironic thing about all this is that I really like the store and the people at Palmer Music, so I will most likely continue to purchase my music supplies from them and I hope my experience there was a one-off….
Went in expecting to buy a new guitar on 01/26/2023. The man behind the counter was very unfriendly & unhelpful.
I found one I wanted to buy but I just didn’t really want to give my money to a person who didn’t know how to smile.
Another employee walked by and was even more emotionless than the other guy. I left feeling very unwelcome.
I will not be back.
Go to GUITAR CENTER instead (you can actually have FUN there).
10. Clarinda’s Crafts & Music
Address: 3 Trina Loop, Greenbrier, AR 72058 , Bardallur , Arkansas , United States
Bought a beautiful Loar LM-600 from Clarinda. Great set up, great playing mandolin and a great price.
Bought an excellent sounding, sweet mandolin from Clarinda at a very reasonable price.
Not only am I very pleased with my choice of a handmade Mia A7 mandolin, but also, my instructor just told me that we are both getting better; my playing AND my mandolin! Every time we met for first few of the seven weeks I have had it, he congratulated me on my purchase.
You won’t go wrong choosing a Clarinda-built instrument or one from the lines she carries.
11. The Musician’s Exchange
Address: 2221 Alma Hwy, Van Buren, AR 72956 , Bardallur , Arkansas , United States
I just began visiting this place, having met the owner’s wife while she had yard sale.
They were wonderfully patient with my novice level knowledge. They also offer half-price guitar strings!
Slinkies for less than $7!
I already love this place!
Yeah,I walked in the store, and everything I wanted this guy James just let me have it all!for free! I love that place!
Friendly people but kinda pricey
Nice enough staff. Lots of good inventory.
Had a hard time trying any of the basses or bass amps….nothing was even plugged in…..had to run extension cords all over the place . Then the basses and amps were so crowded could not move to even try the gear out. Didn’t feel like rerunning power to the whole department to try any other amps out. Shame would have tried more gear out….but just wasn’t expecting to hook it all up myself. Sorry guys you lost a sale….take ten minutes plug In couple bass amps everyday instead of sitting out smoking…..dude you know who you are….you shut the door on my wife as you went back in after your cig break….seriously….Shame store has potential
Dropped my guitar off before Christmas was told it would be ready 2nd week of January. Called 3rd week was told not yet. Called 1st week of February was told it was being repaired. Called 4th week was told it would be ready today or tomorrow. Still not ready. Called March 2nd was told still not ready had not started on it had no idea when they would start on it or when it would be ready. Then the smart ass says if I am in a hurry I could just come and get it he did not care.
Hate it I could not find a clarinet ,:(
Dropped a guitar off for the owner to look at. He told me over the phone he’d give $150 for it and only a few hours later when I came in to get the money he prints me a ticket off and hands me $100. I reminded him that wasn’t what we agreed on and all he said was “that’s all I can do unless you want me to undo the transaction”. Not good business in my opinion. He lost a customer over 50 bucks. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
And now he’s calling me a liar. This isn’t some story I made up when I was bored, it actually happened. Remember the guitar was dropped off so it could be appraised. I don’t enjoy writing bad reviews but this one was earned.
12. Arkansas School Band Service Inc
Address: 508 Lillian, Benton, AR 72015 , Bardallur , Arkansas , United States
They are always super friendly and extremely helpful! I highly suggest using them!
Best place to get your kids started off for their musical needs
Very nice &.helpfilul
Lovely and very friendly staff. They are so welling and happy to help you with anything you need or may have questions about. Definitely recomend going here. Only reason didnt give them 5 stars, is some of the items/parts are pricey compared to online. But if you need it immediately or just cant find it online then go here. I’d also recommend comparing their price for what you need before making the decision. They have things on sale.
Very nice place
Very friendly staff!
The lady that works in here, is like you are bothering her when you come inside the store, like really? Anyways after coming back in to make a payment as my wife had forgotten to one time, she didn’t mind being nice once she knew she getting money. Flute is almost paid for, and will never come back if we need another item.
13. Guitar Center
Address: 160 E Joyce Blvd, Fayetteville, AR 72703 , Bardallur , Arkansas , United States
I pretty much purchased every piece of musical equipment from guitar Center. The staff are extremely helpful, friendly, and courteous. I love the selection of equipment that they have as well.
Good prices on most guitar related things I need. A few of their people have been there a long time and are always friendly.
Staff was friendly and helpful. They tell you to not be afraid to jam out.
Great selection and prices on new stuff. Only complaint is they do t give much on trade ins.
Great service, but they don’t work on violins. Dang.
I went to pick up an item I bought online, and I was using their contact less curbside pickup option. I checked in that I was parked and started a chat. I waited for about 10 minutes for either a response or someone to come outside with the item, before I decided to go inside and see what was going on. In their defense they were pretty busy, but an employee was just coming to the door with my item, so I walked out to the car with him. He explained that the chat feature doesn’t work on their end, which made me think they should find another way to handle contactless pickup. Either way, it was pleasant, but not as good as I would’ve liked.
Went to buy a cable last night around 7 pm 11/09/2023. Stood at the checkout counter for 5 minutes waiting on the employee to check me out. Instead he just continued having a conversation with somebody about dungeons and dragons and chose to completely ignore me, despite seeing me standing and waiting with an item. He seemed to want to do anything but his job. Another guy was screwing around with his girlfriend in the back and distracting his coworker.
This place use to have good quality guitars, now all the have is cheap junk. Went in to get some guitar stings the other day, waited forever for someone to check me out. I ended up just walking away. I’m not waiting 30 minutes to purchase guitar strings. Won’t be back!
Please, don’t tell me via phone you have in store the specific product I need and when I arrive the product is not in store “nor has ever been stocked”. Dissatisfied.
14. Guitar Center
Address: 12315 Chenal Pkwy A, Little Rock, AR 72211 , Bardallur , Arkansas , United States
Been going since I was 14 and I’ve always had the best customer service and best experience! Great, helpful staff and great environment!
Awesome customer service. They let you play with all the instruments and are very knowledgeable
Knowledgeable staff are always willing to answer any question.
Great selection, may not be the best price on some selections and it seemed getting help was hard to get when they started getting busy since they just have a couple salesmen.
Hit or miss with the staff. Some are helpful, some won’t even acknowledge you. Good selection of guitars. Prices are ok.
Musician husband so we go quite a bit. Store is almost always very busy but staff will always take time out to help you regardless of how busy they are. Decent prices. Good selection of new and used gear. If they don’t have it, they can get it shipped in pretty quickly.
You still cant browse. I go into the guitar room, guy comes in asks if he can help. I say I am browsing for my Father’s Day gift. He says there is limited browsing and someone has to help with guitars before you can play it. He, leaves, I see a couple I may be interested in, walk out, hes gone. So I just had to leave empty handed….Dont bother yet unless you know what you want before you go.I gave it two stars because the guy in the electric piano room was awesome with my son.
I think I was sold a Fake or Counterfeit Squire Classic 70s Vibe Jazz bass. The same excuse for a person who tried to sell me a Les Paul with the head snapped off LOL! He didn’t surprised but I very disappointed with the guy who rung up the sale.
Bad service
15. Valley Piano Co
Address: 3515 W Main St, Russellville, AR 72801 , Bardallur , Arkansas , United States
I got my boyfriend a guitar for Christmas. And he loves it. The customer service is fantastic.
Found wat I was looking for my uncle Tony Humphrey used to shop here so I’m glad I found out where there new locations is
Best store in town
Great people, a very old store
I went into to buy a guitar. Very small selection
Lots of sheet music and DVDs but it is all on the computer today. Wonderful people. I wish them well!
My visit was to test the integrity of an electric guitar I had. Spoke to the guy behind the counter. (The one with the gray streaked goatee). Told him I was preparing to sell it via Facebook, and all I want to do is see if it sounds as it should. He said it was ok I was like great thanks. The buyer was from outta town and was shopping for guitar supplies. She had just bought amp still needed a cord possibly more. Asked her to meet up there since she was just down the road. She wanted to go in do to the rain. Instantly he started ranting that he’s a business man a professional and I was shady for what I had done. I was very polite. My reply ( I’m sorry I brought you a customer sure she meet up with me to buy a guitar for cheap but she still may need something) she was there for his childish act. ( she replied I do need a cord) He didn’t even bother to respond to her. He looks at me says someone smells bad like cigarettes… Wow 0 stars for your sir. Where’s your public relations at. Your welcome for that sell.
16. Quattlebaum Music Center
Address: 101 W Arch Ave, Searcy, AR 72143 , Bardallur , Arkansas , United States
Let’s play some town is wonderful customer service.
Great place. Even better people.
Great hometown music store! Great selection of both new and classic electric guitars serviced by a wonderful, friendly staff. Family owned for decades!
Friendly people, prices seem fair, selection was good.
Went there today. He has some great deals and he does layaway 6 month layaway if needed
Great home town store
They are selling stolen property.
I’ve purchased things from here before, but today, I felt as though my business was not wanted. I took a violin in due to having issues tuning it and the bridge popping off. Was told what I need to do. Told them thank you and asked my daughter if she wanted to look around. Was told to have a nice day. Was not asked if I needed help with anything else. Employee just walked away
17. River Valley Music Center
Address: 407 N Arkansas Ave Suite 5C, Russellville, AR 72801 , Bardallur , Arkansas , United States
Wonderful teachers very flexible schedules and I always feel at home being there!
Love the selection and staff here. Their selection of Aria classical guitars is lovely, and their prices are fantastic!!! Everyone whom I have had the pleasure of visiting with has always been a delight to talk with as well. Was first referred up here by Josh over at Hippie Palace. Stop in and check them out; you will be pleased you did
Arrived around 1:00p.m. and doors were locked but lights were on. Luckily there was a kitchen gear store across the hall with the sweetest ladies running it (seriously, give them a visit they’re so nice) killed about 30 minutes in there before waiting on the hall an additional 20. Dude showed up and unlocked the door, I got excited, then he turned off the lights and relocked the doors. I just wanted some guitar string and a string winder… So yeah, Valley Piano was great, just go there
I’ve been by here twice to buy a guitar case and sign my kid up for lessons. First time they were closed (not a holiday) and the second time, they were open but no one was inside.
18. Big Event Music
Address: 149 E Grand Ave, Hot Springs, AR 71901 , Bardallur , Arkansas , United States
Great bunch of folks! Had a repair done recently, top notch
Great place to buy stereo equipment.
Good prices. Friendly, helpful, and honest people.
Very Helpful! Thank you for your service to our community.
Great people, over priced used stuff. Knowledge staff with understanding across most instruments. Some nice and not so nice used guitars in stock. BEM is part of the problem in this online society, people will come here to see things in person, then go to Musicians Friend to buy. Give it a try, but you will probably end up buying somewhere else. Jeff
My one stop shop for all my musical needs. You can also record tracks. Awesome place.
Not enough inventory
I bought a lot of things from Brent when the store sold instruments and amps and was always happy with them. Unfortunately, things have changed. I brought a guitar in that needed a rewire job. I was aware they were busy with festivals but they kept my guitar for 2 months and finally called and told me they didn’t have time to fix it. Needless to say, I wont be back.
I bought everything from guitar cases to a JBL top of line PA from them before I found out they are totally BOGUS! Sold me used merchandise as new, then got an attitude when I called them on it! Cuss me out when you’re a thiefing liar? I don’t think so! I wouldn’t buy a guitar pick from these people!!!
19. Little Rock Violin Shop
Address: 316 E 11th St, Little Rock, AR 72202 , Bardallur , Arkansas , United States
A neat place to select locally. Friendly staffs are ready to address any question you have.
They were nice
Joe runs a good business here.
The shop is clean and kept up well.
Lots of supplies and various important services offered.
Matt, newest associate, gives a high quality bow rehair.
I love that there’s a local place to have your stringed instruments adjusted and usually while you wait. My only complaint is that they charged me two different prices for the same service. My family is new to violin lessons and the instrument, so I can’t be absolutely sure that there was no difference…but there should be a uniform price for tuning/restringing a 1/4 sized violin. The staff is very courteous and informative. They also have a list of great string instrument instructors.
Unique violin shop
20. Record Rack
Address: 2801 S Olive St, Pine Bluff, AR 71603 , Bardallur , Arkansas , United States
Friendly people, good vibes, excellent selections in all departments. Me and my girlfriend love their adult section, which frequently has plently of sales going. Also, as a Wiccan, it was very nice to find an area dedicated to alternative spirituality AND a clerk versed in the products available. Overall, I love this place and I truly hope whoever buys it will keep it the same.
Awesome store been going here for many many years
Should be a record rack in every city
Good
Love this place. If u love good music and want the original cds n not the edited versions then this is the place to go. Also the only place like that in Pine Bluff.
I’m so glad they sales ticket, for the major attractions.
It not all the names says. You would think they would have more records then anything else. And this is not a store to bring kids in to.
