Love this store and staff . I’ve not had the experience some have shared about leaving guitars there as I am a keyboard player and they don’t repair these.
But all my experiences have been very excellent.
I mainly love going in there because you never know what you might see!
James helped me out and was a great experience!! Guys are really great and their selection is great! Thanks guys!
Great service
the staff is helpful. Just check the things out before you buy, the stuff is used so check it out and make sure it works the way you want it to work.
Drove by & stopped because I’m new to the area and was looking for a music store. I’m a new drummer, so I was only curious about their drum supplies. Sadly, they had very little drum stuff, with only a handful of used cymbals for sale on display that I could try out.
The few drum sets they had were used, in bad condition & were stacked (not on stands or with heads on them). So, I was a bit disappointed.
Store looked a bit old, dirty & run down. The two guys working behind the counter were busy chatting with regular customers, but did welcome me when I entered the store. They were pleasant enough (which is why I gave 3 stars instead of 2). Wish they had more quality drum stuff to offer.
This place is very small and crowded with goods. Most of the things are for those who really want to rock out. Lots of amps and electronic equipment and electrified instruments. Very little acoustic. The photos you see on Google maps don’t quite represent as much what you see in the store because it looks from the pictures like there’s more acoustic than they’re actually is. But the staff seem to be very good at helping customers make decisions.
#accessibility accessibility is poor. There is a super steep ramp step to get into the store and then it’s crowded inside. My friend on crutches with a large service dog had a difficult time getting around inside. I had a small guide dog and found the quarters very cramped. I’m just mentioning this so that people will be aware. Next time I go in, I will leave my guide dog at home and use a white cane to navigate.
The vast majority of the store has everything for electric instruments. There’s a little teeny acoustic room in the back which is so small that you barely have enough room to turn around and certainly not enough room to change your mind. Again mentioning so the people know what to expect.
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.
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 ,:(
2. Arkansas Musicworks
Address: 2400 SE J St, Bentonville, AR 72712 , Bueña , Arkansas , United States
I am a new customer, bought from them twice in the last couple of months. Great products and fast shipping. I am going to keep them as one of my outlets for sure! Thanks
Always a wonderful experience here. Great, friendly staff who are always willing to help.
These guys know their business. Bought several guitars from them and left happy every time.
A very good place for music instruments and music classes
There was a guy there and knew a lot about guitars and help me out with a old guitar I had he was very nice to me
Cool staff, very helpful. They will also mark prices down to beat other offers. Shout out to Adrian that works there, knowledgeable guy, and called me a couple weeks after I spent $1000+ to make sure I was satisfied.
I had a very unpleasant experince with this place. My daughter’s saxophone needed to be fixed, so I took it to this store. Well almost 7 weeks passed and they never called me. When I called them to see if it was ready, they said it was ready. I went to pick it up just to learn that it was not fixed. They were very unpolite the whole time. They said it was fixed when I knew it wasn’t and there was no receipt/details of the work they “did” to it. So they game me a number to call. So I called the number, which is the place who they work with to fix the instruments in Fayatteville. They said they had no record of our instrument. So basically they never sent my daughters saxophone to them and they never called me to let me know what was going on. I understand sometimes things happen, but they basically never accepted they made a mistake. I was very polite with them, eventhough I was not happy about this whole situation. I will not be going to this place again, or reccomend it to anybody. And by the way, one of the owners, who has blonde/reddish hair, is one of the most inpolite person I ever met. We’ve been going to this place for years and if he is there, we know it’s not going to be good. He is rude and has poor customer service skills.
They ended up not being able to fix my guitar. Horrible. They scratched the finish on my custom guitar. Didn’t put my pickups back on correctly, or even all the way. They also thought my input jack was glued in, when it clearly isn’t. Made a passive-aggressive about the guitar. Don’t take your instruments here.
I thought I would take a chance on them, and bought an AllParts p90 spacer kit. Simple enough, most p90’s dogear covers are the same or very close. The All Parts one is WAY too big for Gibson, Epi, Lindy Fralin, and most dogear p90’s. Had they adequately given the measurements on their ad I would have bought elsewhere. They will refund, but with a %15 restocking fee because I opened it to see if I could make do with it, but it is almost 1/4″ too wide and 1/8 too long. What a waste of time. I went to a nearby autoparts store and bought a set of gasket materials and cut out my own in 15 minutes. Don’t buy the ALL PARTS p90 spacer kit. Or any of the others for that matter get a gasket kit and cut your own for $11, any height you want.
3. Music Center
Address: 2809 W 28th Ave, Pine Bluff, AR 71603 , Bueña , Arkansas , United States
People was very friendly and helpful great personality
Absolutely genuine staff. So helpful, friendly, and prices are lower than their competitors. This is the best place to shop for all your music needs.
The people in the store were very helpful and they were friendly. They were very knowledgeable about the music that I was looking for
They had the components I needed and were very helpful.
They are very friendly and have good service. I believe they are high on their prices.
Saied Music Store es una tienda para una persona que quiere aprender a tocar un instrumento. Los empleados son muy amables y son muy buenos para ayudar. Yo recomendaría esta tienda para alguien buscando su primer instrumento. También recomendaría esta tienda para músicos buscando partes para su instrumento. Lo único malo es que la tienda es muy pequeña y no hay mucha variedad para escoger.
I bought a keyboard DGX-640 from this store which is cost $920. Then I realized the keyboard was not brand new and there was no box at all. Later, I did a research online, (Ebay, Amazon..etc.) and found that the original price was only $599 including everything. Most of the keyboards they are selling are not brand new at all. Be ware!
I showed them the kind of guitar strings I needed specifically not knowing entirely the name because they’re the experts right? I said I needed bullet strings for two fender guitars… they sold me a pack of “strings with the ball on the end” and when I opened the package they weren’t what I needed. A musical instrument store where the workers don’t know anything about musical instruments. Don’t waste your time or money or money, you’ll just be gaslit.
The best place in the world. The staff are super friendly and helpful. You can come in a and are allowed to try out anything without complaint.
Just needed a capo. The store is awesome, I can’t see how they would not have about anything you would need.
Very pushy salespeople. Felt like I was smothered. Good selection though. Il never go there on Saturday again. And quite frankly if there was another music store in town with their selection I’d probably avoid them all together, but alas.
Didn’t have what I wanted
I found what I was looking for and left happy
Every time I email this store about a guitar never get a response. I did mess u and buy one guitar from them. It was a Gibson, not a cheap guitar. It let me order but after about 2 weeks they contacted me and told me they were out. So I asked to speak to a manager amazingly they found one. Terrible customer service. Went today to buy guitar strings for my Martin 000-18 because it said they were open. Well surprise they were only doing curbside online orders because they only had a few people working. They would not bring out one set of strings and let me buy. They need to take some lessons from sweetwater in customer service. I have a guitar center credit card but i will be canceling that because I’m done with them. They have lied to me for the last time. Also the acoustic room rarely has any high end martins to play. Mostly cheaper stuff. Very disappointed one of the only guitar stores around is like this. But none the less I’m done with them. Would have given them 0 star review if I could. Jason Roberts.
Horrible experience. Horrible management. Refuses to do the right thing with its customers.
Rude staff. I walked out without buying a thing
7. Big Event Music
Address: 149 E Grand Ave, Hot Springs, AR 71901 , Bueña , Arkansas , United States
When and to check this place out and I received excellent service. The worker was very knowledgeable about things.
Great place to get what you need
They did an incredible job with my dad’s 60 year old acoustic guitar.
Does it have a recording studio? I want to make a song
The guy I see on weekends named Douglas is always friendly and a big help.
Awesome place
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.
Not enough inventory
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!!!
8. Cousins Music
Address: 1604 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72901 , Bueña , Arkansas , United States
Killer shop. Engaging selection. Super friendly staff.
This is THE place to go for any thing guitar repair! Had him fix up my bass and restring my guitars, he’s the best around! Never been to a better place. If I could give 10 out of 5 stars I would
Having a locally owned music shop in town was much needed and beyond wonderful. Beau fixed one of my guitars and had it purring like new. Was able to recommend strings for it because I’m a bit clueless. Keith is an amazing teacher. He’s very patient and picks up on your learning style so every lesson feels customized. He and Beau had tweaks or helped me pick out things based on the problems I described having. It feels like they’re filling a void Fort Smith had for music. They’re kinda the bestest.
Good repair work
9. Quattlebaum Music Center
Address: 101 W Arch Ave, Searcy, AR 72143 , Bueña , Arkansas , United States
Let us rent music equipment for a night. Super friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. Awesome place.
Got my first guitar here! They have an incredible selection of stringed instruments, keyboards and drums. The workers here are extremely welcoming and kind, and they have DOGS!! This is the perfect place if you want to become a musician, and their prices are great.
Great Store
Decent selection for a smaller store. Good prices! I’ve bought and rented equipment from them for years. Friendly service!!
good music store
Small, quiet, local run music store. Good prices and owned by a knowledgeable friendly man who is happy to answer your questions. I’ll definitely be returning.
They are selling stolen property.
Great home town store
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
10. Valley Piano Co
Address: 3515 W Main St, Russellville, AR 72801 , Bueña , Arkansas , United States
I love these guys! Great products @ competitive prices and very knowledgeable of products they sell. 5 + stars.
Great place
I just love music
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.
11. Arkansas School Band Service Inc
Address: 508 Lillian, Benton, AR 72015 , Bueña , Arkansas , United States
I had to get my son some items for his school instrument. I had no idea where to go, but was recommended to visit this place. They had all the items I needed for a good price, and even recommended better options that saved me some money.
Very nice &.helpfilul
Best place to get your kids started off for their musical needs
Very nice place
Very friendly staff!
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.
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.
12. Guitar Center
Address: 160 E Joyce Blvd, Fayetteville, AR 72703 , Bueña , Arkansas , United States
Wife talked music awhile and picked up some guitar supplies. Nice store and everyone was very helpful.
Greatly stocked! Many options! Was pretty excited to see the rain sticks and electric drums!
Excellent place to shop. Staff was very knowledgeable and helpful. Will definitely recommend.
I SO want to support my local music store but when ya routinely don’t have what i need in stock and don’t seem to care it makes Amazon, AMS, etc.
I like to be able to go to a music store and have the salesperson hover over me. They handed me the guitar and said they would be back later. Kudos . The only problem which wasn’t that serious, but could be a great help. The strings on both upper-end guitars were old and in need of a change. Hence four stars.
If you need a guitar or guitar related item then this is the place for you. If you need anything else, go online.
The place was dark and had a strange smell. The service was slow, and when I tried to get lessons, my instructor sucked! He didn’t actually teach me anything, and I just felt this condescending tone. Like, if you’re going to get a job, make it about something you actually like!
Took awhile to get anyone to talk to, literally had three employees walk right past me, had to stand near the main case in the center. But when I spoke with Justin he was super helpful and answered all my questions. Sadly didn’t make a purchase this trip but I’d go back after the holidays.
