brooooo brian’s guitars is LIT AF, peep this peddle i just copped that tree is literally on fire yoooo i’m literally bricked up rn, this shop is da no like the vybez just hit different like they just finna make u niiiiiceee at it, srsly u need this guitussy in ur lyfe fr fr idk wut else to say
This review long overdue,,,Brian is by far one of the most stand up guys in the business,,period!!!,,his honesty and integrity is unsurpassed,,extremely knowledgeable,,and truly takes pride in knowing that everyone that comes thru the door has a truly pleasurable experience,and if that was not enough his prices can’t be beat!!!you definitely owe it to yourself to give Brian a call or stop by the store…you won’t be disappointed!!!
Brian’s Guitar is a hidden gem. Their inventory, service and knowledge is second to none. I highly recommend getting your bass/guitar needs from here
BUYER BEWARE: If you’re shopping used online, call ahead and ask them to send you updated pictures of the instrument before you buy.
I just purchased a used guitar online, from Brian’s Guitars. It sounds and looks great.
HOWEVER: the pictures and listing posted online were not accurate. The listing said “near mint” condition. The pictures showed all the tags and plastic seals on the components still intact. When I received the guitar, all the seals were gone. There were scuffs on the pickguard, and there was a screw completely missing near the volume/tone knobs. After an email exchange, I learned that the pictures were posted from when the guitar was new. Still, why was a screw missing?
I may have scored a guitar at a sweet deal, but now my confidence is shook. Even though everything sounds fine, I’m left wondering if a screw was removed to mess around with the internal components. I’ll get that checked out, but given the inaccurate listing, I’m not sure if I would buy from Brian’s Guitars again.
I recently had a vintage bass repaired and appraised here. I left it with them to have the electronics fixed and a general setup done. I got a call that the guitar was ready to be picked up a few weeks later, but had to remind them to also do the appraisal.
I get the bass home and the jack is incredibly noisy. I called and was told that they would make it right at no cost. I take the bass back and the tech puts a new jack in. They still charged me $10 for the jack, the making it right part only included the labor (about ten minutes). I couldn’t care less about $10, but making an extra trip out (about half hour from my home) to have something fixed that should have been done in the first place, guarantees I will never go back here or recommend it to anyone.
Love the layout and they have beautiful guitars. However, customer service is lacking. I advice those that are interested in buying a high-end guitar and enjoy collecting these musical art pieces to look elsewhere as I was told so rudely. Especially if you are a minority. The stereo typing is real!. If you think this is a rant of someone that is not able to afford this level of guitars, well, think again. I have a small collection that keeps growing of high-end to medium range guitars, bass guitars , and amps. I Hope this helps someone that does not want to be profiled while shopping for their next piece of happiness.
3. West Main Music Academy
Address: 470 W Main St, Cheshire, CT 06410 , Cheshire Village , Connecticut , United States
Absolutely Amazing Experience! I wanted to surprise my wife with Ukulele lessons and Gary and Katie were so incredible and helped me pull together such a great gift/surprise. Frank is the the instructor and my wife said how great and personable he is, especially with beginners! I was worried this gift would backfire but everyone that works there just made it such a wonderful experience and not intimidating at all for newbies.
I can’t say enough good things about this place!
We are started lessons at West Main Academy for virtual piano lessons during the first wave of covid and its has brought a new type of joy into our home. Learning an instrument and how to read music has been a great extension of their other interests and was a perfect activity while being home.
West Main Music Academy has been beyond accommodating with navigating our ever changing schedule, switching from virtual to in person and back again. Gary at the front desk always has a smile on his face -you can tell even with the mask- and a general positivity that is infectious. He handles whatever we throw at him with ease.
Joy Bellows has been a wonderful teacher to our 14 and 8 year. She’s insightful and has been able to connect with the girls on their levels. Both girls sing her praises and truly value her as a teacher. I highly recommend West Main Music Academy and especially Joy Bellows for lessons.
