Absolutely fantastic record store with a wide selection from almost every genre in excellent shape.
I was so excited when I heard about Records Galore. The big day came and once I arrived I was in heaven! This song features one of the most awesome owners I’ve ever met and a well-organized store with all genres of music and collectible and used vinyl. The pricing of your standard used LP is phenomenally good! If you are a music enthusiast this hidden gem will be a dream come true!
Nice mix of new and used records.
Pretty average/stereotypical selection for a record store, offers a lot of records from the 70’s era (soul, jazz, blues, old rock) and earlier.
Rather disappointing in any selection past that, especially newer albums which I definitely seek as a record collector.
They do sell a used Technics turntable (the model sl-dd33), which I have to give them credit for considering they’re all pretty good
Interesting shop. Lots of vintage vinyl as well as rereleased oldies
3. Bare White Walls Music LTD
Address: 4211 Erskine Rd Apt. C-12, Clarkston, GA 30021 , Clarkston , Georgia , United States
Julian is awesome! My 12 year old and I took his sax across the street for minor repair then came to look around. My son also plays the guitar and Julian just jumped right in and started showing him some stuff. They had a mini jam session on the spot. Probably not quite typical but we were the only patrons at the time and my son had the best time! Going back to see Julian for some a extra lessons
We’ve been coming here for months for lessons and I can’t say enough about Mr. Keltner and Ms. Kelly. They are phenomenal. Such a great staff. Dallas is a great instructor. Overall a Great location highly recommended and we appreciate all their hard work.
Always pleasant staff working. Never a bad visit. They go above and beyond to help customers. I was able to order stick from another location thanks to Kelly!
It had what I needed, so that was good. However, the staff seemed like they would’ve loved to be anywhere but at work.
5. Atlanta Musicians Exchange
Address: 2619 Lawrenceville Hwy, Decatur, GA 30033 , Clarkston , Georgia , United States
Dropped my guitar by for a little work and it sounds and looks dramatically better. Thank you!
Great shop, knowledgeable folks, good prices. I always try to shop here rather than one of the giants to help support an awesome local business.
Great location awesome service and a super selection of rockin cool musical instruments highly recommend
I found the owner to be very unfriendly. I will shop elsewhere. I don’t like to feel like I am bothering someone when I’m spending my money.
Horrible Customer service and NOT HELPFUL!! Instead of helping we with appropriate prices for my gear, I was ridiculed by the prices I thought might be appropriate. A ‘good luck with selling your stuff at those prices’ is all I got. I don’t appreciate the attitude and lack of consideration. All they could have said was ‘those prices are higher than market currently…have you thought of selling them for $$$$?’. Unfortunately the response I got causes me to NEVER want to shop at this place. Sellers BEWARE.
The photo of the wall of guitars is pretty much their entire stock. I’ve seen low-end pawn shops that are less cluttered.
6. The Backline Company
Address: 3519 Church St Suites ABC, Clarkston, GA 30021 , Clarkston , Georgia , United States
The best place to go for artist/bands!!! I had to rent equipment for my DJ for a wedding and they have everything! They even gave me two of everything just in case something didn’t work. Talk about great service!!
Best of the best in the country
One of my favorite companies to work with. This team knows their stuff. Great gear and even better techs.
Jon has worked on several of my amps and has performed top notch work. He’s exceeded expectations at every opportunity and been great to work with. Great customer service, extremely knowledgeable & honest
Can’t get any better then Jon. He knows his stuff and is a really good guy on top of that. I have a bunch of Orange stuff and of course he knows Orange stuff but any amp he’s the guy.
He is the best amp tech in Atlanta, He fixed my 93 Vibroverb, and also did some fantastic upgrades, it’s the best-sounding amp I’ve ever played. Jon is very Knowledgeable and Kind. I recommend him 100%
Paid close to $180 to have my amp fixed. It turned out that nothing was fixed, the amp still didn’t work. Do yourself a favor and bring your gear to a real amp repair shop.
9. Sounds Good
Address: 1045 Verdi Way, Clarkston, GA 30021 , Clarkston , Georgia , United States
The best guy, the owner. Reason I went back to get my baby boy instrument was because he was so nice and so very knowledgeable. Definitely go here for all your music needs.
Great repair service. Even greater owner.
I’m sad the store closed as it was my go to anytime my children needed music gear but best of luck to the owner in his retirement. You and the store will truly be missed!
Mr. Hudson fixed my flutes that i haven’t played since high school! Thanks band center. I hope to take private lessons soon for myself and kids.
Great service!
I like the guy but he seemed to be only interested in selling me more things than I needed.
They had an open sign lighted up and no one was there. Traveled 15+ miles oneway
Poor service
Brought my saxophone here for repair. Had to take it back because it wasn’t fixed the first time and was somehow worse than when I brought it in(how is that possible???). I tested the instrument in the shop for about 5 minutes the second time. As I tested the instrument, the shopkeeper tried to tell me nothing was wrong with the instrument…he doesnt play them so he has a “professional” come in to test them…adjust my technique…advise me on setting up the instrument properly…adjust this..adjust that etc etc. I’m not a professional but I know how to play well. I got the impression that he knew it wasn’t fixed. I took the instrument home played it longer(about 30min) and found that it STILL wasn’t fixed. After the second failed attempr, I gave up, accepted the loss and just bought a new saxophone. Problem solved. Lost too much time and practice sessions going back and forth. Wish he would have just told me he couldn’t fix it instead of wasting my time! Won’t bring my instruments here for repair anymore!
11. Village Music
Address: 114 N Avondale Rd, Avondale Estates, GA 30002 , Clarkston , Georgia , United States
Wife bought me a record from there, good selection.
ATTENTION ALL GUITARISTS! If you are in need of any kind of work done to your guitar… Village Music is the place to go. I recently had an amazing experience with Jake Willoughby and Village Music. I was in need of a few upgrades and some fret re-work/setup done to my Ibanez As73. Jake’s attention to detail, clear communication and video updates of his progress with my guitar was AMAZING. Jake took my entry level guitar and made it sound and play like a top tier semi-hollow electric guitar. I will take all of my guitars to Village Music and have Jake work on them going forward. Do yourself a favor and request Jake for all your guitar repair/upgrade/setup needs. He does amazing work!
Village Music is a brilliant store full of knowledgeable and friendly staff. Let the team at Village Music know what you need and they will find a solution for you. We are very lucky to have a place like Village Music in our community. I’m looking forward to my next visit and recommend everyone check this place out. It rocks!
Called the store 3 times before arriving employee was sitting down on his phone when I walked in so I’m assuming the phone is not connected in the store.
First time guitar owner needing new strings put on was told to bring in my guitar and stings in from the car.
When I came back in I was to he’s no expert and someone could get to it later.
Not a big deal at all I just wish I would have know that before driving over and being told to go grab my item from my vehicle.
I visited this store which was rated as a great pace to sell vinyl records. Well I agreed to sell some of my records for a paltry $25 to be received via cash app, even though the clerk told me the owner has a habit to forget things, but I was assured my money would’ve be sent the same night or next morning. Still have not received my payment. Extremely unprofessional especially for such a small amount of money. Extremely disappointing and dissatisfied and would advise against utilizing this service
Thanks for the awesome customer service I received today, I didn’t get the person name she was very pleasant and courteous assisted me with the Family Dollar app to save my bucks. I hope this review doesn’t go unnoticed, thanks for making a difference in the community .
No lines clerk was helpful.
I took 2 stars because it was just to cluttered merchandise, equipment, and shelving was everywhere. I couldn’t push the cart throughout the store had to actually lift it a few times just to get through. But other than that the staff was helpful and friendly. Store manager and stock guy thank you both very much
STEPH is the best, hard working employee in the building! She is always in a great mood and ready to assist with whatever.
I like family dollar anyway.
Doors were LOCKED at 9:42 p.m. tonight, and not a sole in sight.
Very junky and dirty
I just left your store at 11:30AM on Saturday, February 12,2022.I am a bit concerned and upset over the treatment I received from your employees,a black male and female. I was asked to leave my bag containing hair that I just bought from the hair store next door, at the front. This upset me. I want you to know that your employees were willing to let me walk out of your store had I refused, rather than let me walk around the store with $60 worth of hair,that you don’t sell. The female was nonchalant about my concerns, the male assured me that my hair would be ok and placed it behind the counter,he said he would watch it for me. I hurried and got my items totalling $52. This was my first time in your store and I will NEVER return to your store,not that it matters to you. EVERYONE does not steal and if you have a problem with theft,get a security guard or loss prevention specialist,don’t make EVERY customer feel like a criminal. The ONLY reason I stopped in your store is because I saw you from the road on my way home and needed items to wash clothes with.
It’s sad because EVERYONE that walked in behind me,just dropped their bags like it was common practice. I have NEVER shopped at a store that requested such a compulsory policy and I NEVER will again. I doubt you care about my review as your constituents will still shop their like they always have.
17. Music Trader
Address: 3964 Lawrenceville Hwy, Tucker, GA 30084 , Clarkston , Georgia , United States
Paul was super helpful and knowledgeable. Lots a high quality gear at great, no-haggle prices!
Thanks, Paul!
Paul is a real nice guy. Great store with good prices!
It is a good shop. Paul is a good guy. They’re are often hidden gems.
Guy did not care about my business, did not treat me right, does not care about the questions I asked, made me feel like less of a human, and probably will not care about this review. Do get know how this place is in business..
Prices to high for old equipment
I love music so why not got to the nearest music store around me! Well this my second time coming here only for a let down of course don’t try to sell to this guy just by coming in and him looking at it I received several smart comments from him. If u didn’t want it or it didn’t look like the best condition to you politely say SIR IM Sorry but I can not accept it but no he just played on the keyboard and said geez this is terrible condition told me the years like he was with me when I bought so with that being said I WILL NOT COME HERE ANYMORE! You have lost business from most of the Tucker area since middle to the high school music students and I understand why
18. Alfaro Violins
Address: 1260 Blackstone Dr, Decatur, GA 30033 , Clarkston , Georgia , United States
Mr. Alfaro was a joy to speak to! He treats you very kindly and can fix any violin problem big or small. I came to him with a low end violin I ended up with from Ebay and he restored it and made it come to life! I can’t say enough about Mr. Alfaro and his shop. Thank you!
Pablo Alfaro is absolutely an artist…..the repair he did just magically disappeared. You really pay for what you get. With Pablo your instrument will be a canvas for his absolute excellent artistry. I promise you will not be disappointed. Well worth the money spent. I highly recommend him.
The store is back of the house, since I wasnt notice. But sometime the store didnt have want you need, if not have then order online
Nevermind being a talented cellist, Katie is a compassionate and patient instructor. Truly a joy!
Very disappointed with this cellist that seems to be guilty of being an elitist. Sh e was my teacher for maybe a few months. I had at one point forgotten my check book and did not have any cash at the end of a lesson. I dont remember if i told her that i would bring the check later. But sometime later I went back to her home and the unleashing of her fury because i had the audacity to show up un announced was more than just a real unpleasant surprise. She continued her rage by text message so bad was this that i had to tell her that no longer was going to take lessons from her anymore. So if you are a person of color or you are not sophisticated or whatever (. Im grasping at straws here i have no idea why her behavior became like that) whatever the case maybe she seems to think she is beyond others and she has a temper. So you are forewarned. If you ever hire her as a teacher or for venue such as for a wedding reception.
20. Georgia State University Clarkston Bookstore
Address: 555 N Indian Creek Dr Bldg CN, Clarkston, GA 30021 , Clarkston , Georgia , United States
Nice spot to purchase your GSU gear and more, I’m excited to see my freshman in the gear I bought for her!.
Student Cafe is nice they do serve Starbucks
Pretty good location and convenient entry. Just get your books early if at all possible or be prepared for long waits. Oh and shop around half of the time you can get a better price elsewhere. That’s not a reflection of this bookstore just the name of the college game.
Has mostly everything you need for school.
Like all college bookstores, its extremely overpriced, so that isnt surprising. However, while the customer service is fine, the cashiers are often not very efficient and there are always less cashiers than there are registers. It also seems that the registers frequently have “problems” that make them inoperable.
The older lady had a bad attitude about returning my books, smh.
We went here for the wrong g field trip.
Small selection of books, supplies and gifts that are very expensive.
