There’s a nice selection in this store. We went in for a guitar strap and there were a lot of choices at a really good price.
I bought a guitar online that shipped from this store. The description was right. The setup was right. Shipped fast. I am very happy. Thank you to the team at Champaign!
Very knowledgeable and helpful
Not a local business but a bunch of local and helpful musicians work there. I had a gig and in a rush- needed a new cable fast! They were very helpful and understood!
Can’t give a corporate store more than 3 stars, but I have always received good service, and selection is ample
Good guitar Tech. Geoffe Applebee
Insulting offer on one instrument, didn’t even attempt to look up the other and gave a very low price for the amp that I brought in. I’ve spent alot of money at this store and sold quite a few items there with out a problem until now. Will not be returning. Other than that, recently, The selection of used and new instruments is comical.
The Wal Mart of guitar stores.
I ordered a guitar in-store and they did the “online order” so the store can benefit from the sale and it can be shipped to our house directly.
I was promised by the manager of the store that I will get the guitar in 2 weeks because they need to order it. I was fine with it because I plan to use it on my friend’s wedding in 3 weeks that time so I knew that 2 weeks was more than enough to get the guitar.
I was very professional and asked him multiple times about the time frame and he assured me that 2 weeks will be the max and there’s a chance that it can be earlier than that.
Now, they charge me and shipped this guitar 4 months after?! After I totally forgot about it and NO ONE followed up on me at all.
I just found it outside our home today and I didn’t even open it.
Very poor customer service. I would let everyone I know not to do business in this place!
3. Pro Sound Center
Address: 27 E Marketview Dr, Champaign, IL 61820 , Fisher , Illinois , United States
Wow what can I say, they deserve 5 stars. When I thought about purchasing a harmonium, I was so tempted to push the button on Amazon, but a friend had purchased one that way and it was a mess. On Daniel Tucker’s suggestion, I called Old Dehli and spoke with Nic. Nic was patient and decisively honed in on just the right harmonium for me and my yoga studio. It came in quick, without a scratch and the sound is fabulous! What a difference in sound from the Amazon one I had been learning on. I truly love it and I am grateful you took the time with me Nic to explain everything. My only complaint is that it sounds so good, that I keep it at home with me and I still need to purchase a second for the yoga studio. When we have the funds we will be calling you! namaste…
Nic and his team at Old Delhi are simply the BEST resource for Harmoniums in the USA. I play my Bhava Lite at Kirtans all throughout New England, and everywhere I go people are floored by the beauty and sound of this instrument. The service is also top notch, and Nic picks up the phone when I call with questions! You can’t go wrong with Old Delhi Music! Namaste
This harmonium arrived safely and well packaged, which I was worried about being that harmoniums can be delicate, yet there was absolute no issue in shipping. I requested tuning to A-440 which was done expertly. The harmonium itself is absolutely beautiful with an amazing tone and incredibly sustain.
Overall,the entire process of calling Nic to order the harmonium to receiving it was seamless.
Anyone looking for a harmonium should consider Old Delhi Music as you are guaranteed to get a true top notch instrument that is sure to last for years and years to come.
I received a faulty instrument from these people and when I asked to return it they denied my request. Even though it was kept in a hard case which I also purchased from them. They were entirely at fault and chose to steal from me instead of being accountable.
NEVER BUY FROM THESE PEOPLE. They will steal if given the chance.
5. Carl’s Pro Band
Address: 1806 Empire Street Service Rd, Bloomington, IL 61704 , Fisher , Illinois , United States
The s place was a big help been to a few other guitar store and they couldn’t help but this place could I’ll be back!!!
Very knowledgeable
Decent selection, comparable prices to the big name stores
I called today to ask about get the action lowered on my guitar. Keep in mind that I am a beginner and don’t know a whole lot about this type of stuff. The person who answered the phone was far from helpful. He was condescending and rude and didn’t answer my questions. Instead he just cackled when I asked clarifying questions and responded with sarcastic answers. I will absolutely NOT be taking my business here and did not appreciate the customer service or lack thereof.
Stinky, dirty place, and not friendly at all.
This place isme terrible. The owner wanted to buy some portable racks from me. So I rearranged my whole schedule because I am very busy and am selling this stuff for church. The racks were visible on photo, when I got there, he told me he wasn’t interested.
7. The Upper Bout
Address: 723 S Neil St, Champaign, IL 61820 , Fisher , Illinois , United States
I so enjoy this store.
Kudos to everyone that works there.
A treat for me to walk in every time.
Rodman Rail will play acoustic July 17th at 7:30pm.
Please join us…..
Peace
The best place for all your guitar needs in Central Illinois. Ricky is a super knowledgeable guy and loves to help everyone with their guitar needs. If I need something looked at I don’t go anywhere else!
Love this place. Employees are always helpful.
Good place to buy guitar stuff in a convenient location.
It’s kind of expensive, I paid $25 for two sets of strings when I go through them like crazy. This being the only place I buy strings nowadays I am now scared to break one!
They have loads of guitars and amps to try out, as well as mandolins, banjos and other stringed instruments, makes it a great place to learn about instruments.
I will purchase my next guitar here for sure.
Very nice store for guitar players. Not a lot of options for bass players. Store is very clean and the store has a very classy look and vibe. Very nice selection of effects pedals. I will go there again. I would like to have seen more high end 5 string basses. But, I think everyone should stop by.
Be forewarned! If you are anything but an accomplished or professional guitar player they may not have the time of day for you! They WILL talk down to you, and make broad assumptions of you. Without asking me any further questions, because I said I traveled a lot, had a sentimental instrument that I didn’t want to see damaged and didn’t presently have a place to store it: the assumptions changed to me being homeless and I couldn’t be pushed out of the store fast enough. Even when I asked about a simple $15 item. Oh and let’s not forget the whole the salesman is talking down to me, he grabbing expensive guitars off the wall just playing them instead of listening to my questions. Nice job Upper Bout
I put a guitar here on consignment that had a synth pickup and they straight up lost the synth. When I came in to pick up my stuff they just shrugged their shoulders like “so what?”
Brought in a broken guitar hoping to fix it. They were quoting me 4 times the value of a new guitar to fix it and kept pushing me to just buy a new one. I ended up leaving and getting the guitar replaced elsewhere
8. River’s Piano
Address: 2207 Rebecca Dr, Champaign, IL 61821 , Fisher , Illinois , United States
I love Walmart Supercenter. And nw that they are open 24/7 again I can go back to my 2am no contact shopping. Great place for when you want alot of groceries. Prices can’t be beat.
Walmart
Only good places in rantoul to shop
It is more organized. Good costumer service
Walmart is going down can’t open enough cash register
Was able to park my semi over night no problem
Terrible, could not get McCafe dark roast coffee grounds, the spray paint color & type and there was only 2 check out lanes open.
Hello this is Wal-Mart in a tone you don’t wanna b there not my fault if you work there b a little more like you want and need your job why should I b a hold 10 minutes out my day over a simple diaper question if you don’t want your j.o.b. I’m sure someone does!
They have a select few workers who do not understand what customer service is and prices are a bit to high I still do my shopping in Chicago because this store is never worth shopping in unless you have no choice
10. Flores Music
Address: 3831 N Sheridan Rd, Peoria, IL 61614 , Fisher , Illinois , United States
Great place for guitars and more. Love this place. Both Pekin and Peoria store are great.
I went in and bought some new strings for my guitar after one had broken, I asked for a recommendation, as I did not like the sound of the last strings I had bought. I came home, put on the new strings, tried to tune my guitar, and the same string that had broken wouldn’t tune and eventually broke again. The next day I took my guitar in and explain to them what had happened. they easily diagnosed the problem, told me what need to be fixed and even suggested that I try to fix it myself, since it was an easy fix, instead of paying for the repair and gave me a new set of strings at a discount, even though the reason for the broken string was my guitar and not their product. I bought what I needed and with a little help from Flores and youtube, I changed out my tuning key, put on my new strings (the ones Flores recommended) and now my guitar sounds better than ever.
Great work on all my guitars,been going here since I was a kid.Much Love for Flores Music.Thanks everybody at Flores Music for being a big part of my life!
It was awesome na Kevin Gray Is such a good drum teacher
Pros: I just moved here and was told by a guitar center employee that Flores music down the road has the best guy around to diagnose a problem I have with my very expensive guitar. Three shops had tried and failed at this point. I wish I could remember the technicians name; it started with a “j” I know, he takes one look at the guitar and checks a couple things. He then tells me that the problem is easily fixed. I tell him I’ve heard that before. But while I waited he fixed the buzzing problem and even corrected a couple other things that were bad. I’ve never had a guitar play this well ever! The con is when I was done thanking the savior of my taylor guitar a man from the store got mad at me for peeking my head in the shop to talk to the technician who I am trusting with my guitar. Sorry Flores music for bothering you with my business. Great repairs and lousy customer relations.
Nice music store.
Don’t buy anything from them, nobody there competent enough to know what they are selling
When I was unhappy with the 5th string banjo capo they sold me, they didn’t offer any kind of refund or even a discount on a new installation. Instead, they reacted in what I thought was a rude and unhelpful manner. Come on people… this is customer service 101!
WENT HERE WITH MY MOM AND DAUGHTER , people act like they are too busy to help paying customers that have been a customer for years . SHOP AT SWEETWATER , OR SAM ASH THEY Treat you like customers not trash !! Family is done shopping here endnof story you should too this place is NO GOOD THUMBS DOWN !!
11. Chesnut Family Music
Address: 110 S Front St, Effingham, IL 62401 , Fisher , Illinois , United States
Glad I was told about this place. Great people. Great service. Jordan is extremely knowledgeable in all areas of sound and eletronics. This will be my go to place for any of my guitar or amp repairs or upgrades. Just by talking to him, I could tell he knew his stuff.
Great family owned place
This is the place for everything instruments! I’m minutes from a Music Shoppe and made the drive over an hour to go to Chesnut Family Music.
I brought my daughter’s saxophone in for a “mysterious” repair issue and Jordan had it figured out instantly! Their team is knowledgeable and friendly… well worth the drive! Trust me, this is the place!
In my experience this place is great for repairs on amps and stringed instruments. However, I wouldn’t bring a valuable wind instrument to this store. They worked on my pro euphonium once and I was glad it was a simple repair. I’ll never let Jordon touch it again. I’ve also seen some questionable repairs on a friend’s saxophone. Jordon is very good with stringed instruments and amps but I’m not sure he knows about wind instruments beyond basic repairs. To my knowledge, the store does not employ a instrument repair technician with formal education. Nothing against the guy, but he should probably stick to the stringed instruments. It’s a great store, just something to keep in mind. I shop here, just don’t bring my wind instruments
Great little family shop very friendly and helpful
Great shop for all your musical needs
I like Jordon but hes always to busy to get to my stuff needs to hire help
I brought a saxophone in to have cork replaced on the neck. The job was mediocre at best. I redid it myself
12. Tobias Music
Address: 5013 Fairview Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515 , Fisher , Illinois , United States
All I need to say is that the customer service, communication, and great price is very well appreciated from Tennessee. The G&L guitar arrived in perfect, well packed condition. Thanks again, Paul!
Great customer service and very generous with their gifts along with their lovely Taylor guitar. They kept their promise and the guitar arrives in pristine excellent condition. Tobias Music Fine Guitars is the place to shop for your guitars and among many other unique instruments. Great professional conversation in handling with price arrangement. The overall experience is satisfaction and appreciation for their help to musicians in the Chicago area and the United States over 40 years. Thanks
Classy place
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So, I am knocking down my review from five stars to three; due to my most recent experience a couple months after the first one. So I reached backout to buy another guitar (place order) as I really wanted an AD22e or another model I can’t remember, but after confirming they could place the order I let them know that I wanted the AD22e and to provide me the full price so we could close the deal and they went silent, mind you I didn’t even get a copy of the receipt from my AD27e that never came which I had also requested from the last conversation.
I did finally get my guitar ordered but I had a national retailer place the order. I was disappointed I didn’t hear back from Tobias Music about completing the purchase and obtaining a copy of the receipt for my AD27e that never came.
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Just bought an AD27e (Taylor) from them after finding it for sale online. it was a great buying experience. I’m a lefty, buying guitars online is the norm, and most of the time guitars I buy take a day or two to pack and ship. we had a few emails back and forth and they were quick to respond and very professional. These guys had it packed and shipped the same day, and I didn’t place my order until after lunch; that’s service.
They also took the time to dial the guitar in; it came with the action set and was tuned ready to play out of the box. Paul did a great job and really made this buying experience easy, and hassle free. I’ll have to check back often to see what other lefty guitar they get in. If I have the chance, I will buy from them again.
They are more of a acoustic guitar place not really a place for bass players .
13. Square Music Company
Address: 122 N Side Square, Macomb, IL 61455 , Fisher , Illinois , United States
Awesome service, great quality and prices. Highly recommended! Adam is extremely helpful and knowledgable.
Very friendly staff and a surprising variety of instruments and associated accoutrements, highly recommend.
I love this place. Adam, Cordell, and Noel are great! I’ve bought several guitars from this place and will likely purchase more. Solid inventory, reasonable prices. Knowledegable staff. Generally just an enjoyable place as a whole.
This place is great, I always get good service in a friendly atmosphere. Just wish they would be open on Sundays like I need guitar strings right now lol No biggy
15. Down Home Guitars
Address: 11 S White St, Frankfort, IL 60423 , Fisher , Illinois , United States
If you are looking for unique, exotic guitars, this is the place! Beautiful!!!
Steve and the crew is amazing! Well knowledgeable and created a great atmosphere for acoustic “heaven.” Highly recommended!!!!!!
Never write reviews but I had to give these guys props. Fantastic instruments and top notch customer service. Don’t bother going anywhere else, this place had it all. I drive for over an hour and a half every time to get there and it’s always worth it.
The store carries beautiful high-end acoustic instruments. They also hold some impressive seminars and concerts. If you want the very best and can spend 6K on a guitar then this store may be for you. With a larger wallet, perhaps you will receive better treatment than I did. The red-haired owner of this store is probably the rudest retail store owner I have ever experienced. Of course, I wasn’t there to spend thousands of dollars. I simply went there to buy picks, strings, tab books, and to explore and discuss instruments with other music lovers. My initial visits were often greeted by cold, stiff, and awkward personalities. After multiple visits, I expected things would warm up, and while some staff were friendly, it was never a comfortable experience. This was especially true whenever the owner was present. Pompous and arrogant seem apt descriptions, and small talk and small wallets are beneath him.
16. Miller Music Inc
Address: 4510 N Illinois St #3, Swansea, IL 62226 , Fisher , Illinois , United States
Had an instrument issue and went there. Solved it in 5 minutes.
I had to get my guitar restrung while I was in Belleville today. The gentleman who waited on me was very personable and knowledgeable about guitars. He strung my guitar quickly and efficiently, This shop is well stocked with all kinds of books and music for all instruments. I will be coming back when I am in the area.
What a great experience we had at Miller Music! We called around to so many places and they were not very helpful or WAY to pricey . Our 13 year old hit the mouthpiece of his trumpet and it was stuck in. We tried to pull it out ourselves but only mad it worse. Anyways, called Miller’s and he said no problem, in 35 years there was only one he couldn’t get out! So we dropped in and in about three minutes he had it out, and he cleaned up the mouthpiece ! Y’all he charged us $3.20. Hands down this is the best music store we have been to. Great customer service over the phone and in person! This will definitely be our go to place!
They appear to no longer be in business.
The owners were rude and condescending. I got the impression that not EVERYONE was welcome in their store. They may have a large selection of music, but I’ll take my money and my dignity to other music stores.
I took my niece to Miller Music to see about having an issue fixed with her flute. The guy working looked at it for a few seconds and said he didn’t notice any issues (leaks) visible to the eye. I then asked if it would be okay for her to play the instrument for him so that he could listen, and hopefully make a diagnosis that way. He responded with, “Yeah, hurry up.” Needless to say, the instrument is still having an issue. When we purchased the couple of instruments we have, he was polite. Now that there’s an issue, “Mr. Nice Guy” left the building. I’d never recommend anyone to buy anything else from them again.
Do not put an item on consignment with this business. You will never hear from them again. Disgraceful business tactics + no communication regarding the issue. I will do everything possible to discredit this business.
17. Redbox
Address: 415 E 1st St, Gibson City, IL 60936 , Fisher , Illinois , United States
We ate, we received the proper order and no fatalies from eating the food so that’s a win. My reviews are going to start adding public restroom reviews in an attempt to get restaurants and stores to step up and keep their bathrooms clean. Follow me for more honest, sometimes quirky reviews.
McDonald’s in Gibson City had fast accurate service. The food was good. My only issue was too many flies flying around in the lobby. Had difficulty eating because of shooing them away.
It’s McDonalds they all about the same tbh
Its McDonald’s…..
The McDonalds nearest to me is lousy. Food is mostly barely warm. The help is mostly rude. Never pay attention to the customer they are waiting on.
Got all the way home and was missing part of my order
19. McDonald’s
Address: 711 W Champaign Ave, Rantoul, IL 61866 , Fisher , Illinois , United States
The drive threw was open on Christmas day!! Awsome of them❤
A bit pricey
Fast service very clean and nice people
Waited for 25 minutes for food.
They are so slow to get your order I pulled up into the drive up and started giving her my order and she told me just a minute and then started taking the order of the other car pulled up in the other lane after I did I’m just going to Burger King from now on you can drive up get your order and drive out I run out of gas sitting there McDonald’s
The lady took my phone and didn’t use the coupon which is why I gave her my phone. Than somehow used my google pay without my permission. Charged me for the whole order and said there’s nothing they can do about it.
