They are the go to music store in Polk County. Rental prices are reasonable and I truly believe I could come to them for anything. So in love!
Great place good folks – know their stuff
Great place, so helpful service find what you need. They sell Fenders, Ibanez guitars and more
Seems all the true mom and pop stores are gone because they have to compete with the bigger music stores
Variety
After buying a very expensive clarinet. They would not buy it back after was told they would when I bought it. And it was only used 4 months, so it was in the same shape as it was sold.
Went in there to buy a drum head because Guitar Center wasn’t open yet or I’d certainly have went there instead. EVERYTIME I’m in this store I get watched and questioned like I’m going to steal something. It’s a very uncomfortable environment. No other customer was in there yet, and as soon as I walk in, they’re all stopping what they’re doing and looking at me asking if I needed help, and I said “I’m just getting a drum head…thank you.”, and I wasn’t looking for 2 minutes, and heard another employee say “everything okay over there?”….YES GEEZ!!!! Can someone take a few minutes and decide what product they want!? Just because you’re looking doesn’t mean you’re plotting a GD theft! It’s a $20 drum head! Gimme a friggin’ break! And ya know…much to their surprise…I PAID FOR IT! Guitar Center sucks too, but at least they give you freedom to comfortably browse at inventory without being asked what you’re doing. There’s no excuse for that behavior. Innocent until proven guilty….not in that place, it’s guilty until they see otherwise. From now on, I’ll wait for Guitar Center to open. I won’t spend another dime in Carlton until they get the FBI…I mean, their employees under control…
Wish I could’ve left zero stars. I guess customer service doesn’t exist anymore. The young girl working the counter seemed overwhelmed and when she asked the longer haired gentleman at repair for help he seemed bothered. Just needed someone to look at my clarinet I have had for 30+ years to make sure it still functioned properly. They said they could send it off to the repair shop!! What a joke. Not sure how ypu work in a music store, but know NOTHING about the instruments.
A pleasure to do business with. Aside from their high quality products, they are genuinely customer focused. A rarity these days.
The board I received was a little beat up. Was having a email exchange with the sales manager Casey. He just completely stopped responding and did not follow through on what he said he was going to do and replace the board.
3. Sublime Guitars
Address: 4020 Kidron Rd #7, Lakeland, FL 33811 , Fuller Heights , Florida , United States
I’ve been trying to get Sublime Guitars to contact me regarding returning a guitar for over a week and they are not responding. I have sent an email, left voice mail messages and have sent them 2 messages on Facebook. They do not answer the phone nor have they responded to any other form of contact. I’m still waiting on them to contact me.
4. Baller status records
Address: 3012 Sugar Maple Ave, Mulberry, FL 33860 , Fuller Heights , Florida , United States
Very professional and passionate about His craft! I found Luis Marte Music on google. I had a song that I had written for my mother who passed a way from cancer. Luis took my “heart”, my thoughts and helped me create a beautiful love ballad honoring her precious memory. I would recommend him again and again!
I’m very proud of our brother Luis Marte, performing with him as a member Strange Wayz he brought a smooth vocal and a great ear to our sound at the time songs like Dreaming,Strange Wayz Zone,I’ll be there to name a few infused us to the top of our game. Myself,CL and Dee are looking forward to recapturing that magic we had in our hay day. LMM is going to the top – Paris
Very professional great arranger of lyrics need a good production in a timely manner luis is your man
8. Robert Phillips, Classical Guitarist
Address: 301 E Belmar St, Lakeland, FL 33803 , Fuller Heights , Florida , United States
Heard your mini concert at Black & Brew, excellent work.
The November 2022 performance by Robert and Vladimir Tsypin was wonderful! Their selections were very pleasing and perfectly performed. The fine folks at Lakeland’s Beacon Hall Fellowship were most welcoming and hosted a fine reception afterwards so we could mix and mingle with fellow music lovers along with Robert, Vladimir and his dear wife. Thank you all for a very enjoyable afternoon.
9. InnoCreate
Address: 6102 Sunset Vista Dr, Lakeland, FL 33812 , Fuller Heights , Florida , United States
Assessment: ★★★★★
5/5 based on 1 evaluations.
10. LRM Studio Productions
Address: 4015 Old Colony Rd, Mulberry, FL 33860 , Fuller Heights , Florida , United States
Talk about informative and great service! Got my violin from when I was a kid restrung, tuned, and all kinds of info! A memorable trip!
Professionalism and experience from all the staff
Staff was very friendly & knowledgeable. Lots of great things to buy! My husband enjoyed talking about music with Dave. We’ll be back for sure.
Quiet, neat, friendly and knowledgeable staff. Great prices. And it beats driving all the way to Lakeland to visit guitar center… Carlton Music is just as efficient for compatible prices and products.
Lots of items. A little pricey. Conveniently located in downtown Winter Haven.
Lots musical instruments ,very nice place.
All is overpriced.
Don’t waste your time! Shop at Guitar Center, better service, better prices, and better warranty’s.
Just called the store on December 14, 2022 @1120am to learn from their products and service. Who ever picked the phone had no customer service training and his ways were to be totally rude. He treated me like if I was dumb ( does not seem to want new customers), I could not believe he was mad for asking questions. Ok, it seems I will have to spend my $4060 budget somewhere else. I had to write this review and tell everyone to be aware. I am so glad I saw the true colors of this place before spending a dime. Have a nice day guys!
Fair is fair, we had to put in a bad review for Louis at the Tampa store because he failed to serve his customers and it resulted in less help for the veterans we serve. However, we went to the Lakeland store and dealt with Coy! He was a gentlemen and thorough in helping us with our needs. You are the man, Coy! Thank you and God Bless. We won’t miss the next event and that’s because of your help.
Exelente lugar para comprar instrumentos
We could not say more positive things about this Guitar Center!!!!! From the minute we walked in the door at least 4 employees came up to us and asked if we had been helped! John the MANAGER WAS AWESOME, polite and helpful!!!! We waited an hour at a previous Guitar center in Tampa and never got the help we needed, BUT AT THIS GUITAR CENTER WE WERE TREATED KINDLY AND GOT THE HELP WE NEEDED AND THE EQUIPMENT WE WERE LOOKING FOR!!!! I will continue coming to this store from now on!!!
Very helpful.
Nice people. And guitars. They make you wear a mask, but are very nice about it.
Well
OK if you know exactly what you’re looking for. They are not known for their outstanding customer service.
Hello, I wanted to leave here all my frustration with this store. On August 31st I went to Guitar Center in Lakeland (45 minutes from my house) looking for a speaker, so after waiting almost 1 hour I was attended to and bought a Gemini PA-15LKII speaker . Before leaving the store, I asked the salesperson if he could test the speaker, however he told me he couldn’t test it because the store was too crowded, but I had 45 days to return the product. When I got home and opened the speaker, I had a surprise, the speaker came without the components such as the power cable, the support and without the microphone and its wire, it was not a new product. At the same time I called the store and the salesperson who answered me apologized and asked me to return the next day. When I returned the other day (another 45 minutes) the product I bought was no longer in the store, and no other similar one that I could afford, so the manager Mason, who served me very well, told me that he had two speakers of the same model in the Tampa store he saw in the system. So he gave me a card for the value of the box and told me I could go to the Tampa store to pick up the product at the store. When I got to the Tampa store (another 50 minutes of travel) the salesperson who answered me told me that he didn’t have any speakers on that model, however I explained the situation of what had happened to me, but he told me that the product was unavailable, I was SHOCKED. Even so I looked at other speakers but I chose not to take any and asked for the cancellation of my order. To my surprise the seller told me that he couldn’t cancel the order because he didn’t have the box in the store and that he would have to wait for the box to arrive at the store for him to cancel my order, again I didn’t believe it. I explained to him that the manager Mason at the Lakeland store assured me that the Tampa store had the product, but the Tampa salesman didn’t take my word for it. After much insistence I managed to get him to call Mason, so the call was made and the salesman put it on the speaker, and to his surprise (salesperson from Tampa), everything I said was true, the salespeople talked and Mason said to the seller in Tampa canceled my order, and it was done after I insisted a lot, absurd. In short, I couldn’t buy my speaker, I wasted my time on the trips I took (money), I spent my money on gasoline and the purchase money hasn’t returned to my account yet, remembering that I bought the product on debit. That same message will be put on google as a bad review unfortunately.
I just moved to Florida and needed 3 guitar stands to finish setting up my guitar room so I Googled Guitar Center and headed to the Lakeland store.
I walked in and passed a couple of employees and found the island with the stands but none of the shelves had any pricing and there weren’t any price signs. I stood there for a while looking at the stands but I cant make a decision without knowing the prices. No employee came up to me and asked if I needed assistance so I walked up to a girl and asked if the store just opened in the past couple days because nothing has any prices on it. She laughed and said no. Nothing else. I turned away and walked out.
On the way home I passed a Carlton Music Store so I parked and went in. I was immediately greeted by 2 employees who asked what brought me in. One walked me over to the guitar stands and showed me his favorite one and I bought 3 of them.
Next time I need something guess what store Im going to. I’ve read that Guitar Center is in trouble. Its no surprise to me. Time for a new CEO.
16. Jimmy’s Vintage Music
Address: 108 Main St, Auburndale, FL 33823 , Fuller Heights , Florida , United States
Best shop in Florida, and my favorite that I’ve been to. I’ve been to many other big name shops, and Jimmy’s is my favorite.
Jimmy’s is the real deal. TONS of rare and vintage gear. Jimmy is incredibly fair on trades and a pleasure to deal with.
A really great place to buy a guitar! Jimmy was welcoming and not at all pushy. Loads of quality stock for all price ranges, it is not a mass box moving store for guitars, it is so much better. Guitars and amps with character from all the major brands. Definitely worth the drive if you need to travel.
Vintage all the way… Very nice to deal with.. will go out of there way to help you….
Nice older instruments
Jimmy’s has a great selection of used guitars and amps; many Les Pauls, Strats, Teles plus many acoustics. He also has old Fender and Marshall amps, both old tube amps and newer ss amps.
I felt like I was bothering the owner because I was interested in guitars under $500……..
Called in about a violin and the guy who answered the phone gave some wrong information. He was certain he was giving me the correct information but he was wrong. Do not recommend for any questions regarding an old violin.
I used to like this place but none of the employees or customers are wearing masks. Pretty messed up to wilfully endanger the community but that’s Auburndale for you.
17. TR Music & Voice Lessons
Address: 4180 Cobblestone Dr, Lakeland, FL 33813 , Fuller Heights , Florida , United States
when I asked him to provide more structure and incorporated music theory into our lessons. I have found his in class videos to be especially helpful when practicing at home. Through the lessons and practice, I feel that my guitar playing has improved substantially.
My guitar playing has changed dramatically thanks to the music instructor I found through this company. They always make the lessons fun and interesting, are patient, and knowledgeable.
This voice instructor has a gift for making even the most challenging vocal techniques accessible. I’ve grown as a vocalist, and their support has been invaluable in my development.
18. Piano Alley
Address: 2038 S Combee Rd, Lakeland, FL 33801 , Fuller Heights , Florida , United States
My daughters have taken guitar and piano lessons here. The teachers are kind and give excellent instruction. Both my daughters have grown in their music skills. The location is great, too. Downtown Lakeland is close to so many things! I highly recommend Lemon Street Music for students of all ages.
Our daughter (8 years old) has been in piano lessons here for about 4 years now. They are like family to us. They truly care about their students and their families. My granddaughter has just started piano lessons there, too. Thank you Chalis & Shane (and Anna and Kay). You guys are great! You have given our family he wonderful gift of music. The Hilton Family
My 3 year old is learning music with Ms. Lisa at lemon street music and she is beyond amazing, she’s defiantly patient, professional, creative and just know how to deal with kids.
My son always excited to go to his class and what ever she teach him he know by heart, as her ways of teaching is fun fun fun .
Totally worth it
This is a great place to be. Three of my children have been attending this school for nearly a year, and has progressed immensely. Ms. Emily teaches my daughter the viola, she is beyond patient. I couldn’t have asked for a more supportive teacher. Ms. Grace Bell teaches my son the piano, they made such a great connection in such a short time, she is what her name says… And my other son plays the saxophone and to this very day he misses Ms. Libby, his new teacher is awesome as well. The only thing I’d recommend is siblings discount, besides that I wouldn’t change a thing.
My daughter loved her teacher even if she wasn’t learning as fast as she wanted but that was on her, not the teacher. That’s why we decided to go even having 3 classes left, and your right 3 ⭐️is not enough considering your low prices and your amazing teacher.
Thanks for the clarification of the no refund policy.
Wish your business all the success.
