Good store not staffed very well so plan on spending some time. Other than that Good inventory
Very rude, couldn’t have had a worst experience! And that was the owner acting in a mega unprofessional manner! Don’t waste your time, go anywhere but here.
I went in looking for some specifics, I had my own guitar with me, THAT I BOUGHT FROM THEIR PEORIA STORE, possibly to upgrade. Played a few guitars (with no amp, because who needs an amp when shopping guitars) to give them sometime to at least acknowledge my presence… no luck, so I stood at the counter where I could see the manager sitting and talking with sime dude about nothing… for about 5 minutes before I said screw it… never coming back to this location ever…. I’ve bought a total of 3 guitars and my father bought 4 and with guitar-mart on their assess, I’d think they’d try harder
I needed a set of strings last minute and stopped in to the closest place and they tried to charge me 21$!!!! I get these same strings for 6$ everywhere else. I told him no way and he knocked it down immediately to 16?? He said they were on sale… Which he failed to mention when he told me the price initially. Total rip off. Always rude and I hate having to go there.
3. Joshs Guitar Shop
Address: 1502 N 8th St, Pekin, IL 61554 , Glasford , Illinois , United States
Excellent customer service, local musician helping other musicians both seasoned and up and comong.
Outstanding.
The best guitar shop in central illinois by far. Highly suggest going here for any guitar repair or need. Very friendly laid back staff. The way they take care of and make your guitar look and sound you would think it was for them. No guitar shop in this area comes even near the quality and customer service you get from joshs guitar shop.
Josh and Daimien are as friendly and down to earth. Treated this hobby player with the same consideration as a gigging musician. Rewired my guitar and dropped a push/pull pot in and didn’t charge an arm and a leg. Will patronize again.
Went there to get my guitar because I got no updates on the guitar and they took the pickgaurd off of my vintage 1953 SJ200 Gibson acoustic without me knowing and broke off a piece of binding around the sound hole. Then when I was gonna restring the instrument they couldn’t find my bridge pins which are original to the guitar. Ill give them this they got rid of the main rattle of the guitar but I was expecting some extra caution and care for taking in such an instrument.
Overall: Very Disorganized, Unprofessional service…
4. Cook Guitars
Address: 6618 W Tuscarora Rd, Mapleton, IL 61547 , Glasford , Illinois , United States
Awesome music store! Has a great selection of hand curated albums. The owner is a great guy who knows his stuff. Great selection of metal and other various music, plus some movies.
Always a great place to go. Plus it’s one of the only places around to pick up new metal music.
Awesome local owned buisness with a staff that seems to care about music. I like it.
Good selection
This is one of the last Co-op records as they used to be. Of course they carry the typical pipes, grateful dead ephemera and bead curtains, as well as a decent array of vintage vinyl and thoroughly combed over cds.
Fantastic record store. Good selection for a good price. Great staff, and a wonderful place to pick up some new music.
boaring
Not sure how this place is still in business.
8. Flores Music
Address: 3831 N Sheridan Rd, Peoria, IL 61614 , Glasford , Illinois , United States
Great place for guitars and more. Love this place. Both Pekin and Peoria store are great.
Great shop. The owners take their time with you and there’s zero sale pressure. In fact, they actually encourage you to take an instrument down and plug it in. Cool vibe in the store.
Been going to these folks for all my music gear and questions to be answered concerning the like for over 20 years and have yet to have a bad experience. Great, kind, and knowledgeable staff. Also feel the reward of supporting your community by shopping local! Flores for life!!!
Nice music store.
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.
It was awesome na Kevin Gray Is such a good drum teacher
Do not visit if you have brown skin. Clearly has a preference for whites only…. cannot believe this place and the racist service exists in 2014!!! Had a horrible experience. They would rather not serve me or take my money….. beware black and brown people of Peoria!!!
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!
I have bought $1,000’s worth of stuff from this place. I always have felt like I had been treated fairly and given a good deal. I have even taken some of my stuff in to have it repaired and cleaned. I bought a fantastic pair of speakers no one has heard of and that have a goofy connection on the back. I went in and spoke with them about it and decided to try banana plugs. I was under the impression that if it didn’t work I could bring it back in and return it. So my wife stops in with the original receipt and in the original packaging (unopened) and they refuse to give our money back. In store credit is all I can get. It’s terrible business practice and I should have been told up front that they would not except the return, especially since I had been talking to them about what I was doing. I will from now on do my business elsewhere.
9. Don’s Music Land
Address: 7717 N University St STE A, Peoria, IL 61614 , Glasford , Illinois , United States
I spent more than I expected (my choice) but Don made so many points in customer service I felt more than compensated. Bought a Roland keyboard Bluetooth connectivity ☺️
Great store and extremely helpful.
The people here really care about music, instruments, and the customer. They’re very flexible when it comes to financing and have a great selection. Their available lessons are especially great! Never would have thought someplace would give viola lessons in ol Peoria.
Gd selection
10. Like Mind Productions
Address: 1806 State St, Pekin, IL 61554 , Glasford , Illinois , United States
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11. Kidder Music
Address: 7728 N Crestline Dr, Peoria, IL 61615 , Glasford , Illinois , United States
Brought my grandfather’s trombone in to be cleaned and ready for my son’s band practice and they took really good care of the instrument. They are honest hard workers because the instrument was so well maintained they didn’t even need to do any work on it. Will be back for all instrument needs!!
Quick response! Very helpful!
I love this place the staff couldn’t be more helpfull Beth was awsome and answerd all our questions will deffently go back!
Friendly and knowledgeable
Friendly staff and had just what I was looking for
The store is pretty good. The staff is very knowledgeable and helpful. They take the time to help you find what you are looking for, whether it’s sheet music, instruments, or accessories. They also offer lessons with some great teachers.
Have issues taking money off cards don’t say why just say sorry we can’t help
