Nice professional people representing nice professional products
Great folks and nice selection! Thanks for rewarding me for my military service!
Incredibly friendly and helpful staff. The instructors are excellent at teaching.
Talked to Joey in the store today. He took some time to help me plan for an upcoming purchase for our church. They have a large selection of all kinds of musical instruments and they do lessons, as well. Knowledgeable and helpful staff. Highly recommended! Thanks, Joey!
I was looking at electric guitars and they didn’t offer to let me plug any of them in. How are you truly going to know if you like one or not if you can’t hear the sound.
Usually busy because they’re good at what they do!
Went in expecting to buy a new guitar on 01/26/2023. The man behind the counter was very unfriendly & unhelpful.
I found one I wanted to buy but I just didn’t really want to give my money to a person who didn’t know how to smile.
Another employee walked by and was even more emotionless than the other guy. I left feeling very unwelcome.
I will not be back.
Go to GUITAR CENTER instead (you can actually have FUN there).
3. Joyful Noise Guitar Central
Address: 116 E Main St Suite 2, Clarksville, AR 72830 , Jaulín , Arkansas , United States
Helpful, great service and a big inventory of guitar parts.
Nice people, we haven’t purchased anything yet but we will be back.
I’m from Kentucky, so I’ve never actually been to the store, but I ordered online last month. I ordered some Tama cymbal sleeves. The shipping was fast, and my product is great! Great company!
Took music lessons here once. Paid for 3 lessons and only got two. The instructor cancelled the last one and said he would reschedule but never did
They carry a pretty good variety of brands. Good place to go if bored. Although they definitely need to change their drum policy, “You can only play the drums if you’re gonna buy them.” How is someone supposed to know if they want the drums unless they play them. You’ll just have to roll your dice I guess, not a good idea.
Always a good time.
I bought a Zero Glide zero fret nut replacement through Amazon, but it was fulfilled and shipped by Arkansas Musicworks. I bought it 8/3/18. It is now 8/12 and there has been no shipment. Amazon emailed that the seller had not shipped within the time frame allotted and that I could cancel the order, follow up directly with Arkansas Musicworks, or whatever. I cancelled and will buy elsewhere. Never a peep out Arkansas Musicworks. Small item but they totally dropped the ball. Now I wouldn’t trust them for anything I need or am in a rush for.
They ended up not being able to fix my guitar. Horrible. They scratched the finish on my custom guitar. Didn’t put my pickups back on correctly, or even all the way. They also thought my input jack was glued in, when it clearly isn’t. Made a passive-aggressive about the guitar. Don’t take your instruments here.
They put my kid in their waiting list 3 months back. We tried to call instructor 3 times and left voice messages but no response ever. It is so unprofessional and we did not like it….
5. Music Center
Address: 2809 W 28th Ave, Pine Bluff, AR 71603 , Jaulín , Arkansas , United States
Good folks here, it is a pleasure to deal with Paul he is a kind hearted person and eager to help, he also is a great musician and knows his way around the guitar.
Good folks
Great local music store. We have shopped here for years.
Not to bad
Good place to buy guitars, don’t ask them to fix anything you own uness you want it damaged.
Rude
7. Clarinda’s Crafts & Music
Address: 3 Trina Loop, Greenbrier, AR 72058 , Jaulín , Arkansas , United States
Not only am I very pleased with my choice of a handmade Mia A7 mandolin, but also, my instructor just told me that we are both getting better; my playing AND my mandolin! Every time we met for first few of the seven weeks I have had it, he congratulated me on my purchase.
You won’t go wrong choosing a Clarinda-built instrument or one from the lines she carries.
Bought a beautiful Loar LM-600 from Clarinda. Great set up, great playing mandolin and a great price.
How can you not have fun at a place like this.
8. Guitar Center
Address: 160 E Joyce Blvd, Fayetteville, AR 72703 , Jaulín , Arkansas , United States
Love it. They let you try out guitars, amps, with tons of variety.
I go here for so much and all the time! Best crew to get you connected with the music gear you need. From mic stands, to looking up drum parts across the world, to great guitar set ups (a guy going through from Texas said these are his favorite gtr setups and he might just travel here for his setups) , this is a great guitar center!
Cool folks, great products and instruments
Customer service was informative.
Have to wear a mask, despite vaccines and the unbelievably low mortality rate.
Ya know…. I went there for banjo strings, the only effing place in town to buy anything for a string instrument these days, because when they came to town, all the locally owned shops began to shut their doors. They not only didn’t have what I was specifically looking for, I was told that they are completely out of stock of banjo strings. And again I buy from Amazon.
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Not what it used to be, looks like there going out of business, short on stock.
9. Valley Piano Co
Address: 3515 W Main St, Russellville, AR 72801 , Jaulín , Arkansas , United States
Brian and Valley Piano are a Russellville institution, and even if you don’t have a baby grand to tune, you know you want a ukulele for your folksy teen with the great voice to put on their YouTube channel . They have a sweet, black, v-head Dean electric a-la Pantera I’ve been eyeballing too… Valley Piano does it all. Right. .
Such a friendly, helpful place. Reasonable prices, lots to look at.
Great company. Very helpful
Great people, a very old store
I went into to buy a guitar. Very small selection
Lots of sheet music and DVDs but it is all on the computer today. Wonderful people. I wish them well!
My visit was to test the integrity of an electric guitar I had. Spoke to the guy behind the counter. (The one with the gray streaked goatee). Told him I was preparing to sell it via Facebook, and all I want to do is see if it sounds as it should. He said it was ok I was like great thanks. The buyer was from outta town and was shopping for guitar supplies. She had just bought amp still needed a cord possibly more. Asked her to meet up there since she was just down the road. She wanted to go in do to the rain. Instantly he started ranting that he’s a business man a professional and I was shady for what I had done. I was very polite. My reply ( I’m sorry I brought you a customer sure she meet up with me to buy a guitar for cheap but she still may need something) she was there for his childish act. ( she replied I do need a cord) He didn’t even bother to respond to her. He looks at me says someone smells bad like cigarettes… Wow 0 stars for your sir. Where’s your public relations at. Your welcome for that sell.
10. H22 Music Store
Address: 1105 Burman Dr, Jacksonville, AR 72076 , Jaulín , Arkansas , United States
11. J & B Music Sales
Address: 408 S Glenwood Ave, Russellville, AR 72801 , Jaulín , Arkansas , United States
I just began visiting this place, having met the owner’s wife while she had yard sale.
They were wonderfully patient with my novice level knowledge. They also offer half-price guitar strings!
Slinkies for less than $7!
I already love this place!
Great places to take your child to get a school band instrument.
Drove by & stopped because I’m new to the area and was looking for a music store. I’m a new drummer, so I was only curious about their drum supplies. Sadly, they had very little drum stuff, with only a handful of used cymbals for sale on display that I could try out.
The few drum sets they had were used, in bad condition & were stacked (not on stands or with heads on them). So, I was a bit disappointed.
Store looked a bit old, dirty & run down. The two guys working behind the counter were busy chatting with regular customers, but did welcome me when I entered the store. They were pleasant enough (which is why I gave 3 stars instead of 2). Wish they had more quality drum stuff to offer.
the staff is helpful. Just check the things out before you buy, the stuff is used so check it out and make sure it works the way you want it to work.
Unfriendly staff
Dropped my guitar off before Christmas was told it would be ready 2nd week of January. Called 3rd week was told not yet. Called 1st week of February was told it was being repaired. Called 4th week was told it would be ready today or tomorrow. Still not ready. Called March 2nd was told still not ready had not started on it had no idea when they would start on it or when it would be ready. Then the smart ass says if I am in a hurry I could just come and get it he did not care.
Dropped a guitar off for the owner to look at. He told me over the phone he’d give $150 for it and only a few hours later when I came in to get the money he prints me a ticket off and hands me $100. I reminded him that wasn’t what we agreed on and all he said was “that’s all I can do unless you want me to undo the transaction”. Not good business in my opinion. He lost a customer over 50 bucks. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
And now he’s calling me a liar. This isn’t some story I made up when I was bored, it actually happened. Remember the guitar was dropped off so it could be appraised. I don’t enjoy writing bad reviews but this one was earned.
13. Guitar Center
Address: 12315 Chenal Pkwy A, Little Rock, AR 72211 , Jaulín , Arkansas , United States
Going to get the missing string on my sons me guitar replaced. I still have the utmost love for these folks, Joey, in particular. He went way above and beyond to help me give my very sick son the electric guitar and amp of his dreams for his 18th birthday that we have been told too many times he would never see. I just want to say thanks again!!!
Great place staff is helpfull, got my order expedited quickly.
Great place but the industry needs to cater to left handed guitar players, as well as right handed guitar players. My husband is a lefty that owns 2 lefty BC Rich guitars, but they don’t make them anymore. It makes no sense because lefties are usually more artistically inclined. Many famous musicians are left handed…
Stock was low and the counter guy is a real mask warden. I seriously doubt I ever go back.
I know it’s “Guitar Center” and not “Bass Center,” but I was a little disappointed in the selections of basses and strings. People were friendly and helpful. Just didn’t have what I needed.
Pro coverage is a joke and a scam to steal broke musicians soles and tip money.
Edit: Still no response from the company after emailing them like they asked.
Bought strings and other stuff here, went to put on the new set outside and the manager told me not to solicit. I informed him i wasnt, and he went inside with a smile. Shortly after, the police showed up. Apparently, he called the police instead of asking me to leave. I returned everything I bought and headed to North Little Rock to Renown Music. Not only did they let me change my strings, we laughed about the manager Brandon Thomas’ behavior.
These prix took forever to string a Maestro that needed one tuning key…i’m stayin’ in the woods….H-Town has a GC that’s sick af
14. Big Event Music
Address: 149 E Grand Ave, Hot Springs, AR 71901 , Jaulín , Arkansas , United States
Does big event music offer guitar lessons for beginners?
Big Event is the place to go for your video production or audio recording needs. Great staff that is very knowledgeable and can help you with any of your needs. Brent, the owner, is a great guy and one heck of a guitarist. Give them a holler and they can hook you up!
Great people, over priced used stuff. Knowledge staff with understanding across most instruments. Some nice and not so nice used guitars in stock. BEM is part of the problem in this online society, people will come here to see things in person, then go to Musicians Friend to buy. Give it a try, but you will probably end up buying somewhere else. Jeff
The guy I see on weekends named Douglas is always friendly and a big help.
Does it have a recording studio? I want to make a song
Holy cow. I didn’t even know this place was open until I went inside. Not very inviting and the whole building needs renovations. Seemed very trashy. Almost made me feel like the items there have less value just because of how badly ran the building is.
I bought everything from guitar cases to a JBL top of line PA from them before I found out they are totally BOGUS! Sold me used merchandise as new, then got an attitude when I called them on it! Cuss me out when you’re a thiefing liar? I don’t think so! I wouldn’t buy a guitar pick from these people!!!
I bought a lot of things from Brent when the store sold instruments and amps and was always happy with them. Unfortunately, things have changed. I brought a guitar in that needed a rewire job. I was aware they were busy with festivals but they kept my guitar for 2 months and finally called and told me they didn’t have time to fix it. Needless to say, I wont be back.
I’ve never been in the store,I called looking for someone to do a repair an set up on my violin. They referred me to Bill Carter. The best most giving string instrument repair guy I’ve ever met. So they get 5 stars for that
Order some things for my nephew and they arrived in mint condition. “HAPPY “.
We love Crook’s. They’ve repaired my husband’s trumpet and we purchased our sons first trumpet from them!
They are great. But they closed the business. They still do instrument repairs from home though.
Very rude!
16. Independent Music Services Inc
Address: 9851 Brockington Rd #6, Sherwood, AR 72120 , Jaulín , Arkansas , United States
Great place for horn repair. Fast and friendly service
Expert craftsmen in musical instrument repair and fantastic customer service. I couldn’t ask for a better repair job for any of my instruments. Staff are all exceptionally knowledgeable in not only newer instruments, but also possess an amazing historic wealth of information. Certainly the place to go!
Great place for instrument repair. Both my husband and I have taken our trumpet, his, and flute, mine, for repair or adjusting.
Very helpful and informative
Did excellent work on my old trombone, very nice people!
I came in with a horn to have repairs done to it. I needed to have my saxophone’s neck recorked. I needed additional repairs, but above all needed the recorking. The repairman came up, looked at the instrument brand and said he could do nothing for me because if he broke something, he would have to make a part. I thanked him and walked out. I thought by the ratings that this would be a location with skilled craftsmen, but instead feel like it’s people prone to mistakes so they can only work on standard brands and not all instruments. I’d consider calling before coming. They are the only place around for quite a distance and driving over 60 miles to be treated like this felt very awful!
17. Conway Institute of Music
Address: 945 Carson Cove #103, Conway, AR 72034 , Jaulín , Arkansas , United States
Amazing teachers and friendly, helpful staff. Love that they schedule regular recitals for kids to gain experience in building their confidence in playing for others. Also love the photo days. Their photographers have taken some beautiful pictures of my daughter with her musical instruments over the past few years. CIM really provides the complete musical experience for their students.
Great school, great teachers ,great atmosphere
I’ve been teaching at the Institute for 6 months and it’s the best job I’ve ever had. I really enjoy teaching music here and the other teachers I work with are friendly, professional, and extremely talented. Jim (the owner) works tirelessly to make our jobs as easy as possible. If you’re interested in music, I strongly recommend coming to see us!
18. Record Rack
Address: 2801 S Olive St, Pine Bluff, AR 71603 , Jaulín , Arkansas , United States
Loveee this store!!! I visit very often with my husband and we both really enjoy the owner because he is super chill and laid back very nice and very helpful for any questions we have! If I lived closer I would probably be there daily or try and work there!! Lol!
Only place in town with such items. Music, jewelry, metaphysical items, essential oils, incense, games, items for the bedroom , etc. Lots of other items. Very nice and helpful owner and employees.
Awesome store been going here for many many years
I’m so glad they sales ticket, for the major attractions.
Love this place. If u love good music and want the original cds n not the edited versions then this is the place to go. Also the only place like that in Pine Bluff.
Good
It not all the names says. You would think they would have more records then anything else. And this is not a store to bring kids in to.
19. Been-Around Records & C D’s
Address: 1216 S University Ave, Little Rock, AR 72204 , Jaulín , Arkansas , United States
Fabulous and a real treasure in the heart of the city! Grateful to have it here!!!!
Small and cluttered. I was looking for vinyl records. He seemed to have mostly 70s music. Did not have anything I was looking for. The good thing about this place are the prices. You actually get a deal here unlike a different record store in LR we visited.
Great place lots of good music.
Great store with a full selection
So the times say 10am-6pm but…I get here at five and it’s closed, kind of disappointed.
Shop was closed when i turned up within the opening hours. I will not be returning. Difficult to park there fyi
Limited selection of well-handled older titles. Lots of clutter in on top and around everything. Flea market quality record store.
