The only store in town with everything you need. Second floor has electronics, clothing, bedding, etc., bottom floor has groceries and non-edibles, cleaning products, etc. Out of towners will find sticker shock at the prices, but they have to know that everything here comes in by airplane–it’s an island. Some needful things are just a little higher than normal, like candy bars, aspirin, shampoo, etc., while produce is very high and dairy products, too.
Love the stingers
Good food
Was okay to go check out AC & got to see my sis pun & nep JR. & The cutest mason & tracen !!!!
Quite expensive, but variety of selections. And it’s worth when they have sales or buy one get one 1/2.
Biggest store without clothing…
Costmer derive is amazing. But the prices are way over rated. Like come on $70 for diapers. Like come on theres a pandemic going on why make it over priced. Please someone help this village out with over priced essentials. This is crazy.
They gouge prices in Kotzebue! Prices have gone up consistantly for ten years now.
There is no reason to go up in price but to collect higher profits at the expence of local shoppers.
Really expensive (more so than Kauai). Not bad if it’s your last/only option, but waaaay cheaper to bring food in check baggage.
3. Alaskan Grown Cannabis
Address: 585a Third Ave, Kotzebue, AK 99752 , Kotzebue , Alaska , United States
Great food, great folks and nice quiet accommodations with their Bed and Breakfast around the corner.
Very good place
Mexican burger is good.
Fast service, good food.
Good food and service
First of all, I would have been ok with Bison or Huskies. But, I got word that they didn’t hire somebody because of their size. That is discrimination and I will not support a business that does that. It is rude and disrespectful. They should’ve given them a real reason not to hire them.
Says open but never does answer the phones after midnight so much for a midnight take out
Usually takes up to 1 hr for your food to arrive after placing your order.
5. Kotzebue
Address: Alaska 99752 , Kotzebue , Alaska , United States
I had a microphone that wasn’t working and thought I needed a replacement. After calling every store in town I could think of I finally found what I needed at Pro Music. When I arrived with the equipment I thought was dysfunctional in tow, the guys kindly pointed out that it took a battery. They tested out a new battery and the microphone worked just fine. I really appreciate that Pro Music didn’t sell me a new $100 item when all I need to do was change out a battery (and they were also very kind about my oversight). Kudos!
Have you considered changing your name to “Rock and Rocks,” with a logo incorporating a superstrat and an ore sample?
Great local music shop!
The staff at Pro Music is knowledgeable, personable, and has the customer’s best interest at heart. The employees take the time to answer questions and go out of their way to share their knowledge. As a novice guitar player, I appreciate Pro Music’s customer service and great advice!
Good selection of mining equipment and friendly helpful employees, never bought music supplies. The owner is unfortunately both rude and condescending. Additionally, the prices on smaller items (pans, screens, matting) is extremely inflated. You can get the exact same stuff on eBay or Amazon for a fraction of the price even if you have to pay shipping to Alaska. It is a shame that a local store is so inattentive to customer service that we have to turn to online stores for mining supplies.
7. Music Mart & Studios
Address: 413 Noble St, Fairbanks, AK 99701 , Kotzebue , Alaska , United States
did a great job on replacing the bridge on my fiddle. made a custom bridge right before my eyes. Knowledgeable and great price.
Excellent customer service. I called to see if they had what I needed and they offered to pull the items and have them at the counter for when I arrived. Very friendly staff.
They always have what you’ll need…
Salesman wasn’t wearing a mask and didn’t know where to find the instrument that I was looking for. However as I was leaving, the repair man found it and followed me out the door to let me know.
My kids love it.
Selection is large. Service was friendly but seemed slightly off putting while browsing. Once a purchase was made, service became exponentially better. Would do business again.
Not impressed by their customer service, although I did get what I needed done, thus the 2 stars. I’ve been a few times over a period of 7 years and both times they were rude. I’ve also known people who have said they were rude. I’ll try Pro Music next time perhaps.
I came in with my dad to look at guitars and to ask a price on his old banjo. I know my instruments and how to find the correct prices on used items. The lady who helped us, gave us the correct price, but she was talking down to us the whole time. I have never seen my dad treated so rudely.
Expensive
8. Matanuska Music
Address: 280 N Willow Dr, Wasilla, AK 99654 , Kotzebue , Alaska , United States
For a smallish music store, the quality, content and employees are beyond amazing! They always have some sort of deal going on. We moved away from Wasilla and we still drive there, just to go to this music store!
We needed a sound system for our wedding and Matanuska Music really pulled through for us. The rental was exactly what we needed at a very affordable price. We had it for the whole weekend and had wireless and wired mics as well. When I had questions while setting up (user error), I was able to call and they patiently helped fix my error right away. The process for renting, picking up, setting up, dropping off all went very smoothly. No issues with feedback or connectivity with the equipment. I couldn’t be happier with with everything, including the customer service!
I want to give 4 stars, but the fact that this is pretty much a “Fender only” shop is the only thing preventing me. I’ve had good results having my guitars set up here when necessary, they know what they’re doing. They do offer lessons here, though I haven’t taken any. Strings and accessories, both acoustic and electric are also available, though not the largest selection (they do have some good choices, Elixir, DR) or lots of available stock.
This store is packed full with musical items.
A bit pricey maybe, but it’s an excellent local business with excellent customer service & staffing.
These Guys has absolutely no clue about what they’re selling/doing.
Better drive 100 miles more instead dealing with these non professional “sellers??????”
Keep you money don’t buy here
Purchased a guitar and amp with all of the accessories for a new player. Upon picking up the guitar, the amp I picked out was sold, and another amp was put on the table with no explanation of where the other amp was. The amp was a decent brand, so I didn’t say anything, and the amp was also new. After using the amp, I had significant issues that I had to troubleshoot. Nothing worked. I returned them amp and explained what I had done to troubleshoot, and they did not want to look at it. I asked for the original amp I picked out, and the staff became angry and aggressive. I attempted to calm things down and solve the issue, but then they gave me the amp that I had originally played and asked me to leave. I will never return.
