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
4. Rolens Brothers Institute of Music
Address: 1430 S 8th St, Springfield, IL 62703 , Mason County , Illinois , United States
Flores music has been my home stop for music gear and questions for over 30 years. Great people. Take some time and drop in. See for yourself.
Great place
Friendly and Knowledgeable Staff!
Great selection cool people very knowledgeable!
Good pricing and knowledge workers
Big selection of guitars, amps, pa and drums.
We bought a new trumpet and paid over $900.00 a few months ago. When my daughters band director seen it, he said that is was not new and we had actually bought a used trumpet. I called them the next day and all they would do is an exchange. I have also heard of other people thinking that they were buying a new instrument, when in fact, it was used. We even found a tag in her “new” trumpet case that had another band student’s name and address.
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
6. Joshs Guitar Shop
Address: 1502 N 8th St, Pekin, IL 61554 , Mason County , Illinois , United States
Josh is quite the guitar tech, when it comes to repairs of accoustic & electric guitars, bass guitars, etc. he is spot on.
His background, knowledge, and endured time with in music buisness and sound make him a definitive gold standard.
Josh is legit the best dude ever.
Great customer service, A++++++ 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…
7. Gene Grman Music
Address: 4101 Sandhill Rd, Springfield, IL 62702 , Mason County , Illinois , United States
Excellent, convenient, and speedy customer service!
The best place to buy whatever musical products you may need!!!
Super personable staff that was helpful and courteous the whole time I interacted with them
Every single time I come here it’s nothing but problems. Being misled by an employee on a price of an instrument. After calling the day before getting one price, to going there getting another price, and then her calling back and giving me yet another price. To finally I had to just sign up for something because I was told they didn’t have any available. Was told today they have books and now they don’t have any available.. They basically couldn’t tell me when or where they could get another. I highly suggest going to another store.
*update*- the owner took care of all of my issues and is addressing the problem. Nice to see people still care!
Selections ok but lacks depth if you follow… staff is okay but not engaging at all.
Staff is helpful and they have lots of instruments to view. One bad thing is that they always seem to make you feel like they are waiting for you to steal something. I realize there is lots of theft that happens but you don’t need to follow me around while I browse.
This place will go the way of the rock shop if they keep treating customers like suspects.
It was not like this at the Stevenson location.
9. Capital City Music
Address: 3700 Wabash Ave, Springfield, IL 62711 , Mason County , Illinois , United States
This is a very cool place to buy an instrument. You may only see pianos in the front window but trust me. You walk past the pianos and you will see a room for acoustic guitars. There’s a feeling of natural Zen when you just sit in the ‘acoustic” room. You can buy guitars pianos drums a violin and even saxophone or trumpet. This place is worth a visit. P.S. you can actually play the instrument you want.
Friendly staff. Great guitar selection without being overwhelming
Good place to get anything to do with music nice people!!!
I primarily look in the guitar/bass section, but good selection of instruments and helpful staff.
Friendly,has most anything
Very limited selection of music, they have lots of guitars and pianos, though.
Ignored from the time I walked into the store until I left.Walked a circle throughout looking for help only to find employees chatting it up. Both looked up at me and quickly turned away and continued talking to each other. Will never get my business.
I’ve been to a lot of music stores, and let me tell ya, avoid the this at all costs. Prices are High, equipment is below average, and the customer service is a joke. If you don’t mind paying top prices for sub standard gear and having to staff look down at you like you owe them something well this is the place for you . Two thumbs down
Took in a brand new bass to get a pickup replaced. Not a scratch on it, never played once. The supposedly simple pickup replacement took a week and a half only for them to give me back my new bass with the back of it covered in scratches and a huge glob of dried glue stuck to the fretboard that won’t come off. They absolutely wrecked my new bass before I even had a chance to play it. Worst possible experience. I am sick to my stomach about how poorly they treated my equipment and would recommend avoiding this place at all costs.
10. Rock of Ages
Address: 1815 Broadway St #3821, Pekin, IL 61554 , Mason County , Illinois , United States
Best music store ever john is so laid back and knowledgeable always a great experience
Wonderful place. Great stuff there. I recommend the place but please people, stop having a full conversation with the only ONE employee, there ARE other people that need service.
Great
Full of vintage “finds.”
Guy that works there is always nice and helpful. Answers any questions well.
I brought a trumpet here for cleaning before I sold it to a new, young trumpet player. They were very service oriented and helpful, even delivering it to our local middle school when the job was done. I even found some excellent church- service piano books while I was there. Music stores are harder and harder to find these days … I’m glad this one is here.
Great place!
Band Instrument Repair, and sales of accessories
Staff was pleasant but not exceptionally helpful
Very knowledgible about things and willing to help.
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14. Fugate Inc.
Address: 1349 W Birchwood St, Morton, IL 61550 , Mason County , Illinois , United States
Mark is very knowledgeable and resourceful. He has fixed a number of pieces of equipment for my DJ service over the years, Music Source Professional Disc Jockey Service. He does so in a timely manner and within a reasonable price too.
He’s got a shop full of equipment for musicians and does professional sound support for bands as well, which I’ve heard him do on a number of occasions and does so very well.
So no matter what your need he should be your first and probably only call.
Mark has fixed my guitar super quickly and did a better job than our guy in Los Angeles! Thanks, Mark!!
Showed up at 10am on a Friday when shop was supposed to open. Doors were locked and no one showed up while we waited. I suggest you call ahead to make sure they are actually open during the times they say they are.
Took the specific info with us, bass guitar make and model, and he ordered a case for delivery by Christmas. It came in and it wasn’t nearly the size needed. He implied that the fact we got the wrong case is our fault. Hmmmm. Not a good experience.
Expected better with all the, “Mark knows his stuff reviews.”
16. Co-Op Records of Pekin, Illinois
Address: 3253 Court St, Pekin, IL 61554 , Mason County , Illinois , United States
This place is Great. Greatest hits CD’s for great prices and a great assortment of Incense
Cool place
Nice place!
Support this place
Great prices
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.
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.
Adam has a great music store. Lots of variety in guitars. He has a new product; cigar box guitars. He offers guitar care services, takes fair trade-ins for guitars he sells. He takes the time to talk with you about what your needs are in music instruments, in recording and more.
19. Square Music Company
Address: 729 Hampshire St, Quincy, IL 62301 , Mason County , Illinois , United States
