No better place to do business. Purchased several guitars here and had repair work done on vintage instruments. Work is better than factory. If you have any doubts you are welcome to see what he has done on my instruments.
They did great on my repairs. Highly recommend.
Brandon is great. I am an older individual trying to learn guitar. He is so patient and makes you feel good while learning. Would highly recommend him to anyone starting out.
4. Joyful Noise Guitar Central
Address: 116 E Main St Suite 2, Clarksville, AR 72830 , Nadab , Arkansas , United States
It is a wonderful small musical instrument store. The owner is a very sweet man, who seems knowledgeable, and excited to share with any help u may need. A Christian gentleman that seems to just be fulfilling his dreams. Nice store.
Very kind gentlemen is the owner and he is always trying to help someone. God loving man. Goes out of his way to help, especially with children. Good prices too.
Blessed.
Was not open
5. Saied Music Co
Address: 2880 Point Cir, Fayetteville, AR 72704 , Nadab , Arkansas , United States
I really love this place and the people here are quite nice! Some things like tuners are a tad over priced but the nice people and good service is amazing there and if they don’t have what you’re looking for they check in on their other stores (in fort smith for example) to see if they have it there! They get the job done 😀
Very helpful staff.
Clean store, nice staff.
Loved this business. Welcoming people, warm. ❤
Rentals are a bit pricey, but instruments are very high quality, and I have never had any major problems.
Awful service. Bought strings for my guitar, and since im not very good at putting them on and they were the most expensive strings, i left my guitar for them to put the strings on for me bc they said theyd do it for free and that they would call me within a day or so. I waoted almsot a week and figured that i must have missed the call and went there to get my guitar. They hadnt even touched it and told me that it would be several more days before they could get to it. I just went ahead and took my guitar. Never getting my business again im just gonna go to guitar center.
Pretty great selection of instruments, however I felt extremely awkward with the staff and felt like my questions were intrusions. You could chalk this up to me just being anxious, but I would have much more appreciated an employee who could recommend stuff to me, and willing to help me find what I’m looking for. I’ll be going to A different shop to get what I need
When I got there I was excited to be buying a ukulele something I’ve been wanting since I was little and when I asked how much taxes were because $82 up from the $54 seemed outrageous the man said idk and didn’t even check it just took an extra $21 and when I was asking questions about other instruments he had. No information literally making me. Still waiting on the money to be back in my account had to go to bed hungry tonight
6. Arkansas Musicworks
Address: 2400 SE J St, Bentonville, AR 72712 , Nadab , Arkansas , United States
Very good service, I have ordered online small item, it was sent straight away and packed well, thank you.
Bought some Hofner style Tea Cup knobs to put on my Hofner HCT Cavern bass and they work and look great. Shipping was fast and quality perfect. Thanks.
Good products and nice folks.
Efficient store operation but lacks collection.
Nice place.
Brought my guitar into get work done on it. Neck reset and put new strings on it. They ship it out to the luthier who gives it back in worse condition than I gave it to them in. DO NOT USE!
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….
The manager/owner with the flat cap and black/grey beard couldn’t care less about customer satisfaction. He tries to rush customers into buying equipment, and is extremely rude to you if you don’t buy something right off the bat. I’ve witnessed this every time I’ve been in the store. I would highly recommend seeking a different music store with a competent manager that doesn’t solely care about taking your money. He is unpleasant to be around and lacks simple business concepts. Bottom line, there are plenty other music stores in NW Arkansas that will prioritize your satisfaction — don’t waste your time here.
7. Clarinda’s Crafts & Music
Address: 3 Trina Loop, Greenbrier, AR 72058 , Nadab , Arkansas , United States
Well now Clarinda is the gal to do business with and maybe learn a thing or two about that special instrument you’ve been looking for. Even if you’re not player. Yet.
Inspiration is where it all starts. You’ll need a quality instrument that is comfortable to you ear and to wear. Because after all, that instrument you’re wearing is a part of you. Linked right to your heart. That’s it. Music.
Clarinda has good taste. Her selection of instruments are about the best values you’ll find. Value. Clarinda’s knowledge of selection. An instrument you’ll look forward to playing. Her personal attention to detail makes all the difference.
I bought 1 Loar LM-700-VS mandolin from Clarinda. I wanted a pick up installed. No problem. Done. I also bought an original version stock Loar LM-700-VS. Plugged in or not these mandolins are top notch! Will knock down your doors and the dogs will come runnin’ in! So to speak… couldn’t be happier. – Steve Kletzel – In Portland Oregon
Bought a beautiful Loar LM-600 from Clarinda. Great set up, great playing mandolin and a great price.
Bought an excellent sounding, sweet mandolin from Clarinda at a very reasonable price.
8. Music City
Address: 5121 Warden Rd Suite A1, North Little Rock, AR 72116 , Nadab , Arkansas , United States
Steve helped us get a saxophone for my daughter for school. Great renting program. If you need an instrument for yourself or for your child, check this place out!!
The people are friendly n courteous. It is a nice clean place
Friendly staff, small selection instruments. Musical instrument lessons given here
Good selection…
Good variety. Little bit of everything
The absolute worst store ive ever been in will not be back
Not very much guitar stuff. Didn’t even have strap studs.
A few months ago, I visited Saied Music’s North Little Rock location to look into used flutes (online flutes are too hit-or-miss, I discovered, so I wanted to be able to try one before buying). Not wanting to spend a small fortune on an instrument I wasn’t sure I’d stick with, I figured used would be a safe bet.
The gentleman who was working that day showed me a Jupiter flute that had a price tag of $380 or $385 (I just distinctly remember it being in the $380 range). It had a head joint with a gold-plated lip plate that I found rather garish, but for the price, I was willing to consider it once I tried it and realized it played fairly easily. So, I went home to think on it, but I ultimately put off getting a flute for awhile.
Yesterday, I returned, and lo and behold, they had the same flute still in stock. However, this time a different guy brought it out, and the price had been removed, leaving only a partial green tag with some text on it. The man made a fairly loud show of talking to the other guy, who had originally showed it to me the first time I saw it, saying that, since it had a green tag, he could sell it for below the “book price.” He thumbed through a binder, ran his finger down a list of prices, and landed on $480. Then, he quoted me $450, saying that price was $30 below list.
I immediately thought of the scene in Legally Blonde when the clothing boutique worker pulls a tag off a dress from last season and tries to sell it to Elle for a huge mark-up, believing her to be too uninformed to know any better.
I closed the case without taking another look, then left the store without saying another word.
I lost all trust in Saied Music in that instant, and I will not return.
10. Music Center
Address: 2809 W 28th Ave, Pine Bluff, AR 71603 , Nadab , Arkansas , United States
Wonderful guitar gallery that includes an amazing old theater. They host many local musicians and also allow the School of Rock to present their student rock concerts. A true member of the local scene. Go check out their guitars and other instruments….and catch a show.
Great prices and management
Enjoy the venue every event!
it’s alright. selling broken guitars for the pieces they’re asking is outrageous, though.
Canceled concert and never got refund
Worst experience with a music store ever! Lack of knowledge. Limited amount of guitar strings. Just terrible experience first and last time there!
13. Record Rack
Address: 2801 S Olive St, Pine Bluff, AR 71603 , Nadab , 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!
Should be a record rack in every city
Friendly people, good vibes, excellent selections in all departments. Me and my girlfriend love their adult section, which frequently has plently of sales going. Also, as a Wiccan, it was very nice to find an area dedicated to alternative spirituality AND a clerk versed in the products available. Overall, I love this place and I truly hope whoever buys it will keep it the same.
I’m so glad they sales ticket, for the major attractions.
Good
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.
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.
14. Valley Piano Co
Address: 3515 W Main St, Russellville, AR 72801 , Nadab , Arkansas , United States
I stopped in there for the 1st time and spoke to Brian and he helped me with buying an Amp for my Guitar. Very good Price and the Customer Service was Great!
BEST
I love these guys! Great products @ competitive prices and very knowledgeable of products they sell. 5 + stars.
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.
15. Little Rock Violin Shop
Address: 316 E 11th St, Little Rock, AR 72202 , Nadab , Arkansas , United States
Very helpful and knowledgeable about their instruments.
Unique violin shop
I love that there’s a local place to have your stringed instruments adjusted and usually while you wait. My only complaint is that they charged me two different prices for the same service. My family is new to violin lessons and the instrument, so I can’t be absolutely sure that there was no difference…but there should be a uniform price for tuning/restringing a 1/4 sized violin. The staff is very courteous and informative. They also have a list of great string instrument instructors.
16. Independent Music Services Inc
Address: 9851 Brockington Rd #6, Sherwood, AR 72120 , Nadab , Arkansas , United States
Superb service right in the nick of time! I will definitely be a returning customer!
I have always had a great experience with this instrument repair service. Friendly staff and quality repair is just a basic reason why I give this place 5 stars. If I ever need an instrument repair, I would first go to Independent and trust them with their services. If you want to spend your money on getting your instrument repaired, please use Independent!
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. Dickson Music
Address: 8700 AR-107, Sherwood, AR 72120 , Nadab , Arkansas , United States
