Doing a little homework on getting started with a guitar and Scott took his time and gave me information when he was getting in a new shipment of guitars and was very informative I really appreciated his time.
Owner is very helpful and knowledgeable, he helped me find what kind of bass I want.
Whitey’s had a pretty good vibe. It’s not a huge music store, but it does have a decent selection of instruments to choose from. The staff was very helpful and helped me get exactly what I was looking for while making small talk. Overall a good experience. The only reason I don’t give it 5 stars is because it’s pretty small and might not have everything you’re looking for, but it’s worth a visit to stop by and ask.
Doesn’t open till 12 o’clock and is closed on Thursdays.
Update: drove 30 miles today to come to whiteys, only to find that they were closed on Wednesday at 530 when there sign clearly stated till 6 pm….I knew this hence why I drove that from to come here……..this is infuriating…….how’s a business of such low caliber stay alive……..too bad I have to give them a star at all
3. Alaska Music Lessons
Address: 36454 Ravenwood St, Kenai, AK 99611 , Nikiski , Alaska , United States
A very unique and all informative coaching style, from a real Musician/performer. You won’t get the same experience or opportunities through any other school.
4. Nikiski Hardware & Supply
Address: 52951 Porter Dr, Kenai, AK 99611 , Nikiski , Alaska , United States
They have a little of everything, from Ariat boots to 6 ton jackstands. The staff is always helpful, and this business actively supports the community. Inside, The Olde Goat Cafe has delicious sweets and stellar coffee.
Always great coffee!
Nice store
Good people good environment prices are a little high but that’s what you get for being the only hardware store out north I’d check it out
Kinda high prices and only carry high dollar clothing options with no sales rack or clearance rack and did not have much in my size wich is very svarage but alot of xx large and odd sizes . But they seem to have whatever else you may need.
5. Matanuska Music
Address: 280 N Willow Dr, Wasilla, AK 99654 , Nikiski , Alaska , United States
Great place! Awesome customer service, super friendly. It only took me 20 years to visit the shop. I will definitely be back.
Extremely helpful and friendly service!!!
awesome, knowledgeable peeps.
Great customer service, helped me find exactly what I was looking for
Honest, good staff
Was able to make fast repairs
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.
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
6. Ak-49 $ Buy Sell & Trade
Address: 43530 Kalifornsky Beach Rd, Soldotna, AK 99669 , Nikiski , Alaska , United States
I’m so grateful that Palmer has a music shop and glad I can buy local! Like others reviewers have said, there is just a great vibe at Wood And Wire when you enter the store. This is truly a great, quality music store, and the owner Todd is just such a very genuine person who is passionate about music. I purchased and traded in instruments here and always feel great about the transaction. In addition, there are music lessons offered here from wonderful instructors. If you have been on the fence about picking up that instrument you always wanted to, then definitely swing on by Wood and Wire.
The best guitar shop in alaska, hands down. The owner is the coolest most friendly dude around. Always happy to answer any and all questions and help out with anything having to do with guitars and equipment. He is very professional and has an extensive knowledge on instruments and equipment. The only guitar shop I go to.
Great as usual!
Nice little music shop. Friendly owners and a pretty cool selection of guitars.
I really like this place, just really good vibes here the people were really nice, really easy to talk to, very informative and there was some really beautiful guitars there as well. I haven’t gotten my guitar repaired there yet but when I do I will definitely review that as well.
Nice assortment of guitars and stuff and Todd is awesome go in and check it out
10. Kenai Peninsula Sport Rec & Trade show
Address: 36294 Kenai Spur Hwy, Soldotna, AK 99669 , Nikiski , Alaska , United States
OMG! AH-MAZING! The whole o real concept purchase / buy back for books is a novel idea! (Pun intended) Every book imaginable, great look and feel to the store, I really think putting up this string large light bulbs along the side of bldg by name would catch alot of attention and look perfect with sign already hung up.
Amazing selection of books! Love this place!
Awesome little book store with great prices. Tons of books inside, organized but not perfect. I think the bit of chaos makes going into the store just that much better. Kinda wish it were bigger with a coffee shop inside, but that’s asking a lot.
The person at the front (owner?) was very nice and was happy to entertain our 2-year-old who mostly just wanted to run around. Can’t wait to go back and get more books!
Great selection, knowledgeable staff ! Wonderful getaway for book lovers !
Good used book at fare price they take your old books on trade
Packed book store! Go check it out you might find what you’re looking for! 🙂
Super expensive. I looked on Amazon after I left and I could have bought it on there brand new for the same price.
08/29/23 Updated Review
I went back to the book store to stock up on books. The absolute rudest man I’ve ever met now works there and Leah, the young woman who had me coming back for months no longer works there. I explained to this man that there were $6 discount stickers on books from places like Walmart or Salvation Army but Already Read marked them up to $13 in USED condition. Books Amazon that were $7.99 were almost $14 in poor condition. I’m talking broken spines, bent pages, torn pages, and warping. It’s one thing to tell a patronage who has spent HUNDREDS of dollars in this store, (who was also incredibly kind and polite no less) “no, you can pay these outrageous prices or leave” but the condescending attitude of this man treating me like I was the dumbest person on the planet for pointing out basic math will have me and all my book friends NEVER coming back until they hire someone like Leah again. My husband was equally appalled at the attitude of this employee because he was even rude to him when my husband told me I was being ripped off and taken advantage of. Also the discount of “the more you buy the more you save” and “make an offer if you find it cheaper online” are no longer something they offer. Buyers beware, shop on Amazon or PangoBooks.
Original Review
The young lady working was incredibly kind and knowledgeable. The books were a very fair price and after having a giant stack I was offered a box to make carrying easier and she gave me a deal for buying so much which just made me buy more books. Their buy back book program for store credit is SO MUCH BETTER than the other used book store in Soldotna. I will never go back to the Soldotna used book store after visiting this one in Kenai. A much higher quality of service, prices, and inventory. I’ve recommended this book store to all my book lover friends and will continue to do so. Happy reading!
12. Amore Bello Bookstore
Address: 12498 Kenai Spur Hwy suite 4A, Kenai, AK 99611 , Nikiski , Alaska , United States
Wonderful, a bright gem in Kenai. Great place to get Christian, Judeo, homeschool, self help and more books, bags, and baubles. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly to boot! Will shop there again, and again, and again!
Beautiful new store stocked with men’s leather hats, books, religious books, family friendly movies, gift items, clothing & so much more.
This is the best christian bookstore I’ve ever visited. Plan on spending an hour or two when you go there. Oh so much to see. Wonderful books for children of all ages. Can’t wait to go again. Think I’ll do that today!! God Bless This Store.
13. Beauty For Ashes Thrift Store
Address: 241 N Aspen Dr, Soldotna, AK 99669 , Nikiski , Alaska , United States
Great place with extremely reasonable prices. A locally run thrift store serving the immediate community for a great cause. Be sure to check them out today.
14. Walmart Supercenter
Address: 10096 Kenai Spur Hwy, Kenai, AK 99611 , Nikiski , Alaska , United States
This walmart is the only one in Kenai / Soldotna/ Sterling/ Homer area so yeah its difficult for them to keep there shelves full but it seems like their stocking crew, works above and beyond to fill them as much as humanly possible!! When your shopping come across one of them, they acknowledge you and say “Is there anything I can help you find?” Or ” Are you finding everything alright?” EVEN when they are busy!! It’s kinda funny, going to the Anchorage Walmarts, the associates can’t seem to be BOTHERED to show customers any attention, EVEN WHEN ASKED for help!! So Kenai Walmart ROCKS!!
I was waiting out in the truck for my brother to get his items parking lot was clean
安さが売りです、！
Spotty inventory. Rude service.
Used to be a great place… Keyword used to. Over the last few years the current manager.. JASON has destroyed this store… they contantly get rid of things that sell quickly, and they fail to restock things for months on end. They then blame either shipping or manufacturing when safeway across the street has what they no longer carry,…. I could make lists of items theyve gotten rid of over the years that would just fly off the shelves… its like ordering more a product is a burden…. to a store… lmao. Anyways… If you want cheap food theyre great but if they carry an item you really like just count your days because i promise itll be gone a year later to never return. Thanks Jason
