Top-20 of music shops in Oxford

Excellent!!!!

Good experience., going in there they were so nice . Awesome drinks and food. Great Customer service.

I would like to say that I am so happy to have this little place with huge amazing heart in our community. The place is well laid out and amazing. Me and my wife stoped in saturday the 2nd. We were greeted by to ladies that both had smiles on there face and asked how they could help us. I got a hot caramel latte that was out of this world and very hot like it should be not what I get from the starbucks and dunkin doughnuts chains luke warm. My wife got some sort of chai tea and she said it tasted like fall and she would never get on from starbucks again its her new to go. Either way we were both impressed. The girls from start to finish were great a hospital. Could not ask for a better place in a great town. Need more places like you. P.S there pumkin cupcake that me and my wife split was great at well perfect texture. Thank you for being you!

A nice selection of holiday goodies. They have soups now too. I am so glad this place is making a go of it.

Very pretty place. The coffee was okay. The bakery items are very good.

Neat spot with a cool look but selection is limited and what is there is expensive. The coffee is even more expensive than Starbucks. A good place for a “special” treat but otherwise I go elsewhere.

The bakery item was not bad tasting, although a lot better and CHEAPER bakeries out there. Seriously 8$? For one item.

But I have definitely a problem with the two ladies behind the counter this morning. Super rude and absolutely didn’t get the idea they wanted to be there or be bothered helping customers. No acknowledgment when we were looking at the items like a simple “hello” goes a long way.

When asking one lady she basically told us the other one would take care of us and her face was like geez do I have to.

Short and simple better customer service would help this place. Otherwise skip. A lot cheaper and better options out there

Yuck!

Service was poor. And the products overpriced for the quantity and quality.

Great store! Awesome items with incredible deals! Thank you very much!

Always a pleasant experience. The staff is friendly and helpful.

Very clean. I got some good items. For a great price.

I can always find something and prices are good

the store is ok they get alot more clothes than anything else and some prices are high were others are low so you be the judge for yourself!
there’s only 3 handicap parking slots and the parking lot is small especially when its packed….

a bit overpriced but it’s new to the area so kind of expected, nice clean store, good new items regularly

Not friendly to customers.. also after a day they take the color of the week down so it’s not fair

I used to love it here, now completely new staff and was very rude to me and my wife

Terrible staff. Poor management, horrible customer service. Do not treat employees right. Don’t care about there customers and there store is extremely messy

Bob did a fantastic job on my bass. Made me a new nut, did some wiring work, and solved a difficult situation with my input jack. Thanks Bob!

Bob has setup my 2000 Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster twice. The first time was with a floating bridge and the second time I asked him to change it to a fixed bridge setup with a heavier string gauge (from 9’s to 11’s). He also setup of my 2004 Gibson Les Paul Standard after I purchased it from eBay. In both cases the guitars play and sound fantastic. I plan to bring both back to him for setups, maintenance, or repairs. Thank you, Bob

Well I needed to bring my New guitar to a professional to have it looked at an adjusted I guess the right word is Setup. I called around to several Big box stores but although they said they were trained I didn’t get that warm secure feeling of trust with my ne baby a 2019 Gibson Les Paul Standard High Preformance with a Bluebury burst finish to die for …
Well I was just about to run down to one of the big box stores but then while using Google came up with a little Guitar shop called Guitar Fixer Bob in Seymour ,CT. I read his credentials and who and how many years he had under his belt along with some well know Rock and Roll guitar hero’s he had for customers and I was sold I need to talk to this man. I called him up and even though he had a back logg (that’s always a good sign of great work) I got him to see me. Let me tell you the man is a perfectionist! What a subperb setup… I thought he was just going to throw on a new set of strings, tune it and be done after all this was brand new guitar from Gibson right….way wrong ! He spent two hours going over every little detail. Even found a missing screw in the nut mounting I had the Dealer on the phone but we found it in the case in a crevasse wow thank God!
Take your guitars to Bob don’t be penny wise and pound foolish going to the big box stores who would of just played it and sent me on my way. Bob when through everything, tweaked the neck adjusted the bridge and stopbar tailpiece oiled the neck adjusted the Nut and place back in the missing screw (it was very small the size of a pin head I never would have seen it missing) what a professional luthier. Lessons learned you get what you paid for at Guitar Fixer Bob LLC YOU ROCK my friend!

The store is never open when the website says it is

Just love this place

I love this place, got a few things for the house. Really unique stuff at great prices.

Great place.
They make you feel like home. Very gentle , friendly . Very clean. I can spend my pay check and than some here. They also have pies here

Great frozen pie section. Nice gift store but the pies were a surprise and delicious.

Staff was great. Nice selection of gift type items.

Cool place very nice stuff

Awesome guitar lessons there. Patient and professional.

Great honest shop here. Had a great online interaction with Dave via email. Want to know why I trust them? Because they talked me out of a purchase. Ha! Thanks again!

Woodbury Music is the best shop around of all of your instrument needs! The shop owner Dave, is both friendly & knowledgeable! I have gotten both common things done (fixing of saxophone keys) as well as unusual things done (fixing of a dulcimer bridge) and everyone has always been great! I have also taken lessons for almost three years now, and my teacher Mike is not only a dedicated teacher, but also a very talented professional. Stop by and check it out!

A hidden gem UPSTAIRS. Don’t miss it. Dave the owner is great, and talented. Patrick Gill is the PREMIER guitar TECH in the whole northwest CT region. He works miracles at a very fair price. Excellent teachers, Will for piano and keyboards and Mike for guitar and bass. Better check them out. I only trust my guitars to Dave and Patrick. Won’t go anywhere else. Seriously.

I have and still own 2 of these awesome guitars. I have the Paragon built for NAAM and the awesome CR double cutaway last guitar to feature old growth Honduran Mahogany. These are a cut above all others, beautiful masterpieces that play as well as the look. Each is hand-built for you and we’ll worth the price and wait.

Dan at DGN has been restoring, refurbishing, and working on my instruments for almost 10 years now. After using pretentious and over priced luthiers in the years prior, I felt as if Dan was a god send for me. Dan is not only a talented luthier repairing all sorts of instruments and building an arsenal of fine guitars in all shapes and sizes currently being played by famous musicians all over the country, he is a great guy! Down to earth and always honest about the work that needs to be done and how long the turn around time may be.
He has worked on my fender strat, my Gibson les Paul and blueshawk, my Taylor T3 and 20 year old 614 that he did a refret and bone nut and saddles replacements on. They always sound & play amazing afterwards. Oddly enough these are the easy jobs for him. I’ve given Dan some guitars that most others would probably decline working on. He’s taken my cheap Dean resonator and and little Martin and repaired and set them up the way they should’ve been on the shelf. He simply makes these cheap guitars play & sound better than the companies that make them.
He took an old Takemeine 12 string of mine that needed serious structural work and made it one the nicest playing 12 strings you’ve ever played. I also had him reverse the octave string order to resemble that of a Rickenbacker, and though the change is subtle I find it very pleasing and much richer sounding.
Dan has retro fit his own hand wound pickups for an old Guild Starfire of mine that made the guitar much more suitable for the rock/funk style that I play. This guitar suffered an enormous cracked neck from a drop at a gig. It dropped because the strap button was loose not having an solid wood to screw the strap button into (unfortunate case of its original design) dan was able to go underneath the pickup and place a small block where the strap button would stay secure. His job on the neck is impeccable as you can barely see the source of the crack. Not only did he do all that he also retro fit a bigsby on the Guild with a new roller bridge. This guitar was literally unplayable for the better half of a year and when I got it back from Dan, it was better than when I first bought it.
Dan is also great with doing quick work on my clients guitars as well. I’ve often had lessons where the student struggles with the guitar simply because it needs a setup. Upon the instruments return the students have always been utterly surprised how much better it plays compared to what they’ve been playing on.
Aside from some of the negative reviews on here which I must detest, Dans turn around time is quite reasonable being that he is a one man machine. Dan personally works on everything that comes into the shop, and between building his own amazing DGNs, repairing and restoring vintage and modern instruments and doing all his own electrical work (pickups, wiring, input replacements, and soldering joints) he always gets the job done in a timely fashion, or even rushed of you have a gig coming up! He’s helped me under pressure on numerous occasions with quick fixes for a gig that day, or a gig at the end of the week, and he’s even gone out of his way to repair pedals for me.
Dan never hesitates to call or email if the instrument needs more work or there was something missed on his initial quote.
I’ve been playing guitar, teaching and gigging professionally for 20 years, and I cherish my relationship with Dan and the work he does. I’ve been to many luthiers in the past and Dan @ DGN guitars is simply the best.

Love this guy and his work! Great job setting up my Bass!

I will never go back to Dan Neafsey (sole proprietor/owner of DGN Guitars) for guitar repairs of any kind again. In spite of paying more than $700 for repairs to two guitars (a Taylor 12-string and a Les Paul Custom), I got nothing but bad attitude from him – from start to finish. First: after dropping the guitars off, I sent him five emails with questions and instructions but he ignored them all (and he never answers his phone). One of my emails requested that he check the intonation on the Taylor 12-string (which I’d brought to him for a fret job and pickup installation). He claimed (when I picked it up) “acoustic guitars don’t require intonation adjustments – you can’t adjust them anyway.” That is ludicrous and ignorant. (I’m afraid he’s an electric guitar guy and not to be trusted with acoustics!) I’ve had experts adjust my acoustics’ intonation many times in the past (I’m a stickler about that); most need some tweaking (this typically involves shaving, reshaping or making other adjustments to the saddle and/or the nut – or replacing them entirely). Second: He upsold me on doing a neck reset I don’t think should have been done (I had regrets about approving this after I left his shop and wish I never had greenlighted that because I believe that radical procedure was not only unnecessary but a waste of money – another luthier in fact had inspected the guitar and said the neck was very good and did not need a reset). Third: I contend he made some damage in the finish in doing the neck reset; he claims it was there before but neither I nor the store nor the independent luthier who inspected the guitar for me after purchasing it saw these “prior” blemishes. Fourth: The 12-string played worse when I picked it up than when I dropped it off. He mumbled something in a nasty tone of voice that “12 strings have so much pressure the neck must have moved since I did the work” or something to that effect (said in a tone as if to say I was a moron to think this preposterous claim was not the case; whereas, in fact if the neck had moved since he finished his work, then something was clearly wrong!). He then unceremoniously yanked hard on the truss rod and ungraciously pushed the guitar back at me as if I was an idiot and he was being asked to do something unusual. It played better but I decided then and there just to get out of there and not come back because he was being so unfriendly and rude – after getting paid handsomely! Fifth: I’d asked him to put spare guitar strings in both guitar cases (to remind me what gauge and brand and type he’d used – important because each type of string set exerts different pressure/pull on the guitar neck, so the setup pertains only to that type). He totally ignored that request – and he’d thrown out the boxes to the string sets he put on! (It was almost a malicious act, I felt. Why the malice, when I was a good paying customer?) Finally, his nasty customer-unfriendly unappreciative and rude attitude alone was reason enough to be shocked/upset and not come back. I really am surprised though because I’d brought a PRS electric baritone guitar to him before for pickup installation work (I brought the Seymour Duncans to him) and he’d done a good job.

I have taken my Guitars to DGN Guitars for more than a decade and was generally satisfied with the work. Over the last few years, the work quality leaves something to be desired and often requires repeated return visits. Making matters worse, the owner, Dan Neafsey simply refuses to respond to emails, texts, or voice mails. In the last instance, it took me over a year to get a hold of him!

I purchased a new custom Rozawood D-45 from Checkslovokia in 2016. It didn’t acclimate well. I took it to Dan almost immediately who prescribed fret work, a new set up, etc vs sending it back while it was still under Warranty claiming he was totally confident in his ability to repair the guitar. After a few months I got it back from him, but within days the neck warped, the bridge pulled off the top, and a crack had developed that runs all the way from the neck through the sound hole and all the way through the body that just looks dreadful. It had clearly gone through some sort of trauma while in his care.

Twice more it goes in for extensive repairs including a complete neck reset. The second time, Dan promises that within a month it will look like new (no more crack). After about nine more months of avoiding my calls, emails and texts, he reaches out and promises to return my guitar within days, claiming the only thing left is to reshoot the top with nitro and that it quote, “looks great”.

After yet another nine months of unanswered calls, texts, and e mails I am finally reduced to sending a certified letter threatening to involve the police at the suggestion of my Insurance company. He finally responds, agreeing to send the guitar back without having sprayed the top and offers up every excuse imaginable.

When I opened the case, I could hardly believe my eyes, you could clearly see the guitar hasn’t been touched since I left it with him a year and a half ago with an unrepaired crack and not ready for nitro.

I don’t know what changed, but for some reason Dan is not providing the quality of work he once did. I wouldn’t want anyone else to go through this. I wont even comment on the lack of communication for someone supposedly in a service business.

This guitar has been in Dan’s possession for 90% plus of the four years I’ve owned it. He was paid more than $1000 to do the work. I am left with a destroyed instrument and a voided warranty.

Really enjoyed my experience purchasing a new guitar from Jon. In the past I’ve tended to hunt for used guitars at larger retailers, but this time I tried a different approach since I was having a hard time finding the right instrument. Based on my criteria, Jon suggested a custom build he ordered from G&L, and he explained in great detail the guitar’s features as I played it in the store. He’s very knowledgeable about many brands and can help you sort through the various wishes and concerns that all guitarists have as we search for our ideal instrument.

An exquisite collection of gear curated for mainly bass and guitar players.

The owner Jon is very knowledgeable & does the tech work himself, he fixed a stubborn electrical issue with my 30-yr-old PRS, and the guitars & equipment he offers are all top notch at competitive pricing, highly recommended.

Good I guess

I’ve been playing guitar for a long time, but felt I was stuck in a rut. Only three lessons later from Route 7 later and I can already notice a big difference in my playing. Not teaching to a particular style, Phil’s helped to expand my fluency on the fretboard and my options of “stuff that works”. I’m excited about my potential again and intend on sticking with the lessons.

I bought a beautiful relic custom telecaster crafted and built by Phil. I have owned several Fender & G&L tele’s and casters over the last 25 years and Phil’s custom tele is by far the most responsive, bright and the relic finishing makes it one of a kind. Highly recommend talking to the “guitar master” Phil Forbes and have him build your dream custom telecaster.

Gary is a great drum instructor.

Do not follow hours on door or website, very dissapointing 🙁

Awesome staff and great deals! No surprise they have 5 stars!!!

I love this place, i go in just to look at the product and I always end up buying something.

All of the staff, from folks at the register to the instructors to the director of music education, are professional and knowledgeable, with a warm welcome to boot!

Brought my daughter’s flute in to be repaired. Over a month and they never touched it. No time table given for when they would fix it.

Scheduled a guitar lesson here, spent $45, arrived on time, the teacher I was assigned to never showed up. At least they were nice enough to give me my money back the next day.

Rude. Terrible service. man had no knowlege of his products and prices were too high

It is tremendous to have such confidence in someone you give your instruments to. He is a pro among questionable larger store resources! Great to deal with and responsive!

Excellent work ! Def. recommend , great work.

I had 6 basses worked on in 2 months…Set ups, pre amp installation and electronic work. All jobs were done to satisfaction, within budget and promised time frame. If you need work done on your babies, Tom’s your guy

Food was good as always, up to Jersey Mike’s standards, atmosphere was very nice, good vibes from the music, and the staff was very high energy and friendly, especially the guy at the register, long hair, big personality

Great fresh subs!

I mistakenly put our order into the Brookfield location without even realizing it until I arrived to pick up the order and it wasn’t there. The owner overheard this and immediately told me not to worry about it, and he will make me the order right away. He was super friendly and understanding. It was such a nice act of kindness and very much appreciated, especially when the mistake was my fault. Highly recommend! Kind business owners are gems!

They forgot one of the sandwiches in my order, that I paid for. But is really good

It was a light weight sandwich. I’ve been ordering their sandwiches for years from various locations in CT, and including our hometown on the Jersey shore, and the ones I’ve ordered from Oxford are definitely lacking in substance and weight. Flavor is there but that’s about it.

Great subs. Friendly staff.

Vegetarian options: Veggie subs are available

Kid-friendliness: Kid friendly subs are available

I’m deeply disappointed in my first time experience at the Oxford location. I ordered the Big Kahuna which is pictured in this review. Definitely 5 stars for flavor. However, less than 2 stars overall because I can’t make sense of paying over 18$ for a 12/13 inch sub that does not befit its name. Going from a 14.99$ 12 inch Nordeli’s sub that I can make into up to 3 separate eats, to this one predominantly consisting of bread and minimal fillings, it’s a no brainer that there is no value add to being a returning customer. It’s sad because as a Quarry Walk resident, it was exciting that there would be an option such as Jersey Mike’s but I’m deeply disappointed. My partner over heard another customer who was with child question why the subs were so expensive. I think if they are going to survive, it’s got to make sense. Also, the staff was witnessed messing with their hair while wearing gloves and the subs weren’t labeled. My partner has an allergy to jalapeños and they got a regular Phylly. It was hard for us to tell the difference. I hope they listen to the valuable data their customers are providing. As a fellow business owner, I know the value of taking an ear to my customer’s feedback.

Bread was stale. Big disappointment.

Exceptional quality. Amazing staff.

very cool . good sounds and they are good at halo

The Southbury Music studio is an excellent studio with a wide range of talented and kind teachers!

The Southbury Music Studio has so much to offer to the community: music lessons, instrument rentals and repairs, as well as items to purchase such as instruments and lesson books. The owners Alex and Stephanie are very dedicated in making sure the instructors are qualified and experienced in their field and they make the learning experience an enjoyable and rewarding one.

This is one of the music studios I have dealt with. I found their staff to be very helpful and professional. Their recitals are awesome!

Very small on the inside, selection is bad, people are friendly and they work for you.

My daughter has been with Stephanie for the past 4 years and loves her teacher . Stephanie is very helpful ,accommodating and very patient with her students . We highly recommend this place .

Offers a small selection of musical products and lessons which could be convenient for those in the Southbury area

I called southbury music studio and explained my experience level and where I want to go in my guitar playing. The girl I forgot her name was very patronizing to me and told me they would get back to me. Well they never did, are they teaching anyone there or are they just going through the motions collecting money. Makes you wonder.

I walked in with my guitar and I asked the lady for the same Size guitar string as the one in my guitar and they didn’t know what size is was.

DONOT RECOMMEND BUTING STRINGS AT THIS PLACE

It is amazing to see what Oxford did to this former quarry. 30 years ago, this was a giant rock. 20 years ago, I picked up a few tons of stone. While all of that is gone, they did a good job of replacing the area.

Thinking they’ll need more parking eventually, but this place has almost any store you’ll ever need!
And The Sitting Duck has delicious food and will eventually have a rooftop!

Great place.

Nice stores ..becoming a nice little shopping place

Market 32 is no bargain

LOVE THIS PLACE

I don’t know what Quarry Rock is… So I can’t rate it. Giving 1 star because it seems the app isn’t working.

It was just a doctor visit. ..with a doctor who sucks