This guy knows his stuff. Been going there for years for drum equip. Has used merchandise too. Lots of inventory.
Helpful staff, and a lot of great stuff in store. I highly recommend this place!
The little unknown place with hidden gems!..
They seam to have what you need. In music supplies.
Has what you need when it comes to musical instruments needs..friendly service and knowledgeable..
Nothing in the store was priced. Took the time and found a stack of records I wanted to buy. He said he’d have to go on the internet and price each, one at a time. Gave him about 10 minutes to do that while I shopped. When I was ready to go, he only had one priced, and it was more than twice what it was worth on Discogs. The place was filthy and stinky. So, told him never mind on the records and I would buy the drumsticks and a kick plate. $16.09, fair price. Gave him a $20 and he didn’t have any change. Finally got so frustrated and just left. Don’t waste your time here.
Music store that appears to be run out of someone’s house. It smelled like stale cigarettes and was extremely disorganized. The guy running the place seemed to know his music but unfortunately I couldn’t handle the smell of smoke and was afraid that anything I purchased here would likely bring the smell home with me. Very friendly and helpful but this place desperately needs to be aired out.
Disorganized and everything is not priced with a tag, you have to ask him to look it up online in order to get a price. You may be there for an hour waiting for him to price each record or instrument you want. You will have better luck going to Guitar Center 20 miles away. Prices were not negotiable as well, just seems like a used music store should be more open minded to pricing and all.
5. Mike’s Music
Address: 816 E Main St A, Carbondale, IL 62901 , Perry County , Illinois , United States
If you want a guitar set up properly this place is awesome.
Not only did he give me an amazing deal on an acoustic, but will be attaching a know the makers left off, to hold my strap, For Free.
I return here every so often to check out what he has on stock. One can frequently find good value here. Also does good repair work. Occasionally carries used Fender basses at great prices. I have friends who also like to shop here. This is a great place to have around.
Cute kitty and nice workers
Nice little pocket shop to pick up some accessories and or a guitar you had no idea was there lol. Drum sticks are decently priced too although limited to two brands. I absolutely love the mascots too!
Some vintage gear and some brands I’ve never seen before. Mike was very friendly. If you’re visiting Carbondale and need a quick fix, swing on by. Easy to find on main drag.
Food is served to you super fast, open 24/7, and lacal. Love it!!!!!
Nice place
Fries were a little on the old side of taste and weren’t very hot. Usually like them done fresh and straight to the bag.
Why pull every car forward in drive thru?
Ok, food. Same old same old.
Two employees sitting at a table in the dining room.. Leaving one employee in the drive thru. Never acknowledged or asked for my order. Restrooms wreak of OLD Urine… One of the worst McDonald’s visits I’ve experienced!!!
I enjoy going to caring n sharing. I always find something I need and something I want!
Very clean, very organized, lots of good things !!!!
Very nice and helpful
Its very very organized but i did think theyre prices were a little high for a thrift store and it is used clothing thrift stores are suppose to be for the very poor so even poor ppl get a chance to own something decent but at n 4 a shirt some 8 that really does add up for a family of lets say 4 its donations ppl. free..price it as so plz or call it PLATOS CLOSET IF ITS GONNA BE RAN AS A CONSIGNMENT SHOP THEN PPL NO ITS GONNA BE A LIL HIGHER PRICES N UPSCALE STUFF BUT CANT CALL THRIFT STORE IF ITS NOT PRICED LIKE ONE. JUST MY.. OPINION CUZ IT WAS MY FIRST TIME IN STORE SINCE FRIGGING SEPTEMBER 2018 N I HAD TO EINDOW SHOP NEVEF AGSIN LOL
Lowering my rating because lately prices have really gone up. Also, sometimes they don’t really feel very caring or sharing due to some of the staff’s behavior. (2023)
Great nice find
Prices have really gone up from what they were, but over all its alright.
Hard to catch open and when I did it was Xmas stuff in early November. Very little men clothes. Women’s no better.
They said they were open but they were not.why would they say they are but they arent.shame on them.i drove many miles to get there..closed..they are for prophet.they make a fortune.
11. The Practice Pad
Address: 116 N Illinois Ave, Carbondale, IL 62901 , Perry County , Illinois , United States
My 2 year old daughter has been showing signs of interest in the drums. Being new to the Southern IL area I did my own research for classes & a teacher my child was comfortable with. The Practice Pad is a place that my child never wants to leave when our sessions are over for the day. I couldn’t ask for better!
Been taking guitar instruction here for over two years. Chad and Mike are great, and I recommend The Practice Pad for anyone seeking musical instruction.
the best place to buy from someone someone who has a brain…….
I was wondering if you gave bass clarinet lessons?
Excellent customer service, Knowledgeable associate in answering my questions. Reasonably priced merchandise.
The staff is always very kind and helpful. My number 1 stop for anything music related!
Very friendly and helpful. Nice to still have a brick and mortar music store in the area.
Had everything we needed.
Really nice people, just very overpriced
They sold me a violin for 2,000 and when I had it appraised the specialist said they cost $100 for a set of three. I will never do business with them again and I urge anyone to go elsewhere
14. Salvation Studios
Address: 711 E Board St, Elkville, IL 62932 , Perry County , Illinois , United States
I’ve been to lots of music stores and have had custom work done.
Neil is a very knowledgeable and skilled musician, luthier, sound engineer/tech, keyboard tech, and salesman. +++
Ben is likewise a very well trained brass instrument serviceman. Both are very friendly and eager to please customers with ultimate satisfaction. Got a question… just call them.
Great local music store. Neil Miller always gives you the best deal possible. And I don’t have to drive over an hour to guitar center anymore or buy online and not know what I’m getting.
Great service!!
Good prices
Average music store
The website says its open till 5 on Saturday not 3
Good stuff just could be better with details and price
I had to have my horn sent to Alton because this tech in Centralia is discriminatory against people with disabilities. Had to drive two and a half hours 200 plus miles and no discount for a simple repair I will never use them again thinking about taking legal action.
18. Swing City Music Co
Address: 1811 Vandalia St, Collinsville, IL 62234 , Perry County , Illinois , United States
I’ve been coming to swing city 1997 They care about you after the sale They take care of you My salesman came to my gig And help me set up I move to Tennessee I still come to swing city I just ordered an amplifier and had speakers Fix there they still take care of me because they have great people working for them They never forget you they’re good people You can’t go wrong there
Really helpful. Understands the goal that we are trying to accomplish and I had great suggestions on how to make it happen.
Great independent music shop. Nice variety & selection of instruments, both new & used. Friendly, knowledgeable, honest staff, full service, and fair prices. I’ve driven the 90 miles to do business there for over 20 years.
It’s a really good place. Sorry, we were the ones that crashed intk the building
A good old school music store.
My experiences their have been very bad. Only 2 people in the store know anything. The owner who name is Art is a complete and total jerk!!! Don’t expect him to respect you unless you are spending loads of Cash. His workers are nice. The store though just feels dusty everytime I walk in their. This has been my experience. Use to like them now Im just fed up with customer service. They do have rare gear tho. Which for me is why I liked visiting their.
They hate drummers. Lost a sale because they were condescending to a young man I was with. We’ll be taking our business elsewhere.
When renting a violin be prepared to purchase the moment you go to a full size otherwise you loose all credit built up over the years. Such a RIP off
19. Perks Music
Address: 502 E 13th St, Centralia, IL 62801 , Perry County , Illinois , United States
