Can’t say enough good things about this music store. Clean, inviting atmosphere with a great selection of instruments and amplifiers. Tracy is easy going and a great person to do business with. If you are looking for your next guitar, amp or accessory, Zombie Guitar Company is the place to go.
Just left my friend Tracy Estes’ music store; The Zombie Guitar Co in Herrin Illinois, with a nice, used, Peavey, 115 watt Bass Amp!
If you are in need of any musical equipment, you definitely want to check him out during the hunt!
Great guy, great store, tops in Southern Illinois! No question!!!
Mmmm brains
I was about to purchase a “outa sight white” danelectro ‘59m NOS+ on their reverb that was “open to offers” listed at $479.99. After I made my offer the owner changed the price to $529.99 and told me “so it’s still a good deal”. I showed proof that the guitar was listed on Sweetwater for $479.99. The owner then responded with a different guitar(aged white) listed at $529.99 and could not tell the difference… Overall I felt it was unprofessional to change the price on their reverb right after I put in my offer(my final offer was $465) while the guitar was still listed at $479.99, especially on a guitar that has been open and on display.
3. Front Row Center Music
Address: 1507 N Main St, Benton, IL 62812 , Royalton , Illinois , United States
This guy knows his stuff. Been going there for years for drum equip. Has used merchandise too. Lots of inventory.
Kell knows his stuff and has been in the business for a lot of years.
Nice cozy little place and the employees seem nice.
The little unknown place with hidden gems!..
Has what you need when it comes to musical instruments needs..friendly service and knowledgeable..
They seam to have what you need. In music supplies.
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.
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.
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.
4. Mike’s Music
Address: 816 E Main St A, Carbondale, IL 62901 , Royalton , Illinois , United States
Got a good replacement tuner knob for my guitar,. Nice selection and good atmosphere.
Where real Musicians go.
I mean, there’s 2 cats, 1 of which will lay in your lap. He’s got awesome instruments, super nice, and yeah, the cats are great.
Pretty nice i like to stop in and look at the guitars. The employees are very helpfull.
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!
Called to check on strings
5. Baldwin Piano & Organ Center
Address: 200 N Park Ave, Herrin, IL 62948 , Royalton , Illinois , United States
Bruce was very nice. They have several pianos to choose from new and used.
They treated my parents very well.
This one of the finest music stores in Southern Illinois. Bruce and his staff are so personable and helpful. They truly support the teachers, performers and students of this area. I would be lost without this store.
Excellent…
The rep was nice but the selection for guitar items was very thin.
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!
the best place to buy from someone someone who has a brain…….
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.
9. Shivelbine’s Band Room
Address: 901 N Carbon St Ste 7, Marion, IL 62959 , Royalton , Illinois , United States
Always friendly and helpful in finding what you need.
Went to get an instrument for my son and the lady was very helpful thank you
Very helpful staff
The girls who waited on me couldn’t have been more cordial and helpful. I wish they had a broader assortment of the classic oldies sheet music I was looking for. But there is always the internet. Perhaps my age has caught up with me. LOL.
I hope you all get a chance to meet, John Hart. He is kind and patient and generous of spirit. And you can’t beat the prices.
I thought you might like to know I just found one of your 35th anniversary squire telecaster in my Dad’s guitars. In great shape. He just passed and now it’s mine.
This is my go to place for Guitar strings!
Has everything needed for inhome studio
The owner is a very nice man. Prices can be a little high, but fair on other items. He does a good job at providing a variety of different instruments.
Best record store in the area. These guys always have some cool stuff, and they ask very fair prices. The guys behind the counter are friendly and knowledgeable. The store also has a cool 70s vibe to it. One of the gems of carbondale. Way better than hardcopies.
Great selection, friendly and knowledgeable staff! Will be back whenever we visit Carbondale again!
Lovely store. Lots of vinyl. Friendly staff, I’ll return.
In store cash sold used CD & DVD.
Very limited in what they buy. Basically they only want high profit items.
Great selection helpful staff.
16. Load Em Up Pizza
Address: 215 S Main St, Royalton, IL 62983 , Royalton , Illinois , United States
Called on my way home from work. When I stopped in – the place is immaculate. Very clean. I ordered a meat livers thin crust. It was hot right out of the oven ready for me to take home. Wait staff is very attentive and friendly.
Parking is plentiful either in front on the street or directly behind.
Pizza tasted great – I like a thin crispy crust (some people think this is cardboard and sauce – but I love it). Super thin and crispy, I love it. They also have thick crust available. Sauce tastes great. The pizza was piled with cheese (real cheese) and meat included ham, sausage, pepperoni…delicious. They offer one size on the menu – it is probably a medium or large for 16.00. I thought it was well worth the price.
Goo food good customer service. Thanks Kyle and team
Awesome pizza!! Staff was good, food came out very fast! We will be back!!
Good food, comfortable and friendly.
The double decker pizza was good and filling!
Good pizza, fast. Reasonable prices.
I was just passing through and ordered the $20 sandwich deal for carry out. So disappointed with the “Italian beef” and not worth $10 a sandwich.
Don’t really know enough to say anything
The food is great
Some of the people are friendly
Some of them take advantage of the gaming area while the boss is out taking care of a screw up
Some of them steal your money after you put it in a music player
They hang up on you when you call to complain about it
17. SI Violin
Address: 309 W Monroe St, Carbondale, IL 62901 , Royalton , Illinois , United States
George, the guitar tech was excellent and a huge help in fixing my guitar. I took it the the big box store out of town and they couldn’t figure out my problem! George was most helpful and I am a customer of their’s now for life! All the staff was helpful!
Swing City Music replied to my questions within minutes. Shipped item within the first 24 hours. Received the item in perfect condition, everything worked out of the box. Very satisfied with my purchase. Recommended.
I got an Epiphone SG (G-400) Pro from Swing City Music and it arrived within a week, had no issues at all, and played great. Im a lefty so I always have issues getting guitars and I found one on their website almost as soon as I started looking. Would definitely recommend them to anyone.
A good old school music store.
It’s a really good place. Sorry, we were the ones that crashed intk the building
You are crazy if you think these people would for some reason actually try to help a guy who has in the last year has spent a great deal of money with them. I plan on telling every musician I come across to stay away. Don’t wast your time with them or there repair men. Terrible
The entrance was beautiful the photos of all the different artist and musicians was wonderful and gave me an idea of what I could be some day. I was greeted appropriately, and they answered all my questions, but that was just what they did. They didn’t ask any further questions or give me a reason to be there and learn about the infinite possibilities of music from them and their instructors. It seemed like their knowledge of music and instruments had become just a job.
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.
19. In Tune Guitar Repair
Address: 300 W Pecan St, Carbondale, IL 62901 , Royalton , Illinois , United States
