Bought an Eastman from them off of Reverb. Arrived safely and plays wonderfully. Great transaction.
The crew at Mojo’s are some of the best in the biz. Competitive prices, excellent customer service, and great selection are what you’ll find. I get treated like family everytime I go in. They make it too easy to spend money (in a good way).
Knowledgeable and friendly.
Fun shop for sure! Eye candy hanging on all the surrounding walls. The shop’s main focus is guitars so it’s definitely the place to go if that’s your go to instrument. Workers are knowledgeable and always very helpful. It’s no breaking news that guitar shops tend to give off awkward, intimidating vibes (understandably so when you visit any shop with high pricetagged merch) and I do have to try and hide my feelings of squirminess while there, but I enjoy going and will continue to.
Lots of inventory and they are willing to deal
I went in to get my guitar repaired, the staff members sat at the counter and talked and ignored me for several minutes. Then after they finally looked at my guitar it turned out to be a very expensive repair so I decided to just buy a new guitar. One would think this would be cue to start selling a guitar, instead they ignored me some more and made me feel awkward for playing any guitar they had. So I went to swing city music right down the road and they instantly came to help and found a guitar that was right for me.
After years of taking time off from playing music, band break up really made me step away, I’ve decided to look around for a new guitar and rig, have gone to Mojo’s, have purchase three terrific instruments from them in the past 15 years, never had a bad experience, today, however, was not the same. I walked into a store deflated of its prior pulse, I was seen and ignored, walked around looking for what would be my next stage guitar. Two employees, yet no time to greet, or attempt to make a sale, to show products, I even made an attempt by asking what’s new, even then not a singular spark of interest in my affairs with them was of significance. I walked out of there for the last time, sad to see such a place become so cold and uninviting.
3. Hangar 18 Guitars
Address: 204 W St Louis St, Lebanon, IL 62254 , Saint Jacob , Illinois , United States
Paul is great guy who will bend over backwards to help you out.
This is where I have all the work done on my guitars. Paul is friendly and easy to work with. He watched me play one of the guitars he had for sale and set up one of my guitars based on that. He FLAT OUT NAILED IT!!! In other words, he knows what he is doing. Turn around times are not always super fast but you do have to take into account that a good luthier and tech on this side of the river is not easy to find and so he might be a little bit overloaded at times, but the work he does is worth the wait. I recommend Hanger 18 Guitar Repair.
Great service even when you have to take the kids out with you. I highly recommend Paul/ Batman for all string instruments.
Friendly and Cheap on guitar set ups
Really nice guys there, always a friendly smile.
Did some guitar repair work for me, turned out pretty good.
The staff at this store is amazing. Very helpful and fair. George was great in helping me to purchase a D-18. Massive inventory. I highly recommend this music store for any musician at any level. Thanks again for your help, guys!
These guys form RELATIONSHIPS with their customers. They know my name, they remember what I like, they help educate me, AND their prices are GREAT. I prefer SWING CITY over any national chain music store because at the other guys, I’m just a number and a sale.
They were very friendly and helpful.
It’s a really good place. Sorry, we were the ones that crashed intk the building
A good old school music store.
I am in a spot where I need a bass today. I came in 10/8/22 ready to buy. After 10 minutes, a sales associate said hi from across the room. After another 12 minutes, every staff was chatting with the one other customer in the store, ignoring us. No wonder the place is empty every time I drive by. I hate going to guitar center, but places like this leave you little choice when you’re ignored and not helped at all. I couldn’t reach the bass I was going to purchase, so I’m just done waiting for the chatting giggly employees hanging in their “clicky” circle.
I frequently purchased merchandise over my years, normally I do business up north. I decided to buy a guitar for a gift about several months later I noticed that the bridge on the guitar was coming apart so I took the guitar back for exchange but was refused to exchange because of warranty. I didn’t expect a new guitar to come apart especially at the bridge we have several at home and never had an issue besides basic maintenance. I don’t feel as if I need to bring rulers, micrometers, calculators to purchase a instrument. Please spend your hard earned money at some other music shop if you want quality and respect.
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
What a wonderful job Sylvia (Phillips) did during our sons service. She was so considerate to our requirements, we could not have asked for more….sounded amazing!!
9. TR Music & Voice Lessons
Address: 209 Sturbridge Blvd, Glen Carbon, IL 62034 , Saint Jacob , Illinois , United States
If I ever did not understand a certain technique, Peterson would go out of his way to explain it multiple ways until I understood. He not only taught me how to read music, he taught me the fundamental basics of music so I could break down pieces on my and begin to write my own. We also had jam sessions at the end of each lesson so I could learn basic chords while having fun.
Dan is an excellent drummer. Even though he has not given me lessons personally, our band has hired him on numerous occasions for private and public gigs. Dan has always been professional, friendly, and accommodating. He shows up to gigs on time and is prepared to play the songs on our set list. He is an excellent drummer and has what we feel, is a natural ability to pick up on the rhythm of songs. We are a band at the place at least three times a month so we have a lot of experience with various drummers. Dan has always been one of the best and one of the first we call when we need someone.
It has only been a couple months and Taylor has me playing over 8 songs on guitar, learning music theory, and is assisting me with songwriting techniques! Progress with Taylor is quick, hands on, challenging, and rewarding!
Our son had his first lesson with Caleb…he had so much fun. Caleb really catered piano lessons to Max’s personality, age, and interests. Great experience so far!
10. Miller Music Inc
Address: 4510 N Illinois St #3, Swansea, IL 62226 , Saint Jacob , Illinois , United States
I had to get my guitar restrung while I was in Belleville today. The gentleman who waited on me was very personable and knowledgeable about guitars. He strung my guitar quickly and efficiently, This shop is well stocked with all kinds of books and music for all instruments. I will be coming back when I am in the area.
What a great experience we had at Miller Music! We called around to so many places and they were not very helpful or WAY to pricey . Our 13 year old hit the mouthpiece of his trumpet and it was stuck in. We tried to pull it out ourselves but only mad it worse. Anyways, called Miller’s and he said no problem, in 35 years there was only one he couldn’t get out! So we dropped in and in about three minutes he had it out, and he cleaned up the mouthpiece ! Y’all he charged us $3.20. Hands down this is the best music store we have been to. Great customer service over the phone and in person! This will definitely be our go to place!
Steve was great to work with! Very quick turnaround on an instrument repair. I would recommend them.
They appear to no longer be in business.
I took my niece to Miller Music to see about having an issue fixed with her flute. The guy working looked at it for a few seconds and said he didn’t notice any issues (leaks) visible to the eye. I then asked if it would be okay for her to play the instrument for him so that he could listen, and hopefully make a diagnosis that way. He responded with, “Yeah, hurry up.” Needless to say, the instrument is still having an issue. When we purchased the couple of instruments we have, he was polite. Now that there’s an issue, “Mr. Nice Guy” left the building. I’d never recommend anyone to buy anything else from them again.
Simply call to find out the brand of acoustic guitars they sold when I mentioned name brands the lady was set off very rude on the phone and hung up on me her name was Sharon
Do not put an item on consignment with this business. You will never hear from them again. Disgraceful business tactics + no communication regarding the issue. I will do everything possible to discredit this business.
11. Treble Makers Music
Address: 869 IL-3, Waterloo, IL 62298 , Saint Jacob , Illinois , United States
Steve is an excellent communicator. I had to reschedule a couple times, and he was very understanding and accommodating,
It was fascinating to watch his process of tuning our piano. His rate is reasonable, too. I highly recommend this service!
Did not have a good experience. He turned my piano and recommended gluing the tuning pins to help them stay in place. I understood that it was possible the glue wouldn’t work and the pins would need replaced. Turns out the pins did need replaced, he started the project and then suddenly became too busy to complete the project. Very unprofessional.
My first tuning went well and I was pleased. The second time I was out of town but my husband was home. I got a call from my husband 30 minutes after appointment time that no one had shown up. He tried calling them but noone answered. Later in the evening my phone finally showed that I had missed their call. (I have been haing trouble with calls not coming through.) So I tried to call them back to exlplain that, and see if I could reschedule. No answer. I left a message and tried calling again a week later. But, again no answer and no one ever called me back.
14. Trusty Chords Record Shop
Address: 1514c Troy Rd, Edwardsville, IL 62025 , Saint Jacob , Illinois , United States
cds are superior to records and they have a lot of cds. very good
Knowledgeable, great selection. So nice to have a shop in town.
Nice selection and friendly staff that is extremely helpful and knowledgeable.. and if they don’t have it they can find it for you, that is a major plus for rarities
I stopped in just passing through town. Being a collector, I google search for record shops anywhere I’m at. There was a decent selection for a smaller shop. I thought prices were especially reasonable on used LP’s. I walked out with a few more pieces for my collection. I will definitely stop in again.
Wide selection of new and used vinyl, many cd’s as well!
Overpriced on majority of everything. Some of us like first pressings,not stuff I can roll down to Target and Walmart and find 15 bucks cheaper. Luckily, there are other great spots to buy from(Rich’s is number 1 and then Riverbend)
A real disappointment. I would not shop here.
Owner will post that he is under a cyber attack and that I am being asked to leave such review. However, that is not the case at all. I’ve simply seen the comments on Facebook made by thee owner of trusty, and have drawn this conclusion on my own. Take a look yourself, his Facebook page is open for all to see. He hides and deletes comments that are true so that he can take petty stabs at other local businesses to boost his own ego. However, the general public has spoken, and enough is enough! Take your shame elsewhere and stop being a bully. Also, who tells their customers to shop at Walmart because you’re too lazy to open your doors on time? What a joke! Your business is comical and I will be very surprised if the doors stay open for much more than another year
Went to the store on 2/19/21 around 12:30 pm.
Opened the door and saw the owner sitting behind his counter without a face covering. I asked him if he was going to put one on and he replied “no, I don’t have to”. I indicated that I thought he should and that I wanted to sell some LP’s to him and that he should put a face covering on. He said that he already had his shots. I replied that that makes no difference. He then told me to “get the F out of his store”. I asked him what he said and he repeated it. Needless to say I left. I found Rich’s Record and Audio in Collinsville that require everyone entering to wear a mask. I will give Rich’s my business.
Don’t know what to say about this place. What a disaster.
15. The Bluegrass Shack
Address: 904 Old Baldwin Rd, New Athens, IL 62264 , Saint Jacob , Illinois , United States
We have been to the shop several times over the past several years. Our daughter started with an 1/8th size fiddle six years ago, and has now grown into a full size instrument. Customer service is great, and the prices are very reasonable.
Great shop wonderful teacher.
Such a cool shop with great customer service
The store part is fantastic but when I took lessons, they gave me two lessons and then just stopped talking to me. They wouldn’t return my texts. I went in there and they told me they were full and took my name and number. It’s been a year later and still no availability. I will no longer do business with them.
16. The Zombie Guitar Company 2
Address: 157 W Broadway St, Sparta, IL 62286 , Saint Jacob , Illinois , United States
Great place that sells quality gear, does good repair work, and the manager, Rob, is great to do business with. My go-to shop.
Very helpful
Called before I made the trip about some trouble I was having with my acoustic guitar. Told me to bring it over. I’m a novice guitar player and always feel a little uncomfortable in a guitar store but they made me feel at home. Highly recommend these guys
17. Young Mozarts Piano Studio
Address: 502 Creekside Dr, Troy, IL 62294 , Saint Jacob , Illinois , United States
Miss Braun is a fabulous teacher! She is disciplined and has high expectations of her students, and creates an environment for them to thrive! My son has learned so much in a few short months and his progress has been incredible. Young Mozarts is incredible. Highly recommend!
Miss Natalie is an excellent and patient instructor whom my daughter has enjoyed for several years now.
18. Walmart Supercenter
Address: 12495 IL-143, Highland, IL 62249 , Saint Jacob , Illinois , United States
This is the best walmart around. Always clean and well lit. Soooo much better than 3 other walmarts w/in driving distance. Worth the extra miles.
This is a wonderful clean place to shop.
Five stars for being clean and safe environment for customers. Keep up the good work Walmart.
From ChadderBox Angel
Needs a better plant selection and someone in charge of in store plant care that know what they are doing. They get in a decent shipment and a week later the all look like death. It’s me… I’m the one they should hire to care individually for each plant, as each plant has different needs. I just so happen to know all of those needs ❤️
It was ok. Couldn’t find help. Stuff not marked so I couldn’t give any higher rating. Seems like people just don’t want to help you
Crowds!
Sucks
Poorly managed and the worst wages in the country.
Always moving stuff around and only one checkout lane with a employee.
19. Slackers Music Movies Games
Address: 150 Junction Dr, Glen Carbon, IL 62034 , Saint Jacob , Illinois , United States
Always an amazing experience when I go into slackers
Love the place
Friendly staff
It’s OK like it
Classic games are priced a little above places like ebay, but if you need it, its a great place, employees are nice and pretty knowledgeable
Guys know what they are talking about. Fair trades too
Cool store, except we couldn’t get in to buy what we searched 2 other stores for, because it was raining so they closed hours early…even after it stopped raining 2hrs before they closed.
I have been a regular for over a decade and NEVER have got treated so badly first of all they can’t get release dates right one of my games witch comes out on the 9th they said comes put on the 30th so that’s fishy and so I wanted to cancel my preorders ao.i could get something else with my trade or IF the games came in I’d still buy them then the chick and the guy that was there October 2nd about 4 pm this happend they gave me a attitude and was like we will cancel just this one time but after this we won’t allow anymore cancels a and their reason was and I quote “It’s too much work” Your getting paid to do this that’s why it’s called a JOB IT’S WORK dont like it work else where and finally the cherry on top a ps4 pre owned controller I bought THEY SAID and I quote “we tested multiple times” bull I tested and had someone else tested on a MACHINE the left joy stick I BROKEN so they lied straight to my face I’M NOT HAPPY AND FOR ME THAT’S 45 BUCKS DOWN THE DRAIN I WON’T EVER GET BACK THAT’S THE PRICE OF A NEW GAME it’s no wonder slackers is doing so bad I’m surprised they’re not out of business yet
They are alright with the selection they have but the stock never moves or changes and they do not test the vintage games. I have bought defective games from them multiple times, which they will only offer you store credit as a refund. Have them test your games before you buy.
