Best vet around..Staff is always so helpful.. They took good care of Bumblebee, my cat, and i would recommend to anyone with a pet..
This walmart is slightly better than most other walmarts in central il that i have beem to. People are friendlier and more willing to help.
The best thing about this Walmart is that it is setup conveniently. One does not have to hike miles to shop. The negative I experienced was the staff was obsolete. Could not get assistamce if life depended on it but this seems to be nornal at every Wal-Mart.
Good prices.
Most of the people were very friendly
Staff is judgemental and not very helpful. And the few that are have terrible customer service and seem like they just want to get you out the door so they can get back to their phones and gossiping about whoever.
I live in Pana Illinois and you took the Walmart out away from us and then you leave at where Shelbyville and taylorville cannot send us anything no delivery no way of getting products sent to our home from there because they can’t do it well what good it was to take it out for us left a lot of us elderly people without a Walmart store and I can’t go 40 miles to get to it to Shelbyville because right now I don’t have a car so thanks a lot for taking it out we appreciate it leaving our town barren
3. TEF Custom Guitars & Repair
Address: 201 E South 2nd St, Stewardson, IL 62463 , Shelby County , Illinois , United States
Tom knows his stuff when it comes to selling and making instruments. He really takes pride in his products! His shop is really nice! I recommend anyone in the market for a stringed instrument to see Tom and TEF !
4. Sound Source Music Center
Address: 1609 Broadway Ave E, Mattoon, IL 61938 , Shelby County , Illinois , United States
Sound source Music has a great selection of DJ’s, up lighting, and photo booths. They DJ weddings at our venue often and are always professional and timely. Thanks for being a great vendor to work with!
Very nice and helpful crew!
Mike, the owner ALWAYS takes great care of its customers! If anyone has any experiences less then their expectations, just talk to Mike, he’ll stand 110% behind you as we me all along the way from my first encounter with him many years ago to this day! and if I could over shoot the rating with a six star, I would in a heartbeat! It doesn’t get any better then him. If any of you have a questionible issue, you can message me on Facebook before leaving negative reviews. You should see sound source for, and all of your sound and light needs as they are there to increase and MAKE sound events as feasible as possible, whether you want to DIY or simply just have it done, that’s why it’s SOUND SOURCE! Let’s all help keep a caring music outlet who are ALWAYS ready to serve and help intact as too many are falling wayside of the internet. Passing through? Why not just poke In to discover the even increasing line of many new types and brands of speakers and DJ gear constantly arriving on display ready to demo for your next event!
I remember your Christmas store at the Mall always used to eye the Bass in the box and now i am playing that a Jazz Bass i bought i am now in Tennessee so thanks for helping with my dreams
In the late 90s early 2000’s this was an awesome store. Used CD’s, Ppl who loved to talk about old bands and music culture, It was different. Mind you, they still have great instrument selection, and fair prices for a small business. Some staff is decent, some have the personality of a week old gym sock. I’d say if your local, pick up your kids first instrument there and support local small business. Idk if the lead dude from x-crush still works there, but he was awesome. but it’s a lottery.
Love going there and stuff but idk if it was one of the employees or just a customer, but this older guy walked up to me and my friend and made a really rude comment about our colored hair “did you wake up late at a party or something?” How the actual heck would anyone think that is an ok thing to say?????
That was one of my favorite music stores to go to and now I’m not so sure, if it were an employee who sayid that. I’m pretty sure it was because he walked to the back after that. If you have colored hair and you take hate comments too seriously, be careful.
So you want to call on the dude behind me in line and not even greet me or tell me to have a nice day? Poor way to run a business. The old white guy at the front is rude and inconsiderate. He chose to serve the man behind me in line, likely because I’m a woman, so congrats on losing not only my 42$ purchase I got refunded today; but all future purchases from my multi instrumentalist husband that has been a customer here for over 6 years. I’ll buy from Amazon before giving my money to rude old men. Do better. Hope it was worth it for that dudes 12 dollars worth of strings.
My family came in just a few minutes ago and they were very ride to us. My boyfriend, who is normally a very strong person, just walked out of this place in tears because they made him feel embarrassed. Smh. Rude rude employees who act like musical elites.
5. Redbox
Address: 110 N Cedar St, Shelbyville, IL 62565 , Shelby County , Illinois , United States
Mike was very knowledgeable about the cigars. Help me pick out some really nice cigars!
Good place
Always friendly two barbers so not a long wait
Experience was ok. My barber was nice and the shave was good. Main complaint is I came in to have my undercut trimmed down and the barber was a bit too loose with the clippers, as my hairline overall came out messed up. It did not look too bad at first look while I was in the shop, but after taking a closer look later in the day, I noticed that my hairline was overall too high around the sides and was not straight all around. They even managed to cut in a little on the front, which I’m not sure how that happened as I only asked for my undercut to be trimmed. Rating 3 stars ‘cause again, there were good points, but due to the overall quality of the haircut, I will likely not be returning.
7. Senior Citizen Thrift Shop
Address: 542 S Cedar St, Middlesworth, IL 62565 , Shelby County , Illinois , United States
8. Chesnut Family Music
Address: 110 S Front St, Effingham, IL 62401 , Shelby County , Illinois , United States
Bought a guitar for my grandson, Bruce was extremely helpful as I know nothing about guitars. Store is full of instruments and several local musicians stopped in while I was there.
Very good service, plenty to choose from on Guitars, owner is very knowledgeable with music and the stock he supplies, the music store is easy to find just off Keller drive in Effingham Illinois,I recommend this place for new and used among other things,so much better than going to big box store
Very good guitar instructors nice and helpful owner,stop in and check out their guitars and accessories
Great little shop top notch ownership.
Have bought accessories and have had tech/set up work done here. Owner’s always been nice, and even cuts ya the occasional break on the price. Definitely recommend.
One of only two places that I know of in Effingham to purchase guitars and sound equipment. Even though the shop is small, they have a lot of quality guitars at reasonable prices. I was also impressed with the ukulele selection, an instrument that is becoming more and more popular. They also have some sound equipment and sound accessories at decent prices for performing musicians. If you are in need of anything for your guitar, this place is worth a visit.
Have been coming here for five years and spent thousands of dollars in this store. The owner has never acted like he recognized me or knew my name. Today in the store he falsely accused me of scratching a guitar in the shop, and told me I was lucky he “didn’t shake me down for money.” The guitars in the shop are high quality, but I am never bringing my business back here.
10. Redbox
Address: 2607 W Main St, Shelbyville, IL 62565 , Shelby County , Illinois , United States
Biscuits and sausage gravy is awesome so are the omelets when they have them. Super nice family owned.
Great clean and welcoming place to stay for our annual spring fishing trip. Close to marina, convenient store on site, and most of all, very friendly and attentive owner and family helpers. At least 15 stays so far!
Awesome place! We needed to be close to the marina so perfect location! Clean rooms with comfy beds. Family is so helpful and friendly. Would definitely return!
Stopped because was only place open at that time.
Bait ice biscuits and gravy good 2 go
When power was out all over campground went to get a cup of coffee & he charged $2 cause he couldn’t get in register for a $1.60 cup of coffee. Will not go back for anything!!
12. McDonald’s
Address: 1012 W Main St, Shelbyville, IL 62565 , Shelby County , Illinois , United States
Holy cow, please someone help them with the drive thru, 25 minute wait
Never can get a order right at this place. Its sad.
Slow service, wrong order on numerous occasions what else needs to be said
Very poorly managed restaurant. Just remodeled to add kiosks. Ordered food using the kiosk and took number plackard to the table to wait for food only to have the ticket number called out and be told they are not doing table service. Should have been posted on the kiosk. Empty tables were almost all dirty. Fries were on one table and a worker came to clean off the table by sweeping the fries on the floor and leaving them. Drink area was down to six straws and had ketchup spilled on the counter. It’s like lunch time sneaks up on this crew every day at noon.
13. Chris K Music Lesson and Instrument Repair Studio
Address: 821 S 23rd St, Mattoon, IL 61938 , Shelby County , Illinois , United States
I have been taking guitar lessons with Chris K Music for over 2 years now. I can truly say I have been very happy with the results. I can play and sing plenty of songs. He teaches and lets you use your own creativity at the same time. I really appreciate that. He makes it fun! I look forward to each lesson. Thanks Chris!
Chris is WONDERFUL! My son has some special needs and has been taking drum lessons for almost 2 years. Chris is patient and kind and my son looks forward every week to going to lessons!
14. Double A Records
Address: 14 Cambridge, Mattoon, IL 61938 , Shelby County , Illinois , United States
I called the Church Organ Network for help in finding an instrument to play on, and they were extremely helpful, friendly, and accomodating.
I was referred to them by the Allen Organs – Bollingbrook (Chicago) after contacting them to see if they knew someone similar to them in Central Illinois. I am extremely glad I did, and the “1-star” review is a specious review, at best. Look the Church Organ Network up on Facebook and you will see a numerous positive reviews.
They are part of a “collection” of shops in several Central Illinois locations which specialize in both piano and organ sales and service; and being unhestiatingly endorsed by the Allen Organs owner in Chicago very positively reflects the company and the people who run it, very well!
I was actually at the resale shop next door.
16. America’s Groove Record Store
Address: 210 N Banker St, Effingham, IL 62401 , Shelby County , Illinois , United States
Fantastic family oriented business! A Wealth of knowledge! Terry, John , Bill and Crew are tops ! I Highly recommend Soundcheck for you musical Needs !
The staff is very knowledgeable, helpful and friendly!
Good service!
Friendly service. Salesman help my husband and answered every question he had and they act like professionals.
They are the only music store left in town so I try to shop there and support localy..but I was playing a guitar and the owner came up and took it from me and hung it up…no trying to help or assist me ..my sister has said he was rude to her before too. I will be purchasing from online or going out of town from now on.
Everything, but ESPECIALLY strings and sticks are ridiculously overpriced. John behind the counter has essentially no musical background. Seemingly, those who are more musically inclined work less. The instructors are awesome, but hiring them outside of the store would behoove both the student and the teacher.
If you’re considering trading in a used instrument with them, don’t. Use craigslist.
If you need to buy something new, do it at Linda’s. Better prices and more helpful staff.
REPAIRS. DO THEM ELSEWHERE. These guys will be decent to you on small jobs like restringing or intonation but a simple part replacement can be extremely expensive.
Bruce Banister was great. Very knowledgeable. The ladies with me sat down at several pianos and played. We left very happy for the experience and with a quote to help us decide.
Great service. They were very knowledgeable and helpful with what we were looking for.
