This place has got to be the best music store I have ever been too. The people are very nice and care about their customers!
Great customer service! Nice selection of guitars. Will definitely be back.
Large selection!! Beautiful instruments!!
Wonderful music store.Friendly staff. Very helpful in supplying me with what I needed from instrument to private music lessons.
Nice place. Good selection conveniently located.
I read reviews for this shop and thought it was an honest place to sell my gear. I walked in with an Epiphone AJ 220, with an Epiphone molded hardshell case I bought seperately, and an Epiphone “Snake Pit” 15w practice amp. ALL in like new condition. She plugged the guitar in and it was only the fourth time it had ever been plugged in. I never put the guitar in the case without wiping it down first. Look everything I listed up for yourself, and you’ll see what I lost. I messed up and let the lady know that I was in dire need of money for my family. The old guy asked where I bought it, and when I told him, he said he’d lost alot of business to “places like that”. No. I looked around the shop, and all he had was used gear that had been repaired and put up for sale. Junk. My guitar was the nicest instrument there! The reason he’s losing business is because he’s trying to sell junk and beating people in need out of what their instruments are worth. The lady acted like she was on Pawn Stars! If I hadn’t had needed the money really bad, I would have told her where she could stick her $200! That’s all they gave me for everything I brought in. Look up the items I listed, and you’ll see I did my part to support this business! The reviews I read must have been friends of theirs, because they definately misled me. Not fair at all.
Walked in today to look around and from the moment I walked in the door, the older gentleman (I guess the owner?) had his eye on me and was watching me like a hawk, made me feel unwelcome to be there. He asked if I was looking for anything in particular and when I told him very politely he didn’t have what I was looking for he arrogantly told me “I opened this store in 1973 and everything you see in the store is priced the same as you’d get it online” like ok bud I wasn’t complaining about the price you just don’t have what I was looking for. When I told him I wasn’t looking to buy today, and was just looking around he made a sarcastic comment about “well if you’re not buying, we can just put this back on the shelf” ??? I continued to walk around and look at some more product and he continued to watch me like a hawk until I got in my car and pulled out of the parking spot. All of my musician friends have recommended I don’t frequent this store, and I can honestly say, after that experience, I will not and will tell anyone that asks not to either. Lousy excuse for customer service.
3. Garris Music Center
Address: 113 W 2nd St, Sylacauga, AL 35150 , Talladega County , Alabama , United States
Last minute rush to get strings as I slid up they were locking the door at closing. Very kind ladies actually let me in knowing I wasn’t spending much money for their time but smiled and were soo kind. I will be back. earlier next time.
Love everything that ive bought from the guitar shop. Ask the people that work there are always so nice and friendly to everyone that comes in the shop. Definitely one of my favorite places to go and shop for anything related to guitars. So I would highly recommend this shop to anyone looking to buy or even slightly interested in guitars.
4. DRL Guitars
Address: Holly Hills Rd, Lincoln, AL 35096 , Talladega County , Alabama , United States
Although the company is in its genesis in regards to breaking into the market. It is responsive, knowledgeable, and accommodating. I highly recommend purchasing from DRL Guitars for your next guitar purchase. I can guarantee you will not regret purchasing from them!
Purchased a Nashville Guitars Works 4-string bass from DRL Guitars. The whole process couldn’t have gone any smoother. Excellent communication, fast shipment, guitar was professionally packed and arrived in perfect condition. The bass was exactly as described. Will definitely buy from again as soon as I can make up my mind which model. A++
Eric is a great guy to do business with! He is very knowledgeable with guitars and willing to go the extra mile to help you get what you truly want at a very affordable price! 10/10 recommend Eric for all your guitar needs!
5. Prince Music
Address: 34825 US-280, Sylacauga, AL 35150 , Talladega County , Alabama , United States
My son has been with Lisa 18 months. He had never played an instrument or learned reading music. Eli can read music like you say ABC. How in the world Lisa has taught a leftie to play I will never know! Did I mention she accomplished most of this virtually? We absolutely love being a part of Psalm Streams. I promise Lisa will find your child’s way of learning and off to the races they will go!
Lisa is a brilliant musician and teacher! The only thing that matches her musical skill and prowess, is her passion for teaching and developing students.
9. Jim Dawg Parks
Address: 43708 US-78, Lincoln, AL 35096 , Talladega County , Alabama , United States
Sold them this pa equipment I got off the side of the road for a Lil cash. Owner super nice.
Stephon and Amanda are awesome! Great store with a wide selection of music equipment at a great price.
Staff was excellent!!! Looks small on the outside but the store was full of great (used) gear – Marshall, Fender, Music Man, Line 6. Ovation, and much more. Lots of sound reinforcement stuff too. Prices looked reasonable. I was told that the stock rotates pretty fast too.Stop by and check ’em out.
They don’t have guitar strings.
cool place. cool staff. good deals on stuff you might not see every day.
Some nice equipment but a bit pricey and unorganized.
11. SLAUGHTER RECORDS LLC.
Address: 33 Abts Dr, Cropwell, AL 35054 , Talladega County , Alabama , United States
Exceptional customer service,friendly faces definitely coming back again
Customer service it great
Really great shopping great all around
The lady was very helpful & prices are really reasonable even for a single mother as myself! My daughter & I will go back
Good people that try to do their best to serve you. Good prices on everything, always friendly and accommodating.
This place is awful. They had my sons guitars for a week and when we picked them up, they still were not ready. They had not checked them or even tuned them and I had to call that day to get them even to work on the last one. They were supposed to fix the pickup switch and they just did a bandaid repair. They just needed to be set up which is about a 30 minute job. These people are the worst. We will never ever use them again.
I took my Ibanez Ps model to them to have a set of push pull pots put in. After it being there for four months, I went to pick it up. He was finishing it up as I showed up. Got home and it did as he said. It was out of phase when both pickups were engaged and wasn’t playing right. Inspected the wiring and found it was wired wrong, and when I removed the nut for the selector switch, it was on so tight it messed up my finish. Currently in the middle of rewiring it
These guys did the sound at the Singing Showdown in Oneonta, Alabama & I was so disappointed with their sound quality at this outdoor event. The Singing Showdown is a singing competition & almost every instrument or track that played for each vocalist was way too loud. I’m just bummed !
13. Retrac Music & Consignment
Address: 88843 AL-9, Lineville, AL 36266 , Talladega County , Alabama , United States
Very knowledgeable and helpful. They had strings for a 1/8 violin we had been looking all over town for. Definitely the place to go in town if u need items for string instruments other than guitars.
I had my daughter’s trumpet cleaned and repaired. Everyone was kind, knowledgeable and courteous to us. The quality of work was great and it only took a couple of days.
Attended a Breedlove Guitar Showcase. Art’s Music Shop in-store acoustic guitar lineup includes Breedlove, Michael Kelly, and Yamaha.
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It’s nice that stores like Art’s are still around.
SCAM! Just buy an instrument off Amazon with Affirm or some other if you need to make payments. The markup isn’t justified by the TERRIBLE and antiquated policies and customer service.
AVOID! THIS IS A SCAM!
Very overpriced! I understand small business vs online shopping and major companies, but come on!
Was in there for 20 minutes with my kid and wasn’t even acknowledged. Tried to get their attention but employees were in a rather long discussion with each other. We are now at Bailey Brothers which is a block away so we can purchase a bass guitar for my son. Customer service actually exists at Bailey Brothers. It does not at Art’s. Such a disappointment. We had heard good things about them.
15. Bailey Brothers Music Company
Address: 4673 US-280 Suite # 7, Birmingham, AL 35242 , Talladega County , Alabama , United States
Excellent customer service. I worked with Gibson over six months in trying to find a warranty replacement, and within a week of Gibson enlisting Bailey Brothers to help they had my issue resolved. Bailey Brothers had a great selection of awesome guitars and were very helpful in picking out the right one. I will definitely take a look here the next time I’m ready for a new Gibson.
Great experience at Bailey Brothers Music. Highly recommended.
Bailey Brothers is one very well-staffed and well-stocked retail music store. The staff is knowledgeable, professional, and friendly. From beginner to professional instruments of the highest quality, they have perhaps the most thoughtful selection in Birmingham. Also for many years they are who I have chosen to service my guitars.
I needed to buy instruments for my Middle School kids. They were very upfront with their prices and seemed to have the best deals.
Helpful and kind! Will be back to see them soon.
It was my first time in the store and I had an excellent experience. David was very helpful and friendly as well as the other staff present. The online site lacks a lot of the guitars they have in stock because they get new guitars a lot so I would advise actually going into the store to see their wide selection.
I came in here the other day and they were incredibly overbearing and checked in on me every 30 seconds. From the second I walked in they were all up in my face and insisted on providing an address and phone number whenever I paid which I fully expect to be sold somewhere. I don’t know if they’re struggling to keep the lights on or something but the amount of customer service was way too much and came across as pushy and rude. Literally just let me shop.
No stars really. Not a very good merchant. Let someone use my credit card number without the card! Be careful!
I explained to them thoroughly what I needed and they sold me the opposite! It all about sells and f**k the customers needs! Stay away from the southside location!
16. Family Dollar
Address: 207 E Battle St, Talladega, AL 35160 , Talladega County , Alabama , United States
A friendly staff,and no waiting time,on getting checked out.
Going in any store during this time of year can be hectic but the aisles were free of clutter, everything was organized and the cashier was super friendly and helpful. Plus the sales make it worth the trip in. I would visit them again
Great store really nice people
Staff wasn’t real friendly.
The large black lady was more concerned about being on her cellphone than she is about customers. She did not acknowledge my existence, she did not say a word to me, and she made me wait about 15 seconds while she was on her phone before ringing up my order.
I purchased 4 items from this store. None worked, not one. I know it’s cheap but I feel like I was scammed.
Worst store I’ve been to in town. They wont talk to you if you say something and they won’t greet anyone I’m very disappointed with how they are. the managers are rude to and try to intimidate you
17. DEAD ZONE RECORDZ
Address: 11900 US-78, Riverside, AL 35135 , Talladega County , Alabama , United States
My family love shopping there. The people are nice
Great place to shop and eat
While Talladega Walmart is always the worst, this trip was uneventful best thing all Valentines day
Only 1 place to enter requiring a great deal of walking across the parking lot. Poor selection compared to other Walmart Supercenters. Long lines at cashiers. Self checkouts have helped.
Everytime I go to pay from my stuff I overcharged
Truly awful place
Very disappointed in Walmart, Talladega, Alabama today. Took 30 minutes and me repeatedly asking for help in garden center. Finally had to ask for manager before I got any help. Not happy with service.
The website shows item available in store so I drive 38 miles round-trip to find out store doesn’t carry the item.
