Knowledgeable and friendly. Always have what we need and quick on repairs. Very reasonable on prices too
Super nice people
Service here is usually hit and miss. One day is fine, the next is worse.
This store offers everything you’d need for band (and some orchestra) including, but not limited to: mouthpieces, sticks, neck straps, lessons, practice pads, picks, amps, music books, cleaning supplies, and you can also (I believe) order instruments from a catalog.
To save yourself a lot of time and some irritation pointed at you, try to have a closer idea of what you want instead of just saying “I need reeds” or “I need drumsticks”. You will have a much better time there if you do.
The “here or there” aspect of the service as well as some questionable prices on a few items is the reason for my score. If you go in on a good day and don’t mind the prices, by all means, this is a 5 star place.
TL;DR: Whether you’re a band director in need of some instrument repairs before band camp or you need some cool sticks for your mallet recital, Alabama Music has got your back. Just keep on the lookout for good service and bad prices (not saying that it always happens, probably just a fluke)
Have a good day 🙂
Always helpful and friendly
It’s okay. Maybe a broader selection of guitars, but I understand sales and marketing.
Researched music stores that “buy” instruments. This store popped up among others. Called store. A woman answered. She was cold & rude. I inquired & she said No. Their competitor also confirmed that they buy instruments.
$35 for a flute cleaning kit? That says it all.
3. The Sound Shoppe
Address: 1913 Florence Blvd, Florence, AL 35630 , Underwood-Petersville , Alabama , United States
Darrell is a good guy. Honest, affordable, layaway available. Shop local.
Great shop!
Had my pickups replaced with virgil arlos and they sound great thanks to the sound shop
Always a good experience at the Sound Shoppe. Daryl is very good at working on my guitars. I trust him.
Has your needs
Knowledgeable staff. Great deals.
Save your money and time – go to Counts Brothers or use the internet, which you know you should be doing anyways. I would write out what a bad experience I had last time I shopped here, but this is a small town and not worth the blowback. I’ll never go to this shop again.
I’ve been shopping at this place on and off for over 20 years. Way back when it was in the shopping center on Mall Rd. It’s been a while ago, and I had honestly forgotten about my sub par experience until I stumbled upon this place on the net. I took a Les Paul in to get it set up. The store owner did it, and did a nice job. I then took a less expensive guitar in and paid the same price for a setup done on it. When I got the guitar back (my wife dropped it off and picked it up for me since I have a busy schedule) it was obvious that a full setup wasn’t done on the less expensive guitar (which was still in the $1000 dollar range). All that was done was a string change.
Also, while I’ve always gotten along good with the owner, the owners son is now in the shop almost every time I go in and he is extremely unpleasant to deal with. Acts like it’s a huge pain to have to deal with customers, and isn’t friendly at all. I’ve always gone here because I live in Florence, and it’s closer than other places, but from now on I’ll probably be going across the river. At least they are much more friendly there, and if I pay for a full setup they actually do a full setup.
Darrel worked on an old acoustic of mine. I needed a new nut to be made to fit a guitar and he did it for me for a somewhat decent price. I go to change the strings and the piece falls right off the second I take the old strings off. Go get work done somewhere else.
4. Fink’s Music
Address: 1604 Mockingbird Ct Unit A, Florence, AL 35630 , Underwood-Petersville , Alabama , United States
My husband and I take our son to the Mommy and Me music classes with Brittany Bandstra. He is 13 months and has so much fun in class interacting with all of the different instruments and other children. It’s a great way to introduce music and movement for the little ones. Mrs. Bandstra does a fabulous job and has great energy for the students!!
My daughter loves to go to her weekly lesson. Mrs. Bandstra has taken the time to get to know her preferences and talents; and learning while having fun.
My son and I take Mommy and Me Music and Movement class with Mrs. Bandstra. She is wonderful and we look forward to class each week! It is very informative while still being developmentally appropriate for the babies! Highly recommend 🙂
5. All The Best
Address: 128 E Tennessee St, Florence, AL 35630 , Underwood-Petersville , Alabama , United States
super cute atmosphere! lots of records to choose from and so much more!
Biggest Selection of Vinyl in town!
Fantastic selection of used records. And a small selection of new. Great prices and we will for sure be back to add to our small but growing collection.
Clean place, cool vibes
Great service and selection
On Google website said it was open. But when we got there it’s closed on Monday- Wednesday. Very disappointed.
8. Renana Studios, L.L.C.
Address: 120 E Tombigbee St, Florence, AL 35630 , Underwood-Petersville , Alabama , United States
Don is a really cool dude. He has a great selection of guitars, all different price points but one of the few places in the Shoals to have a consistent supply of the medium to high end guitars. Some other stores seem to focus on the lower end because they fly off the shelf. He also has a myriad of amps. Plug and play!!!
He also has amp repair, and the number one guy is there…. Daniel Claytor. There is nobody that can even come close to the quality of work as Daniel. He makes no compromise when it comes to quality and he takes great pride in his work. He is also developing his own line of custom amplifiers which sound…. amazing. Go check them out!!!!!!!
Great selection of Boutique, vintage, & Custom Shop Guitars, amps, & effects pedals!
A beautiful place
If you were looking for a vintage guitar, look no further.
Nice place. Good people and guitars. If you play or just interested in guitars check this place out.
Helpful and friendly
Well we drove all the way there and they were closed
SUCKED!!!!
It had moved from the address that I was given
11. Eidolon Audio
Address: 612 W Duncan Ave, Florence, AL 35630 , Underwood-Petersville , Alabama , United States
I came here looking for a shotgun I ended up not buying for financial reasons but I will Always consider buying guns from them their prices were fair and the employees I dealt with were very friendly and knew what they were talking about best pawn shop I have ever set foot in and I honestly mean that when I say it
Got 9mm today. Great people good deals…..
Excellent selection and prices! Amazing and very helpful staff!
Haven’t ever purchased a gun here, but I always go in for my FFL transfers. These guy have the cheapest transfer fee in town, plus the two employees I normally deal with are super friendly and that goes a long way. I knocked off one star because there is an older guy that works here and he ignored me because he was “chatting” with someone about non business matters, also, one of the other employees isn’t the most knowledgeable but he’s always willing to help, so that makes up for it. Other than that, I’d say these guys are good to go. You can’t expect them to return firearms that are defective… you have to go through the manufacturer for that. That’s the case with any firearms retailer. Once you buy a gun and shoot it, it’s yours for better or worse.
Been calling for an hour and no one answers!!!!! I mean redial after redial, left several massages and still no answer! Very poor response time!!!
Don’t waste your time sending them info on potential firearms you wish to sell. Online says will get back to you after 36 hours with appraisal offer. I submitted info on August 4th. Its August 13th, nothing has been emailed back and yes spam folder was checked to make sure I didn’t miss anything. Called August 11th. Guy answered phone saying he was with 2 customers but if I gave my name and phone number he would call me back with. an appraisal offer after reviewing my email before he closed for the day. Never received anything. Called back August 12th. Spoke to a different guy. He said Josh(the owner) is the one that does those offers and that I would need to call the Florence location. I did just that. Spoke to a woman. She said they have been so short staffed and are about 400 emails behind right now. I asked to speak to Josh. She stated he was busy with other customers. She said she would look at email offer and would get back to me by end of the day. No call or email. Lack of follow thru and lack of communication with this business and its employees. Change your 36 hour window online so that you give people a realistic time frame when you are following up.
400 emails = 9days for me and still counting. Stay away!!!
Horrible
14. Dollar General
Address: 4660 AL-157, Florence, AL 35633 , Underwood-Petersville , Alabama , United States
The staff at this location are very helpful and friendly, and the store is usually pretty clean . They also offer a big variety of merchandise
It’s convenient, quick find, good inventory
Eh. What can ya say
Easy to get and out
CUSTOMER SERVICE, WAS HORRIBLE! NO HELLO, OR THANKS FOR SHOPPING. JUST RING YOUR ITEMS UP.. YOUNG MAN, WHOM SCAN MY ITEMS ON DEC. 26. TIME 15:38.
When I went in to purchase Disinfectant wipes and spray I was told they couldnt sell me any bc chickfila manager had called and asked for them to hold ALL the wipes they had! My friend had just left and told me they had wipes, so as a healthcare worker in an ER, I was excited to get them. I was furious! None of the other DGs were holding them it was first come first serve and only allowing one or two per person. Which I appreciate so there are some left for us in Healthcare or the ELDERLY! So, I then left a message with chickfila and was told by the manager that no, they most definitely had NOT requested any wipes for their store! Restaurants arent even really supposed to use those! PER health inspector! Soooo, somebody was lying and the manager Hope nvr should have held a stack of wipes anyway. I had my employee badge on also since we get a discount so she knew I was in healthcare!
15. Counts Brothers Music Inc
Address: 713 Waverly Ave, Muscle Shoals, AL 35661 , Underwood-Petersville , Alabama , United States
Nice music store, employees knowledgable and friendly
I wish I could remember the name of the guy who helped us out, a fellow bassist. Very friendly and knowledgeable. The selection is decent. You can find a cheaper starter instrument, and pro-quality higher-end instruments and equipment, too. They also sell school band necessities, sheet music, used vinyl, t-shirts, and more.
The worlds best customer service, great and knowledgeable people who will help you!
Typical music store. Teachers are always booked to waiting list.
Great place if U love music and playing it
The guys here are very knowledgeable on their stuff
Seems like some decent prices but very stale service.the blonde at the front desk acts like it hurts her face to smile r speak someone done told her she cute 1 to many times
Over priced needed Reed’s and I can get them 10 for 28-32 dollars any where. Theirs was 10 bucks as. And I had to have them that day. Nope I’m done with them
