Hey, I and a collection of preachers, musicians and singers always stop there on our way to PRISON to play and sing and share Gods love with the boys in Tucker. The staff are smart, working players. The prices are great. Area players swear by the place. When I’m on that side of the river, that’s where I Go. Once, they were out of a brand of strings for ms and gave me a FREE SET of equivalent to make up for it. THEY ARE GREAT
Friendly staff.
Very nice and knowledgeable. The guy that was there was really super.
the staff is helpful. Just check the things out before you buy, the stuff is used so check it out and make sure it works the way you want it to work.
This is one of only a handful of places in the River Valley you can buy instruments and accessories from. It’s a place I can drop in quickly for new strings or sticks. They offer some set-up/repair services from entry to intermediate difficulty. Keep to the kids close (or at the house), as various instruments and/or parts are laying around in some areas of the sales floor, making for somewhat treacherous terrain and unclear pricing. Staff are generally friendly and helpful, though you may have to approach them directly for help. I prefer this myself. Glad they’re here.
Nice enough staff. Lots of good inventory.
Bought a brand new acoustic guitar here after years of using this store for my musical needs. The guitar wasnt staying in tune and i noticed the intonation was a little off as well. I took it back 4 days later and they offered me 100 bucks for it. It was brand new and i spend 400 on it and bought a 150 dollar case as well. Thats not the way you treat repeat customers. I will never be returning to this store again.
Dropped my guitar off before Christmas was told it would be ready 2nd week of January. Called 3rd week was told not yet. Called 1st week of February was told it was being repaired. Called 4th week was told it would be ready today or tomorrow. Still not ready. Called March 2nd was told still not ready had not started on it had no idea when they would start on it or when it would be ready. Then the smart ass says if I am in a hurry I could just come and get it he did not care.
Dropped a guitar off for the owner to look at. He told me over the phone he’d give $150 for it and only a few hours later when I came in to get the money he prints me a ticket off and hands me $100. I reminded him that wasn’t what we agreed on and all he said was “that’s all I can do unless you want me to undo the transaction”. Not good business in my opinion. He lost a customer over 50 bucks. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
And now he’s calling me a liar. This isn’t some story I made up when I was bored, it actually happened. Remember the guitar was dropped off so it could be appraised. I don’t enjoy writing bad reviews but this one was earned.
2. Valley Piano Co
Address: 3515 W Main St, Russellville, AR 72801 , Vânători , Arkansas , United States
Always a great place to shop! Thanks for always being so helpful!
BEST
Great people, a very old store
I went into to buy a guitar. Very small selection
Lots of sheet music and DVDs but it is all on the computer today. Wonderful people. I wish them well!
My visit was to test the integrity of an electric guitar I had. Spoke to the guy behind the counter. (The one with the gray streaked goatee). Told him I was preparing to sell it via Facebook, and all I want to do is see if it sounds as it should. He said it was ok I was like great thanks. The buyer was from outta town and was shopping for guitar supplies. She had just bought amp still needed a cord possibly more. Asked her to meet up there since she was just down the road. She wanted to go in do to the rain. Instantly he started ranting that he’s a business man a professional and I was shady for what I had done. I was very polite. My reply ( I’m sorry I brought you a customer sure she meet up with me to buy a guitar for cheap but she still may need something) she was there for his childish act. ( she replied I do need a cord) He didn’t even bother to respond to her. He looks at me says someone smells bad like cigarettes… Wow 0 stars for your sir. Where’s your public relations at. Your welcome for that sell.
3. Guitar Center
Address: 160 E Joyce Blvd, Fayetteville, AR 72703 , Vânători , Arkansas , United States
They have the best local selection of audio equipment that I have found.
People were nice after building affinity with one guy. People in this industry seem like you should know your stuff since you have a fender Strat. I’m learning and hope they can help me fix my strings at the bottom of the guitar since it sounds different, and I’ve re- stringed many guitars. I was told to look it up on you tube. I forgive him and look forward to building more of Relationship with the people there. The best way to learn is with others and geeking out together in my opinion. You tube has its place but when it seems like I could possibly make it sound worse, I’d rather have them do it as I watch and pay for the service. I went in with over $2,000 dollars but walked out with $140 of stuff. Will try again, but taking back the stuff I bought since its not what I want and doesn’t work. Things have changed since 1996 when I played. I really love how you can make loops and record over them with a pedal. I’m so interested in that.
Carl
Sometimes they are prices higher than online stores. Great if you need something like strings quickly. Their credit card is pretty good too I financed a bass for 3 years 0 interest.
They having a little problem sure of personnel
The place was dark and had a strange smell. The service was slow, and when I tried to get lessons, my instructor sucked! He didn’t actually teach me anything, and I just felt this condescending tone. Like, if you’re going to get a job, make it about something you actually like!
Walked around 20+ minutes, several employees were engrossed in their phones or something… Not one offer for help.
If you need a guitar or guitar related item then this is the place for you. If you need anything else, go online.
4. Palmer Music Company
Address: 1131 Front St, Conway, AR 72032 , Vânători , Arkansas , United States
The guitar techs at Palmer hook it up! They replaced the stings and bridge pins in my acoustic and cleaned the frets! Awesome people! Talk to brad!
This was one of the best music store experiences I’ve had. They had a great pedal selection and helped me out a lot.
Great place real guitar shop. Knowledgeable staff.
I was looking at electric guitars and they didn’t offer to let me plug any of them in. How are you truly going to know if you like one or not if you can’t hear the sound.
My guitar was in for repairs for about 4 months. Almost no communication was provided about status of the repair work. It’s understandable with Covid making it difficult to have parts shipped, but the lack of adequate communication was uncomfortably disappointing. I don’t blame the young individual who was working on my guitar, but rather leadership who should have provided direction on appropriate and timely customer service communication. It doesn’t matter to me that it would have taken considerable time for repairs. But the lack of communication stating that due to a backlog in parts, and it was just a waiting game, would have been enough. A 30 second phone call every couple of weeks or so to advise a customer that no progress has been made is better than nothing…it would have been enough to have left my guitar there for months longer. The ironic thing about all this is that I really like the store and the people at Palmer Music, so I will most likely continue to purchase my music supplies from them and I hope my experience there was a one-off….
Talked to Joey in the store today. He took some time to help me plan for an upcoming purchase for our church. They have a large selection of all kinds of musical instruments and they do lessons, as well. Knowledgeable and helpful staff. Highly recommended! Thanks, Joey!
Went in expecting to buy a new guitar on 01/26/2023. The man behind the counter was very unfriendly & unhelpful.
I found one I wanted to buy but I just didn’t really want to give my money to a person who didn’t know how to smile.
Another employee walked by and was even more emotionless than the other guy. I left feeling very unwelcome.
I will not be back.
Go to GUITAR CENTER instead (you can actually have FUN there).
5. Clarinda’s Crafts & Music
Address: 3 Trina Loop, Greenbrier, AR 72058 , Vânători , Arkansas , United States
Bought a beautiful Loar LM-600 from Clarinda. Great set up, great playing mandolin and a great price.
How can you not have fun at a place like this.
I had been eyeing Clarinda’s websites and instruments for quite a while, about two years. I went to the west coast for a technical program for 9 months, and saw one for sale in the local ads even up there. Since I apparently could never escape, I had to commission something.
If you’re used to playing on cheap, starter mandolins from factories, know that a lot of them are overbuilt out of thick plywood for the top. They tend to be more plonky, less ring, less resonance overall. A lot of them are also not set up very well, which makes your job of learning the instrument even harder.
Do yourself a favor; spend a bit more and get something that will not just sound great, but play easy. I commissioned an F-style oval hole mandola, pitched below a mandolin. Love it. Highly reccommended.
6. Guitar Center
Address: 12315 Chenal Pkwy A, Little Rock, AR 72211 , Vânători , Arkansas , United States
I love this Guitar Center! Casey, Brandon and Eric are amazing to do business with, and they are so nice and so professional. I even bought a used guitar, and it was in mint condition!! I also highly recommend getting the pro coverage on any of your purchases… it’s an amazing company that will replace your product should it break or have issues. GREAT company to do business! Even a Snark Tuner!! Lol (I had to do that!) It was completely hassle free. If you want a great deal, and excellent customer service, go to Guitar Center in Little Rock! You won’t get better service!! Thanks GC!!!
Had all the assories and a Martin . Thanks y’all
Been shopping at this store since 2010. Great service and selection and prices. Fun place to go even if you don’t need anything. Just hang !
Service tech was very knowledgeable and helpful
It’s ok. Prices too high on some things, some staff are not knowledgeable on products in their department.
Only place of its kind to get everything musical.
I arrived in the store. Waited for worker. Instead of helping me (someone his race came in after me) he waited on them, was demeaning, then tried to sell me a $400 mic.
I am going online now. Same mic they had for $289, found for $216 with free shipping.
We have been in twice to buy a $2,000.00 guitar. Both times we were ignored and got no help.
I think I was sold a Fake or Counterfeit Squire Classic 70s Vibe Jazz bass. The same excuse for a person who tried to sell me a Les Paul with the head snapped off LOL! He didn’t surprised but I very disappointed with the guy who rung up the sale.
7. Independent Music Services Inc
Address: 9851 Brockington Rd #6, Sherwood, AR 72120 , Vânători , Arkansas , United States
Did an incredible job on my flute. Excellence . Top notch work
This is a follow-up on my last review of independent music services – I brought my socks home after they fixed it again because it dropped on the floor before I can get out the door – there was so great they fixed it for free and took it home and I’ve been playing it then one day I picked it up I and one of the keys just fell off. I knew it was one that was broken when it smashed on the floor they put it all back together and it worked fine for a week or so but the post that fell off they couldn’t have known that it was compromised by the fall. I took the saxophone back two them and they fixed it again for only 25 dollars! Like I said in my previous review THESE GUYS ARE OFF THE HOOK AWESOME!!!
Very helpful, very professional.
Did excellent work on my old trombone, very nice people!
Very helpful and informative
I came in with a horn to have repairs done to it. I needed to have my saxophone’s neck recorked. I needed additional repairs, but above all needed the recorking. The repairman came up, looked at the instrument brand and said he could do nothing for me because if he broke something, he would have to make a part. I thanked him and walked out. I thought by the ratings that this would be a location with skilled craftsmen, but instead feel like it’s people prone to mistakes so they can only work on standard brands and not all instruments. I’d consider calling before coming. They are the only place around for quite a distance and driving over 60 miles to be treated like this felt very awful!
8. High Note Band Instrument Repair
Address: 211 N Pruett St, Paragould, AR 72450 , Vânători , Arkansas , United States
Best place I have been In my life. The employees are really nice and actually have a soul unlike other places.
Most helpful in-store sales staff ever! If they don’t have what you want music related, they will get. Just ask Debbie and she will take care of you!
Medium sized store, knowledgeable staff. Instrument selection can be bigger, but they know their market. Can get more instruments from other locations. Great at if you’re just starting out or looking for a nice gift for your musical kiddo.
It’s good quality music and instrument accessories but their a little costly
They are very friendly and have good service. I believe they are high on their prices.
They had the components I needed and were very helpful.
I showed them the kind of guitar strings I needed specifically not knowing entirely the name because they’re the experts right? I said I needed bullet strings for two fender guitars… they sold me a pack of “strings with the ball on the end” and when I opened the package they weren’t what I needed. A musical instrument store where the workers don’t know anything about musical instruments. Don’t waste your time or money or money, you’ll just be gaslit.
I bought a keyboard DGX-640 from this store which is cost $920. Then I realized the keyboard was not brand new and there was no box at all. Later, I did a research online, (Ebay, Amazon..etc.) and found that the original price was only $599 including everything. Most of the keyboards they are selling are not brand new at all. Be ware!
10. River Valley Music Center
Address: 407 N Arkansas Ave Suite 5C, Russellville, AR 72801 , Vânători , Arkansas , United States
Wonderful teachers very flexible schedules and I always feel at home being there!
Love the selection and staff here. Their selection of Aria classical guitars is lovely, and their prices are fantastic!!! Everyone whom I have had the pleasure of visiting with has always been a delight to talk with as well. Was first referred up here by Josh over at Hippie Palace. Stop in and check them out; you will be pleased you did
Arrived around 1:00p.m. and doors were locked but lights were on. Luckily there was a kitchen gear store across the hall with the sweetest ladies running it (seriously, give them a visit they’re so nice) killed about 30 minutes in there before waiting on the hall an additional 20. Dude showed up and unlocked the door, I got excited, then he turned off the lights and relocked the doors. I just wanted some guitar string and a string winder… So yeah, Valley Piano was great, just go there
I’ve been by here twice to buy a guitar case and sign my kid up for lessons. First time they were closed (not a holiday) and the second time, they were open but no one was inside.
11. Shuffield Music Company
Address: 610 Main St, Arkadelphia, AR 71923 , Vânători , Arkansas , United States
Gotta enjoy this place. I mostly go for strings for my guitars, primarily D’addario, Dunlop, and Exlir, which they carry here. I’ve bought the handful of others, though: straps, picks, cables (Stagg, to be exact). All solid and worth it. Quality stuff here.
Great place for your music needs.
Staff goes above and beyond . Well educated and a true music store where the owners have a passion for music
Great local music store. We have shopped here for years.
Not to bad
Good place to buy guitars, don’t ask them to fix anything you own uness you want it damaged.
Rude
12. Cousins Music
Address: 1604 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72901 , Vânători , Arkansas , United States
Beau was really friendly and his service was fast:)
The owner is literally the most knowledgeable person I know when it comes to guitars and pedals
Beau at Cousins Music got my acoustic guitar ready to go in no time flat. As a gigging musician, it’s important to have a trusted, professional repair technician. You can trust Beau to get it done right for you. Go see them for your guitar work!
Good repair work
13. Little Rock Violin Shop
Address: 316 E 11th St, Little Rock, AR 72202 , Vânători , Arkansas , United States
All staff has been informative and professional. They have quality products and there is a luthier in the shop. The staff will play the instruments for you so you can hear the sound intended for the instrument at expert verses novice experience.
Best violin/celio shop in the area
Amazing violin service! They worked on my violin for me, putting on a new bridge, strings, chin rest, and did a couple minor repairs. Reasonably priced and got it done well before the estimated time. My violin has never looked or sounded better!
Unique violin shop
I love that there’s a local place to have your stringed instruments adjusted and usually while you wait. My only complaint is that they charged me two different prices for the same service. My family is new to violin lessons and the instrument, so I can’t be absolutely sure that there was no difference…but there should be a uniform price for tuning/restringing a 1/4 sized violin. The staff is very courteous and informative. They also have a list of great string instrument instructors.
14. DSD Band Instrument Repair
Address: 1124 Strozier Ln, Barling, AR 72923 , Vânători , Arkansas , United States
Absolutely love this place!!! I went here last year to get my son’s clarinet repaded and looked over he did it very quickly it was very fairly priced I would recommend him to anyone, this year came back my son was having problems with one of the pads he repaired it replaced it for free! and now I always buy my cleaning supplies for the clarinet here he is just amazing he goes above and beyond I will always come here for any band instrument repairs I’ll need thank you for loving what you do!
This place is great. Fixed my daughter’s band instrument quickly. Cost was acceptable. He does a great job
Excellent and knowledgeable service!
I was going to give this company a try. Told him several times I was going to be there by 3:30 on Friday. Good luck with getting your instruments back.
15. Steinway Piano Gallery Little Rock
Address: 657 AR-365, Mayflower, AR 72106 , Vânători , Arkansas , United States
Stephen’s Piano Shop tuners always do such a great job with our Steinway M in the church auditorium. They also do many of our sister churches’ pianos, and we have only heard good things from those to whom we have recommended Stephen and his tuning team!
My Yamaha‘s upright is pretty old but it sounds great after the guys at Stephen‘s Piano Shop- Steinway Piano tuned her up. Thanks a bunch!!!
Stephen is an outstanding master technician and an asset for all piano owners in Arkansas. When my wife and I purchased our Steinway – S, he was available for all our questions, some of which I know were not indicative of Steinway knowledge, with just a phone call! My wife and I were both impressed to see Stephen personally deliver our piano and promise to return in several weeks to retune it after it has time to acclimate to the room conditions. We are confident that his skill will keep our piano in top shape for years to come!
16. Mainstreet Musician Supply
Address: 201 N Main St, Nashville, AR 71852 , Vânători , Arkansas , United States
