I’ve been to many guitar centers and the staff here by far is the friendliest. So helpful and not pushy at all. They had everything I was looking for.
Best on Oahu
The people who work here are really nice and helpful! Tons of options for instruments!
It’s a big business, and I always prefer smaller local businesses, but it’s a good store!
Guitar Center was out of stock on quite a few items that I wanted to purchase so that is the reason I gave 4 ‘s rather than 5. The customer service was fabulous. A young man helped me and was very helpful and spent a lot of time with me helping me get what I wanted.
Pricey but a complete one stop shop!
I was disappointed in the lack of equipment for ukulele, there was no options available for tenor ukulele.
The Guitar Center in Pearl City could be really good. They have a lot more higher-end acoustic guitars on display than I have seen in other locations. Unfortunately, there appears to be no staff on duty.
Very disappointed with the customer service this store provides especially the repair guy, Cedric AKA “Ceddie”. It’s very hard to work with him. Brought in my Takamine Guitar (TakaEF360sctt) to be adjusted after putting on new strings and he said to bring it. Drove over an hour to the store only for him to say he can’t do it cause he’s on lunch break. He said to bring it in a week or so…UNREAL dis guy!!!
We always have a good time when we go to see the Elevations! My husband and I have seen them four times now and every time I am left wanting more. We even brought our two daughters, ages 7 and 10, to experience an Elevations performance and they both have asked if they can go again! Good music, especially live, is good for the soul. Music by the Elevations is my therapy! I always walk out with a good feeling.
Incredibly fun, talented band – their live shows are amazing! They have so much energy and riff off each other in a really great way. The band and singers are a perfect match, and you can’t help but dance when they play.
4. Pacific Ukulele
Address: 99-500 Salt Lake Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96818 , Waimalu , Hawaii , United States
I was surprised of the quality for the tenor uke that I got. The owner was very pleasant and even gave me a discount. Highly recommend!
When my family and I visited Hawaii last winter, we saw Pacific Ukulele store at the stadium. We bought one concert ukulele there and we brought it back home. My only regret is that we could not get a lasered one due to us leaving Hawaii. However, I just noticed that they had a website and I ordered a customized option. It arrived from Hawaii in 2 days! I also asked and received a coupon as a returning customer. I recommend this store to any ukulele lovers, also, don’t be afraid to message and ask for coupons, the owner is awesome.
I got two custom laser engraved ukulele’s for my sons. The owner was helpful when I was deciding what fonts to use. They showed me drafts of the design before engraving. Glad to see a local ukulele business.
5. Best Buy
Address: 98-051 Kamehameha Hwy, Aiea, HI 96701 , Waimalu , Hawaii , United States
Kamuela Dyson HI Rep for the Aiea store was very helpful
Good place nice people. No one was rude.
Shout out to Michael D. Great customer service and very friendly. He helped us purchase a fine printer. We also had trouble with our WiFi at home so he made some suggestions and I can’t say enough of how much of a difference it made. Thank you again Michael!
I went to fix my computer
A great range of items, but the staff seemed more interested in talking to each other rather than helping customers.
Great service
To the gentleman to tried to school me about phone carriers, maybe you should research better or don’t give advice at all because all of it was a lie.
Waited on hold no answer
This store rips people off
6. Flyin’ Hawaiian Entertainment
Address: 99-729 Meaala St, Aiea, HI 96701 , Waimalu , Hawaii , United States
They had what I needed! Nice little shop tucked away in Waipahu. They do ukulele repairs too
Owner is down to earth
Very cool and knowledgeable owner. Aswsome store!!!
Chill guys, good prices. They don’t have a large selection but they do have good quality items. My boyfriend took his guitar in that was totally gutted out and had lots of missing pieces and they fixed it good as new within a week and a half. Great job guys.
First time there and very helpful
Dropped off a friend to purchase a guitar
9. Keiki Kani Music Studio
Address: 99-850 Halawa Dr, Aiea, HI 96701 , Waimalu , Hawaii , United States
The Keiki Kani staff strike the balance of being very caring, and supportive, yet professional. I’ve never thought of myself as being much of a singer, but they have been able to really get me started an a whole new adventure through voice training. Mahalo, Camilla and staff!
10. Island Piano Studio, Hawaii
Address: 98-1005 Moanalua Rd, Aiea, HI 96701 , Waimalu , Hawaii , United States
I couldnt return my movie thurs and fri because of the hurricane. Now that the stores are opened again, the machine is not working:( My bogo deal is possibly turning into pay 3x or more deal.
12. Roy Sakuma ʻUkulele Studio
Address: 99-205 Moanalua Rd, Aiea, HI 96701 , Waimalu , Hawaii , United States
The Nobu Sakuri studios teachers are all true music professionals who are developing lifelong skills and piano in our children. Mr.Anthony is extremely focused, patient, and brings out the best in our tiny students. He does more than just note reading, he is teaching music theory and ear training all while keeping it fun.
I’ve been taking piano lessons from Mrs. Nobu for about a year and a half, and the experience has been great. All of the teachers are kind and they always encourage us to keep trying and practicing so we can get better. Mrs. Nobu is a very caring person and is patient with me even when I constantly make mistakes. She taught me a lot in the short amount of time I’ve been taking lessons.
I have also been taking Japanese classes from Mrs. Nobu for about half a year. The classes are very fun and intriguing. I got to do a lot of speaking practice in class, and also learned ways to sound more casual while speaking Japanese instead of the formal way I was taught in school. Along with the lessons, Mrs. Nobu also taught us a little bit about Japanese culture, which I found very interesting.
I started playing the piano as a freshman in high school, at the same time I entered the music world as a Beginning Band clarinetist. Attempting to teach myself was a failure; in two years of scattered videos, my progress was very slow and I taught myself many bad habits. It was at this point I began to find myself interested in taking lessons; after some time, I happened to stumble upon Nobu Sakurai Piano Studios as a convenient location, and decided to register for group lessons. In my first month of lessons, I had learned more than I had in two years. Elated by this progress, I switched into private lessons for more instructional time. All of the instructors are excellent teachers and wonderful people, and under them I have been steadily progressing as a pianist, even as I drift towards composing and music theory as an outlet towards my creativity. Everyone has the potential to be a musician, and Nobu Sakurai Piano Studios is where I developed mine.
Clean environment with professional and talented teachers that really engage you. Pricing is approximately average, but the quality of the teachers is excellent.
The piano teachers there were kind of under qualified with little experiences.
Very inflexible schedule for make up lessons even with sick incidents. Always charge for make up lessons or not allowed.
14. Sonny D ʻUkuleles
Address: 94-164 Awalau St C, Waipahu, HI 96797 , Waimalu , Hawaii , United States
Great ukes. Very personal attention to his customers.
I had a custom Super Concert made 9 years ago. The action, quality of sound and overall finish was outstanding. I currently own 7 Sonny D Ukuleles. Each of the Ukulele was made to fit me. The price was affordable too. Mahalo Sonny and Duane
I wandered into his shop many years ago. Late 80’s. I was playing my little old Kamaka to lead worship at Sunday school with the kids. I told Sonny that, and he went in the back and talked to his wife. Being that they are both Christians too. They agreed to sell me an 8 string and put a pickup in it for me, and a case too. At a serious discount. It is the most beautiful sound when played alongside guitars. I love this ukulele. It my most precious instrument. Mahalo Sonny D, and Mrs. I grow happier every day I play your 8 string. Ever since that memorable day met your wife and you.
, I’m not sure why but the quality isn’t as good as it used to be I have several Sonny D ukulele I want to go buy a new one but I couldn’t find one that was a very good quality the price was more expensive then the ones I bought before but the quality was definitely lacking . Ended up with a kamaka…
My daughter really enjoys going to class because it’s fun and she learns a lot. I personally prefer having someone come to our home, but unfortunately our previous piano teacher is retired now. Overall this is a fairly good studio…
18. BOOKOFF Pearlridge center
Address: 98-1005 Moanalua Rd #860, Aiea, HI 96701 , Waimalu , Hawaii , United States
I love this place! They sell lots of books at a good price. They also sell dvds and games 😀 I have a ds and brought a Frogger game for it. This is a place worth checking out if you’re a bookworm like me. Heads up, the stuff has been previously owned because they buy books! I like places like this because they keep it out of the landfill for a while by reselling it to a new home 🙂
Tons of choices
Great service
Easy to sell used books – they texted when the assessment was done so I was able to run other errands. Had to resist looking at the books for sale since I was moving, but it looks like a great selection!
Dope stop. It feels like you’re going back in time when you walk in.
Great bargains for $1 (books)/$1.49 (CDs)! Just gotta be willing to spend time browsing through the subjects that interest you.
Went to sell our books here and sold some nice hard cover books that had never been read, and got less than a dollar for them. A little disappointing when seeing how they mark them up. Pop figures were marked up at least 20 dollars when the original price tag was still on them. Some good deals, you just have to really look for them.
Customer service was super good but i brought in a Xbox 360 which they would have took but it didn’t work i called before asking about a portable screen and they said they would take it but when i got there they didn’t i have then 3 Xbox 360 games and 6 Xbox one games and 30+ books and got a total of 8 dollars 3/10
It says they’ll buy your Funko pops for 30% but it’s actually 20% I had a $35 dollar Funko they tried buy it for $11 dollars and I have a box of Funko pops for $500 dollar they tried buying it for $151.51 do not sell here at all save your time and gas.
