Ron was extraordinary helpful. Initially the hole guy less so but I’ve come to appreciate his style, he gave very helpful opinion regarding use I was considering
This is a little shop, but very friendly and extremely knowledgeable. Go check it out!
Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Great selection. Best store I’ve found on Oahu.
Great store in a new location after decades here in Kailua. Good prices, helpful, friendly staff and owner, lots of stringed instruments amd accessories. A treasure that saves a trip through all that traffic into town…
Loved the service got everything I needed workers where very happy and helped me find what I needed
Helpful staff. Great location for woodwind accessories, reeds and such. Also provides a wide range of classical stringed instruments
Too far.
The shop is great. But the entrance is the only funny thing about the shop. Idk how you would get upstairs with a string bass upstairs with any ease. The shop is quite tight as well.
They don’t buy used instrument
I didnt know you can’t be laughed at cause you didn’t have enough cash on you … How low class can you be ….
7. Enviousofficialmusic
Address: 580 Lunalilo Home Rd, Honolulu, HI 96825 , Waimanalo , Hawaii , United States
An awesome spot for all music makers of any experience level! Friendly and knowledgeable staff will give you recommendations if you’re not sure what you’re looking for. Great family owned alternative to the large conglomerates!
A lot of options available
Like the name, these are really good guys, love their biz and it shows.
Helpful staff but mostly cheaper instruments.
I am a repeat customer and always enjoyed the friendly service. I have bought several baritone ukuleles of various value and was always satisfied. However, today I spoke with Chris? And confirmed that I wanted to purchase the cheaper of the two that he said they have. At 4:30 pm I called him to let him know that I was on my way. He stated that they were filming inside the store but he would meet me outside and said “I got you” I thanked him. When I got there he informed me that he sold the ukulele!!! I was visibly bummed. He said that the customer had the ukulele in his hand and he didn’t want to tell him no. I asked if they still had the more expensive one ($500) nah was ($200) for real. He said yup, so I told him I would purchase it. I went to the ATM and even paid the additional fee because he said would be more convenient so I said sure. I got back just as he was coming from the back. Ukulele in hand, no case or box or receipt. He even threw in a tuner. I was stocked. In my excitement I tried to tune it as soon as i got to my car. Was having difficulties from the very start. Eventually even with the tuner. Really bummed. I ripped the strings right off the uke. Even burned the tuner with my altered torch. Luckily it was enough to destroy the tuner. If I am not able to get a replacement one, even if it’s cheaper one then I will be handling this matter between Chris and myself(Scott T Kurosu). I was very impressed by Chris’s quick response. I was able to go down the very next day and after hearing my feeliepairedengs about the situation he offered to replace my uke. However I would have to wait for the next delivery. I asked him if he could repair my uke, nothing fancy just as long as it works. He repaired it and also gave me $100 out of his own pocket. I am very grateful and happy. Thank you Chris Aloha & god bless
Won’t shop in a place requiring a mask. even though I have bought stuff in there back during the time that covid was new and there were no mask mandates. Sad truth is I try to shop small local stores especially for music equipment but I will not be available to shop here anymor.
If you plan on selling them a guitar understand they will only give you 50% of used retail price. Which means they will make 25% profit off you. While you lose 50% profit. Sell your own gear. 50% lose is too much
I want to get married so I can ask Tioni +Wade to play at the reception. But I have been married three times (same person each time…she’s the love of my life). So talented and versatile. Soulful and smooth. Mahalo for the music!
13. Easy Music Center
Address: 1314 S King St STE G1, Honolulu, HI 96814 , Waimanalo , Hawaii , United States
As a music enthusiast with very little musical talent, I can always count on the very friendly and knowledgable staff at Easy Music to be patient and extremely helpful with whatever questions I may have.
Good prices, great selection and awesome people working there!
Staff was very accommodating. They demo’ed the Yamaha HS7 and HS S8 and I was blown away… highly recommend them!
Epic store
Very helpful staff!
It’s ok however the staff seem preoccupied with other things at the last four times I was there, I spent over a thousand dollars one time and my Taylor acoustic electric guitar was not off alignment so I wanted to trade it a day later and they gave me the run around. Plus I bought strings that were defected there were no lock pins on two of the strings in the set of six.
Small shop but great staff.
A wanabee NAMM show/Guitar Center complete with the self important puffed up blowhard Lanyards around every neck. I kid you not. As you enter the store you are treated like a criminal, after which point you will be completely ignored, or just have nonsense spouted at you. Go to coconut grove if you are on the windward side or go to the new actual Guitar Center if you are in town.
Close to early
Glad guitar center is opening up soon. Sales guys are somewhat helpful and one in particular is very helpful all the time and go out the way to do what he can. Although I returned an item a week after purchase because it didn’t fit my rig at all (after buying 3 different types of sub poles from them) only to find out the latest sub pole couldn’t be returned due to a faulty manufacturing part. I even told him that I had nothing to do with it and I come here all the time. His response was “how can I even sell that?”
I had the privilege of having Doug Fitch play at my wedding in June on the island of Oahu. He’s a truly talented Hawaiian Slack Key Guitarist, as well as a singer/songwriter who has a wide breadth of styles. Doug is passionate about providing the best quality of service to his clients and at all of his events. He really cared about meeting our requests to make our day as special as possible. He was friendly, professional and above all a terrific addition to the day.
Since then, I’ve seen Doug perform at another shows (he does all kinds of events, not just weddings, and also performs concerts occasionally) where he was equally if not more so impressive. He has a great stage presence and it’s fun hearing his other styles of music (country, rock, etc.).
I highly recommend Doug for anyone in search of a talented guitarist for their event and can say it was one of the best decisions we made when planning our big day. Whether you’re having your wedding on the beach, a luxury hotel, or anywhere in between (even off island!) Doug Fitch is worth your consideration.
17. Edna Lau Piano Studio
Address: 414 Kaumakani St, Honolulu, HI 96825 , Waimanalo , Hawaii , United States
Dan is patient and kind in addition to being very knowledgeable. All the staff are. I love this place.
I needed 3 guitars repaired. As with every time I have been to Dan’s, I was greeted as soon as I walked in. My precious instruments were diagnosed, 2 fixed on the spot, third needed more extensive work, but the price was very fair and much less than expected. The staff works like a well oiled machine and I barely had enough time to strum a beautiful 12 string I’m in love with there.
I feel like they make each customer feel like the most important customer of the day every single time they visit.
Also, the background music of talented musicians playing the inventory adds to the overall awesome experience.
Wish I could give 10 stars.
Excellent detailed service. Dan does an outstanding job setting up my acoustic guitars. Very friendly service!!!
I really love this place. Good vibe, helpful people. I got to meet Dan himself, and he’s just a cool dude. Big selection of new and used guitars with good prices. Thanks, guys.
Good selection and helpful staff.
Bought 2 carbon fiber guitars here. I have known Dan since the 1980s. He has a lot of instruments, amps, ect. He has new and used music equipment and does some repairs. All the local musicians hang out there. Has some good deals as well. Has a large variety music equipment.
Beautiful old Martin Western guitars
Went in here to get a new guitar so I could start leaning how to play. I decided on a preowned guitar. It was labeled and sold to me as a Fender Stratocaster. After my friend checked it out when they were visiting they discovered that it was actually a squire and worth a fraction of what I paid at the store. I brought it in to talk to a worker about it. I came in asking for it to be verified and if it is found to be a squire scam then I was going to ask for a refund. I explained my dilemma to the worker and was met with what seemed to be a smug attitude. He insisted that it was a genuine strat but said that he would have Dan, the store owner, give it a look. He also explained to me that this was part of a consignment sale which I was not notified at all in store. I came back after Dan had time to give it a look and he agreed with me that it was in fact a squire and whichever employee received it had failed to verify its quality. That employee was the one that sold it to me and the one I had spoken to prior. Dan had then offered to sell it as consignment for me, but that I wouldn’t be able to get near what I paid since it’s not worth that much, or he could give me store credit towards a replacement. I asked for a refund since this was a case of misadvertisement and nearly fraud. He denied this as it was a consignment sale, which I’ll reiterate that I wasn’t notified of that at time of sale. Contrary to his employee, Dan was understanding and I would say he is the only reason to go to the store. He’s obviously passionate about music and spreading that joy to others. I was looking for a fender Stratocaster since I was new and I knew little to nothing about guitars. He showed me a guitar that was at the value of the store credit. He said it was a Japan made Fender Stratocaster. I was grateful and given new breath to learn the instrument. After further inspection it turns out to be an ESP Grassroots. Once again, worth far less than what it was at the store. Now I am out a lot of money and no longer have an interest in learning music. I would prefer to have my money back bur considering how I was treated it seems like scams go over better than legitimacy in the overall of this shop. I hope it gets better.
I walked in and asked for a bass tuner. I’m not the most experienced musician. He told me that it doesn’t matter if it’s a bass tuner or a general tuner. Turns out, it very much does matter, and I am now out $20. They will get you in and out quick, but make sure you know your stuff before you walk in or they will take advantage.
Had two patch cables made for 40 bucks while I was here/on the road playing. I’m not sure what was wrong with them but when used on my board my volume was cut in half and none of drive pedals worked properly. I’ve been playing professionally full time for two years and part time for 12. This was discovered that night at the gig in front of 500 people. I called and no answer. Left a message no call back. Messaged on facebook no message back. Emailed no email back. Avoid.
20. Sma’kine Recording Studio
Address: 1605 Ulupii Pl, Kailua, HI 96734 , Waimanalo , Hawaii , United States
