This place is great, I always get good service in a friendly atmosphere. Just wish they would be open on Sundays like I need guitar strings right now lol No biggy
5. Music Makers
Address: 346 E Main St, Galesburg, IL 61401 , Warren County , Illinois , United States
You love playing music, you need to check it out 😀
Great place. Huge selection of all musical instruments. Worth a visit.
Came in to get a tuning machine fixed on my bass. They had it taken care of very quickly and it was extremely affordable. The staff is also very knowledgeable and friendly.
Great
They fixed my bass but I felt like it could’ve been done a lot quicker for what was charged.
Knowledgeable staff and everything you need.
unfortunate, but i’d had a guitar in storage for a year and the fret board was a disaster.they did an excellent job cleaning that, however, they took it upon themselves to badly alter the guitar without asking us despite us being there and only explained what they’d done after it was too late. another thing about these “fixes” was that they didn’t address the problem at all! they said the action was too high the lower you got on the neck so they shaved the frets?? they also took some off the bridge, though only to the top, not where the strings rest in it. i’m a novice so i didn’t catch this in store, just paid for strings and cleaning and alterations for $40. value of guitar negatively impacted & i paid for it! nice and nice sounding 20yr old, semi acoustic fender. such a shame, and as i said before i was in store and they didn’t ask! i would get my strings changed there again, though stressing that nothing else be done without consulting me
Last five years I have purchased several guitars several by I’m talking around 10 I walked in to this music store a lady did not even ask me how they can help me all she said was what are you looking for looked around for awhile noticed that the pricing was a little bit outrageous. But the main thing was the woman that put the sour taste in my mouth by acting like it was a bother for us to even walk in the store. Oh well their loss my game I’ll continue purchasing equipment from American music supply Sweetwater. Won’t go back
These guys are crooks. Everything they sell is overpriced, and their services are terrible. I went in to install a new bridge pickup for my electric guitar, and they quoted an unreasonable price for the job. Since I was already there I figured whatever, go ahead. They estimated the job would take about 24 hours to complete. Little did I know “24 hours” meant a month and a half to them. I’m not even kidding. Every time I went in to the store to check, they yelled at me and said “there’s a guy who comes in to do the work, but he’s been just swamped lately. He’ll get it done when he gets a chance”. So 1.5 months later I receive a call, and it’s finally done. I go to pick up my guitar, and plug it in to one of their amps to check out how it sounds. It sounded like something was damaged in the guitar. I told them that there was something seriously wrong here, but they said it’s probably their amp and I should go home and check it out. I went home, plugged it in and it was messed up. It literally sounded like metal springs grinding against each other. The strangest noise I’ve ever heard from a guitar.
When I took the guitar back to them, they were incredibly rude and told me it was not their problem and the pickup was broken. So I was out $130, and left with a broken guitar. I ended up having to spend another $200 to get the whole thing back to playing condition.
I learned my lesson, and have warned all my friends against this store.
6. Watson Pipe Organ Sales & Services
Address: 1041 Northwood Dr, Galesburg, IL 61401 , Warren County , Illinois , United States
Great computer service. Outstanding website set up. So a skilled pipe organ repairs for church organs from the 1800 hundreds to present. He converted several churches to digital with the music playing through the pipes as recorded key strokes by the organist
7. Moon Dog Drumhouse
Address: 41 S Cherry St, Galesburg, IL 61401 , Warren County , Illinois , United States
Updating our top story, Justin was able to call in an order for a drum not made in 3 years to be made for me by the manufacturer to match my kit from then (2019). Really great to add this floor tom that was never sold separately (16 to add to my 14). Thanks!
Nice dude and hooked me up w great toms, K crash/ride and stands at very good values vs those u-know-who giants. Has time to get you sorted so try them out.
You’d think ordering a toe clamp assembly would be something you could walk into any music store to get! But it’s not…MoonDog had exactly what I needed IN-STOCK shipped it to Texas for me and got it within a couple days!! If you need any drum parts this is the drum shop for your needs 100%
My Aquarian drum heads order was handled by Justin. He is very approachable, and provide transparent and honest communication on the process. Everything was delivered properly.
8. Square Music Company
Address: 122 N Side Square, Macomb, IL 61455 , Warren County , Illinois , United States
Adam has a great music store. Lots of variety in guitars. He has a new product; cigar box guitars. He offers guitar care services, takes fair trade-ins for guitars he sells. He takes the time to talk with you about what your needs are in music instruments, in recording and more.
Good prices and really nice quality music equipment and instruments. Would Reccomend.
I love this place. Adam, Cordell, and Noel are great! I’ve bought several guitars from this place and will likely purchase more. Solid inventory, reasonable prices. Knowledegable staff. Generally just an enjoyable place as a whole.
No employees were wearing masks when required by the state. The store was dirty with boxes, papers and trash everywhere. It was actually dangerous as you can see from pictures! Boxes ready to fall off cart onto people! An accident waiting to happen!!! If you use a wheelchair or walker I would not even attempt shopping here for your safety!!!
The store is always messy, the employees take no pride in their jobs.
14. Howerton Piano Shop
Address: 978 W Grove St, Galesburg, IL 61401 , Warren County , Illinois , United States
Awesome store with a great selection and an awesome friendly owner! Everything is a fair price, and the instruments are tweaked by a pro. I picked up a banjo here and will definitely be back for more goodies.
This place is absolutely amazing, and should be on your list to visit! This iconic shop is known nationally and internationally, and the owner is a delight, who’s personal tale is as exceptional as his collection of ukuleles and other instruments – and he might actually know everything about ukuleles! Very fair prices, excellent instruments, tuners, sheet music and cards, in fact everything you need to play a ukulele, from beginners to advanced musicians! Highly recommend!!
17. Market Alley Wines
Address: 59 Public Square, Monmouth, IL 61462 , Warren County , Illinois , United States
Excelent wine and beer selection and, most important, fantastic people. Live music friday and saturday evenings.
The wine was excellent but the women was better
Best place around to get good beer, excellent wine, great service and a great atmosphere
**UPDATE**
I’ve been coming here just over a month now and I couldn’t imagine going to a better place. The staff is outstanding, if you have a question or need a drink recommendation, somebody behind the counter is will be able to answer your question or give a very good recommendation. The drink selection is amazing, the best in the area. The owners are just awesome and know their customers. And every Friday and Saturday there is live music, inside or outside there is a performance and the acts they bring are absolutely amazing. I can’t see myself going to any other establishment for some drinks and great times again. Market Alley Wines for the win
Will definitely go again for a trivia night or other event
Very nice
If you like a more cozy drinking experience this is your place to go.
18. True Audio Music Store
Address: 134 W Main St, Aledo, IL 61231 , Warren County , Illinois , United States
Outstanding! Stop in an visit the store or just call them! Great customer service, cool items, and wonderful people. Lots of laughs and smiles. Need something fixed, need to rent one, want to buy one, need a new book on how or what to play, and much much more. Let them set you up or save your behind and get you playing music again with the needed repairs. Call and set up lessons and have fun! Nice location and right in our beautiful downtown and easy to find. Thanks True Audio! 🙂
Great experience with my daughter’s guitar lessons here!
Love it! My son is taking guitar lessons, and my daughter is taking piano lessons. Great place.
