What a great shop. A large array of ukulele’s. No high pressure sales. Lots of friendly advice on which model fits your individual needs. Worth the drive from Waikiki
Although I arrived at this location after closing time, I was able to visit their store in Honolulu, a fantastic experience, highly recommend!
2. One To One Productions
Address: 2137 California Ave, Wahiawa, HI 96786 , Whitmore Village , Hawaii , United States
Great prices knowledgeable staff and they have lots of guitars and amps to choose from. My favorite music store by far.
This place has everything you need and they are very helpful, awesome.
so many things you can find there. Nice variety for music items. Nice staff too
The shop has brand new & second hand guitars. Electric & acoustic with & without electronics. Strings, wires other accessories & friendly service. I needed guitar strings & cord for my acoustic guitar. Found what I needed so yes I will go back.
Had what I needed
12. The ʻUkulele Site
Address: 66-560 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, HI 96712 , Whitmore Village , Hawaii , United States
Fabulous selection, super friendly and knowledgeable!
The shop is nice. Noah is a really awesome guy! Gave us great advice on the Surf n Salsa spot too.
The service is always great. The selection is the best anywhere.
We just caught a glimps of this place on our way home from shave ice and the shrimp truck today. Because we were on our way back to ukulele lessons at our resort, we decided to make a sharp tirn and check this place out…and boy did we hit the jackpot. As soon as we entered, we were geeeted with a nice hawaiian hello and promptly assisted in finding out which instrument would be best for our hand size and experience. Since we were here for my grandson, we got a really good deal on a ukelele with a gig bag, tuner and extra string to boot. All at a price that didn’t make you feel like you were in the islands. They even gave us a ahort tour of their valuable website full of information and learning videos. I will surely recommend this to my friends and other family who have shown interest in learning to play the ukelele.
I have been here 3 times buying a ukulele the first time and taking friends the other times and each one bought a ukulele
Giving this place a low rating – not because of the store but because of the property owner. We parked in the lot because we wanted to shop at the store but we were hungry and walked to the nearby food trucks. When we returned, our vehicle had been towed. What was the best intentions to shop here turned into a big inconvenience!
Towing scam. They will tow your vehicle. Stay away from these garbage shops
Go elsewhere way over priced and the website price is not even close to the actual price they charge in the store .
13. Guitar Center
Address: 1000 Kamehameha Hwy Suite 200, Pearl City, HI 96782 , Whitmore Village , Hawaii , United States
Largest musical instruments store in Hawaii..they have everything you can even play the expensive guitars,check it out people..
The most customer friendly branch I know. Staff know their trade and have suggestions on what brands suit a particular musician. I’m glad I paid a visit!
My husband shops here for all of his guitar needs. Ceddie is always very helpful and patient with helping you find what you need.
Big store but only a couple people let in… No one actually watching the door. Friendly sales people though…
If you have been to a Guitar Center on the mainland recently, you’ve probably noticed the decline in cleanliness and customer service. The store is clean and corners aren’t piled with junk used gear or unfinished displays. The staff asks if you need demo sticks, cables to plug in, and doesn’t bug you after you saying, “no thanks just looking.” Its nice to have a major supply line available, let’s hope the quality stays.
They need to sell tote bags if they don’t offer bags for purchases. Adam the clerk was not very helpful,when I asked for a bag for my purchased items (a guitar stand, books ,strap for my bass), it is difficult as a person with disabilities,and just seemed interested in when I was going to pay for my items.
Customer service was unfortunately lacking
So they are only open till 7pm, they don’t let anyone new in after 6:30. I’ve been in line for an hour because this store has no restrictions on a time limit you can spend inside their store. This is absolutely ridiculous, why should I wait in line for over 30 minutes just to be turned away cause they have no policy restrictions……
Well I was being helped by one individual who really couldn’t tell me much about the product I was going to buy. So he told me to wait while he gets someone with a little more expertise. So I did. Didn’t expect to wait for 30-45 minutes. Walked out and went to another music store and made a large purchase there instead. Oh well, it happens…
Horrible customer service. Went into this location to buy a guitar that was on stock but not on the floor. Instead of getting it, the guy tells me to come back in a week when someone brings it up front. Really? Lazy and unacceptable.
14. Roy Sakuma ʻUkulele Studio
Address: 95-390 Kuahelani Ave #1E, Mililani, HI 96789 , Whitmore Village , Hawaii , United States
I went in the woman working the counter was kind and took the time to work with me and search the value of my item and gave me a fair deal. Good business all and all.
The owner is wonderful she’s very pleasant and helpful.
The owner was really good to me explain everything to me how things work
Owner or lady at the counter wasnt pleasant with me when trying to appraise my valuables. When showing her my Michael Kors bags and purses she said she wouldnt sell it only would end up sending it to the Philippines. I do not recommend ever coming here.
I called to see if anyone came in with my sisters guitar and the lady acted like someone did and asked me to explain it, she then told some guy to pick up the phone and he asked me if he could help me, I explained and he then said I’m not sure I’ll have to check, HE THEN HAD A LONG CONVERSATION WITH THE LADY & I OVERHEARD THE LADY SAY $600 or something and then comes back on the phone & say I CANT TELL YOU ANYTHING ABOUT THAT and hangs up on me!
Lame!! Looks worse than the eBay store in the movie 40 year old virgin. Looks like all they sell are extension cords.
16. Easy Music Center
Address: 1314 S King St STE G1, Honolulu, HI 96814 , Whitmore Village , Hawaii , United States
Helpful guys. Good inventory. We buy our band’s electronics here whenever possible. Not so much for instruments, for which we prefer Island Guitar.
I had an amazing experience here! Everyone was so friendly and helpful. They made no judgements towards my lack of knowledge in instruments and made sure that I didn’t make a hasty decision when making a purchase! The staff were really there to help me make the best decision!
Went shopping for a ukelele and the employees at the store were incredibly helpful- especially Dave who advised us in the selection from a large selection of instruments in various sizes, finish and prices.
Guitar and keys/synth stock is good, but percussions were lacking. Staff was, as a whole, a little less than courteous. It felt mostly like they just wanted us to buy and move along. All of the five associates we spoke with were quick to walk away after answering a question and looked bothered when asked anything. This sticks with a shopper. Likely won’t ever go back.
These guys are great always professional I like easy music !!!
poor advise bad service
Save your time and money. Faka’s couldn’t wait a minute for me to get to the store for a store pickup. Go to Sweetwater instead!
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 them order a keyboard for me they didn’t have in stock. I paid up front and waited to be contacted as to its delivery. After a month i called, they told me should be soon, another week, same story, Another month and another call later and I’m told it was never ordered. Good job guys. It took 4 people to figure that out.
17. Music Center of Hawaii Inc
Address: 2347 S Beretania St. #200, Honolulu, HI 96826 , Whitmore Village , Hawaii , United States
Awesome place with good staff. Great spot for lessons, replacement parts, and asking questions.
Awesome staff! Really helpful for beginners and pros alike.
Outstanding little music store! Hole in the wall locations are always the best. This store continues to provide quality instruments, music and repair at some of the highest levels of expertise for extremely competitive and agreeable prices.
Love music center!
Helpful staff. Great location for woodwind accessories, reeds and such. Also provides a wide range of classical stringed instruments
Really great store.
Best place to go very helpful and knowlegeable
I didnt know you can’t be laughed at cause you didn’t have enough cash on you … How low class can you be ….
They don’t buy used instrument
18. The Vintage
Address: 43 Kamehameha Hwy, Wahiawa, HI 96786 , Whitmore Village , Hawaii , United States
So I read about the shop in one of those “best of” type articles and we detoured on our way back from the north shore to stop in.
This place is def a hidden gem! Lots and lots of selection, prices are incredibly reasonable, especially for Hawaii, and the lady who runs the shop – which is a non profit with a mission btw – is chasing and helpful.
I think this is going onto my regular list of stops when I’m on the island, such a great little place.
Kind staff, fun finds from all around the world, great souvenirs and a wide variety of things! Fun to stop by and grab Coffee at their sister coffee shop Surfers Coffee too!
Like walking in to a multi faceted time & places, as one looks, item by item…here and there, this way & that way, to be sure…,
Cute place for various antique items. Great gifting for friends and family with an eye for the rustic side of life. Some things seem functional, most are great decor in the right context. Prices for most items seem pretty reasonable.
Parking available right in front on the main street, or behind the building in a lot.
Cute shop with cute selections.
This isn’t quite an antique shop by my standards. A lot of “new” things from local people making up for the lack of inventory. Gals who were working didn’t seem all the friendly either.
Pretty obscure, varied selection. Lots of books on various stuff in the back though. Kind of a tense vibe inside from the two women working there. Would pass on my next visit.
19. Goodguys Music & Sound LLC
Address: 619 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815 , Whitmore Village , Hawaii , United States
I needed an inexpensive pop Shield or pop guard and the representative knew exactly where to go immediately. I found something just right for an affordable price.
Bought a Kala ukulele here. The chap was helpful and somewhat knowledgeable. Prices are decent. And the people are friendly. I suppose they live up to their namesake.
Stopped by just to browse. Was possibly considering picking up a used or 3/4 guitar for my 8 yr old daughter and I to play around with while in town visiting Ohana. The “above and beyond” customer service, friendliness and product knowledge encouraged me to buy on the spot! I was even taught a tip/trick with a chord I was working on by the staff! Rather small store footprint, but can’t say enough positive things about these “GoodGuys”
Highly recommended!
Thanks again.
Great shop. Nice guys. A touch overpriced.
Like the name, these are really good guys, love their biz and it shows.
A lot of options available
Very unhelpful. Asked what ibwas looking for, didnt even look at me. I was looking for hand percussion, drums. Was told he only had egg shakers. There was a drum in the window, and two in front of me. I just figured maybe they weren’t for sell.
Bought a pedal there while holidaying in Hawaii, it occurred to me the next day I should buy a good ol’ American pedal, instead of a Chinese pedal, ecspecially while in the states. The staff didnt feel the same, and seemed that it was a big deal to make an exchange. I wouldn’t go back.
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.
