I realized after a recent visit that I've never given a review of Arthur's. That's because I assume everyone knows how amazing this place is! I bought my first guitar here back in the mid-90s and it hasn't changed a bit in all the best ways. The staff are beyond friendly. The gear is always well taken care of and inventoried. And there's just so much charm in the building. If you're looking for guitars and more, this is the place. read more

I didn't actually buy anything, but the staff was very friendly! There was a variety of instruments and it was all organized neatly. I also love how there are practice/lesson rooms read more

Been to Arthur's a number of times with my husband. I always appreciated the bench right inside the door when I could sit and read or crochet. This time, however, I was the customer looking to purchase my first ukulele. Emily took all the time in the world with me, answering my 300 questions. I could not have dreamed up a better experience. Thank you read more

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My father knew Amos Arthur well and our family has done business with this establishment since the 1950s. I have bought two Martin guitars here and have had them set up/tweaked by their luthier. They have always dealt fairly with us. I recently bought an acoustic amp, a soundhole pickup and a cord and Emily was very helpful and patient as she assisted me in making my purchase. The equipment I bought turned out to be perfect for my needs and I am very happy with my selection. I look forward to continuing to do business at Arthur's in the future. read more

Old school music store with very experienced service. You can have the staff take an instrument off the wall and play it.

This place is amazing!!! I've always wanted to go - local music store that's been around like 75 years. We got an antique guitar but needed strings. The staff were amazing about walking us through the options for strings. Then they educated us on how to put in strings and providing a lot of other education. Said if we can't figure it out to bring our guitar and they'd help. They also have a great collection of instruments - mostly string but not all. Many music books a read more

This music shop is a National treasure! NATIONAL!! Brought my older guitar in along with my side chick... they got both guitars firing on all eight cylinders. Took care of me that day (which was much appreciated) I drive from Lafayette for this place. Great prices, great staff, and the inventory is really good. If you play music, get it here. If you don't play music, buy an instrument and take lessons. You'll be cooler than you are now and you'll be supporting local business. Remember... the world needs more rock stars...live your wildest dreams and be an Arthur's Music store supporter while you're doing it! Rock n Roll! (and Mariachi ) go get em tiger! read more

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For the record, I'm not a musician. So I'm not one to ever venture into music stores. However, I tagged along with my husband to come here the day after Christmas. They were having a huge sale, and he was looking for a bass guitar strap. I just wanted out of the house for a few minutes. So as we're in the middle of covidtimes, they had an employee sitting at the door, greeting us, offering up hand sanitizer, and making sure everyone who enters wears a mask. We poked around all the different levels of the store to see what they have available, which is pretty much everything. They have new stock as well as used and items on consignment. I noticed they also offer lessons on all sorts of instruments. The staff was busy buzzing around helping customers and were really friendly. I sat down on a bench while my husband waited his turn at the register. The two ladies behind the counter were incredibly knowledgeable as they spoke to the customers at the register. It was impressive to watch. My husband generally goes to Sam Ash, because it's super close to our house. He really liked the vibe at Arthur's Music Store though, and will definitely be giving them some love with future purchases. read more

I love this place! Recently my guitar player had his home broken into and had some of his gear stolen. The piece of trash that stole it then immediately sold it to an unsuspecting individual (who had no idea it was stolen) That person happened (by sheer luck) to bring the guitars into Arthur's and immediately they recognized the gear. They called my guitar player to let him know that the guitars were brought in, and let's just say the man who bought them was an ANGEL, and gave my guitar player back his guitars! Arthur's is a pivotal staple in this city, the people that run it and their staff will make you feel like family, and as a musician I can tell you there is no place else I would buy gear, or take my gear to than Arthur's! Don't shop big corporate box stores, SHOP LOCAL, and SHOP ARTHUR'S MUSIC STORE... you will NOT be disappointed!!! read more

Friendly service, a willingness to talk about price and trades, and an overall great vibe make this one of my favorite places to spend my money! read more

A great local, family owned business that's been a staple of the city for many years. Tons of selection, lots of gear of every type and price range. Instructors for lessons. Guitars, percussion, keys, cases, and every accessory you can think of. Also kind staff. read more

Snapped a string last week and needed to get new ones to restring my guitar! Lots of different options, and the sales assistant was super helpful at suggesting which brands are better for my playing style. Great place to go for questions or tips!! read more

Very friendly and knowledgeable. I only been there a couple of times my friends recommended Arthur's when I needed Guitars set up. They made me customer for life read more

Arthur's has been a go-to source for instruments, lessons, advice, and community support for the central Indiana music scene for decades. A truly family experience, every customer is treated as a friend. Whether you're a beginner or a traveling professional, you get the same level of service and expertise. Head to Fountain Square and check them our. read more

I bought a guitar and started working online to re-learn to play it. It has been 50 years since I even held a guitar! I took my guitar in and Emily changed the strings to lighter strings (easier for beginners to play.) Thank you for taking the time to help me and NOT LAUGHING at an old lady who at this point is an absolute beginner. As soon as COVID is over, I would like to come in for lessons on the acoustic guitar. EVERYONE there is friendly and helpful. read more

This place is a hidden gem. I usually go to sam ash, (and guitar center when I'm desperate,) but I stumbled upon this place last week and I am pleasantly surprised with how amazing it was. First I'll get the bad part out of the way.... the location isn't amazing. Other than that i have no complaints whatsoever. Staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. They let me play the instruments i wanted and even tuned them up for me as I was looking at them. I ended up picking up a banjo and will most likely be going back this weekend to pick up another one. I highly highly recommend this place. read more

This store has been THE go-to for professional musicians for at least 3 generations, and they are awfully nice to folks who are hobbyists at best. They changed guitar strings, and had a great repair done on an old guitar that was (I thought) mostly a sentimental heirloom. But Amy had done a bit of research and found out that the sentimental heirloom had some decent value, too. They are keeping customers safe during this time with mask rules, but also with huge extra air cleaners that they had running during their big sale. Nice people, amazingly knowledgeable, prices seem awfully reasonable. Thanks!! read more

Arthur's Music Store is the best! My family and I come and shop here often, and love the selection, service, atmosphere, and the lovely staff members. We also really appreciate their attention to safety during the current pandemic crisis, and we feel comfortable shopping there. Their attentive, friendly staff always go above and beyond to make us feel welcome. We are a family of professional musicians, and are happy to make them our #1 music store. read more

If you're in Indy, why go anywhere else? They have a great history, and still carry everything you need for today's musician. Basically a music store owned by music lovers. They've never rushed me to make a decision on any product. So buy all your stuff there and show them how much we appreciate their store and family. You won't be disappointed. ( Arthur brand strings are always fresh and priced right) check out their killer selection of vintage guitars behind the counter. Still the best place to buy vintage guitars. Bar none. I'm leaving in just a few to get some of those strings. read more

I brought my guitar in after my tuner knob broke. The guitar isn't fancy, but it has sentimental value. They did a great job fixing it up and it sounds beautiful. I'm glad I brought it in! read more

Hi. I'm Rick and I'm a musician. My wife and I play professionally, and Arthur's is our go to store. Is the price a littler higher than the big box stores? Yes, I'll give you that. But if I'm purchasing a piece of equipment that I'm taking on the road 150+ days a year, it's important to me that the store I purchase it from have a first rate repair facility that will take care of me if one of the tools of the trade is damaged, and Arthur's has proven itself again and again to me. You'll get friendly, professional service. And, if you don't know exactly what you want or need, they'll lend a friendly and non biased ear, and are able to make good recommendations on gear for you. I've been playing professionally since 1974, and I can say that Arthur's is the ONE store that has never tried to upsell me. Give Arthur's a try. I don't think you'll regret it. read more

I've seen many of the reviews on here and have to say they are completely wrong! I have been going to Arthur's Music Store since I was roughly 11 years old. The prices are great, go to another music store here in Indy and try to find a violin at the same prices they offer here. Aside from the prices the lessons they offer with the instructors are phenomenal. All of the instructors are great and incredibly talented. I have taken violin lessons, my little cousin took guitar and piano, and my grandfather took violin lessons. They sell high quality products at fair prices. Not only that, but they offer a wide range of instruments everything from strings and woodwinds to percussion. Absolutely amazing!! read more

The staff was great and its a local buisness which is great! The problem is this places selection and prices. I understand mom and pops have to pay more for thier stock then chain which can buy in bulk but come on! EVERYTHING was marked up. And not just a little. I feel for first timers who go in here not knowing what a reasonable price is. I hear thier lessons are top notch but also expensive. If shopping is about the experiance more then the price tag and selection, then this is your music store. If not, put up with the bad service at guitar center and pay about half the money. read more

I give Arthur's five stars because they're everything I need in a music store. They have a good selection of guitars, mandolins, banjos, & other stringed instruments. They have accordions, clarinets, drums, and so many others I can't even list them. They've got music books, instrument cases, and accessories. They offer lessons on site, and they support the neighborhood they've been a part of for so long. I like the hometown family feel of the place. Shop local! read more

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I try to support local business as much as possible. However, I can't really afford much at Arthur's. I'll buy drumsticks, but their prices are almost double on drum heads compared to Guitar Center. I cant stand going to GC, but I also need to pay the bills. They seem to focus more on stringed instruments, so they may have better prices on those items and accessories. The staff is very friendly and they seem to do great with music lessons. Glad to have them in the neighborhood! read more

Went in to browse their acoustics, and was helped by Becky(?). Was so helpful and very approachable, I felt really comfortable the whole experience. Very knowledgeable staff and you can tell they really care about guitars and their customers- they're not forcing anything on you. Had a really cool collection that was different from bigger named guitar stores, would definitely recommend Arthur's to anyone looking for their first or another guitar! read more

Great place with awesome staff!!! Always friendly and helpful. I have an acoustic and a electric guitar set up there. Couldn't be happier with their work at a low price and had my guitar ready by second day both times. read more

Probably one of the best places in the city to get your guitar--and then lessons, picks, DVDs, etc. I think I saw a drum set in there, too. Mandolins, too. read more

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Nice selection, great employees, and plenty of space! Could use a few more amps and wish they had a little more used stuff but I'm guessing the latter suggestion varies from time to time. read more

Very helpful....very nice people! Some great used/consigned equipment too. Helped me find some bits and pieces I needed to get my bass up to speed plus great deals on strings etc. Thanks for everything! read more

I have been dealing with Arthur's since 1962 when I bought my first Fender guitar, a Jazzmaster and a Concert Amp. After being away from music for a while I went back to Arthur's to buy my black Fender Stratocaster and Fender Hot Rod Deluxe Amp. In my opinion you can't do better as far as music stores. I've seen others post that their prices are high and that's just not true. If you mail order something, you don't know what you're really going to get. Add in shipping and insurance and you don't really save much if anything. When you go to Arthur's you can try out the instruments and know exactly what you're getting. Great staff, great instruments, great prices, what more do you want? read more

I've been going to Arthur's since the late 60's. They always have a great selection of used, and sometimes oddball, items. They will go out of their way to get you what you want, and always make sure you are satisfied. They've had my business for almost 50 years, and they'll have it for as long as I can still play. read more

The prices in this family friendly establishment are fair, occasionally a little high. However, the real reason for this 4 star review is their repair ward. Probably the best repair shop i have seen in these parts and they are more than willing to work on vintage instruments which few guitar stores such as guitar center for example wont even touch. read more

A great music store holding together a staple of America. They offer a great variety of instruments at various price point (ukuleles, banjos, mandolins, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, basses, percussion, and so much more). This joint is an example of the classic mom and pop music shop many of us can remember (what is becoming extinct). The staff is very friendly, laid back, and incredibly knowledgable. The really shine in their instrument lessons and staff quality/diversity of offerings (bluegrass, jazz, rock, or even vocal lessons). Tuesday night bluegrass jams get a great turnout. They also have a great selection with lots of interesting accessories. Also a superb repair shop - a musicians music store. read more

My experience has been mixed with this music store. I regularly purchase mainly mid range vintage and new guitars from both individuals and brick and mortar stores across the country and Canada. Generally, you can expect a higher level of professionalism from a music store, but this is definitely not the case here. One of the guitars purchased @ ~4-5K price range was not evaluated accurately (wrong date) and the nut fell off on the first string change. This leaves an immediate negative impression. Best to steer clear (explore the online and higher prestige stores) or at least set the right expectation and make no assumptions before making a purchase at this rural music store and trust your own knowledge and skill to compensate for the sloppy overall processes here. read more

I like this place a lot. I bought my first guitar here. I also learned how to play it from the people here. They're all very sweet. My guitar didn't cost a lot, but my lessons did. $20 / 30mins read more

Here's the deal. If you want a real music store...this is it. If you want a big box national chain music store with marginal service...go to one of those. read more

I took a guitar into this store due to a buzz on one of the strings, and to have a bone nut installed. They suggested a string change also (although the strings on the guitar were a week old) After a week, they called and said they had it "playing like butter". I told them I still wanted a bone nut put on. Two weeks later, i picked the guitar up. No bone nut, string were wrapped around the post 6-8 times each (I'd say a 7y old could do a better job) and then clipped off about 1/4 inch leaving some nice fungi sticks. The buzz issue was never resolved and was still there. They shaved the saddle and called that a "set-up" I had to take the guitar to another shop for correction. All this place did was pick my pocket. I'll never darken their doorway again. read more

Medium size store.went shopping for harmonica had nice selection. Have great guitar area also.

The owners are great people. Not only are they knowledgeable and kind, they also responded very quickly to e-mails concerning someone who claimed (falsely) to be an employee of theirs, who was making ugly racist statements. The owners were quick to clarify that those views are NOT their views, nor was that person their employee. They didn't have to care or respond, but they did, and I feel that shows great integrity and genuine concern for the entire community. I'd recommend doing business with them any time, to anyone. read more