Tim was the absolute nicest, most informative, welcoming retail worker I've encountered in recent…read morememory. He answered our novice guitar questions, and then just kept going. Showed me how to adjust string height, then proceeded to explain and demonstrate the different effects from different picks for my daughter. 5/5 stars, this place is great. From here on out, anything guitar-related we get here.

Bought 12ax7 pre amp tubes from them, it blew out after a day, I called and explained that they…read moresold me a dud and they acted as if my amp was the problem lol after haggling back and forth and getting them to replace it, low and behold 2 days later it blew out! So they refused to make it right, I went to eurotubes and bought another 12ax7 and over a month later IT STILL WORKS! So I wouldn't recommend buying 12ax7 tubes from them, they buy the cheap low tested ones and then resale them. I looked into it myself from who they buy directly from.

The customer service wasn't so great and the main guy "helping" me had a stuck-up attitude and…read morewasn't very respectful to me or my needs. They seem to have a decent selection of brass and woodwind instruments as well, but lack basic or a variety of accessories for them.

We have been going to this shop for many years. The staff are enthusiastic about helping people…read morefind instruments that they love and they are incredibly helpful. We had an issue with one of the instruments we purchased (user error? manufacturing?) and they replaced it to make sure we were satisfied. While you can't expect that every time there's an issue it speaks to their desire to offer great service and to support their customer base. Plus their selection of beautiful instruments seems unmatched in the Portland area.

I was VERY impressed with my visit to Centaur Guitar! Selection is HUGE (much larger than one…read morewould expect when looking at it from the outside), the staff is EXTREMELY knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly, and prices are LOW. They carry a huge variety of electric guitars, acoustic guitars, amplifiers, and accessories. They also offer setup and repair services. They sell both new and used items. Their used items were unanimously in extremely great condition, and did not appear to be used. A few things to note if you visit: *There is a small, private parking lot *The entrance on the building that is on the same side of the gate as the parking lot is not actually for Centaur Guitar, it is for an amplifier repair service that shares the building. *The entrance for Centaur Guitar is on the street side of the building, past the parking lot gate. *To enter, one must ring the doorbell, and an employee will open the door to let you in *There are no centaurs available for sale

What a great place! I start my guitar class tonight and I completely spaced on procuring a guitar…read moreuntil today. I forgot the name of the kind person who helped me. They took the time to go over several guitars with me so that I walked out with something that was usable, nice sounding and not intimidating. I can't wait to use my new guitar tonight.

This shop is incredible!! The staff was very nice, knowledgeable and genuinely passionate about…read morehelping me find the right gear without feeling pressure to buy at all. They have an excellent selection of guitars, amps, and accessories. I'll definitely be back and highly recommend checking them out!

Looking for guitar specialists? Thunder Road is your place. They have a selection ranging from…read morerelatively inexpensive to "to die for" models. The best part is their service--these guys love guitars. They own them, play them, know them, and they will expertly guide you to the instrument best suited to your level of playing, size, and budget. Will, the owner, recently helped me with an issue I had with a Martin acoustic, and I walked away completely satisfied. It was a "win-win" solution. Great place for guitar aficionados as well as beginners who need guidance on finding the guitar of their dreams

Staff is friendly and helpful Good selection and prices Definitely my go-to place for…read moreinstruments and service

Gave me great advice and saved me money. I updated a guitar amplifier simulation on my computer and…read moregot a message I didn't understand about "buffered pedals" and "impedance matching." They explained to me what that meant and why it wasn't a big deal for my situation. They could have sold me a bunch of stuff, but instead they were honest. Solid 5 stars.

I went in to buy a bass and a practice amp. I got talked into buying this little…read morerecording/headphone device for the same price I wanted the amp ($160). I was told I had 30 days to return it. I didn't like it and tried to return it a few weeks later. What I wasn't told was that I'd only get $50 as in store credit if the box was damaged (just the box, not the actual product itself). The worst part was the guy looked up the resell price on a used version and it came to about $80, but he then took 35% off even though it's a return. I then wanted to buy an amp (What I originally wanted before I was talked into something else) and asked for something around the $150 mark. He then tried to talk me into an amp without telling me the price. I had to firmly ask what the price was twice before he told me it's $300. Even though I was visibly upset from losing $100 from a product I bought from them because the box was damaged. I finally got him to show me exactly what I wanted. If you go here, know exactly what you want and be firm about it so you're not talked into getting something you don't want that costs more money. Also know that the boxes their products are in are worth $100 so you can't return a perfect condition product, within their return window, if the box is damaged.

I was visiting Beaverton Oregon and the first music store I went into recommended Five Star…read moreGuitars. I immediately liked the selection of instruments and amplifiers. Michael was quick to help me find the perfect Mesa Boogie and brought down some custom PRS guitars so I could rock out and relax. I had a great time playing for a couple of hours. I returned the next day and continued to play and chat with the great staff. Geoff introduced himself and asked what I was interested in. He brought me a few high quality guitars until I couldn't resist. He made me a smoking deal on the JP Mesa Boogie and a beautiful purple mist PRS. I recommend FSG's and will definitely continue business with them even though I am from the Central Valley in California.

Really inviting and welcoming…read more Each employee has a different perspective so know what you are looking for There are plenty of instruments looking for homes I was looking for a guitar and found a decent one for a hundred dollars It's a very respectable store in my humble opinion

Small, intimate venue for great music. There's a bar with limited bottled beers, cider and soft…read moredrinks. Small bar-nuts kind of snacks are available for purchase but no other "food"; however you are welcome to bring in your own snacks/food (and you can have food delivered there too!) The artists booked here are good quality, there's a sound guy (to be sure you have a good sound experience), and the sound actually IS good.

I had such a wonderful experience with Michelle's Piano and would highly recommend them, especially…read morefor something as precious and sentimental as a family piano. My parents bought our DH Baldwin baby grand in 1991. It's the piano my brother and I both learned on as children, so having it moved from my parents house into my new home was incredibly meaningful. The movers were absolutely amazing--professional, careful, efficient, and treated the piano with the level of care you would hope for with such a prized possession. The customer service was also excellent from start to finish. We were in the middle of an incredibly stressful move, and Michelle's Piano made this part of the process completely easy and stress-free. I actually became emotional seeing the piano sitting in my new home. Knowing its history with my family and now having it in the home where I'm raising my own family was such a special full-circle moment. Thank you to everyone at Michelle's Piano, especially the wonderful moving team, for taking such great care of something that means so much to us!

Why most people utilize regular household movers to move their pianos is a mystery to me? I was so…read moreimpressed with the professionalism and knowledge of our piano movers. They took great care to carefully breakdown, skillfully wrap and protect our grand piano. They efficiently loaded and secured it in the truck. What an amazing experience! Don't trust just any company to move your fragile instruments. Excellent experience all around.

Music Instruments I Play Badly (in fact play is probably not the right word):…read more-Guitar -Piano -Ukulele -Bongos -Guitar Hero Music Instruments I Play Well: -Air Drums -Air Guitar -Air Keys -Whistling (much better than my singing) -Sound Board (the only thing I'm actually good at) Music Insturments I Dream of Playing: -Cello (love the tone) -Hammond B-3 Organ w/ Leslie Rotary Speaker -Balinese Gamelan -Kalimba (African Thumb Piano) How a Hawaii boy becomes fascinated with playing the Kalimba is a story too long even for my Yelps, but let's just say watching Samite (http://www.samite.com/) play one live got me hooked. It's like having a handheld xylophone. I once both a cheaply made half coconut Kalimba from a store going out of business, it's sound was underwhelming at best. This past Saturday I was amazed at the gorgeous Kalimbas Randy has crafted. While the woodwork is great, it's their tone that's seductive. He's even got some that have a second octave. Also available there are a selection of Native American Flutes. After spending ten minutes living out my Kalimba playing fantasies I wisely walked away, but when I've got the funds....

From the owner: Native American style flutes Kalimbas /African thumb pianos…read more Carved river rock with symbols and words (some custom).