Ed just finished a major overhaul of my strat. Tonerider…read moreHSS pick ups, 5 position switch, and potentiometer repair. Absolutely amazing. This is the third guitar that Ed has worked on for me. Classic 57s in my Les Paul. Mother of pearl fret markers in my concert Takamine. Thankyou Ed Mark Chilliwack

Good day, I have…read moreknown Ed now for over 8 years and not only is he a wonderful guitar tech, Ed is just simply, a wonderful person. Ed has worked on a number of guitars for me...and continues to do so. Ed not only cares about the quality of the time and effort that he puts into his work, he also is very much concerned about how we, as guitarists, feel about the work he has thus performed on our behalf. A real rarity these days! Ovid, a Roman poet once said, "Make the workmanship surpass the materials..." ...Ed most certainly has fulfilled this criterion. "Quality is never an accident. It is always the result of intelligent effort." John Ruskin Sincerely, Dell

"EXILE on main" street didn't get the joke until months later…read more AWESOME CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!!! Happily answered all my question Probably tried a dozen pedal I left the store without some of the stuff I bought and the owner closed the shop for a minute and tracked me and gave the items to me.

This is the coolest and raddest shop in Vancouver…read more The staff are groovy and awesome and the goods are great. Other shops may have more items in stock and a larger variety but what this shop lacks in quantity, they more than make up for in quality, service and vibes.

Both locations, Vancouver and Richmond provided us with exceptional service. We were given a…read moregenerous trade-in allowance for our old piano, and we are delighted with our new acquisition. Throughout the process, we received efficient and congenial service. We highly recommend Showcase Pianos! Jane & David Iwaasa

An excellent and highly positive experience!…read more I am pleased to leave a great review for Showcase Pianos and its owner Manuel where my family had purchased our first grand piano. Both stores are filled with a large variety of piano brands and Manuel was very patient who took the time to allow me time to demo any piano (even the Fazioli grands!) as long as I needed with no pressure at all. I was very satisfied with the staff and they are not only knowledgeable about their products, but are very polite and helpful. I told my friends to visit Showcase Pianos and they had a wonderful experience as well. The manager really listens to what my family's needs were and his staff were able to narrow down a few pianos for me to decide on based on my budget and piano skills. As an university student looking to replace an old piano, I was very keen on trying quality pianos that will not hurt my family's budget. I ultimately special ordered a piano that was fit for me and my sister's level of playing. Despite a delay, the piano arrived in perfect condition and Manuel was very pleasant to offer a slight compensation for the ordeal. Overall, my experience was very positive and I hold high regards for Manuel and his staff. My family is very happy with the piano and I highly recommend Showcase Pianos.

Sales person was extrely rude, I was interested in a Taylor guitar used…read more And really liked the sound of it , but this guy ( older guy) came and crab the guitar from me and told me , I had to ask him for assistant . When I told him , there wasn't any note on it , he said there are all over the store , but not that one . He lost a 3k sell . I went to long and Mc and bought a D18 Martin For 3999$ . even if I was wrong , he could have been much more accommodating I am a service engineer and I sm always nice to my customers even when they are wrong .

Nice music store with a wide variety of instruments from new to classic. I did want to purchase a…read morehat but they didn't have any but they gave me a couple picks.

Be careful when you bring them something in for repair. I once bought a rare new Rickenbacker…read moreDakota solidbody guitar from them and one pickup stopped working so I brought it in for repair. When I inquired about it they said they sent it back, never to be seen again. Rickenbacker replacement pickups can be ordered. Another time I bought a new Firebird and it had fret sprout and they said they would fix that. It seemed to take forever and when I finally got it there was a ding in the back that wasn't there before. I brought in a keyboard for repair and they lost the case for the soundboard that was installed in the keyboard. When you bring something in for repair, bring it in bare bones, no strap, strings accessories in the case or they might lose them.

I'm sort of shocked at how bad the reviews for this place are. I'm not saying those experiences…read morearen't valid since they sound legitimate, but I've had good experiences so far at this location and have always had people who were willing to take time to patiently explain to me, a lay person, what I needed to know even when I'm doing things that don't generate a commission (like trying to set up something I ordered and paid for at a different store and had shipped here). I wish I made a note of who helped me so I could give them a shout out. My experience is with what I guess they call "Pro Audio & Recording" gear, maybe different departments are different or maybe I've just been lucky so far.

Taron Hall is one of the most inexperienced teachers in Vancouver. It is curious that he has such a…read moregood review. He cannot sing, and is very limited regarding his knowledge of teaching. Wow! What we have here is another good marketer! Spencer Welch must have helped him get ahead! There are so many renowned teachers in Vancouver who have many years of experience why go with a novice? His prices may be lower than other teachers, but if I were you, I would spend a little more money and get a good teacher. It is worth it in the long run.

From the owner: I am highly qualified and enthusiastic teacher who helps singers of all levels gain control over…read moretheir voice so it becomes free, balanced and strong. Lessons with me are focused, yet relaxed and enjoyable and I will help you sing so it becomes easy and very fun!

Owen at Blue Guitar Studio was an ideal choice as a teacher for me as a complete beginner. He took…read morethe time to find out my goals and interests and then created a lesson plan to teach me the basics, while keeping me interested and motivated with songs that were actually fun to play. I had to stop my lessons because of a move but I would recommend him to anyone who wants to improve their guitar knowledge and skills.

I have been fortunate enough to be taking lessons at Blue Guitar Studio with Paul for almost a year…read morenow. For me, an instructor who has an undeniable and broad skill set and also active within the industry was an absolute must. I knew upon reviewing Paul's guitar ability, singing, and songwriting, that he would be an amazing mentor. When I first started, I had very little experience with only a basic knowledge of how to play based off my parents who played the guitar. Paul was able to quickly identify the best way to get me started after discussing my general goals and expectations and we dove right into playing a song my first day. He provides clear direction, weekly assignments, follow-up lesson videos to review after the session, and always asks for student feedback. His studio is professional and welcoming, with a multitude of guitars, instruments, amps, drums, and more! I can't wait to jam on every guitar on the wall! Paul provides so much more than just phenomenal guitar training, as he coaches people on singing, songwriting, drums, and so much more. He is a highly compassionate teacher, who understands that all students come with varying skill levels and challenges to overcome, and he treats every individual the same no matter what level they are. I am beyond grateful for the progress I have made in such a short time, with my guitar playing, singing, and with my own personal growth. To say Paul is one of the most talented people I have ever had the pleasure to work with is an understatement, and I look forward to many years of learning, jamming, singing, laughs, and friendship.

I've made a purchase and wanted to say I'm not at all happy with the service…read more I bought a small 40$ harmonica. I asked the gentleman if it was definitely a C major harmonica, which he assuredly confirmed. Went home and immediately noticed one of the scales was incomplete, therefore making it unusable for me. The F note was missing for one of the 2 scales. That was by design, of course, but what was not - was the gentleman not letting me know before the purchase that it was not a full C major scale. I didn't see the accompanying flyer either, because I bought a new one, not the one I saw on the counter. Going back the next day he was unfriendly, and refused to offer a refund, because "i had already blown into the harmonica". That to me is just an excuse to refuse the refund, because modern day sanitization. would have easily solved that. It's not the price tag that bothers me, but having been deceived and having received poor customer service does. Wrote them an email, but never heard back. Avoid this shop unless you really need their services.

Being able to provide smaller quantities of higher quality goods and services has put Bonerattle…read moreMusic above and beyond the L&Q's of the world. Do not be fooled by the size of Bonerattle, the selection of guitars, drums and other rad instruments in all price points is a thing to behold. Ideas brim in my head about my want of learning to play the drums and I queried the gentleman working the store about lessons and guitars and all sorts of things that I could. For the record, guitar lessons here are from professionally world renowned musicians Stephen Nikleva and Jimmy Roy, who have both worked with international artists and each has a very unique and amazing guitar style. Lessons start at $20.00 per half an hour and are from Monday to Friday between 5:00pm and 8:00pm. Bonerattle is a gem of a music store!