10 stars if I could. I'm in another province and I found my dream guitar on their site. I put it on…read morelayaway for a bit, but when I was ready, they shipped it out to me no fuss. Great dealing with them!

Long time customer. Nice selection of new and used…read moreincluding the odd vintage guitar. My kids have lessons here for guitar and drums and both really like their teachers. Cool staff, no problem parking.

This is a great place for all kinds of music gear, especially guitars. I bought my son a beginners'…read moreguitar that was very affordable and is holding up great. The staff has great product knowledge and customer service. Thank you guys for a hassle free experience and all your helpful tips!

These guys are awesome. I have bought numerous item both online and at the store. Pricing on name…read morebrand products is competitive and delivery was quick, inexpensive with all items carefully packed. Staff at the store are excellent, knowledgeable friendly and go out of their way to ensure you get the right product. The solo necks are excellent value, frets are level, no sprout and are head and shoulders above a squire or other lower end guitars. Basic bodies are fine if you plan to finish with a solid colour and you will have to spend some time in prep before painting. A Solo neck fits the Solo bodies properly, fender necks may fit loose. Great value for what you pay, however you will have to put some effort into making that custom shop beauty. Great fun.

I gotta say, this place is amazing! This is my go-to place…read morefor strings. When my violin needed service, they took care of it with incredible care and precision. Their staff is thoughtful, knowledgeable, and very polite. Their luthiers are very meticulous with their work, and they can make any instrument sound great! I give them five stars because they take the time to make sure each customer gets what they're looking for. They provide great service, their atmosphere is very welcoming, and if you're looking for some guidance in making a decision, the staff at George Heinl will thoughtfully help walk you through it.

I needed some information about a Canadian violin maker and they were very helpful and informative…read more You can learn a lot about people by how they behave when they have nothing to gain.

The Epiphone EJ200VS I bought had severe finish cracks on the top. The store representative said he…read moredid not notice the cracks and the photos did not show them. He has blamed it on the shipping company (UPS) and the weather.

I love this guitar shop. I even follow Cask on Instagram. It's a well run and intelligently curated…read moreused music shop that always has new and exciting gear at great prices that has been set up and is ready to go. The service and repair is also great and well priced. It's a gem and the owner and staff are knowledgeable and helpful. I have been very pleased with every purchase and always feel welcome to try a pedal, etc. Not guitar snobs at all.

Best place to buy new and used music instruments as well as equipment. Rental area also very good…read morewith very friendly and knowledgeable staff who genuinely enjoy their work!

Bad service rude not honest with what they tell you. After buying 2 guitars & 2 keyboard tell us to…read morebring in for a once over wasting our gas and time they say there technician is not in don't no when they would be in. They sold us the guitars with cheap strings the neck was worped. We have found another music store that has been very honest and now the new store will get our business and never ever again buying from long & McQuade. Don't waste your time or money

Just love the store, great finds, reasonable prices, and wonderful people - a Jewel in Kensington!…read more Mike G.

Sure they're nice but they're terrible at fixing guitars. They were able to give my Ibanez a…read morestandard setup and replace one of the pickups no problem but when I brought my bass in, they did basically nothing to fix it. I asked them to see if they could fix the buzzing that was happening every time I played it and fix both of the knobs which would just spin around and do nothing. When I got it back the buzz was almost worse and one of the knobs completely just screwed off (wasn't doing that before) would not recommend this place if you're wanting more than just a set up. Waste of $120.

Never made it into the store - they moved, and the yelp page hasn't been updated. That's not a…read moreknock on the quality of the store, but more, they are no longer adjacent to the distillery district.

A couple of Wednesdays ago, I was in the Bloor-Ossington area. I had parked in front of this Long &…read moreMcQuade for a couple of hours. I like backstories. I saw a heritage sign on Long & McQuade's building. It used to be the Concord Tavern. This tavern was open from 1948 till 1983. Back in the day, it was the hip location for artists and music lovers. The Concord hosted a bunch of talented musicians, jam sessions, and cool performances. Ronnie Hawkins and his band, which was later shortened to The Band, performed up to seven days a week at the Concord during the 1960's. Eventually, The Band joined Bob Dylan as his backing band and later became stars themselves. Pretty cool! Jack Long, a member of the Jack Long Trio, was the founder of Long & McQuade Musical Instruments. To date, it is Canada's biggest music store. He started his business in a small Toronto house on Carlton Street in 1956 and expanded to more than 90 locations in all ten provinces. Through a bit of research, I found out that Long had passed on September 4, 2024 at the age of 95. He was a jazz lover. He played the trumpet. He was appointed to the Order of Canada in 2014. Drummer Jack McQuade of this trio, who left the business in 1965, passed away in the 1970's from cancer. I don't know who the third member of this trio was. When the Concord Tavern closed down in 1983, an Irish pub took over, but eventually closed down. Long & McQuade's moved into its current location in 1988. It's fitting that a music store gave this site a new musical life. It has a massive assortment of instruments, sheet music, accessories, and more. I looked through the window. I didn't go in because I'd be there for hours and would likely buy an instrument to attempt to play. I grew up with a lot of music. We had a local music store in the Beaches that is now gone for good. My parents got me a ukelele in grade 3. When I was in grade 9, they got me a clarinet and I played it all through high school. This massive music store is my kryptonite. From guitars, to trombones, the selection of musical instruments looked impressive. I saw a girl lugging her trumpet into the store. My guess was that she was there for lessons. I don't miss hours of practicing various musical instruments growing up and likely annoying everyone who lived in my apartment building. I'm sure that they are stronger for it... haha! This store does have a few parking spots, but they are limited. It's probably best to parking on the street and shell out of parking. Maybe when I strike it rich, you'll see me getting an electric guitar from this store. I imagine annoying my neighbours in Markham playing it. (376)

KAOS is excellent. Extremely knowledgeable staff and they will provide solid guidance. Talk to Lou…read moreor Jay.

They did a great job restringing my 1994 Seagull guitar. Friendly and helpful. I would recommend…read morethem.