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3.2 (5 reviews)
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The Twelfth Fret

3.5(44 reviews)
2.5 km•The Danforth
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I was seriously interested in purchasing a Custom Shop guitar from The Twelfth Fret worth around…read more$3,000, but unfortunately, the customer service experience was extremely disappointing. I initially contacted them through their website requesting additional photos of the guitar but never received a response. I eventually called and spoke with Mike, explained that I was ready to purchase but wanted to see some additional photos first, and provided my email address. He said they never received an inquiry from me. Rather than simply taking my information and helping me with the request while I was already on the phone, Mike directed me back to the website to submit another inquiry or send another email. He came across as completely disinterested in assisting me or earning my business. I've purchased guitars and gear from Guitar Center, Sweetwater, Musician's Friend, and many other shops, and I'm accustomed to salespeople being happy to answer questions and provide additional photos--especially when someone is seriously considering a $3,000 instrument. Unfortunately, this was one of the most disappointing customer service experiences I've had with a guitar store. After reading some of the other reviews regarding customer service, my experience seems consistent with those concerns.

I had some hairline cracks between the bridge pins of my acoustic guitar and I was somewhat…read moreconflicted on whom to have it repaired. I do recall seeing someone bring their Gibson Les Paul with a snapped headstock, there for repair years ago. While this may be a known weakness of the Gibson neck, these guys do expert work and have a great reputation. The Luther was Anne. First of all, I was elated that they are inclusive. Not only was she totally up front about the repair, but she did an amazing job, such that it looks like it never happened. Fair prices. Realistic estimates for both cost and time to repair. Highly recommend.

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Long & McQuade

3.9(79 reviews)
7.2 km•Dufferin Grove
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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)

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