I'm a sax player, call me a somewhat serious hobbyist, and head of a multi-instrument family…read more For me there are and have always been two types of retail formats for musical instruments, your choice between: a) the big retail format where store's main purpose is to move volumes of instruments, especially during the Holidays OR b) small store staffed by musicians, whose purpose is to help you with all the facets of developing your musical skill -- from keeping your horn in tip-top shape to finding a teacher or group to help you develop your chops. And when the time comes to switch up your instrument, advising you on the one that best fits your skill and personal style. Way I see it, mastery of an instrument is a multi-year process, and the decisions you make with your local music store over this period are really subtle, but with big impact on your personal vector -- the enjoyment you get from playing and your rate of progress. For example: Which ligature will give me the best jazz sound? Which setup will help keep me precisely in tune when I play classical? Is a key sticking because I have a bad pad, weak spring or is it imperceptibly bent? What's a good piece of upper-register repertoire? For me Blech exactly fits the bill. It's a store I trust, run by musicians for musicians of any skill level.

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I purchased one of Matthias Jabs guitars, and Stefan, the manager at MJ Guitars was nice enough to…read morehold the guitar at the store until Matthias came in and signed it. Then the guitar was safely shipped to me in the USA. The guitar was well packed and arrived safely. Stefan was always quick to respond to my emails and transparent to my questions with the information I was seeking. Matthias was also very gracious to sign my guitar and posed with a picture holding it. The guitar I got was a MJ Mastercaster with a beautiful flame Maple neck. It was set-up really nice and sounds like a Stratocaster on Steroids. It is nicely constructed and the Dommenget pickups are superb and the same ones as used by Matthias. I highly recommend MJ Guitars for all your guitar and bass needs while in Germany or ordering from abroad one of Matthias' custom build guitars!!!

From the owner: An- und Verkauf von gebrauchten Musikinstrumenten, Verleih von Musik Requisiten für Film und…read moreFernsehen, Beratung, Reparaturen, Wertgutachten, zertifizierter Gutachter nach DIN 17010

I have been in this store many times, great stuff and great people. If you are looking for…read moresomething unique you will find it here, and questions are welcome. Thanks

Great for guitars and drummers but for clarinetists, really lame. Staff at woodwind department -…read morenot so kind.