Inventory is delusionally overpriced. And forget bringing in a consignment, they stick it you ya…read morewith a high fee PLUS you have to pay them to set up your guitar so it's up to their " wall standards". And the WORST thing of all is the insulting offer you get for trade in , pawn shops and Guitar center offers more. Save your time and money and skip this place, it's not the Eastside of old when they use to be worth doing business with. 1/2 star rating .

Incredible music store filled with great people working there. Lots of heart. Brings me back to the…read moredays of my youth when mom & pop music shops were plentiful. Eastside is TOP tier in the entire USA. Support this business. They deserve to thrive, especially in a special place like Nashville.

Carter Vintage was so easy to work with in consigning and selling my Gibson '57 Les Paul R7 Custom…read moreReissue for the exact price we put on it. It took about 8 months to sell, which is a little longer than I thought it would take, but I am thrilled with the result. During that time they assured me that my guitar would be insured and taken good care of while it was in their showroom, and it was! To me it was well worth their reasonable commission to have my guitar professionally photographed and catalogued among the other fine instruments under their sales management. Carter Vintage is only getting bigger and more reputable.

I first stopped by Carter Vintage Guitars when it was in the old location. I liked it a lot better…read moreduring that time. The staff was more welcoming. The selection had more vintage guitars. I think that another customer's review really hits the nail on the head -- this has now become a cousin of Gibson Garage. I regrettably have the same problem at Carter Vintage Guitars that I do at many guitar shops in Nashville -- no salesperson wishes to talk to me. I... apparently don't look like their target demographic. There's been quite a few recent visits where I can't seem to get a salesperson to approach me even though I am in the market for a new guitar. For now, I still have fond memories of the staff member at the old location welcoming me to Nashville. I still will keep the branded leather pick holder keychain. I just maybe will make my next expensive guitar purchase at Gruhn instead, where I haven't once had an issue of salesperson disinterest.

thankful for the violin shop always courteous and kind. two older siblings love their violins and…read moreyounger brother was happy to be blessed with his own fit to him today!

Unfortunately I did not have a good experience at the Violin shop. I had several things done to my…read moreviolin; fingerboard planed, reshaping of the bridge, a little varnish touch up, clean and polish and bow rehair, new leather grip and clean and polish. They had my instrument for over 2 weeks. When I called to check on how much longer to expect the repair they said "oh, yes it's sitting right here all finished". I couldn't believe they didn't call me to tell me it was done! When I came to pick it up they set the case on the floor beside me to go over the bill. I was shocked they didn't open the case and have me play it for the amount of work that was done. I opened the case and gasped when I saw RAW exposed wood on my bow. The new leather grip was placed a bit higher on the bow leaving a spot that was under the old grip raw exposed wood. My heart sank! When I removed to blanket off the violin ALL the strings were completely loose. I don't know how the bridge or sound post was even standing!!! They staff talked to me as if I was a beginner or low intermediate student when I expressed my concern. I paid the $400 bill. When I got home and played it I simply wanted to cry. It sounded terrible as if the sound post had fallen but not properly replaced or possibly the bridge hadn't been reshaped properly. I went to another shop in town Williams Fine Violins to see if they could fix it and the luthier there was able to fix my bow. He also worked with me to adjust the sound post till my violin sounded back to its old self. I don't understand WHY the violin shop didn't have me play it ESPECIALLY if they knew the sound post fell during the repairs!!! I looked up the owner of the violin shop on their website and sent him an email but got NO reply. Save yourself time, money and energy. Go to Williams Fine Violins. They will take good care of you!!

Quality pre-owned pro-level instruments of all types available. Didn't find it? Shop regularly as…read morethe available products change often. You can try out a dozen high-quality guitars, basses, and amps right in the store. Friendly staff are proud to help or allow you to roam. Hard to miss converted house in east nasty. Check the map to be sure. Just off Shelby Ave. a few blocks.

I saw a cool vintage acoustic guitar on Fanny's website, and bought it over the phone. It's a 1964…read moreHarmony made from now-rare Honduran mahogany and Brazilian rosewood, beautifully restored to better than new condition. A unique instrument, I jumped on it at this price, and it sounds amazing. It was a pleasure doing business with Fanny's House of Music over the phone, and I couldn't be more satisfied with the experience.

When I was in the horsetail hair (bow hair) trade, I had a regular, almost weekly chat with the…read morefolks at Nashville Violins. They are considered the best violin shop in the area, and service all of the top fiddlers we know and love including Sam Bush, Stuart Duncan and so on. They've always been super kind to me and I've heard nothing but stellar feedback from my clients.

I made an offer via Reverb on a Glasser carbon fiber violin from Nashville Violins, and received a…read morecounteroffer from Dave, the owner, which included $25 for shipping. We came to an agreement and I paid for the instrument on 6/25/18. It was shipped the same day from Nashville via USPS. Unfortunately, for me, the item was shipped USPS Parcel Select (the cheapest and slowest method of delivery). The violin sat in the Nashville USPS distribution center for several days, and then moved onto the USPS distribution center in Memphis for another day. All total, the violin spent three days in Tennessee before it moved on. I contacted Nashville Violins via Reverb's messaging service on June 28, 2018, concerned that it was now three days and the violin had not left Tennessee. Had I known that the store intended to ship the item via Parcel Select (which is what USPS calls their Parcel Post service now) I would never have made the purchase. Twenty-four hours later on the 29th, Dave, the shop owner contacted me via Reverb and explained that he was not in the shop, but was out at a trade show. However, he stated he would check on the status of my purchase. Unfortunately, It is now July 2nd, and no one from Nashville Violins has gotten back to me. The violin spent the past weekend somewhere in Western Massachusetts, and as of this morning it has finally made its way to Maine, but is at least another day from being delivered to our local Post Office. The USPS website states that it is tentatively scheduled to be delivered today, sometime before 8 pm. However, the website is emphatic that this is not a guaranteed delivery date, as they do not guarantee any delivery times on Parcel Select. So here it is, a week later, and no violin. While carbon fiber instruments are more durable than their wood counterparts, they are still susceptible to heat (and melting) and the soundpost and bridge are both made of wood (and susceptible to warping in extreme heat). Sadly, as of this morning I still have not heard from anyone at Nashville Violins. My issue with Nashville Violins is both their poor choice of shipping methods, as well as their terrible customer service. Communication with them is virtually non-existent, trade show or not. Over the last several decades I have spent tens of thousands of dollars on musical instruments, and have purchased and sold countless guitars and mandolins throughout these years. While I am fairly new to the violin world, I would think that small businesses of this kind would all operate in the same manner. It appears that they do not. Yes, $25 for shipping is not a lot, but at least warn your customers that you are sending their item via a slow boat, which might have some pitfalls. I would have gladly paid more for shipping to have had the violin shipped via UPS ground, which would have been to me in three days. Shame on me for taking them up on the "Make an Offer" option instead of picking up the phone and working out details. I will forever remember this horror story. I've learned my lesson, and no, if you hadn't already gleaned this from my review, I would not do business with Nashville Violins again, or recommend them to anyone.

John is a great teacher and is fluent with several instruments. I'm an advanced guitar player and…read moremusician, and I have benefitted from his instruction in my banjo and lap steel playing. I highly recommend him.

I've taken lessons with John at Inglewood for over two years now and I can't think of a single…read morenegative thing to say. He's skilled, passionate about his work, and consistent. I've never had a lesson cancelled or moved, never been given bad advice or guidance. He plays a range of instruments and does an excellent job of tailoring instruction to the requirements of both the student and the instrument being worked on. The learning environment is comfortable, quiet, and safe. It is easy to get to, even when there is street construction, and there is enough parking. I couldn't recommend this place enough.

If you need a high quality piano in the middle south part of the USA, Steinway Nash. is good…read more Lots of experience, friendly and they made me feel comfortable. A good piano is an investment. I felt good getting their help making this one

I popped in here to shop for a piano. There happened to be a lovely monthly jazz concert at the…read moretime. There certainly is a disparity in the manner of the salesmen. You want to talk to the guy with his desk in the back near the Knabe pianos. He was wonderful and knowledgeable and welcoming. The guy who hovers near the front door is a real shark and doesn't know how to interact with high end customers. Someone who's looking at Steinways doesn't want to spend time with someone in possession of a used car salesman personality. Call about the jazz concert if you're in the area. It was very posh and I don't think they were charging guests or anything.

Absolute best shop in Nashville for young student musicians. School focused with excellent…read moreinstrument selection, no one surpasses Dan's friendly expertise in this niche business. As for me, a quick/convenient alternative to bigger retailers for strings, picks, pegs and repairs.

Great family owned business. Specializes in instruments for children ages 3 thru High School.read more