I bought a Mapex Tom holder from these guys online over a month ago. I was given no shipping…read moreinformation so I emailed and used the chat bit on their website to ask for shipping info but nobody ever got back to me. After doing each twice I called and they said they would tell the sales team. Still nothing. I followed up by email twice but got no response again. I called and asked for a refund and the guy said he would tell the sales team. I asked him to make the refund happen over the phone and he said he had done it and it would take 3 business days to process. It is nearly two weeks later and I still haven't received a refund. I followed up again by email and through the chat bot because it is difficult for me to contact them during business hours and I still have received nothing. Very poor treatment.

Cecere's has always been the go-to place for my musical needs. Whether it be repairs on my guitars,…read moreor simply a new pack of strings, for years this shop has provided great service with friendly, well-learned staff. I took guitar lessons when I first moved to Adelaide at Cecere's, back when they were situated further up Magill Road. They've always been extremely helpful with my musical endeavours, giving me advice on playing technique, instrument maintenance, and much more. Though the shop isn't stocked with all the latest products, and their range can be somewhat limited, they have plenty of the essentials, such as Fender, Ibanez and ESP (LTD) guitars. They're a little bit pricier than other music shops, but I don't mind paying a little bit extra. With goliaths like Allans/Billy Hyde, you've got to give the underdog a fighting chance. Cecere's also has private one-day sales that you can find out about through invitations in the mail. You can get some amazing deals on guitars, pedals and other accessories; but you'll have to be quick, as the good stuff is often gone if you turn up too late. Sign up for this if you love a good bargain!

A small shop on the corner of George St and Albert St in Thebarton, I came here once to get my…read moreacoustic guitar pickup repaired. I'd passed by the shop many times but never went inside because I felt kind of shy. The front of the shop is really small so I felt abit awkward walking in only to say I was just browsing. Anyway, one day I finally had a legitimate, or at least what I felt was a legitimate reason to walk in and I was pleasantly surprised with the service. Steve is a professional guitar maker and repairer and I didn't feel any condescention in any way when I told him that all I wanted to do was fix the pickup on my cheap guitar. On the contrary, he was very humble and I could sense his love for guitars from the way he explained how I might take better care of it, even though it was only a cheap guitar. He didn't charge me through the roof for the simple repair (which I was greatly appreciative of) and he got it done for me really quickly which was exactly what I needed. Inside the shop when you walk in, you are immediately greeted by the front counter and whoever might be standing there at the time. They sell guitar cables, strings, picks and all the other standard things you would find in a guitar store. I don't recall seeing any guitars for sale, however if there are any, they aren't located in the front of the store. They also do custom builds for people who are interested in having a guitar built from scratch. From the outside the shop may not look like much, but once you get inside, you'll find all the basic things you need for basic guitar shopping. That said, if your guitar ever has a problem or needs fixing, I'd bring your guitar to Steve. He knows what he's doing and he'll take care of you and you guitar.

Now here is a cool shop! The front is small, but when you walk outside you can see it actually 2…read morebuildings long and there is a lot of machinery there. I guess the focus is on doing the work rather than bells and whistles. It's refreshing! I had my '72 Strat refretted there recently, and it was a difficult job for Steve because it is a vintage maple neck, and I didn't want to change the look or feel of the neck, apart from the frets. Well, the job was absolutely amazing. There was no evidence of it being done at all, and the frets were finished perfectly. I even received a photographic record of the job so I could see what was done and how. Sensational! Then I got a phone call on the Saturday after asking if the job was OK and how I felt about the service. Noone's ever done that before! I really can't recommend this shop highly enough. I don't really know Steve that well, but he was highly recommended by everyone I spoke to and I can see why. The passion for guitar in the shop is self evident, it's certainly not a production line retail type thing. It's really old school and hands on. There is also a book on the counter with photo's of guitars he's made, well, I say guitars but there were Ukulele's, basses, acoustics and electrics and some weird stuff with heaps of strings! So cool! I hope this shop stays around, you hardly ever see a business where quality comes first and the prices are reasonable. 5 stars!! PS. Steve is an insane guitar player as well! Apparently he plays every Monday night at the Grace Emily hotel in the house band.

Holden Hill Music has pretty much anything you want in terms of your music needs, especially if you…read moreplay the guitar. Located along North East road directly in front of a junction, you may not notice it driving past as the build is a dark grey and the white plain font it uses to identify itself is not immediately noticeable if you're driving past. It would really help if they had a sign with a picture of a guitar on it or something just to grab peoples attention from the street because it really is a good place to shop for music gear. Their parking area in the front isn't huge, but I just realized that there is more parking round the back if you drive straight through. Normally I would park in the St Vincent de Paul Society's car park which is larger and right next door (sorry guys). Inside, you will find a space 2 storey's high with the main counter located to the right hand side from what I remember. The staff there are friendly so don't feel intimidated if you're just going in to shop for your first guitar and don't know anything. They will help you out.

Of all of the music stores in Adelaide I think I can safely say, without a shadow of a doubt, that…read moreHolden Hill Music is the Coolest. It's black and looks like you need to know your Minor 4th's from your iambic Pentameters! Sorry, how often do you get to slip 'iambic pentameter' into a sentence? I feel madly hardcore right now! Anywho, Holden Hill Music is most definately the muso's music shop. Quality instruments, accessories, sheet music and digital solutions from top to bottom. I have been in, most recently, when shopping for digital editing hardware and they have a good selection, but seem to stock more of the top end equipment rather thant the budget packages. I'm a bit of a cheap ass, so I ended up buying my goods elsewhere, but I am sure I could have sourced something similar there if I mixed and matched a bit! The store also has very strong connections to the music and giging scene, advertising for bands looking for new members and also opportunities for music lessons. I can feel a yelp band in the pipeline.....dibs on lead vocals, I'm a right show pony!

One of Australia's leading piano show, Winston Music showcase the Bösendorfer pianos, keyboards,…read moreacoustic pianos, digital pianos and more. If your child has just picked up piano lessons, this is the perfect place to purchase music sheets, music and musical scores from all genre, piano arrangements and they even provide digital downloads. I have many friends who come here to stock up on their musical sheets or examination sheets. If you're looking to spread your payments, Winston Music offers a rent to buy scheme, or event companies can contact them for hiring equipments. Check out their website for their clearance and preloved range. Worth a look and investment too.