I wanted to extend my gratitude for your recommendations this past Saturday…read more So this weekend, I upgrade my Squier J-bass with Fender control pots and better Capacitors you recommended Previously my Volume pots where not a linear range (everything was in the first quarter turn, and the balance between bridge and neck where shit) the Tone pot suffered from EM noise interference A bit of drilling and dremel to fit everything in the cavity was a bit of a PITA but I made it fit Sanded down the magnets on the pickups to clean them up and expose new surface Holy shit. I now have a Fender Player Bass rammed into a Squier Couldn't be happier with the results TL;DR Don't need to update my pickups A $60 solution ($18 per pot + caps), soldering and electronics chops saved me $100s Thank you for your time and professional advice

Outstanding, from beginning to end. Phil is professional, quiet, and knows his art. My 1972 Les…read morePaul Custom had a partially broken headstock. Phil was able to repair it, as well as second crack I had not seen. He also repainted the section, making the guitar not only playable, but beautiful. He is incredibly knowledgeable about guitars, and has a great selection in his store, to boot. I highly recommend him for repairs and anything else you might need. Thanks Phil!

Well after hanging up the guitars several years ago its time to strap one on again and maybe do a…read morelittle something for fun, so i was driving by and popped into this place to check out some acoustic guitars and look for a new amp. Not bad at all, an acoustic room where you can hang out and get a good feel for what they have in stock, that was impressive, also i can say this, they had amps, and they were probably what everyone else wants, but me i was looking for one from back in the day so its hard to find an amp that has not been in circulation for a bunch of years in good condition. But hey, if its new stuff you are looking for, they certainly have it. They had a nice selection of electric guitars also, and i was impressed with what they had. Also, they were a bit shy on the effects but had lots of accessories. They did well in putting together this store. And even though i didnt buy anything, i have my eye on something so we may meet again in the near future.

in the past i gave the mississauga location 5 stars. your greeted by the own jim with a big fake…read moresmile and a "how are you insert name " " i noted after customers left the owner and staff bad mouthing customers. jim the owner also seems to have some challenges with anger. the store has poor selection of products. i left guitars on consignment at this location and lets just say i won't do that again. i would buy certain items from this location that i could get for less at other stores. why? i felt i needed to support the store. i felt bad as jim seemed to always tell me how bad business was. over the years the owner became hostile and odd. the expectation is buy something or your wasting his time. his staff are cold and talk bad about customers... the oakville location has bigger store with alot better selection.. and your treated better

For a bass enthusiast like myself I could not ask for a better store to take care of all of my bass…read moreneeds. From strings to instruments and amplification and everything in between Club Bass is a one stop shop for a bass player. I have purchased 3 bass guitars, 1 amplifier and loads of strings and accessories from this store over the years and continue to be a loyal customer. Dave by far has the best selection of bass guitars and amplification in town and is far more knowledgeable than most instrument dealers around. Along with best selection in town Dave manages to keep his prices affordable and in a lot of cases lower than other music stores in town, even the big box stores. I have found that Club basses string prices are lower than most bigger box stores like Long and Mcquades and Dave even offers monthly specials. I recommend Club Bass to any bass player from beginner to professional. My one recommendation would be to check his website for his store hours as they are limited during the week and he is sometimes closed on Saturdays. Before you purchase a typical Fender, Ernie Ball, Ibanez .... Etc... Do not do so before trying out a Lakland or Sadowski. Its worth the trip. I have owned all of the typical brands over my 18 years of playing and I have sold them after getting my hands on the gear Dave has to offer. I have purchased 2 Laklands and 1 Sadowski bass from Club Bass and they will remain in my collection as my main basses for years to come ...... Until I can afford a Kennith Lawrence !

I've heard people say that Club Bass doesn't have a wide selection, my analogy is that they have a…read moreterrific selection of High Quality Instruments without having to sort through any crappy, junk gear, there is literally not a single lousy instrument in this shop. I have purchased a couple of basses & a couple of amps there, all top-quality gear that's often not available elsewhere, with prices that beat the big box & on-line competition. My Orange Head has served me well & priced 10% lower at Club Bass than what the big Chain Store was selling it for. Also happy with my DNA Amps 1350 head, it really sets a new standard in Bass Amplification. I'm overjoyed with my Sadowsky PJ Hybrid & Elrick Gold Series, a Hand-Carved, one-of-a-kind masterpiece built by Rob Elrick himself. I recommend Club Bass to any/all bass players at all levels, before spending a fortune on the same old - same old "Name Brands", try looking at what Dave has to offer, as many of the small builders that Club Bass carries have quality & price that blows away the big boys.

Friendly staff, knowledgeable and trustworthy, always happy to help. You can try anything with no…read morepressure to buy. Small store with excellent choice of guitars, amps, effect pedals, accessories, new and used instruments. They do quality, fast turnaround and very affordable guitar setup and all sorts of repairs. Kinda musician's walk in clinic. They repaired and completely setup my guitar in less then 24hrs. Definitely worth checking out

From the owner: The Mother Of All Guitar Shop is Toronto music store located in Roncesvalles village. We buy and…read moresell used musical instruments, vintage acoustic and electric guitars, tube and solid state amplifiers, boutique pedal effects and accessories. We offer in-house service, setup and repairs.

I ordered a Fiesta red American vintage II 1961 online from their online website. It arrived at my…read morehouse within a reasonable amount of time: 2 weeks from ON to BC - I did hobbies and pastimes to help create the illusion that time was passing at quicker speed. I phoned them to confirm my order given that I am genuinely weary of people, places, and things, but they gave me the impression that they enjoyed selling people stuff that they ordered, which put me at ease. I would buy again from LA Music. I have had it i.e. the guitar in my possession for a week and I enjoy playing it more than any guitar I have ever owned. It was a pleasurable experience. Price was good.

I bought a Kramer Guitar in 2020 , it arrived, out of wack, pickup was a trembucker and didn't fit…read morein the standard routing , the neck was (and is still) shaved too narrow on the sides and both E strings tend to get off the neck on each sides. I fix it with lots of additional money. now 2025 I bought a Marshall amp and there is trouble with it , it is new and even if Marshall knows and agreed about the problem with the amp, i am still stock with and the guy at LA music don't won't to take it back unless i take a store credit or a loss of 8 % and both shipping (ordered and return ) out of my wallet.. when i decided to take a penalty of 8% , no more email answer, i was warned about that politic but i decided to give it a shot and hope for compasion, but no news. That was my last time at LAmusic and my last Marshall amp ever.

A big shout out to Mike, who i believe is a floor supervisor…read moreHad this beauty shipped to me here in Ottawa & Mike made everything seemless & easy THANKS MIKE

It's been ten days since I purchased a Boss Katana 100W Gen 3. As a former Fender Princeton owner,…read moreI appreciate the Katana presents a learning curve. But the amp has great potential and I'm getting more familiar with it. The best part so far is just how well the Katana responds to playing dynamics. Special recognition goes to Long & McQuade sales associate Bryan Collie. Bryan was knowledgeable, low pressure and fully transparent on the trade-in value of my older tube amp. The entire process has been enjoyable.

I have been purchasing from Thorold Music since they have been in their current location.They have…read moreprovided excellent, experienced help with sound systems, keyboards, portable amps and guitars and accessories. It seems like there isn't anything they don't know! You will not be disappointed!!!

I'm a long-time professional lead guitarist-vocalist who played full-time in the 70's and early…read more80's, ending up in Toronto working through agents. As a non-smoker, non-drinker, I remember those decades, and what a music store meant for musicians. I became good friends with Al, the father and original owner of Thorold Music. It's not the same today, technology and the economy taking society away from live bands, but I see Thorold Music as finding a nice balance to keep the love alive, enough to make me leave my home town of Welland to make it there. I also respect Leo, one of Als' sons who manages the store, as a keyboard player, and every employee there has shown a mature and talented ability on guitar. I wouldn't necessarily say "Woohoo! As good as it gets!", because when I'm not there the light of Jimi Hendrix, who I saw in Toronto, doesn't shine as bright... and... sometimes it takes a lefty to show you the left-handed world. The new millennium is in my brain, lately these signals, they don't feel the same. It's not very funny, the music that people want to buy, 'scuse me, while I diss these skies. Thank you again, Leo, Conrad and staff at Thorold Music, for your kind and generous treatment. as always, John Watt

It has been almost two years since my niece enrolled in one of the violin classes at Judy's Music…read moreschool. The reason of enrolling her into the violin class is because it 'd be such a good idea for her to learn some music and gain some confidence which she never had. The instructor demontrates patient ,passion and professionalism, now I can see all the confidence in her. I would strongly recommend this well organized and friendly acadamy to anyone who are interested in learning music.

My son has been attending Judy's music school for about 6 years. He has become an excellent guitar…read moreplayer. The teachers he's had over the year were talented, professional, freindly and experienced. Judy is wonderful as well. Always very helpful and acoomidating. The fees are affordable and very competitive. Even though we moved out of the area 2 years ago my son still insists that he only get his lessons from Judy's, and we don't mind. I would recommend Judy's Music School to anyone who is looking for lessons for their child.

I visited Infiniti Strings to purchase a violin, case and bow. Ryan's positive, patient and…read morewelcoming attitude, combined with his in-depth knowledge, made Infiniti Strings the best experience we had while shopping for a violin. Ryan demonstrated excellent product knowledge throughout our initial visits and our return visit for a case, which helped us feel confident about our purchase. The process of finding the right violin was distinctive from other strings businesses we visited. Ryan asked questioned, listened to my feedback, as well as feedback from my music teacher to determine which violin was best for me. He has a profound knowledge of the violins available in the store and what makes each one unique. I highly recommend Infiniti Strings, in particular Ryan, if you are looking for a strings instrument or product.

Wide selection of instruments and sizes of violins, cellos, violas, etc…read more Very good quality and priced fairly. Good variety of accessories as well from strings, mutes, shoulder rests, etc. The staff is friendly and knowledgable. I would highly recommend this shop as they have products for beginners as well as professional musicians.

He doesn't overcharge. His work is clean and done right. He charged me cost for the new strings. He…read moreput in some sweet new pickups into my guitar. He cleaned up my neck and polished my frets at no extra charge. I paid him more than he asked me for because I had no idea he cared so much about every job he gets. Canadian independent. Toronto local. Can't get much better than that! I recommend Ash to anyone that likes doing honest business without a crazy markup for profit.

The output jack on my Cordoba C7-CE had become loose and could only be tightened again by removal…read moreof the strings and getting inside the sound box. The guitar is equipped with a Fishman pre-amp system and I did not want to risk damaging the wire connections of this rather expensive system to the jack. Ash completed the delicate job entirely to my satisfaction for a ridiculously low charge. My guitar sounds as good as ever with the now secure jack and I am consequently extremely pleased. This gentleman prioritizes service over profit making and he has my highest recommendation. I certainly will use only his services for my guitars in the future. Thank you very much, Ash! it was a singular pleasure doing business with you.