This is the best music shop there has ever been. There have been many music shops since the…read morebeginning of time. So far, this is the best one.

This is the best music shop for miles around. You can purchase a wide selection of musical…read moreinstruments including guitars, drums, bass guitars, saxophones, keyboards, drums and all the necessary accessories. Musical tuition is also provided by friendly teachers. I have taken drum lessons there and I can recommend it. I have made numerous instrument purchases from there, and I would highly recommend their instrument selection as well.

Great service and advice from this small independent store. They have a range of guitars for all…read morepockets and styles. They don't have loads of boxed products - in fact their selection of used guitars is their strength. Steve the technician is brilliant, if you need your guitar modding, fixing or servicing he's the best.

I had a Ed O Brien stratocaster painted like a George Harrison Rocky, and the guitar looks amazing…read more Service and communication is outstanding, and I can't recommend James enough. Don't believe the other review here, there service is second to none

I bought a guitar from these people around 3 years ago. For the most part, it has been sat in a…read morehard case and played very seldom since I travel a lot with my job. I offered it for sale recently and a number of issues were brought to my attention. Firstly, after a few years of doing nothing, the forward pick up is loose in its housing and the screw holes are too large for the screws used to fix it in place. I have never attempted to remove the screws, so they were either too short or the holes too large. Secondly, I have owned a few Epiphone guitars in my years and this one probably plays the most poorly of all of them. The frets are inconsistently high and nowhere near level and the action is pretty ordinary. Things that you hope would be addressed for the sum of money charged between a new stock Epi and a pro replica/relic/restoration. The last significant issue is the dynamic control options. Some of the phasing options do not work as stated. I made a mistake buying this guitar. My expectations were that it would at least play like some of the Epiphone LP's I have owned in the past, sadly, it doesn't live up to the hype. When I approached these guys last year to try to discuss the issues, they were reluctant and of course sighted that the guitar may have been abused. It has never been played live, early through an amp actually. My summary; A poorly made guitar with playability and hardware issues that should have been rectified or improved within the extensive restoration and modification that the Painted Player charges a premium for. A waste of money.

Brittens Music store in West Byfleet is a great local music shop and probably one of the best in…read morethe Woking/Byfleet areas. It's a large store which stocks instruments, accessories, sheet music and CDs. Half of the store is dedicated to classical instruments and the second-half to keyboards and guitars. The store will stock most basic instruments for immediate sale. They will order other instruments in, but, if you're looking for something better than stock you'd be better going somewhere where you can try before you order. The store offers a hire and buy scheme for those just starting out and who are unsure whether they will want to purchase an instrument. A repair service is offered which will be good enough for most school grade instruments. Most of the music for the common exam syllabi is stocked although you'll find less for the higher grades. Staff are generally knowledgeable although they tend to be jack of all (instruments) rather than specialists. Music lessons for keyboard and guitar are available in store and come recommended. Lists of tutors are available for other instruments.

From the owner: We offer a wide variety of Classical / Orchestral instruments, both Brass, Woodwind Bowed Strings…read moreand Band Gear repairs, accessories, sheet music, CD's/recordings and specialist advice on all of our products in central Tunbridge Wells

Lucky Fret is the largest independent guitar shop in London, and it's pretty damn great. If it…read morelooks small to you, then don't... fret. Because there's a downstairs as well, with a ton of Fender gear. They sell mostly electrics, but have a handful of basses and acoustics as well. Good selection of Gretsch and Guilds as well.

Brilliant customer service and excellent delivery time…read more Bought my clarinet from Ackerman Music and was extremely satisfied with the experience. The delivery was very fast (right on the next day, as I remember) I first ordered a more expensive clarinet but later sent it back because I changed my mind and decided to buy a cheaper model. I got refunded all 100% of the difference in price and the refund was very very quick which I really appreciate. The impression I got is that the company is not just making money but really is trying to provide the best service possible, so I would very recommend the company to anyone. Thanks Ackerman Music.

I have been shopping at Ackermans for as long as I remember and it is always a joy. The store is…read morecompact yet well organized. They always have an excellent selection of music for both violin and viola at all difficulty levels. The staff are friendly and helpful. I am a music teacher and now live abroad but make a point to visit Ackermans when I visit England each year because they always have new material that I haven't found elsewhere... A top class music store! Definitely worth a visit!