These guys saved our show. They problem solved an amp issue in minutes. I cant recommend more…read more Great vintage selection, wish we had a business like this in our home town.

Very honest and very good work. Have purchased several items and have never had issues. Good people.read more

Michael is one of the nicest and best store managers, you will ever have the good fortune to deal…read morewith. He is very knowledgeable, kind and respectful of the customer. He deserves 10 stars, as does his store. The store itself has everything and then some. It is a great store for drums, or guitars, and don't forget it has instrument cords and guitar strings galore. It has lots of small percussion devices and I have bought a few. I love the fact that they are open late and open on Sundays.

For Lawrence being such a small town, it's awesome that it has its own drum/percussion shop (though…read morethey also do sell some guitars here as well). The shop features Treehouse drum kits, made locally in Kansas. Supersonic also carries a variety of percussive instruments, cymbals, heads, hardware, and sticks. Every month, the store has some deal going on, so it's always good to call ahead of time and see what they have for sale. They had a sale on hand drums one time, and I got some nice CP bongos made in India along with a burlap tote and adjuster tool for around $20, when they were originally over $60. Supersonic also has some good quality hardware in their used pile that I have purchased on several occasions, for a fraction of their original prices--Pearl cymbal mute for $10, Gibraltar tom mount clamp for $20, normally $40, as well as an LP short bongo stand for about $30 (these can be pricey). Even larger cities as you move eastward into Johnson County don't have a drum/percussion store! Granted, Supersonic doesn't carry the amount of inventory (I was looking for a wrap-around foot shaker and foot tambourine at one point, and no luck) that a place like Explorers Percussion in Kansas City would, but for the size of the store, this gem does a pretty decent job. One night, I was needing a filtered China crash for my kit that they unfortunately didn't carry. To my surprise, the employee took down my info and assured me they'd call when one turned up in their inventory. Thumbs up for helping the customer out! Some of their brand-new items may cost slightly higher than what you may find elsewhere (read: online), but just do your homework and you might be able to negotiate on the used items. Being a drummer/percussionist, this is hands down my favorite store in Lawrence.

Steve was recommended to me many years ago when I needed the intonation set and stainless steel…read morefrets on my old Korean-made guitar...he did such a fantastic job that every time since when I've needed work done or advice I just ping Steve and he answers or tells me to send/bring it in. Had him set up my Martin before it ever saw a performance, and pretty soon, I've got an antique Rickenbacker 360 that needs some serious love that I'm going to ask him to overhaul. Cannot recommend highly enough!

I had an amazing interaction with Steve Mason Luthiers and Violin Shop! Meeting Steve and his staff…read morewas great. All of them were very kind and helpful with any questions I had. I have an older Tama acoustic guitar that has great value to me and my family. I was not able to play it for a long time due to some problems with the intonation, the bridge, and the action. I left it with Anil who is one of the luthiers there. After a short while the guitar was returned to me better than ever. They went above and beyond what I was expecting. New bridge, bridge plate fix, bone saddle, action set, and brace carving which all produced an amazing sound which I'm extremely pleased with. I highly recommend this shop to anyone looking for a quality fix.

I recently decided to buy a special case for my relatively new violin. Let's call it a GeeWiz case…read more It doesn't matter. The point is, Jesse at Beautiful Music ordered it for me. When it came, he priced it at the lowest price we could find on the internet. THEN he gave me a 15 percent discount because I had purchased my violin from Beautiful Music several months earlier. This shop, and more particularly, the folks who work there, are a treasure. Staff are so knowledgeable and helpful. I had never played a violin before, and now... ok, so I'm still a beginner. But the encouragement and welcome I get every time I walk into this shop are reminders of why buying local is so rewarding. THIS REVIEW IS BY DAVID BROWN IN LAWRENCE KANSAS NOT DAVID J. B. IN SAN FRANCISCO. I have no idea why Yelp refuses to recognize me.

I recently went with my son to buy him a new violin case. What a wonderful experience! The staff…read morewas incredibly helpful and knew a lot about all the different styles, brands and types of cases. We walked away with exactly what we wanted at a reasonable price! I would highly recommend this establishment to any lover of stringed instruments! (They also have done some amazing repair work for us in years past!)

Tommy is the best music teacher we have ever had. His studio is very comfortable and inviting. He…read moreis patient and talented, and the price is good. He has a lot of students but always finds a tone to fit people in. He's excellent at communicating (during the lessons but also--and importantly--via text about scheduling, etc. My two daughters and I all take lessons from him and always come away excited to be making music. We recommend him highly!

"I love Lawrence" and Sunflower Outdoor & Bike Shop is an institution that has fueled my heart…read moresince it opened. It just keeps getting smarter and better. Liam helped me find some summer wear and directed me to sale items that I tend to forget about annually. Their fall shipment is due in a couple weeks, so a trip through their sale items upstairs proved a gold mine find. Their cafe always has delicious fare, usually hosting an engaging group meeting or an after-trek beverage break. There are extended community happy hours every Thursday from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM, with a portion of all cafe sales directly benefiting a good cause. (Right now, it's the Infant Toddler Services of Kansas - serving Douglas County). The staff is affable, knowledgeable, engaging, smart, and courteous. If what you want isn't there, Alix will take your clothing and gear orders (so you can break the Amazon addiction). Shop here and get outside your box.

Wish I had a bike cause this place looks pretty neat. Actually came in with some friends since…read morethere is a coffee sign outside. They offer some decent selections here. I did enjoy the hot mocha. My friend got a burger and fries that looked really good and she did enjoy that. I also got a very large chocolate chip cookie which was meh. It was hard, as it was there for like 3 days. I'll pass on the cookies next time but plan to try their burgers. Stop in and have a beverage or see their merchandise and services they offer.