An older store, this place has been around since 1976 & has long served the Nashville area & many…read moremusicians. We stopped in & took a look around. My boyfriend knew one of the guys working there so they caught up while we were browsing. Decent selection of instruments for the value. Pretty cool place!

I purchased a semi-hollow guitar that I thoroughly enjoyed, but that needed work. Playing…read moreacoustically the guitars action and sound were perfect. Plugged in the electronics didn't work. Well, the pots were supposed to be push/pull, that didn't work, so the tech was going to replace them and redo the wiring. I was visiting Nashville and leaving about a week after. I was told it would take a bit to get the parts because it wasn't an American-made guitar, and I was fine with that. As long as the work was done correctly, and it was shipped to me. I asked for a guarantee or warranty, and did not receive one other than, "well, you could ship it back". My daughter lives in the area so I could bring it with me, but I reasoned that they've been in business for a long time and shoddy work wouldn't allow for this. I told the sales person, Alex, this exact reasoning. Again, I was fine with the handshake deal if the work would be done, and done correctly and I wouldn't have issues down the road--if it was a installation or parts failure issue. All of this happened around the weekend so people weren't in, there were some other issues with the management being out for a few days, etc. I'm fine with all of that. But, I went back to play the guitar before I left. Found the tech changed the strings to a thicker gauge and raised the action to where it was nowhere close to the guitar that I enjoyed initially. I even told Alex that he could leave the thicker strings on just lower the action to where it was before. And, I was supposed to get a phone call the day after I left, because I wanted to know why he did those things. Nothing. I called about four days later and talk with the gentleman who said the guitar was shipped and on the way to me, which was odd considering the tech wasn't supposed to have the parts. I received the guitar. It was packed extremely well, A+ for that. But the tech put on the lighter strings, and instead of adjusting guitar, just lowered the action as far down as it possibly could go, I don't know what his issue is. The strings were horribly out of tune as you could imagine, and once I got them to where I could play at them, all I heard was fret buzz because the action was quite literally on the neck. This was not what I asked. I raised the action myself. I changed the strings again, played we'll acoustically, but the output from the pickups seemed off. It was extremely high output and every sound that came no matter what setting I had on my amp was distorted and overdriven--not in a good way. The knobs didn't work, volume didn't work, tone didn't work, the pick up selector switch sometimes worked, and it sounds horrible through an amp. Just shoddy work. Exactly what I was afraid of, exactly what I asked not to have done, exactly what I wanted assurances that would not happen. I received no follow up, Alex has still never talked to me after he took my money, and I'll be seeing my local guitar tech to switch out the pots correctly or at least look at the wiring because that doesn't seem to be right either. What was an average deal on this guitar will cost me maybe $150-200 more to have it fixed. Had I lived in the area, I would be there until it was done right. I do not recommend this shop, while the folks seem nice, you want to have a nice guitar, and I have one I can't play. If I hadn't said anything, it'd totally be on me. But I did, and there's no excuse. Am still waiting on a follow up, and if anyone wants to contact me, they may.

I've been here several times and have purchased multiple guitars, as have a couple of buddies. The…read morestaff is always fantastic -- knowledgeable, helpful, and never pushy. One of the things I love most is the freedom to pull almost any guitar off the wall and really spend time with it, which says a lot about the trust and culture of the shop. Prices are fair, the selection is outstanding, and the employees truly know their craft. Whether you're seriously buying or just soaking it all in, Gruhn Guitars is an excellent stop if you're anywhere near Nashville.

In 1970 George Gruhn established Gruhn Guitars, which is one of the largest dealers of vintage and…read moreused instruments in the world. The "guitar guru" also plays with some curious new equipment as well. This shop is basically George. The first floor is available to everyone. If you ever get a chance to follow someone who invites you to the upper levels, go do it no matter how not into guitars you might be. Up there you will see the collection only extremely serious buyers and collectors are interested in. This also includes George's personal collection. (and most likely George himself) Beyond that there is also the shop where people with immeasurable talent turn broken guitars into back to life masterpieces.

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.

I have been to this shop a number of times. The reason that I am leaving this review is the last…read moretime I was there they stayed open late to ensure that I could get a case for my instrument before a cross country move. Top tier service.

I went in to buy a leather strap for my Gibson, and was BLOWN away by the amount of 60s and 70s…read moreguitars and amps. It's like walking into a time capsule and in every direction you look you get stoked. The staff was super nice and pleasant to talk to and the fact that the tech had his guitar work bench set right out in the middle of the store says A LOT. nothing to hide, much respect to that. Good selection of pedals and accessories too. Five stars, actually make it Six, they were playing Devo on the stereo.

The best Strat model I've ever played. Mine is the 4th American Legends prototype made, and she's…read moreheld up beautifully. The guys are very helpful answering questions. If you find one, you better grab it while you can. These are more rare than hen's teeth.

TNAG, as they are called, is the successor to Cotten Music Center, a Nashville iconic hangout for…read moregreat musicians and aspiring greats. When Kim Sherman took the reigns in 1998, she raised the bar from Richard Cotten's little corner hideaway into a world class guitar shop. Her warmth and Kentucky charm was blended with her vast knowledge of guitars, artists and the know how to suite every player's needs at any price range. That's no small fete. But, she did it by treating every buyer as special regardless of the size of their pocketbook. Placing goodness and honesty over the value of the dollar, her adoring fandom grew. This year, she was able to expand her inventory to include rare masterpieces from boutique makers from the world over by her partnership with London-based The North American Guitar. And, rather than losing the identity of her great shop where genuine warmth and Nashville courtesy always reigned supreme, she carefully chose her expanded staff to ensure her philosophy was not lost. Her inventory is now world class. But, you still feel like a valued guest and a member of her guitar family. Sound corny? Check it out for yourself. Her shop is a gem by any name. It's still Kim's fabulous corner of the guitar universe, but, bigger and better. To quote Kim, her single goal is "to just do right by my customers." And, that she does, as she has for 22 years, and will likely continue to do as long as there are guitars and players who need them.

I'd like to drop a massive thank you to the GC pro team (importantly Anthony Cardelli) Nashville TN…read morefor all their incredible and tireless efforts for assisting me on various products and services. My business tends to fluctuate depending on who I get called to perform for or session work... at times if i need a product to fulfill a request, Anthony has been a crucial player in meeting me needs. Also would like to thank Greg Glaser for the years of doing what he does with enthusiasm and great assistance. Thanks Anthony again for your outstanding help and it has been a wonderful pleasure and experience!

From the owner: At Guitar Center Nashville, you'll find a huge selection of amps, drums, keyboards, recording gear,…read moreDJ equipment, lighting and more from top brands like Fender, Gibson and others.

Located in Nashville & hidden away is this treasure called Nelson Drum Shop, which features a lot…read moreof vintage drum kits & parts, along with a drum room to try out a kit & a room full of various types & brands of drumsticks. Also you can pick up a cup of Joe while you browse since they have a small coffee shop inside their store! They also sell cool Nelson Drum Shop swag to show your love for them & their amazing store. Very good service & value here.

My son has been taking piano lessons from Paula since school started in the fall (2019). She is…read moreextremely professional, prepared, and knowledgeable. She has patience, which is a big requirement when working with kiddos. She is able to think of games and motivators on the spot showing her level of experience with kids! My son really likes going to lessons and is learning SO MUCH! As everyone knows - right at the moment I'm writing this - we are not able to go to lessons due to the coronavirus. Paula immediately set up a FaceTime lesson for our son - we didn't miss a lesson! And she researched it and prepared for it, so that it was a successful lesson. She is putting a lot of work into finding answers for implementing virtual lessons, demonstrating her flexibility and professionalism. I definitely recommend Hendricks Music - both Paula and Glenn are lovely people, super talented, and highly professional. You will be happy with your lessons!

My son takes Piano lessons with Paula and it has been a great experience. He really has taken a…read moreliking to it and his skills have dramatically improved since he started. Paula is very patient and is able to teach in such a manner that anyone can understand. Recently we started with virtual lessons which was awesome (especially in light of recent events). My son was able to still get his lesson done via an iPad setup and it went very well. We're very happy we discovered Hendricks Music when we moved to Lancaster.

Joel came in and quickly got to work on my antique piano. He was very knowledgeable, detailed in…read morehis inspection and very professional.

Stopped by to look for a keyboard, after years of not playing and sadly forgetting the beauty of…read morepianos. Was warmly greeted by Forest, who not only helped me find my perfect piano, but educated me on every aspect of the journey. they had an amazing sale, and I left with everything I needed. they went over everything with me fully (including a 2 year trade in option!!) and delivered the piano to my apartment for me, same day.

Amazing service, great selection and a very knowledgeable staff. I live 45 minutes from Corner…read moreMusic and I drive past local shops to go to them for any repair need I have for my guitars. I trust them.

They always have a great selection and tons of accessories such as parts, cases, stands etc.... But…read morethey hire the rudest most dismissive people to work there. Work on getting the sales staff to be professional and courteous please.