Extremely rude. Paid for a adjustment that did not fix my guitar. Never going there again.read more

Dave is an incredible resource and has a wonderful staff. Would highly recommend if you are in the…read morearea.

I've been a loyal Music Makers customer for several years. I love doing business with the helpful,…read moreknowledgeable staff because they make every visit a pleasure as well as a valuable learning experience. Owner Dave Plunk is truly a man of integrity and kindness. Here's one example: Last year, when I was hit out of the blue by a perfect storm of unforeseen expenditures, I found myself in a "too-much-month-at-the-end-of-the-money" situation. I brought in some equipment to sell and I was prepared to accept pretty much any cash offer. Dave paid me a surprisingly generous sum for the items - far more than I would have received from Guitar Center or a pawn shop - and I was able to make it to my next paycheck without having to sell my plasma to a blood bank. :) I stopped in today just to get picks and strings and, as usual, I ended up developing a torrid crush on one of the new guitars in stock - a Fender California Series Redondo Player acoustic-electric with a flashy metallic lime-colored finish (Fender calls it "Electric Jade") and mahogany neck. It had no price tag so, having recovered from last year's little fiscal crisis, I inquired about the cost. Dave quoted me a very reasonable price but quickly added that if I bought it today, he'd knock a hundred dollars off. "SOLD!" I said. It was just one more in the long list of satisfying experiences I've had at Music Makers. Though I had no doubt whatsoever that I had done quite well on the deal, out of curiosity, I checked to see how much internet retailers are charging for the same guitar. Musiciansfriend.com has a used one for sale, with some minor blemishes, and it's going for $20 more than Dave charged me for a brand new one! I wholeheartedly encourage anyone who is looking for musical instruments, live sound equipment or lessons to go to Music Makers. You'll be glad you did.

The owner is absolutely amazing!! They have everything, and are very good people!! Love them!!read more

Wow do I ever love Derby Pawn! They have a great selection, fantastic prices and Rob (the owner) is…read morenot only willing to make a deal, he's also a great guy to talk to. Now don't go in there expecting to pull the wool over Robs eyes. He seems modestly kind and gentle, but that doesn't mean he's a fool. Rob can tell you what a lug nut from a late 90s Chinese taxi cab is going for on eBay and he won't pay one Yuan more than it's worth!

I took my bike in for a repair a while ago just about 6 months after purchasing it. It was a…read morebearing replacement that could've taken less than a day with the parts on hand. However, Joe told me, he had ordered the wrong part. He had not notified me within the month I had left my bike of any progress and I had to call to check on it. When I called, is when Joe realized he had ordered a fat tire bike bearing that was more than a centimeter too wide!!!!! I picked the bike up and took it to peoria where it was fixed in two days ...

Joe and the whole team are very welcoming and always go above and beyond. They have made me and my…read morefamily customers for life.