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.

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.

Best instrument store in the GTA area. Has all your needs from Beginner guitars to unique Boutique…read moreinstruments that you can't really get anywhere else. Stan and his staff are awesome and helpful. I have been a repeat customer and will be back.

I just trade a Boucher and Martin for a gorgeous Lowden guitar. Stan and his staff could not be…read moremore helpful. Their Luthier set the guitar up with new strings while I waited, no charge. This will be my Music Store from now on! Cheers!

I sold a uke. Excellent service I have always found the service very professional and personal the…read morestaff is quite knowledgeable and mos helpful.

I had some hairline cracks between the bridge pins of my acoustic guitar and I was somewhat…read moreconflicted on whom to have it repaired. I do recall seeing someone bring their Gibson Les Paul with a snapped headstock, there for repair years ago. While this may be a known weakness of the Gibson neck, these guys do expert work and have a great reputation. The Luther was Anne. First of all, I was elated that they are inclusive. Not only was she totally up front about the repair, but she did an amazing job, such that it looks like it never happened. Fair prices. Realistic estimates for both cost and time to repair. Highly recommend.

Monday morning just after opening, Bloor location. Drum department, grey haired bearded man was…read moretotally useless in completing my purchase. I had gift cards I wanted to use but he had trouble with the tap machine. He sat there without a solution because he had no critical thinking skills. So I had to suggest using a different machine. It worked but he cashed me out without using my gift cards. I asked if I could use them and he just said " Not now you can't" I was upset and got half way up the stairs then turned around and said I want a refund and we'll do this again with the gift cards. Again, a solution I had to come up with. Thankfully Isaiah stepped in and said he would handle it. if you go to the drum department, bypass the useless twit with the grey hair and beard. 3 stars all going to Isaiah.

A couple of Wednesdays ago, I was in the Bloor-Ossington area. I had parked in front of this Long &…read moreMcQuade for a couple of hours. I like backstories. I saw a heritage sign on Long & McQuade's building. It used to be the Concord Tavern. This tavern was open from 1948 till 1983. Back in the day, it was the hip location for artists and music lovers. The Concord hosted a bunch of talented musicians, jam sessions, and cool performances. Ronnie Hawkins and his band, which was later shortened to The Band, performed up to seven days a week at the Concord during the 1960's. Eventually, The Band joined Bob Dylan as his backing band and later became stars themselves. Pretty cool! Jack Long, a member of the Jack Long Trio, was the founder of Long & McQuade Musical Instruments. To date, it is Canada's biggest music store. He started his business in a small Toronto house on Carlton Street in 1956 and expanded to more than 90 locations in all ten provinces. Through a bit of research, I found out that Long had passed on September 4, 2024 at the age of 95. He was a jazz lover. He played the trumpet. He was appointed to the Order of Canada in 2014. Drummer Jack McQuade of this trio, who left the business in 1965, passed away in the 1970's from cancer. I don't know who the third member of this trio was. When the Concord Tavern closed down in 1983, an Irish pub took over, but eventually closed down. Long & McQuade's moved into its current location in 1988. It's fitting that a music store gave this site a new musical life. It has a massive assortment of instruments, sheet music, accessories, and more. I looked through the window. I didn't go in because I'd be there for hours and would likely buy an instrument to attempt to play. I grew up with a lot of music. We had a local music store in the Beaches that is now gone for good. My parents got me a ukelele in grade 3. When I was in grade 9, they got me a clarinet and I played it all through high school. This massive music store is my kryptonite. From guitars, to trombones, the selection of musical instruments looked impressive. I saw a girl lugging her trumpet into the store. My guess was that she was there for lessons. I don't miss hours of practicing various musical instruments growing up and likely annoying everyone who lived in my apartment building. I'm sure that they are stronger for it... haha! This store does have a few parking spots, but they are limited. It's probably best to parking on the street and shell out of parking. Maybe when I strike it rich, you'll see me getting an electric guitar from this store. I imagine annoying my neighbours in Markham playing it. (376)

KAOS is excellent. Extremely knowledgeable staff and they will provide solid guidance. Talk to Lou…read moreor Jay.

They did a great job restringing my 1994 Seagull guitar. Friendly and helpful. I would recommend…read morethem.

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.

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.

Wow what a great experience. I met with Chris Williams to purchase some new PA's. I have been in…read morethe music business for 30 years so I know what I'm after, but Chris helped me in ways I didn't know possible and information that I thought I knew but didn't . He was very informative and courteous listening to my needs and steering me in the right direction. This purchase was made so easy and effortless . If you're looking for any type music equipment see Chris Williams at Guitar Center and ask for him by name you will be happy you did!

Lots of guitars to look at. My son loves playing different models. The staff is friendly and…read morewilling to help.

I bought myself a cool vintage off brand MIJ P-bass for $120 and took it apart to clean it up,…read morerestring it and make it playable. I was close but it seemed like the truss rod was stuck, or the bullet stripped. I looked online for shops that I could bring it to and get it fixed. A quick email to Trevor made me feel that he was the right guy. He asked the right questions, didn't pressure me and didn't come across like a music store snob. fast forward a month or so and I arrive, bass in hand and he gets to work on it. Does the whole setup. Filing, tuning etc and then he discovers that there's no sound ( I don't have an amp). He opens it up and sure enough a wire is just hanging there. Quick fix, plug it in and it's alive! He continues to check everything and at the same time telling my why he's doing it etc. In the end, he let me know that yes, the bullet is stripped, but, there was also issues with the nut, which he fixed and after redoing the set up again, the bass was sounding amazing! Trevor is a super cool, laid back guy who really cares about what he does for a living. We talked about guitars in general, as being a newbie I tend to like to ask lots of questions. He was amazing to deal with and will be bringing him my guitar(s) for anything I need done. A real pleasure!

Trevor did an awesome job repairing a much-beloved guitar. As a result of an accident, the…read moreheadstock snapped off. There was wailing and tears. We found Trevor. His magic below. [Click on both photos to see the "before" and "after".] It's just beautiful work. No more wailing; no more tears. Thank you, Trevor.