I wanted to extend my gratitude for your recommendations this past Saturday…read more So this weekend, I upgrade my Squier J-bass with Fender control pots and better Capacitors you recommended Previously my Volume pots where not a linear range (everything was in the first quarter turn, and the balance between bridge and neck where shit) the Tone pot suffered from EM noise interference A bit of drilling and dremel to fit everything in the cavity was a bit of a PITA but I made it fit Sanded down the magnets on the pickups to clean them up and expose new surface Holy shit. I now have a Fender Player Bass rammed into a Squier Couldn't be happier with the results TL;DR Don't need to update my pickups A $60 solution ($18 per pot + caps), soldering and electronics chops saved me $100s Thank you for your time and professional advice

Outstanding, from beginning to end. Phil is professional, quiet, and knows his art. My 1972 Les…read morePaul Custom had a partially broken headstock. Phil was able to repair it, as well as second crack I had not seen. He also repainted the section, making the guitar not only playable, but beautiful. He is incredibly knowledgeable about guitars, and has a great selection in his store, to boot. I highly recommend him for repairs and anything else you might need. Thanks Phil!

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.

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.

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!

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.

Well after hanging up the guitars several years ago its time to strap one on again and maybe do a…read morelittle something for fun, so i was driving by and popped into this place to check out some acoustic guitars and look for a new amp. Not bad at all, an acoustic room where you can hang out and get a good feel for what they have in stock, that was impressive, also i can say this, they had amps, and they were probably what everyone else wants, but me i was looking for one from back in the day so its hard to find an amp that has not been in circulation for a bunch of years in good condition. But hey, if its new stuff you are looking for, they certainly have it. They had a nice selection of electric guitars also, and i was impressed with what they had. Also, they were a bit shy on the effects but had lots of accessories. They did well in putting together this store. And even though i didnt buy anything, i have my eye on something so we may meet again in the near future.

in the past i gave the mississauga location 5 stars. your greeted by the own jim with a big fake…read moresmile and a "how are you insert name " " i noted after customers left the owner and staff bad mouthing customers. jim the owner also seems to have some challenges with anger. the store has poor selection of products. i left guitars on consignment at this location and lets just say i won't do that again. i would buy certain items from this location that i could get for less at other stores. why? i felt i needed to support the store. i felt bad as jim seemed to always tell me how bad business was. over the years the owner became hostile and odd. the expectation is buy something or your wasting his time. his staff are cold and talk bad about customers... the oakville location has bigger store with alot better selection.. and your treated better

Always loved shopping here. The inventory was great and the service from the staff even better…read more Going to miss it. Bought my Yamaha electric piano and my Keytar here!

Personally I think this is one of the best first time experience of me entering a music store.. I…read morewas nervous and shy, I didnt know how to approach someone, I was just standing there for minutes looking at the guitars on the wall, suddenly a staff told me if I needed anything hes there, so yeah I had no choice so I approached him and asked if I can try out some electric guitar! I wont forget him haha he was so kind and polite, even gave me a free pick, honestly if i have thoughts on going to music shops id pick this shop everyday.. I recommend people to go here.

I have been purchasing from Thorold Music since they have been in their current location.They have…read moreprovided excellent, experienced help with sound systems, keyboards, portable amps and guitars and accessories. It seems like there isn't anything they don't know! You will not be disappointed!!!

I'm a long-time professional lead guitarist-vocalist who played full-time in the 70's and early…read more80's, ending up in Toronto working through agents. As a non-smoker, non-drinker, I remember those decades, and what a music store meant for musicians. I became good friends with Al, the father and original owner of Thorold Music. It's not the same today, technology and the economy taking society away from live bands, but I see Thorold Music as finding a nice balance to keep the love alive, enough to make me leave my home town of Welland to make it there. I also respect Leo, one of Als' sons who manages the store, as a keyboard player, and every employee there has shown a mature and talented ability on guitar. I wouldn't necessarily say "Woohoo! As good as it gets!", because when I'm not there the light of Jimi Hendrix, who I saw in Toronto, doesn't shine as bright... and... sometimes it takes a lefty to show you the left-handed world. The new millennium is in my brain, lately these signals, they don't feel the same. It's not very funny, the music that people want to buy, 'scuse me, while I diss these skies. Thank you again, Leo, Conrad and staff at Thorold Music, for your kind and generous treatment. as always, John Watt

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)

Today, I created a rental account with a clerk who was perfectly helpful in getting me all the…read moreequipment I needed. The manager who approved my account application, however, left me feeling patronized. This manager asked me for the reason for my rental, where the equipment would be kept, and if I understood that my employer wont be responsible if anything goes wrong - all in what came off as a condescending tone. My partner, who has rented from this L&M on many occasions, told me that he's never been asked any of those questions any time he's been at that very same counter, even when renting far more expensive equipment than what I got today. My expectation was that, as the only other woman in the room, this manager would have offered me a bit of kindness as another woman in such a male dominated space. Instead, I was made to feel infantilized and out of place.