I went to Guitar Center to purchase a guitar. I had been putting it off for a long time and really…read morethought I could use a pro help me pick a guitar out. I got inside and went straight back to the acoustic section because those always caught my musical attention. I was in the room for a while and then I asked one of the guys working if he could help me with picking out a guitar. Mike was exceptional in his knowledge of acoustic guitars from wood types to brand subtleties. I was in with a decent budget since I really wanted a guitar that I could play for a long time. Mike's service and attention to the customer really helped my purchase, I ended up purchasing a Martin retailing at $1,459(with case and some accessories). Overall spent more than I came planning but I was shown the value and was treated with great service! Would recommend! -Shiny

Went there to pick up some studio monitors. Associate helped me for a minute, then told me they…read moreneeded to ring up another costumer. I waited 15 minutes before leaving. Shame.

Friendly, helpful and easy to navigate - only "problem" so any great choices. Highly recommendread more

Ordered STAGG 14" Cymbals they showed as available OnLine, took them 3 days or more to contact me…read moreand say they don't have the inventory and they also don't know how long it'll take for money to be refunded. This was my first and last time I'll order from this shoppe. "Unfortunately, they have inventory issues sometimes" Seems to me like they were slow pulling my order and probably just sold it before pulling the order. Avoid this place.

Great store, Great luthier!…read more El Diablo has been my mainstay for all guitar and amp needs for the past 5+ years. I only bring my guitars to Alan when they need tune ups or extra love. He's knowledgeable, inexpensive, and always very quick. (Most repair shops ask to keep your guitar for 3-5 days. Alan has gotten me in and out for a repair in 15 mins!) The new shop is in a very cool space and a perfect location. His selection of guitars, amps, and pedals is very well curated. Including some pedals And guitars I've never seen anywhere else! Very cool shop, and now they have a great selection of vinyl too! A must check out shop if you're in the Twin Cities area.

What a beautiful little shop with a knowledge owner. Great selection of unique brands.read more

I checked out Groth Music because I love music and this is a music store. It also is a Minnesota…read moreinstitution. I wanted to meet cool employees, have great conversations about music, and honestly, I wanted to buy something. I have a lot of money (well, not really) and I am genuinely in the market for... music stuff. Groth Music has guitars, but guitar is not its primary focus. Instead, Groth is the spot to go to when you want to find sheet music. I think there's still a lot of value in this despite e-commerce. A lot of times, the quality of sheet music isn't clear, especially for pop music. It's very useful to be able to look at the pages for yourself. I'm rating Groth 3 stars because no employee felt like greeting me. I was especially disappointed that the guy in the guitar section simply sat at his desk without even trying to engage me at all. He semi-grumpily said "let me know if you have any questions." I genuinely could've bought something, even a guitar, if he took the second to chat with me like many local music shop workers often do. Instead, I got Guitar Center-level service.

Sent me a used ocarina at new price, and it was damaged with scratches and pen marks all over it…read more Mailed in envelope with songbook already in soft case, no printed box or formed space. Currently trying to get refund and return, company ignoring my emails. Fuck Groth.

I'm helping a mentor try and sell his bass. I have no idea what it is worth. If he sells it, I…read morewanted it to be to Music Go around because I firmly believe we have to support our local stores. When I sell or purchase something I frequently do it there because I know that they'll give a fair price. Whenever anyone asks me to help sell an instrument. Every time. So my friend is an older fellow and he can't get around to St. Paul easily. So I said I'd find out what Music Go Round would recommend. I made the joke that I want to buy it. 0 chance I could afford what this thing is worth. I'd like to buy a Lamborghini as well, but nobody takes me seriously when I say that either. So explain all of that. The owner's little feelings got hurt because I mentioned that I want the guitar. So he fly out refused to help me. "I don't do market appraisals." So he wouldn't hear me when I tried to explain. It was extremely disrespectful & could have been handled with a little communication. I didn't get that. So this guy is taking the ONLY positive thing about B&H stores and throwing it out the window. Why wouldn't I reach out to Sweetwater to discover something like this? That's the next move. I love the guy you have working there. I think he's in a vest. He has always been kind, cool and professional to me every conversation. It is unfortunate for him that he has to work with this owner. This will sadden me when store inevitably closes, he only has himself to blame. C'mon dude. Build a relationship with your clients. Talk to people. Care a little. You had my full allegiance to your store. But all of that is washed away. Keep people close. I love sending people to Music Go Round but now I'd be embarrassed if you decide you don't like one or my friends.

I can't say enough about how good the service at Music Go Round in Roseville was for me buying a…read moreused bass guitar. They had a good selection, at a wide range of prices. They put new strings on and adjusted the neck for no extra cost. This is the store to go to for guitars in the Twin Cities

Visited Willie's today at their new address, 1381 Eustis St. St Paul 55108. What a joy. I was met…read morew/ professionalism and curiosity,.. got to play some fabulous Martins acoustics. Even a stupid question was treated w/ kindness (does the sound of that amp come in a pedal?). Incredible selection of acoustics, electrics and amps, all premium, stuff you don't see in other stores. I'll be back next time we're in St. Paul, might buy that Magnatone amp,...

I called first to get an appointment to see if they would be interested in selling a guitar for…read moreme. The employee told me to just come in before closing and they would look at it. I drove across town with the guitar and went inside. I stood by the counter and two or three employees walked by me without saying a word. Nate was there but he was talking to a different customer; he never even acknowledged my presence. Another longtime employee was at the counter and ignored me. I stood there about five minutes when a really nice employee helped me. He interrupted Nate to ask about my guitar and Nate said without even looking at me, even though I was 6 feet away, "I'm with a buyer, so not today." It was super demeaning. It made me feel small. The nice employee was apologetic and said, Nate makes those decisions, and that he was sorry. I told him that I did call first and was told to come down.I think he was embarrassed too. I have bought and sold several guitars and pieces of equipment at Willie's. Never again.

Really wanted to be happy with them and that is actually how it started. Brought first guitar in…read more(Taylor) and had a new nut installed. They also did a set up. Plays much nicer no issue! Second guitar (Martin) split in top due to Minnesota winters even though I had two humidifiers in closed case. Repair took well over a month but looked great. I added another humidifier they recommended and sold me. Then two months into winter of 2018 same thing again- just a few months after repair. I called to see if they would fix, the answer yes but no guarantee on work so full price again! No plan to return! Martin actually has a life time warranty on their guitars which was notified by the clients they installed. Should have sent it to them but did not want to wait. Ended up waiting anyway and getting a poor repair.

Recently had two guitars tuned up in the shop, and I couldn't be more pleased with the results!…read moreFriendly, knowledgeable, and some great guitars on the walls, too. They currently work about three weeks out on set ups and tuneups, but it's worth the wait.

Went through my guitars before repairs with explanations on why certain repairs were needed and…read morewhich were optional. Top cracks, neck resets and refretting work was exceptional. I have sent seven guitars through the shop, each returned as new. I have zero regrets and nothing but praise for the work done.

Aaron did a great job replacing bridge and refretting my Taylor Acoustic as well as setup with nut…read moreand saddle work on my Fender 12 string. Worth paying for quality work!

This Music Go Round is always a place I check first for any used equipment…read more Flash back to Spring of 2025. I was looking to buy my first ever Larrivee guitar. They had one listed but by the time I got there it had been sold that morning. Sigh... Anyway I thought I would look around. They have two acoustic guitar rooms. First room had lots of Taylors, Martins, Gibson, etc., but wasn't impressed by the "playability" and the costs were a bit spendy. The "other" room had all kinds of violins, cellos, and a few acoustic guitars. And there hung a Larrivee LV-05 with crusty strings and looked like it had never been played much. I brought some testing equipment with me. A lighted mirror that fit through the sound hole to check for any cracks or loose bracing, 24 inch straight edge to check the fretboard against the height of the bridge. The finish was a beautiful glossy mahogany back and sides with a spruce top. Had a clear pick guard so the nearly 25 year old patina really showed through. Anyway, I bought it on the spot. Turns out the deal included the original Larrivee case also in excellent condition. After the sale I was presented with a 100 dollar gift card to be used in the store. Bought a nice looper with that. Now, I am looking for a steel string parlor type guitar with 12 frets to the body and a slotted headstock.

Went in to try to sell a 1969 rare Yamaha solid state amp (A TA-30... with real spring reverb in a…read more1.5 foot enclosure for a real lush sound, very cool optical tremolo built in, and a rare flat styrofoam trapezoidal speaker that doesn't distort when cranked). This thing is an amazing pedal platform and was big with 70s jazz artists and psychedelic artists. Was any of that information asked for? No? After about 4 minutes of searching, the guy whose chin looks like a minnow's with the faintest of caterpillars on his lip said he could give me $150. This amp had just been valued by a much more well known shop for $700. He told me take it or leave it. I felt so dismissed and what sucks is that I've done $1000s of dollars of business there. I bought my first bass there in 1996 and have probably been in the store to browse, buy, and sell every month since then. If you're looking to sell or consign, go elsewhere because they'll only give you 20% of what it's worth. There's a Pleasure Trem 5000 in the case they're selling for $230, and it used to be mine... I was paid $60 for it. F**k these guys!

This business seems to be badly managed. Messaged twice about lessons but have never heard anything…read moreback. Tried to order an attachment for my violin. They placed the order, never heard anything. Really wanted to like this business as it is local to me and I love music. Won't go to a business that clearly doesn't want mine.

Last year we were "thrilled" to find out our 10 year old wanted to play the saxaphone in the school…read moreband. We stopped into Cadenza and had the best experience. We rented an alto sax and the nicest guy ever explained what my son would need. When you rent an instrument for the school year, you pay in full up front. The guy made it clear that you won't pay a penalty if it's past the May deadline because schools have end of the year concerts etc. Near the end of the year we got a card in the mail telling us if we paid for next years rental we could keep the instrument over the summer for free. We did that. Also, a rental includes a yearly "tune up". While the sax was in the shop, our son announced he needed it TODAY for school. Of course. I called the store and talked to the woman who was repairing it. "Oh I'm working on it now, I could have it for you in 20 mins." Perfect