I have had hit or miss experiences with this place. They have a great variety of guitars most of…read morethe time but the staff is sometimes sort of aloof. Perhaps they don't even realize it. I can't say they actively discourage me in any way. It's just that some of them have a hard time feigning interest. Maybe I'm just not a cool person. I dunno. Some other places have no trouble treating me like I matter, so perhaps it isn't just me. Perhaps I have been encountering an employee who doesn't like his job. Regardless, I keep coming in to see their incredibly good, constantly-rotating inventory. One time, I even sold an amp for them just by being myself, playing some pretty tunes on a nice little setup. A nice older gentleman walked up and complimented the sound I was getting then politely asked if he could buy the amp. We had a wonderful talk and then he bought it while I walked out the door. That made me feel GOOD. That experience has sustained me over a few of the more negative experiences with aforementioned aloof employee.

I went to Music Go Round after several unsatisfying trips to the big box guitar centers. I am…read morereturning to playing after many years so I can play along with my grandchildren like I did for my kids. I wanted to buy a guitar but have some problems with my shoulder and needed help selecting a size and style I could use comfortably. I got no help from the big box stores. I walked into Music Go Round and was immediately greeted by a friendly guy named Jeff. I explained my problem and Jeff showed me a variety of styles and sizes. When he saw how uncomfortable I was, he showed me how to hold the guitar like I was playing classical and it was a revelation. It took all the pressure off my shoulder. He brought me a variety of guitars without trying to upsell at all and I landed on a beautiful Alvarez Parlor size with all Mahagony top, sides and bottom. This guitar new at Guitar stores is selling for $1,100. I bought this slightly used guitar for 1/3 that cost. And, to top it off, the store has a wonderful dog walking around. So, if you want personal service, no pressure sales, and a great bargain on a great guitar--I would stop here. At least that was my experience.

I am so happy with the workmanship in this company, I have brought two trumpets here the first an…read moreold family trumpet that needed the bell hammered out and a 1941 silver plated Conn that I recently bought and brought directly here to get back into working condition. When I picked it up from them it looked like a new trumpet with all the miscellaneous dings unnoticeably repaired as well as a missing piece soldered back on. All of the work very reasonably priced. This is the only place I will bring my trumpets.

Bob O. rebuilt an old Bach 42B back in the early 80's for me, and the horn is still the best!!read more

I am just now learning banjo at 71. I broke a string and - it being my first stringed instrument.-…read moredidn't know what to do. I happened to find Mr C's, less than a mile from my house. I called and went over. Jim helped me, friendly and kind. Put the strong on for me and everything. Students were coming for music lessons, it seemed like a bustling little place. I'm so happy to know Mr C's is there!

Jim the owner along with the music Teachers are some of the nicest people you will ever meet. I've…read moreknown Jimmy for a long time and he can tell you anything and everything about guitars. He's got a nice assortment of electric and acoustic guitars along with a variety of other instruments to suite your needs. Jimmy will go out of his way to make sure your experience at Mr. C's is a pleasant one and you keep coming back. The big box stores maybe not so much. So come on in and experience the small store way, you will be glad you did.

Great Guitar Center store--it's my go to for drums and related equipment. Good prices and sales…read more I've also bought guitars here. My only suggestion would be for them to offer more high end acoustic guitars so I can try them before buying. Definitely a great music store and everyone is super helpful!

Awful experience! Went into to buy an acoustic guitar. Found one I wanted brought it to the…read morecounter to pay. Around the counter area were 4 employees talking no one acknowledged me or seem at all interested. Mind you there were only 3 customers in the store. So I put the acoustic back in the acoustic room and left. I ordered the guitar online from Musicians Friend.

amazing selection of pedals, guitars, basses, amps, general equipment and more…read more staff know their stuff and are more than willing to help you out. everything is reasonably priced but they need to make a living will be my go to music store for the foreseeable future

You folks are as kind as kind can be. You reunited me with my beloved guitar! AND you were very…read morehelpful in terms of cables, picks, AND most importantly, a used distortion pedal. A bit of, more than obvious, info- hey bozo, don't leave your guitar in your car! I'm extremely thankful, the other Mark White

Know your niche and give great service. That's the answer to why this store has been in business…read morefor as long as I can remember. I've lived in the area since 1988. I've been coming to Barnstorm Music, even before it moved to its current location in Medway. I've bought two guitars, drums, a violin, a bass guitar, bass amp, microphones, and two guitar amps from Ted, the owner. None of these were top-end instruments, all were affordable. And the advice is always, "Try this out, see if it works. If it doesn't, come back and we'll work something out." No, this place is not flashy. Far from it. It's also not loud, so when you go in to play an instrument you can actually hear yourself play. While I'm not a fan of the DO NOT TOUCH signs, either, just ask, and you can play. The prices are also reasonable. He tries to make sure that everyone gets a good deal and sells affordable instruments. As he says, "Anyone can get a great instrument by paying a fortune. The trick is to get a decent instrument without paying a lot." I had only one problem with an instrument (a bass guitar that developed a short in the 1/4" jack about 6 months after I purchased it), and he swapped it out for another, different guitar, no hassles. Ted will also trade, sell on consignment, or purchase used instruments. I've watched numerous swaps and trade-ups over the years. The owner is a working musician and he's good to the local musicians as well as the students. He'll refer you somewhere else, when it's not in his niche - affordable, serviceable instruments. As to the NOT FOR SALE instruments that were mentioned by another reviewer, I view that as a free Modern Art museum. There's a local guy that makes some amazing looking electric guitars, for his own therapy, I think. As Ted explains it, the guy says, "If I start selling them, then it will become a business, and I don't want the hassles of a business." So just go in and enjoy the designs of the guitars that Ted graciously displays.

support local businesses Before arriving at Barnstorm I…read morespoke with Ted, the owner, and he was very friendly and knew exactly what I was looking for. I came in and Ted immediately recognized my voice and my need. He pointed me to one of the cheapest guitars and when I heard the tune of it (compared to my old one) I knew I had to have it! I was so eager to take it home I almost forgot to grab a case to move it with. I checked out the soft cases and wasn't really vibing with them and then I turn around and Ted pops out with this feaux alligator skin wrapped hard case, guitar already in it and ready to go. He threw me some picks for free too which I definitely appreciate. I'll be returning for any musical needs of mine & definitely recommend speaking with Ted if you need clarification or help with anything :) thanks so much

Mike's repair skills are unmatched. Pricing is fair, staff is solid. Always make time for me on…read morezero notice for emergency repairs

Leonards Music is fantastic. Mr. Mike Leonard was recommended to me by a Berkley Music School…read moreprofessor for a review and repair as needed of my 1934 Cohn tenor sax. When several years later it needed the neck cork replaced they did it in 20 minutes while I waited for a ridiculously low fee, no appointment required. The staff is warm and friendly on the phone and in person. The facility is easy to get to and no issues with parking. I would recommend it without reservation for anyone in need of musical instrument repair, especially saxophones. Steven W. Margles, MD

Local music institution. If you're there for service, be careful with who works on your stuff…read more Brian lied to my face about doing service work that he didn't do. Christian fixed my mandolin a did it for as little money as possible. It sounds fantastic now.

I bought a rare and wonderful used guitar here at a fair price. The owner needs to exercise more…read morepride on what he sells though, my guess is that this isn't his day job. Lots of love for the small independent guitar dealer tho.

if you are looking for great service, good prices and classic folk instruments, look no further.read more

My guitar duet partner and I purchased 5 acoustics from these guys throughout the 90s. We also both…read moreplayed classical guitar guitars and are serious players. We went in there the last time to check out classical guitar and we're treated so rudely we never went back. I was astonished And I should say every time that I bought a guitar there I felt uncomfortable. but at the time they were really the only game in town for Taylor guitars. I don't know if it's changed, but I heard that the guy that used to work at the front is part of ownership so I'm not sure anything's changed. The individual was not particularly friendly. I felt sorry for him in a way - kind of a dour dude. I hope for new folks going there it has warmed up a bit. i'm a southern boy and not originally from Massachusetts but it get kind of cold up here if you know what I mean.

I want to preface this by saying that I have no musical ability whatsoever and have no clue about…read morewhat makes someone a good vs. great guitar repair person. However I do recognize a great business when I see one. That being said, I was very pleased about what Steve was able to do for the guitar I brought in. It is a 1970's Yamaha classical guitar. The guitar is a hand-me-down from my mother's first husband who died at a young age. In other words, this is a very special piece to my family. I didn't want to drop it at just any shop; I wanted to get it the care it deserved. Unfortunately when I was younger I placed stickers on the guitar and let it sit in my closet for years where it fell into disrepair - although no major flaws. Finally, after moving the guitar from apartment to apartment I decided to learn how to play and of course, first, get it repaired. I dropped the guitar with Steve and a few weeks and $60 later, I had a sticker-free guitar with new strings, turning pegs and bridge. Again, I have no clue if the pricing was in line with the work but I would have gladly paid double that for the result and the care that was given to this special piece. *If you are having trouble finding the shop, it is a above a music studio to the left of Guitar Center. You have to ring the buzzer and then go up two flights of stairs. His shop is small, cluttered with all sorts of instruments/tools and AWESOME. A true Boston gem.

There's no better technician out there for guitars. Steve Bring guitars back to their original…read morebrilliance, if not better. He understands not just repair but performance. I have never had anyone able to discuss the importance of strings with particular brands and models as well as what certain type of pics can do for alternating sounds. After an in-house tech shaved nearly 1/ quarter of an inch too much off my brand new Martin after a horrible set up, Steve brought it back. It sounds better than the first day I bought it. He's taken my old Gibson and found issues which I was not aware and given it volume and tone I could never have imagined it was capable.