Toby and his team are the most knowledgeable, professional and capable guitar techs in the city…read more I've trusted them to setup several of my guitars, electrics and acoustics, over the last few years. They do a stellar job every time. Most recently, I had to bring a new Martin OM28 in for a repair because the high E string was too close to the edge of the fretboard (such that if I did a downward pull-off, the string would roll off the crowned edge of the frets, killing those notes). Toby immediately spotted that the nut slots were improperly spaced (which was kind of disappointing for a brand new Martin, but at least Martin covered the repair). The repair and setup was done PERFECTLY! I couldn't believe what a difference it made...to the point, I felt compelled to email Toby to thank him and to post this review (something I never do). Montreal guitarists need to know about this place. They are the authorized service center for all the big name brands (including Martin, Taylor, Fender and Gibson). Yes, they unfortunately have a two month waiting period at the present time, but that's only because they have a stellar rep. But not to worry, you don't have to be without your guitar during that period. Just contact them to make an appointment and reserve your spot. Then they'll contact you when it's time to bring your guitar in and it will be ready for pickup within a week for simple repairs or setups. All I can say is that it's well worth the wait! If you want your guitar to play and sound its best, do yourself a favor and take it to Montreal Guitar. Thanks Toby and gang! You have a loyal customer for life (for the record, I am not affiliated with Montreal Guitar in any way...I'm just a very happy customer who wants to spread the word to my fellow Montreal guitarists). Happy picking!

Great stop while in Montreal, super friendly and knowledgeable. Would recommend to anyone I know…read morevisiting or in the area

Absolutely the best professional woodwind and brass instrument dealer in the Montreal area,…read morepossibly the best in the province. Excellent selection of instruments and accessories. The staff is knowledgeable and helpful. It's a family owned business and the owners are part of the team. The repair technicians are first rate. For professionals and students this is the place that has what you need. If they don't have it they will order it for you. For brass and woodwinds, Twigg's has no equal.

We came here to buy my teenage daughter a trumpet as she was getting quite serious about playing in…read moreher school concert band. Music friends recommended this place to us. They have a huge selection of wind instruments at all price points ranging from some second hand ones for a few hundred dollars to ones that rivalled the price of a small car... There is also a small selection of other instruments like guitars, drum kits, and keyboards, but clearly brass and wood winds are their forte here. Service was wonderful, the sales lady took the time to bring out several models at various price points and explained the pros and cons of each. There wasn't really any attempt to upsell us on a higher end model. They have sound proof practice rooms and my daughter got to try out all the different models on her own. We left with a shiny new trumpet that was within our budget, very happy with the service and our purchase.

I toured the workshop(s) of this group of independent luthiers a year or so ago, having previously…read morepurchased a splendid guitar from Lenny of Daddy Mojo Electrics. I was impressed by the friendly welcome of all the luthiers present and the high quality of their craftsmanship as well as the imagination of their designs. I subsequently bought an innovatively designed guitar from Ritzz of Astro guitars. I can say from these experiences that anything built by this trusty group is coming from a place of high standards and committed artistry.

Simply some of the best in their class. These luthiers make everything from traditional classical…read moreguitars to heavy metal axes to banjos to forward-looking, modern electrics. The shop also hosts shows for local musicians to showcase their talents. Extremely helpful and friendly crowd.

Have your mind and your budget blown simultaneously!…read more The most beautiful, playable, covetable and awesome sounding guitars imaginable. Not a store-front so knock on the website, not the door. www.greenfieldguitars.com

The perfect one stop shop for music needs!! The staff were incredibly knowledgeable and helpful,…read moreand they offer headphones to try all the keyboards, midi platforms, and equipment. They have a wide area of guitars, basses, ukeleles, and even mandolins! Half of the store is dedicated to pianos, and a great store clerk answered our many questions. The store is a lot of fun! Do highly recommend.

The most helpful, approachable, kind, and encouraging staff I've ever encountered at a musical…read moreinstrument store (a breath of fresh air from upstate New York). Jonathan in particular made the experience so lovely. And the prices are great for what I was looking for. 10/10 would recommend to anyone looking for a guitar!

On my newly purchased K200 from Kawai, I feel grateful to be in business with a team of experts hat…read moredid all for the best experience ! Better that I could have had imagined! All at the touch of your hand and in as many details you could search!

We moved to Boston from Montreal, and were in the market for an upright piano. We visited shops all…read moreover in both countries, and ultimately chose to purchase from Max as he was the most honest and personable person we communicated with. He did not have a hard-sell, but rather gave us a lot of information and earnestly worked with us to find a great piano. Max works hard to ensure an easy purchasing experience and delivery process even smoothly delivering it across the border to our new home in the US. In addition, he is prompt with his communications and provides excellent after-sales support. I'm happy with our new piano, and will refer my friends there for their piano needs.

The service is amazing. They have alot of selections and…read morethe prices are good. i went today to buy a guitar and got a great deal !

Despite what you might have heard, there are deals to be found here…read more The staff are so so. Some are quite knowledgeable and actually check the stuff they get to make sure it works so that you don't get stuck with lemons. Some with give you good deals. The rest, no comment. The key is to see who's on the ball and come in when they're there.

I recently bought an acoustic guitar - I decided that I needed something to focus on to help me…read moredeal with the recent passing of my Mother. Music seemed like a good idea. I've always wanted to learn how to play the guitar - since High School. The question of what guitar to buy was a difficult one. I visited several music stores in Haymarket, Gainesville, and Warrenton, VA in my quest to find the right guitar. I had decided I did not want to spend a lot - I was thinking I wanted an entry level acoustic guitar - something in the $200-$300 range. What I found was a bunch of mass-produced, factory-line, made in China guitars, all of which felt soul-less to me. The whole point of my doing this was to heal, and somehow "mass-produced" and "Made in China" was not going to fit the bill. I happened to visit Drum & Strum Music in Warrenton, VA and met Tim Dingus the store owner. I explained I was looking for my first guitar, the price range I was considering and such. Tim advised me at that price point, I would be getting "Made in China." Then he showed me a guitar NOT made in China, but rather made in Canada. Art & Lutherie Guitars. Each guitar is hand crafted. No mass-produced assembly line. Made in Canada from 95% Canadian wood, harvested in an ecologically friendly manner. http://www.artandlutherieguitars.com/intro.htm This was what I was looking for! These attributes were perfect for a guitar and an activity that I was pursuing to heal myself. And the price was not bad either - $419 for a Spruce Burgundy Dreadnaught acoustic guitar: http://www.artandlutherieguitars.com/dreadspruceburgundy.html It's a beautiful guitar, sounds great, and is perfect for a beginner! I don't know if there are other local Virginia music shops that carry Art & Lutherie - but I'd first check with Drum & Strum in Old Town Warrenton, VA - they carry and service them, and if Tim doesn't have it, he will order it for you! Drum & Strum Music Center http://www.drumnstrum.com