I come here to browse every second week or so. It's my retreat when I need a break. Sometimes I'm…read morehere for over an hour, and I'll admit that I usually end up buying something. What a cool place, they have books, CDs, and musical instruments all in the same store! I could spend all day here! Prices are decent, not always the cheapest I'm sure, but not enough of a difference to have me drive to best buy instead to check cd prices... Musical gear seems to be pretty standard for pricing. The staff I've delt with over the last year do not spek English, at all. I've dealt wit 4 or 5 of them. That's cool though cause they speak music...works. If I need technical info I have to look up online before I come. That's the only inconvenience for me, but relly it's helping me get better at French anyways. As far as negotiating rices, they don't seem like that kind of place, but I'm not the one to be able to judge when I can barely scrape by communicating in French. All in all, a great place. I keep going back! Take Amex too.

Great for large parties but if you are dining alone they ignore you. I guess the bigger your party,…read morethe bigger the tip.

I just got back from a great experience at Diplomate. Man, I love when I'm so happy with a business…read morethat I can't wait to write it up for y'all to see! Diplomate is a small music store on Beaubien, near the metro. They don't have everything, so I hadn't thought to check them out in my last couple weeks of looking for a certain pedal. But walking by today I stuck my head in and was amply rewarded. Not only did they have it, it was significantly cheaper than anywhere else I've seen it! And even more importantly, the service: respectful, helpful, no music store snark at all. I think a player of any instrument at any level in their playing would be treated like a valued customer here, and that's as it should be. 5 stars for sure! And thanks!!

If you are in need of guitar repair then look no further, my friend…read more I broke the neck of my guitar and was planning on going to one of the more well-known guitar repair shops. My friend Pastel suggested this place and it is it is, hands down, the best price/quality guitar repair you will find in the Plateau/Montreal. Rémi is a really nice guy and is quick to get back to your enquiry. He gives you honest feedback, and is not trying to sell you anything more than you need. I am very impressed with this service. It's nice to find people that are passionate about what they do.

Highly recommend this place! Remi was very quick to respond, honest, and friendly…read more.. Not only did he do a great job, he finished one day earlier than promised which I found very impressive and generous of him to do. Awesome guy, awesome work, awesome service. What more could you ask for when entrusting someone with your livelihood instrument/s. Thank you again, Remi!

I strongly advise not to purchase any instruments at this music store. The quality in instrument…read moreis so cheap for the price that your selling it, its not worth it. What do you expect, it comes from China. I bought a guitar 2 months ago and the paint was starting to crack. Went back to change it or to get refund and he didn't want to. He was blaming me that it was caused by humidity. Its weird I've placed the guitar that I bought right next to my 4 year guitar and nothing happen to my old one. I also have a warranty on that guitar but apparently It doesn't cover anything. People, I'm telling you don't buy anything and if you want to take some guitar cours, go somewhere else. If this message got threw one person then its one less person that got screwed.

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.