This is a relatively new store in Abilene and I'm a relatively new resident to the area…read more HippyKritz carries good gear at reasonable prices. Guitars and basses from G&L (tribute series), Indie (UK company, made in Indonesia), & Takamine. Amps from Line 6. They also carry drums and keyboards. They have a nice selection of used gear on consignment, too. My experience was that I sold an amp on consignment there. It sold in two days! The owners and staff are great to work with. Personal, friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating -- never pushy or "arm-twisting" like some of the big box stores. They encourage their customers to try the products instead of locking them behind a counter so you can only look at them from afar. Besides providing lessons, they sponsor open mic nights and a weekly drum circle. They are building a wonder musician's community there -- how refreshing! Check 'em out!

From the owner: Music Instruments: Taylor acoustic guitars, Indie electric…read moreguitars & bass, G&L electric guitars & bass, Luna acoustic guitars, Hofner acoustic/electric guitars, Takamine acoustic guitars, Daisy Rock electric & acoustic guitars, Roland pianos & amps, Korg keyboards & synthesizers, Ludwig drums, Zildjian & Sabian cymbals, Boss pedals & effects, Line6 amps & effects. Music Accessories: Pickboy, Jim Dunlop, Jerry Garcia picks; Onori & Levy's Leather straps; Elixir, Martin, Ernie Ball, D'Addario, GHS strings; capos, harmonicas. World Instruments: Dulcimers, djembe & tongue drums, ukeleles, mandelins, dijideroos, melodicas. Sheet Music and Music Gifts LESSONS by highly qualified instructors in: guitar & bass, drums, piano, and violin

Sharla is a wonderful piano teacher I would recommend to anyone of any age. I took lessons from her…read morefor 15 years & so enjoy to this day my skills that I learned from her.

From the owner: Teaching the Students of Today to Become the Independent Musicians of Tomorrow…read more Students of all ages learn to play the piano with emphasis on reading accurately, understanding music theory and playing with expression. Focus is given on working to create a comfortable performance.

juan did an amazing job putting a bone nut and saddle on my acoustic guitar…read more i have been playting for 35 years and i am extremely particular about the setup and playability of my instruments and obviously so is juan , my acoustic sounds like a new guitar. got a gig bag too, at a nice price, for the whole deal! encore music is a great locally owned music shop and i highly recommend for setup and /or repair, not to mention there is a cool vibe about the place, and a good selection of new and used gear. dont bother going across town , go to encore!

Had been in this store previously years ago and the owner was sincere and kind. I came back because…read morehe did a great job on a custom shop Les Paul of mine some time ago. I don't know if he was having a bad day, but this time he was rude and passive. It was really odd given how he was the last time I had gone in. Maybe he was overworked, but it was enough of an unpleasant interaction to keep me away from the place. Hope it's different for others, though.