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    Music Central

    3.7 (37 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 7:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Inside: Lots of guitar options in the back
    Mark F.

    It took some convincing (most of last school year), but my 5th grader "decided" to play an instrument this year--the violin! Yay! Our school provided a list of required items, based on the instrument selected. They also listed local places where parents can go to rent or buy an instrument. Disappointingly, both of the recommended places are owned by the same big company that has been absorbing local shops the last few years. So I busted out Yelp on my phone and Music Central came up as an option. I gave this shop a call and Charlie was kind enough to answer all of my questions over the phone. He left a great first impression from the different shops I reached out to that morning. I decided to take the afternoon off from work and pick up my daughter early during her minimum day so we could see Charlie while he was working--glad I did! Charlie answered more of my questions and measured my daughter for her first violin (insert proud parent tears of joy here). We discussed rental terms and Charlie answered another round of questions to help make me very comfortable signing a contract. I like how standard repairs (like string replacement) and maintenance (like tuning) are included with my rental. And I LOVE how I can "trade in" my rental for the next size up instrument (in similar condition) without breaking my contract! During our first visit we picked up a few of the required accessories listed for the violin and Charlie gave his recommendations on what is really needed to help save me some money up front. As a dad on a budget, this was much appreciated. This shop has a large collection of acoustic and electric guitars in the back. There are also lots and lots of music sheets in stock too. Much to my surprise, Music Central also has a large collection of ukuleles from different manufacturers. My eldest daughter has been interested in ukuleles for years (we have owned a few inexpensive ones to foster her exploration of this instrument) so this may be the focus a future visit. I mentioned this to Charlie and he shared that he teaches ukulele for the shop. How cool is that?! Thanks for an awesome first visit Charlie! Looking forward to a long relationship with Music Central to help my daughters make beautiful music.

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    Jeff D.

    Hi, I figured I would reach out by doing a tip. I noticed that online for quite a while now it's been very outdated. I was specifically hoping to find an area to review or search current sheet music in store.... I got to a coming soon: online store page, at the bottom is said if you want to search for a specific sheet music to click the link below.. but there isn't any link... even when I click the banner it's only a photo.. I'll have to stop in store but I'm off work around the time you close... the which makes it inconvenient for the customer but also the employee. I try not to hinder someone who's closing by staying around after hours. Just a little constructive criticism. Positive vibes and thx for all you guys do. I've been coming to music central for 16 years but just recently got a new sax after not playing for a while. P.S. the last post linked from Facebook was from 8 months ago. (: hope this helps.

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    3 years ago

    The place has such a wide selection of guitars, instruments, sheet music, tablature and more! The staff are also very lovely.

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    4 years ago

    Great selection of sheet music and various arrangements of classical, jazz, blues, oldies to choose from!

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    3 years ago

    Very friendly staff. They (Bucks) did a great job fixing two of my guitars. Thanks.

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    I grew up in this store. The owner is super cool and is always helpful. Service turn around is super quick and the quality is great!

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    I had my guitar re-strung here. They were really nice and were able to finish it while I shopped at Target.

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    I had to pick up some sticks for a drummer that I play with and found some really decent bargains at $5 pair.

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    i purchase a violin pitch-pipe for my daughter at a reasonable price they have good customer service

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    10 years ago

    this place was ok,, came to get my guitar tuned and then for the 2nd time to get new strings on my guitar...

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    13 years ago

    Service here is infinitely better than the Clairemont store. Will definitely be back.

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