Music Villa and Paul. THANK YOU. Great purchase experience. I travel from northern Nevada to visit family in Bozeman with a great deal of frequency. Normally, I drive so I can bring a guitar. Often, I duck into Music Villa for strings and small items at either the Bozeman or Billings store. However, I was in the market for a PRS Custom 24. Not sure if I was going to go with an SE model or an S2 model. The Bozeman store had both. So, my wife and I decided to visit the store. We met Paul. No intention to make a purchase so I wasn't sure if I would be able to demo these two models. Paul was more than welcoming and encouraged the demo. Hands down, the S2 version of the PRS Custom 24 sealed my decision. Brilliant guitar. I could have ordered one from Sweatwater, but how does that help the local vibe, experience, and effort? Paul was adamant their shipping process was exceptional. Always a concern with the amount of money you invest. So, I pulled the trigger and made my purchase. Paul offered new strings and a slight adjustment to the set up. Well, last night, like a Stork delivering a baby, UPS landed on my front porch with my prize. Extremely well packaged and looked just as beautiful out of the case as it did in the store. A quick tune and I must have played for 4 hours. Had a blast. The PRS is included in my quiver alongside my Gibson Less Paul Standard, my Gibson J45 acoustic and my Martin and Taylor acoustics. The PRS S2 Custom 24 sounded great with my Marshall amp. Thanks again Paul and Music Villa. On a side note...The store itself is clean, organized, well appointed and the ambiance just makes you want to enjoy yourself. The staff, second to none. Overall a great no rush experience. read more

Music Villa - Musical Instruments & Teachers Near Me - Bozeman, Montana

We drive from Poulsbo, WA to Yellowstone National Park at least twice a year and have done for 35 plus years. We love the park all seasons! Often to break the monotony of the drive we take the route through Ennis, MT but this trip my wife suggested going through Bozeman and up to West Yellowstone through Gallatin Canyon. She asked if I wanted to stop at Music Villa and check out their amazing selection of stringed instruments "guitars". It was a rhetorical question. This is the finest "brick and mortar guitar store" between Seattle and Los Angeles and Chicago. That's my experience and opinion of course. We were greeted with welcoming friendly voices from a couple employees. I explained I was simply window shopping. Which of course is guitar vernacular for I want to play a bunch of guitars that I can't afford. He said, where would you like to start. I had something special in mind and found 3 options. I played each one and found the one that played best to my liking and sounded like what was in my head. A fellow guitarist was playing his choices and offered confirmation of my choice. My wife made it unanimous and said "get it" it's your Father's Day present! Magical Moment. Tyler James was the manager present and he put the deal together for me. He is an amazing wealth of guitar and amp knowledge and his guidance most appreciated. read more

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As you can see from the reviews, Music Villa is a special place for guitars and guitarists with a guitar selection that is out of this world. I was from out of town and spent an afternoon there trying guitars under the expert watchful eye of salesman Mario Miner. Never any pressure or arrogance not uncommon in the high end guitar world. Mario was welcoming and knew his business, helping me find an amazing Custom Shop Gibson at a great price that is just perfect. Big shout out for Mario and the staff at Music Villa. read more

MV has an amazing staff, and have always felt welcome. They really know how to put the customer first, and it helps to have an epic store and selection. Two thumbs up! read more

Great collection of guitars from Martin to Taylor to Gibson and everything in between including a 9 string guitar they designed which is like a 12 string but easier t read more

The shop is amazing! You will not find a better selection at any large music store. There is an instrument for any budget from beginner to advanced. Music Villa staff is very kind and knowledgeable, and will go out of their way to help their customers If you are in the area, do yourself a favor and stop in and say hello. You just might leave with a locally made Gibson acoustic guitar! read more

Mario is the man!! He helped me around the store and constantly checked in to see if her could offer any assistance. Everyone here is so friendly and they WANT you to have fun! The selection was very impressive and the vibes on point. If you're in Bozeman, come here!! read more

I stoped in several times looking for a new acoustic guitar. Three different people helped me out and every time they were all super friendly, down to earth, and knowledgeable. I felt like they were trying to help me find a guitar that would work for me, not upsell me (which is a huge difference!). I would stop back in a heartbeat! read more

I will forever be grateful to Fred Decker when he had his first store on Main Street in Bozeman, Montana. I was a single parent who had a daughter who wanted to learn how to play the flute but I couldn't afford one so I went to Music Villa to rent one. Fred let me rent one for free so my daughter could play her flute. I will forever be grateful to Fred and his incredible generosity. I also remember fondly the days of St. Rock when they played on 19th Street; I believe it was the Sundance Club? My friends and I had many fun times dancing to their incredible music; they certainly added a lot of class to Bozeman! Becky K. (Braswell) White read more

First of all huge fan of the Acoustic Letter on YouTube for a long time now from Tony P. To Quinton and the Boss. Second great product selection and Service department. I was able to find a certain Martin Guitar that is relatively inexpensive compared to most but still American made and found it back ordered on most major sites. I looked around and I check in in MV once in a while, they not only had what I was looking for but multiple choices, beautiful photos of such items, and payment plans that fit the budget perfectly. When I ordered I received a call a day or so later from one of the employees asking me if I wanted a strap button installed for free!!! Um yes please, what action preference they could set up for me at no charge double yeah!! And if I'd like to rock a free Music Villa tee shirt from one of my favorite states!! I have never had this good of customer service anywhere especially from a great small business like this!! Thank you guys and gals from MV!! Best service ever!!! read more

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I had the pleasure of dealing with Josh from Music Villa. He helped me lock down the guitar I was looking for quickly and easily. The level of customer service was unparalleled. We did the entire deal via email and his responses were fast and detailed. I work in this industry and was really blown away by Music Villa's knowledge and willingness to work with me. Josh really went above and beyond to get me dialed in. I cant recommend this shop enough. Weather you live in Bozeman or are shopping on line, Music Villa is a shop that really takes care of it's customers. Consider this a 6 star review - Glenn read more

The owners and staff are down-to-earth folks who really want to help you find the instrument you want and need. Though I didn't find the guitar I wanted during my one visit there, they were able to order it and have it shipped to my home north of Seattle. I loved the case candy and adore my new Eastman dreadnought guitar! read more

Came to visit from California and needed my fix of playing an instrument plugged in and they took good care of me! read more

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I had such a smooth and wonderful experience with Music Villa (via Reverb.com). When I'm in Montana next visiting family I definitely want to visit this store! Thank you for the beautiful guitar and picks! read more

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My son and I bought a gorgeously used 2007 Gibson J-185, awesome guitar, great folks and a great deal. I can't wait to go back to Music Villa for our next purchase. Thanks again! read more

Music Villa - Musical Instruments & Teachers Near Me - Bozeman, Montana

In short: Fantastic store, cool people, and beautiful instruments. Longer version: These guys are top notch and are each a treasure trove of knowledge that you won't find in a typical music store. But more than anything, it's their mellow and welcoming vibe that will make a drop-in an unforgettable experience. I say this because we came by unannounced on a Thursday afternoon and were warmly greeted by the owner, Paul. After chatting a bit, Blaise came over to introduce himself and invited us to "the cool section of the store" with custom built 'hot rod' and vintage Martins that were truly works of art. He then left us alone and let us hang out, pick on some guitars, and explore the living breathing museum of a musical store. These guys are all good hangs and understand the power of sitting and exploring an instrument on your own time with no stress. Conclusion: Like I said, fantastic store, cool people, and beautiful instruments. read more

Amazing shop! I've been through Bozeman a bunch but never knew this place. Popped in to get strings and was wowed by the guitar collection and then the top notch customer care. Blue was super helpful and knowledgeable. Rare level of support. Bought a pedal and this strings and some pics. Would've hung out for hours time permitting. read more

Thank you so much for having a new Tom head for our Drumline's quads! Amazing store with an immense amount of beautiful guitars. Montana's mini version of the MIM in Phoenix. read more

Great deals and knowledgeable staff. This is the absolute BEST place in the world to buy a Gibson acoustic guitar because the factory is only a couple of miles away. Their prices are now the same as online stores and sometimes better, especially if you buy multiple times. It seems like they carry fewer brands than before, but at least they have a good selection within the brands they do carry as far as different price points. Paul, the owner, is much easier to deal with than he used to be, but I find that Joe is the best as far as knowing the different departments, and, although he makes sure you get help if you need it, he doesn't hover, which is a pet peeve of mine. I used to not really care for the store, but they are great, now read more

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I come into music villa maybe 3 times a year when I'm in MT visiting family, never make large purchases but the staff is always extra friendly and helpful. Recently came in and they had a few new kids working who just seemed stoked to be there. Guy with curly hair and glasses helped me find the perfect hardcase to get my guitar home safe. Customer service is a lost art but very happy to see Music Villa doing it right. read more

Great collection of guitars from Martin to Taylor to Gibson and everything in between including a 9 string guitar they designed which is like a 12 string but easier to play. read more

If you need a stringed instrument or play a stringed instrument, prepared to be blown away by Music Villa. The selection is astounding. The Staff are outstanding and are all about professionalism. The vibe is laid back and you feel okay playing 20 guitars over a 3 hour period. I will be driving 3 hours from Great Falls to do all of my gear purchases here. read more

I bought a Taylor 314 late March from music villa. Their YouTube videos is what brought my attention to them. Anyways, their badass and I love my Taylor. read more

I received excellent customer service from Geno at this store. He helped me with an order issue for GVO and I would definitely do further business in this store. read more

I was traveling to Montana for a week, and went in to try and rent a guitar while traveling. I was excited to see the number of J45 models hanging, and even more excited to learn that they were made in Bozeman...(How did I not know that?) Long story short.... my wife saw the look in my eyes after picking a J45 off the wall and gave me "the look" of approval. Well, 30 minutes later after talking with Blaze and getting to really know the guitar and it's history in Montana, I walked out with my new purchase. Blaze was amazing.... offered to ship it for me after my week in Montana, and the NO SALES TAX in MT was an added bonus. Thanks to Blaze and Music Villa and the NO pressure approach. (These guys really get the meaning behind music and the tools of the trade.) He wanted to make sure that the Guitar I picked really "spoke to me". I really appreciated that approach. Music Villa is a must stop if you're a musician in MT read more

Music Villa, where to start? Husband goes in to look at all the Martin's and Fender's. Daughter ends up buying an upgraded violin to what she had, which was fine. Customer service is excellent, instrument knowledge is over the top for a smaller town music shop, no offense meant. This place could be in Hollywood or Nashville and be a top shop. Type of instruments they carry are from novice to professional. New products and vintage collectible rare finds. Such a great store with friendly people. Shout out to Blaise? and Paul. They helped us. We will be back, great shop! Professional shop, but they are not afraid to help the first time musician. Just a great place to find your love of music. read more

This store is for musicians. When I travel I like to search out unique music stores for that next cool purchase for my collection. This is one of my favorites in the country! Great collection of unique guitars and Gibson custom shops. The staff is extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Probably a little pricey for most, but they don't sell the garbage you see at garage sales, these are the guitars that go up in value! read more

I worked with Chad and the MV team to first talk thru the smallest details of the custom shop Martin I had been looking for. The guitar is the MV Hot Rodded D-18 with a VTS top. We ordered the guitar in August and just last week it landed on my doorstep on the central coast of California. The guitar is everything I had hoped for and more. Well worth the wait. The customer service from my initial half hour consultation with Chad to delivery of this gorgeous instrument has been superb. It is so clear that these folks know their stuff and clearly have great working relationships with Martin, Gibson, Taylor and others. The folks at Music Villa/Acoustic Letter are highly recommended, regardless of where you live in the country. read more

Great guys, great service, top notch merchandise. Not the cheapest shop around, but always a great experience.

Truly one of the great pro-gear music stores of all time for a town this size. Run by musicians and excellent facility all around. Some well experienced guitar techs and an awesome acoustic room. Regular events and some great teachers downstairs. read more

I have bought 3 guitars from MV over the years...all great and all for very good prices. The customer service is awesome! 2 of the guitars were purchased long distance and shipped to me and arrived in perfect condition. read more

great deals and having no state tax is a bonus. friendly helpful staff. will be stopping in any chance i get, whether i need something or just want to browse their selection. read more

Your review helps others learn about great local businesses. i had a neck joint fixed here, and got the guitar back in unplayable condition-- action was horrendous, and intonation was worse. when i went back to see if jerry could fix what he mangled, i was told the guitar was not worth enough for him to fix it.... i left this review and was contacted by paul, the owner. he told me that he had another repair man and i got the guitar to him and got it back in impeccable condition. the neck was reset, which is what had needed to be done after the earlier repair. i would have gladly paid for the work, had i been called the last time, but now, it was FREE! i cannot say enough how awesome paul was in responding to me. this was the professionalism i had always encountered before my last experience. i will find out the name of the other repair person, and recommend him heartily.repair is the main use i have for this music store, and i had never had trouble until this last time. paul was a real life-saver and i will continue to use his other repair person for the foreseeable future. Please don't review this business if you received a freebie for writing this review, or if you're connected in any way to the owner or employees. read more

Terrible terrible terrible... I brought in a new $600 guitar to get it retentioned. First of all, the dude had no idea what he was talking about, then started talking down to me like I was a retard and was trying to explain how to tune it when I was trying to explain how a floating trem system works. Then after they charged me MORE than their price advertised on their website (Which they wouldn't tell me how much it would cost until they already did it) THEN my brand new guitar had 6 DEEP deep cuts into it. I don't even know how they got it so hurt.. Dropping it? No. Someone had to have thrown it across the room. Also, whatever they did to it, which is NOT what I asked them to do, now it is completely unplayable and can't stay in tune.. These people suck. DO NOT USE THEM! DO NOT GO HERE!!!! read more