My son is a musician and he acted like he walked into heaven. If you need anything they have it or can get it for you. If you kids are interested take them here - they can try stuff and get a taste for the cool rock and roll - and they have a second hand section for those who don't want to spend a lot but get quality. read more

The place is very cool! Probably the best music store in the Pittsburgh area. They have a wide selection of all percussion instruments! The service there is very quick and also the workers are very helpful! We purchased a Ukulele from here and it was in great condition brand new! It feels very vibey in there. read more

I purchased a Kramer Nightswan there decades ago. It's great they are still in business. Was a shining moment in my life and they treated me well. Nothing but praise and blessings. read more

Great selection of top of the line instruments - both acoustic and electric guitars along with percussion, keyboards, digital instruments and sound equipment, and accessories. I bought a new guitar here and will also likely return for guitar maintenance. They pack a lot into this small store and the service was super friendly. read more

I don't get to shop here very often because I live 1.5 hours away. But these guys bring in some of the best drummers in the world for drum clinics....Todd Sucherman, Greyson Nekrutman, and Matt Greiner so far. Sucherman even taught a 3-hour, 20-person-only Masterclass, which, I felt, was absolutely invaluable. The staff has always been super-friendly and always thanked me for coming. Special shout-out to Matt, the drum guy, who is responsible for bringing these world-class drummers in. They keep bringing them in, and I'll be happy to make the drive. read more

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Amazing store! So helpful. And when my husband called to make the purchase as a surprise, they helped him pull it off! Love my Nord Stage 3. read more

N Stuff Music - Musical Instruments & Teachers Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

THE place to go to for music gear, equipment, and advice in Pittsburgh. Everyone is super friendly and knowledgeable; you have 3 levels of store to find what you're looking for. Bob was super cool and classy and made sure I got taken care of promptly even through the Black Friday rush. read more

It's not like I hadn't been there before, but recently N Stuff Music really became more that a music store where I would buy supplies. I took my wife there to look for a Banjo after I overheard her saying she was interested in learning to play. While we were there, I spotted a beautiful Gretsch hollow body electric guitar that I just couldn't believe - it was left handed! A big Rockabilly fan, I just couldn't resist checking it out. One thing led to another, and I decided to buy the guitar. Everyone from the owner to the staff who dealt with me were just awesome. None of my questions were too basic, and they did everything to make me feel good about my purchase. They explained everything about the guitar to me and helped me choose the accessories I needed to get starter. There was no up-selling or pressure at all. A musician for a lot of years, this was really just a change from brass to strings for me, but nobody at N Stuff Music knew that. I got to see how they dealt with a brand new musician, and I am impressed. What a simply outstanding group of people! And the bonus is that they work in one of the most well equipped music stores I have ever seen (I mean, who stocks a left handed rockabilly guitar?). N Stuff Music is this musician's go-to store from now on. What an overwhelmingly positive experience. ps. Yeah, we bought the Banjo, too. My wife, April is just shredding on it and putting me to shame. The spirit of Earl Scruggs must be with her (queue The Beverly Hillbillies theme). Go right now to Blawnox and get to N Stuff Music. Buy an instrument and start playing music! Honest to God, it makes your life so much happier. Really. Cheers! read more

N Stuff Music - Gretsch 5420 and her Ibanez Banjo friend - Musical Instruments & Teachers Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

All the guitars had tags on them. Some which said to ask for assistance before playing, which of course is totally fine. I found an inexpensive guitar whos tag did not say to ask for assistance assuming it was ok to pick it up. I played a couple chords on it and was immediately scolded for picking it up. I explained the tag didn't say I needed assistance and thanked them for clarifying. Then I did one more walk through the store and the same salesman asked me if I needed any more assistance somewhat passive aggressively, and I said no, we just thought it was a cool store and wanted to see it. They had some effects that I very much was interested in buying, but that style of running a shop just irked me and I didn't want to give them my money or be around that vibe, so we left. It's understandable to have a policy of not grabbing instruments without asking, but they should just have every single tag say that or one big sign that states that clearly for everything. Wanted to give one star, but they had a great selection. But bad vibes in there. read more

Incredibly friendly and knowledgeable staff. Much so that I willing drive the extra twenty minutes as opposed to my old go-to store. As someone who plays multiple instruments I can say that they are always stocked with a great variety of gear. Would highly recommend giving them a visit if in the area. read more

This store has existed for as long as I can remember. Before the chains like Guitar Center came in, this was the place to go for all of your musician needs. They sell almost anything you're looking for in their cramped quarters. They have guitars, basses, keyboards, amps, PA Systems, pedals, mixers, recorders, lights, drums, cymbals, and most other types of equipment not related to the high school band (I didn't see saxophones and trumpets, but that doesn't mean they don't have them). They have a rental department if you're playing a gig and just need some temporary equipment. They look to be working on a venue next door where they will have shows or jam sessions or something. They have new and used equipment. The staff is super friendly and helpful and can answer any questions you throw at them (about music). Many of the employees have been there for years which lets you know what type of business it is. Parking can be challenging at times and make sure you check their hours so you don't show up and they're closed. It's a great music store that anyone into music should stop in and see. read more

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Where the professionals go! Absolutely amazing music store with excellent prices and good customer service. The store is much bigger than it seems from the outside, and you will find lots of inventory and fair pricing. They do a lot of rentals here, because this is the best place to go for amps and speakers. There's a tradition here that you won't find anywhere else. read more

Amazing! These guys were so willing to help. Had an issue with Taylor Guitar electronics. Brought it it for warranty claim. They simply tried to fix it right on the spot... and bam, all fixed, same day, no claim necessary. I offered $ for their time and help, they didn't even want it. These folks are the best. Go there! Support the real Guitar Heroes @N-Stuff Music! read more

I don't know where to begin & finish . From jump start such an extraordinary & very positive vist . Joe Conner was Johnny on spot . He answered every question I asked without hesitation. Very refreshing dealing with knowledgeable people That want your best interest at heart . Not having to deal with the vultures on commission is a blessing.. Meaning the businesses that have there pockets best interest . A family owned business that has stood the test of time speaks volumes Especially one that has knowledgeable/ honest customer caring employees . This is coming from a person ( me ) that found this place by chance/ luck . I've seen and heard everything I needed from my 40 minutes visit. N stuff music is my new go to from this point on. Thanks to Joe Conner the respect & knowledge he showed me will not be soon forgotten & should be Commended. This place is how a business should be run. Thanks Again The only downside for me was not finding this place sooner read more

I had been looking for a new amp, I found this store and I had a few questions. Everyone was extremely nice and helpful, they do care about their customers. I was able to get exactly what I needed, at a good price. I will definitely buy from them again! read more

In my opinion, the best music equipment store in the Pittsburgh area! Everything does the first time buyer to the pro musician. Huge selection of guitars, basses, amplifiers, effects, drums, keys... they got it all!! Make your purchase with the assistance from a musician, not a commissioned salesperson! read more

One of the most amazing guitar stores I've been to. Definitely the best in the Pittsburgh area. They have a great selection of guitars. In addition to the major brands my attention was drawn to their Suhr and LsL guitars. I was hoping to see they carry John Page Classic guitars which are like the new improved Fender guitars but no one in the area seems to carry them. Loved browsing their selection of pedals. Really impressive and very wide in scope of the brands that they carry. Tried out several drive pedals and ended up with a Friedman Motor City Drive pedal which has a real tube in it. Chris gave me really good, friendly customer service. The owner said hello briefly. Great place, great people. Will be back next time I'm in Pittsburgh. read more

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By far the best music store in Pittsburgh! They Always have great customer service, and they are always professional!!

Great selection of guitars and basses, helpful staff, and just a cool place. I picked up a new bass, and the staff (I feel bad I don't remember his name, he was great) got me set up with multiple options in my price range, answers questions, and I ended up with an Ibanez EHB1500 that I couldn't be happier with. They were also more than happy to adjust the instrument to my liking, raising the action and putting some more relief in the neck. Very happy with my purchase, and if I'm back in the area I intend to stop in again. read more

N Stuff Music - The bass in question - Musical Instruments & Teachers Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

they say they setup every guitar before they ship , yeah right i bought a fender strat and when i received it it played like shit ! the action was high the frets were not level uneven frets all over the neck, nstuff are lying sons of bitches ill never give them my business again read more

I wanted to support a local business rather than go to Guitar Center. There were employees following me around the entire time, anytime I touched or picked up something there was someone right behind me asking me if I needed help, or telling me that they needed to put it behind the register. Every room I entered an employee followed me into. One just sat down 5 ft away and stared at me for 10 mins. I chose not to look at anything else in that room, I felt so uncomfortable. They did NOT do this to other customers. It was baffling and stressful and ultimately made me decide not to buy anything at all because I could not focus long enough without someone breathing down my neck. I would not recommend this place to anyone. read more

This place is great to deal with. If I decide to purchase more equipment I will check with N'Stuff first! I've dealt with many shops and this experience was the best so far!! I live across the country but the guitar I bought was double packed with care. read more

Helpful Workers, Good Prices, This is your best chance at finding whatever musical gear or instrument you're gonna get, atleast in the Pittsburgh Area. read more

Pittsburgh is lucky to have such an amazing independent music store as N Stuff. I've been going here since I was a kid, and continue to do business with N Stuff even though I'm currently living out of state. They have a great selection of guitars, keyboards, PA equipment, etc. and a very nice rotating selection of used gear. The luthiers do a great job at guitar repairs and setups. They even rent out PA and instruments for very reasonable rates. Everyone in the store is always very kind and helpful, and I've never had a bad experience. If you are looking for a music store and you are even close to the Pittsburgh area, check out N Stuff. read more

Great store, great selection, great staff. It's bigger than you'd expect from the outside and they have a wide variety of instruments and gear. One of their staff, Joe, helped my girlfriend's brother and spent nearly two hours with him, plugging in and playing multiple guitars, explaining the differences and the hardware, and helping him make the right choice for him. He ended up with a Fender Artist Series Clapton Stratocaster at a fantastic price. Joe told him to bring it back any time and ask for him personally for any questions, concerns, or issues. While they do carry some other guitar manufacturers, they're primarily a Fender dealer. My only beef is that I'm more of a Gibson player, otherwise I would have been shopping for myself as well. I can't dock them for that though. They still have a good selection of instruments and Joe was unbelievably helpful. read more

I've been to all but one or two instrument stores in the Pittsburgh area. I personally think N Stuff Music is the best in Pittsburgh. They've got a ton of quality products, and their friendly, knowledgable staff is helpful but not pushy. You really could not ask for more from a store. Before you think about buying something straight off the internet, I would suggest you consult these folks and check out their stock. The prices are reasonable and it appears every employee takes pride in their work. If you're looking for your music store in Pittsburgh, this is the one. read more

This is my new favorite music store. They have a great selection of all kinds of guitars, acoustic, electric, used and vintage. They have a wide variety of amps as well. They focus on Fender Brand items. I didn't see any Gibson guitars unless they are in the used section. They will help you find the sound you want. I asked to try some fuzz pedals. Chris that works there was more than kind to help me pick several out to try. We found one I liked and also a Tremelo pedal too that Nick helped get set up for me. He also helped introduce me to a pedal board that has built in power! Total game changer for me and I ended up with that too. Do yourself a favor and stop by this store. It's off the turnpike and easy to get too. Parking can be a challenge but it's well worth it. I spend about two hours there. You could get lost in all the rooms. Not to mention the drum room, keyboard and dj rooms. read more

NStuff Music is, hands down, the best music shop in Pittsburgh! The staff is helpful and friendly, without being in-your-face or pushing you to buy. They carry a great selection of guitars, amps, and pedals from manufacturers spanning the whole industry and are more than willing to help you find the sound/gear that you're looking for. I've recommended a trip to NStuff to all of my friends and family that visit or play in Pittsburgh. I can't say enough good things about this place and its people! read more

I stopped in to get my 12 string set up and adjusted. They did a great job at it.

Great selection of product and can find anything you need to with the help of the always friendly staff. However, I recently took my Ibanez guitar in to get touched up and strung and when I got home, I found that as soon as I opened my tuner locks, all strings immediately snapped due to how little extra was left on. When it comes to servicing, I won't be bringing my equipment back, but I'll still shop with you guys. read more

Customer service is unmatched. Brought in a 20 year old Taylor acoustic that was collecting dust because the action had become mile high. They adjusted the bridge/nut as well as some fretwork and cleaning with a new set of strings. The guitar now plays excellent and the price for the services was half of what I expected it to be. Customer for life. read more

It took me longer to try to leave a review for this outstanding business than it did for them to help us find what we were looking for yesterday and I'm not kidding! We caught wind last week that our grandson was interested in a looper pedal for Christmas. We checked a couple of stores, and we're so glad that the last store directed us to N Stuff. Walking through the front door at N Stuff was a WOW! So many beautiful guitars that kept going on and on and so many other beautiful instruments and so much "Stuff" - even an upstairs that we didn't get to see. It was so exciting and impressive. We first met Billy at the front counter and told him what our mission was. He not only had the loopers but multiple options and he knew all about them! He was so very helpful in telling us about the different models and their features and he helped us to choose one that just fit our grandson's needs. Next Billy led us to a mic specialist and we are sorry that we didn't get his name as well because he was equally as knowledgeable, enthusiastic and helpful. Within a very short time, he got us set up with everything else that we needed. We never expected to find everything in one place but we did! It was stunning and it was one of the most enjoyable shopping trips that we've ever had and we are so very thankful! Thanks, N Stuff, for helping us to give our grandson a truly epic Christmas! read more

Since moving to Pittsburgh 3 years ago these guys have become my go-to destination for all guitar needs. Their service is absolutely the best. Very knowledgeable staff, and always quick to reply when I drop them an email. These guys genuinely love what they do, and they never make me feel stupid for not knowing something or not having the same musical "cred" as they do. Their inventory is consistently refreshed with new and vintage stuff, and if they don't have something, they'll order it for you at competitive prices. The service and repairs are great too (and at reasonable prices). Can't say enough about the people at N stuff. Keep up the great work. read more

This is the best music store around. Excellent product selection. Excellent service and all of the sales staff know their stuff. Prices can't be bear either. I've been going to N Stuff for over 30 years. You won't be disappointed on products, service, rental and they always have time for you to ask questions. Yeah N Stuff. read more

There are none better! They truly believe in treat everyone who shops in there store like you want to be treated. I've been playing professionally for over 50 years and have seen retail music stores come and go but to still be in business since 1968 says it all. Steve Jackson spent a lot of time working with me and helping me in instrument selection. read more

Me and my dad have been going there for a while and they are great! They all are cery friendly and have so many varieties of guitars, bass, straps, stings, drum sticks, cases for guitars and basses and etc. The owner is a great guy and they can all tell you what you need to hear as long as you ask. I was afraid to ask at first and then I realized that they are super nice and I started asking for more stuff. They are a small store but don't underestimate them. They are the best music store that i have been to. read more

COMPOSITE REVIEW I have been to N'Stuff many times -- browsing, buying miscellaneous guitar items, and even having a guitar and amp serviced. This is a regional treasure with a great reputation. All musicians know of this place, and service techs/amp techs all say they do a great job on the electronics. f8 and be there. read more

This was one of the best music stores that I've visited in Pittsburgh. Though not the best in Pennsylvania it had a pretty good variety of instruments and the prices weren't insane either! They had a used section that was full of guitars, amps, keyboards, and other instruments to tickle your fancy. I was particularly interested in the keyboards and ukuleles and was very pleased! If you're a guitar fanatic you'll definitely love it here. The service was very helpful and really friendly as well. read more

Ordered a used Jackson DXMGT online from them and had it shipped to me in California. Excellent prices, excellent customer service, and the guitar arrived professionally packed, set up with new strings, and ready to play. Billy was incredibly responsive to my initial inquiry, answered all my questions, and kept me up to date on shipping. A very smooth process all the way through. Super glad I found them. I wish all my previous guitar buying experiences were as positive and hassle free as this one! Can't recommend them highly enough. read more

Just had my guitar repaired there. A 2001 Taylor 310-KCE, it's been through the wringer in the last 14 years--as the service ticket described it, it's been "beat up". Mike, the master luthier at N'SF, completely refretted the fret board (as he said, I had worn "canyons" in the old ones), rehumidified it, repaired a crack in the body that I hadn't even noticed until he pointed it out, and--just because they do awesome service at N'SF--he polished the entire thing until it looked almost new. It plays like new, too. I had forgotten how much I loved the tone of this guitar when it was in great condition. Thanks to Mike and N'SF, it's in great condition again. Worth the hour+ drive one-way to have the work done. Will never go to another shop as long as I'm in driving distance for anything more than strings ever again. read more