I really can be an arse sometimes. Looking back at my initial review, I appear to have went into a…read morewee strop about this place not having wifi and boo hoo, boo hoo, moan, moan, moan! Well, despite having to suppress a wee cringe of 'och man, did I really moan about that... whit a tool!', I must point to the fact that this place now has wifi (still an arse, but a smug arse). So, it's been a good wee while since that initial review and having given up on the big nasty buck of star, I've been on the hunt for coffee shops with reliable wife and decent coffee in certain areas of town. This place ticks a few boxes, wifi, lot's of seating, plugs, slightly better decor than before (still feels a wee bit like a converted shop floor... oh it is!) and friendly staff. I think the one down side of this place is the coffee, and hey, this goes for a good number of coffee shops in Glasgow. Prick up your ears guys. Certain places in Glasgow have entirely upped the coffee quality in the past couple of years (Artisan, Papercup, Avenue G etc) and for those who like what these guys are doing *sticks hand up* going back to regular bean juice really, REALLY sucks. Rant over. Decent place. It's on my wifi radar and may also have to pop in for some grub at some point.

I'll agree with Lewis on this one. Biggars is definitely the place that your primary 4 music…read moreteacher would have pointed you towards. In fact, I think it's the reason I ever shopped here in the beginning. Biggars are music specialists, but not specialists within music. That is to say, they have a great selection, and if you're a beginner it's undoubtedly the best place to shop, but if you're looking for niche products or something alternative, Biggars isn't necessarily the place to look. Basically, it has made its mark, and is a Glasgow institution in terms of music. They aren't going anywhere.

This place used to be called Sound Control and is now under the name Reverb…read more It's in a decent location near Central Station and walking distance to some rehearsal studios if you need to grab some strings ahead of a 6-9 practice. I only really dive in for accessories, but bought my electric out of here some years ago under the old name. Managed to get it down to £250 from £320 or thereabouts. It's got a good selection of products including amplifiers and pedals. I know a few people who have got bad service from here with regards to employees recommending a certain sort of guitar strings 'as a beginner' etc. A decent enough music store with a good selection but there are a few other big ones in Glasgow that will always get my business on big purchases ahead of this one. Recommendation: shop around.

Good, friendly staff, plenty of products, always a good deal or two knocking around: Reverb seems…read moreto be able to be a serious music shop without becoming hell for the casual shopper. The guitar and amp offers aimed at the beginner are good value, but most of the stock is aimed at the semiprofessional. The staff are always happy to help and will, at the merest request, unlock cabinets and show you whatever it is that you asked about. This can get a bit much: I asked for a price on a microphone and they handed one to me to inspect, pointed out the features and explained how it worked. I had no idea what they were talking about, due to my own ignorance... I think this sort of quality service is wasted on me.

I'm not a guitarist. Well, I used to be, I lapsed when finances dictated that I needed to sell my…read moreguitars. Having said that, the guitars in here did make me drool a little. I didn't have time to look at all of them, or indeed any (I was only here for an autograph signing) but I will say the staff were excellent in managing the horde who were just there to be there, and not actually spend any money. Waiting inside the shop made my mind bend with the sheer number of guitars available in here. My friend, who is into guitars, wandered off to look at them rather than get an autograph and a picture, and he seemed to have just as good a time as me, although he was upset at not being able to buy anything! I think, when I get back into guitaring, and I will, this will be the first place I come for some advice and supplies. Rock on, Mother Hubbard!

One of the many music shops in Glasgow, this one is marked by housing a huge selection of guitars…read more The shop has pretty high ceilings and manages to cram every conceivable inch of space with guitars. They also have a good selection of acoustic guitars, but not as good as McCormacks. I'm rarely down Trongate way, which is the main reason why I never really go here. Trivial, but there are so many other places that have guitars of the same calibre and at the same price or even cheaper. I only ever dive in for accessories now and then, with 3 principal guitars keeping me occupied thesedays, my acoustic, Judith, my bass, Magdalena and my electric, Rose. I know, I know. Regardless, worth checking out. Cant rate any higher the importance of shopping around when it comes to guitars.

It's best to start with some details on opening hours. The opening hours for Saturday are like…read morenormal shop hours, however, you can also visit during the week. If you call ahead to tell the shop you are coming then you can visit Monday to Friday 10am till 5pm, but not unless you do this. When you get there the staff are normally working elsewhere repairing some pianos (I guess they don't think you're likely to just walk off with a piano) you unless you request some guidance and advice (which I suggest you do early if you want it) then you will be left to your own devices. The first thing you'll notice about these pianos is that they are stunning. Put any of these in an art gallery and they won't look out of place. You are looking at a reasonable sum of money spent here, these aren't some cheap Casio keyboards, but you are getting something of unbelieveable quality. Even if you aren't looking to buy a walk around here is a fabulous use of time, but if you do this I suggest you go on the Saturday not during the week as the staff won't mind you looking on Saturdays, but they prefer buying during the week.

Upmarket piano store, now run by "sons" rather than Allan Makin. This is where the Edinburgh elite…read moregoes for its Steinways, Bechsteins and Bosendorfers. Refurbishment and piano tuning services, too.

These guys are great. I had asked folks around Edinburgh where I should take an old guitar of mine…read moreto be worked on and everyone recommended GuitarGuitar. I took this old electro acoustic in and they knew exactly what the issue was and gave me a few options on some possible other work. I stuck with the basic option and they happily obliged. They repaired it at a good price and it works great. I've yet to shop for a new guitar in the shop, but they have a good selection of great guitars. Whenever I go for my next guitar or gear, then I'll definitely be stopping here to check out the options.

Guitar Guitar can be summed up with one word: impressive. From the outside, the guitar enthusiast…read moreis immediately drawn into it's embrace with well presented window displays giving a taster as to the wonders that lie within. The range of guitars that are stocked here is incredible. Just about every brand of guitar I am familiar with was present here. Electrics, acoustics, electro-acoustics, classicals, 12 strings... you can find them all here. And it's not just guitars. Amps, strings, bags, straps, picks, tuition materials are all to be found. The prices are surprisingly reasonable. I was looking at Freshman acoustics and was very pleased to find them at a price not considerably more expensive than if I were to buy them online (usually a lot cheaper online as they don't come with the same warranties,standards of service etc). Furthermore, there are a great selection of second hand instruments available at respectably discounted prices. The staff are very easy to approach and very helpful. A pleasure for any existing or potential guitar enthusiasts to visit, even if you don't have an intention of making a purchase.

Are you really into your organs? No not the red squidgy type, the kind you play. Then you might…read morewant to check out Edinburgh Organ Studio! It's a whole shop of organs, pianos and keyboards. Edinburgh Organ Studio is located in a slightly odd place. At the bottom of the High Street near Parliament it doesn't really same like the right spot for a specialist music shop of its kind, next to gift shops, museums and cafes. Perhaps this explains why it's a touch quiet inside. I haven't played piano in years but their great range impressed me. It's a very large showroom (technically two showrooms) that and apparently the biggest of digital pianos in Scotland! There was more than one member of staff playing the pianos when I went in. It really helped create a lovely atmosphere. Apparently Edinburgh Organ Studio was named the first Yamaha "Homeworld Centre" , something which sounds a bit scifi and sinister, but nonetheless impressive. From what I can gather it basically means they are really really good when it comes to selling Yamaha pianos. Edinburgh Organ Studio can also give advise, repair and generally administer to your every piano need.

I came in here to ask about sheet music, and sheepishly left when they told me, without any…read moreuncertainty, that they only sell piano music. 'But it's the same for violin!' i exclaimed! they were having none of it. during my visit, however, I did manage to have a good look around. If you're into piano's and keyboards then maybe you'll appreciate it more than I did. I play the violin so don't know much about the old chords. They also had quite a nice selection of piano music too. The staff were very knowledgeable and were playing a really jazzy duet when I arrived. However I was the only customer and I've barely ever seen anybody in here. It's a niche market, and if you didn't know it was here then you'd walk on by

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this is one of those hidden basement type shops that us always full of serious looking young men…read morelooking at seriously expensive guitars - and hopefully not playing smoke on the water! i jest. this is actuall y a well kept secret in glasgow though stuck in middel of student'sville. the shop used to be round the corner next to the underground. i bought my first great guitar from this shop about 22 years ago - still have it. there is a fantastic range of guitars, basses, amps and effects. this is a truly great shop