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12 years ago
Amazing, beautiful shop for strings! Offers refurbishment, restoration and tutoring. A gem of a local store for musicians.
196 Broadhurst Gardens
W Hampstead
London NW6 3AY
United Kingdom
West Hampstead
07553 948644
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http://proartelondon.com
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People searched for Musical Instruments & Teachers 176 times last month within 15 miles of this business.
The buyer of my Guitar took the guitar to Neil and Neil stated to the buyer " I consider this…read moreguitar to be not playable". My Buyer return the guitar under this claim with big who ha. i have taken the guitar to another luthier near me, they have service it no problems and clearly do not know why Neil would state this, as it is clearly playable. I have doubts on this music shop ability to identify a simple service. Before you think im making this claim up, i spoke to Neil, be confirming the return.
Disappointed to say the least. After entrusting this so called guitar repair shop. To straighten a…read moreneck and set up both guitars. 1, Had not started job by the time they said, they were going to finish. 2, I then arranged to pick up my instruments the next day. 3, I went to my guitars back. And the owner or tech, who ever he is had decided to ignore the previous days phone conversation. 4, I get to the shop they'd proceeded to start the work disregarding instructions for pick up only. 5, this was initially was going to take a week, then suddenly they can do it all in a morning ? 6, I returned home feeling robbed only to enjoy fret buzz after this so called set up. 7, Luckily only on one guitar. As I've had to leave the other in another shop. On my way home as I was so pissed of.
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Incredibly polite and welcoming staff. Absolutely beautiful and well tuned pianos. They had no…read moreproblem letting me play the pianos, even just after they were tuned. Also, I had a nice conversation with one of the staff who was a former Harpsichord builder and composer, so clearly qualified for the job. Overall recommend checking out for any pianist
Best Yamaha store, particularly with the acoustic Grand Pianos…read more Take time there!! Look for the keyboards too.
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A vast range of acoustic, classical, electric, bass and Silent guitars instore
So, I'm 11, and play classical guitar, though I look and act like maybe say- 15? I play classical…read moreguitar. I came in, and after playing a few of their high-range Alhambra models, a young woman told me I was unbelievable for my age. An older man (I believe he runs the shop) began to give me a sort-of lesson on technique, which I have really found beneficial, and I was given several FREE Grade 7 ABRSM books to improve my sight-reading! AMAZING! 11/10
Simply put - this store is an absolute gem of a small business run by extremely helpful and…read moreexperienced people interested in selling quality instruments and making customers happy. I had bought a classical guitar elsewhere which literally fell apart on its first journey outside my flat. The staff were so helpful in suggesting which models to try, gave excellent advice and let me have a good long play on the possible purchases. I bought an Alhambra and it is a delight to play. In my opinion this is the best place to go whether a novice or pro.
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Ray Man has an extremely impressive collection of instruments ranging from the typical (yukulele)…read moreto the absurd (bee whistle) There is a great selection of exotic musical instruments from African two-tone bell sets made from wrought Iron, Tibetan Hand Cymbals, Chinese Singing Bowls, wind gongs, bamboo flutes, samba whistles to a variety of different drums- Indian, Japanese, Turkish, West African and Egyptian sets. The shop also organises in-store events and workshops and provides musicians for different events.
Ray Man Music in Chalk farm is an absolute treasure trove!…read more This Musical instrument shop specialises in ethnic or world music instruments, and particularly in things from China, Japan, and the East. It's a small and well packed little shop, on Chalk Farm Rd, worth a stroll from Camden Stables market to go and have a peek. They are very friendly and patient in the shop, and though there are some very valuable and precious instruments in the back room, namely Yang Chins (Chinese Hammered Dulcimers) and Santoors and Sitars, there are also plenty of pocket money rattles, flutes, and croaking frogs, that they don;t mind you giving a little shake.
Great service, I've been there a couple of times to buy guitar strings, instruments, percussions,…read moreand also to fix the bass, they've always been extremely helpful and never disappointed. Very good price for the service especially considering the fact they're located in central London. Totally recommend them.
We have been to the store in the US, and wanted to make sure we got to this one. I had no intention…read moreof buying anything. I now own a lovely cittern. Great staff, great choices of instruments. There were a half dozen things I could have walked out with.
Dots is a nice little shop that felt like family business inside…read more I was staying in the area and needed guitar strings. I didn't want to take a 2 hours trip for a £8 set of strings. I searched local businesses with few succes with phone calls. Except this one. I checked what they have. A bit of this and that, on the cheap side. Totally appropriate with their location. Several type of instruments, enough music sheet and tabs to have fun. Open on a week end, the owner had my favorite brand and my gauge. That was easy and fast. Sure they won't have the custom shop model you were really looking for but they're around the corner and they saved my day :) I can't help. I want to give an extra star for being so convenient.
I was having a crisis with my horn right before a performance and Dragon really helped me out, and…read moreon short notice. He was quick, professional, and thorough. Thank you Dragon!
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This place is a godsend. Knowledgeable staff, excellent inventory, reasonably priced practice rooms…read moredown below, and it's just so nice to still be able to buy scores in person and not online.
This is a shop for serious musicians but is also a good place to find presents for musicians. The…read moreshop has been here for over 100 years and is going strong. From the outside, it looks quite small but like a Tardis, it opens out over 2 floors and has many functions. At the front of the shop, you can find all sorts of music-related gifts for that musical person you're buying for, ranging from pencils twisted into treble clefs to models of miniature grand pianos. There are some musical instruments for sale and some contemporary and pop sheet music in the middle section of the shop but it's in the back of the ground floor that you really find the gem. If you're a classical pianist, this section holds a veritable treasure trove of sheet music. Downstairs, there's performance space and space for dedicated publishers. On the notice board, there are lots of adverts for lessons, performances and groups looking for players. You can also shop from Schotts online. Great shop for musicians, especially classical musicians.
Excellent facilities and the staff are super helpful. They even offered for me to stay over my time…read moreif I needed as there were no bookings after me. All that combined with a great price, I would definitely recommend. And Air conditioned!! Big tick.
Very convenient, easy to book, good pianos to choose from. Recommended…read more Yelp's requirement of a minimum 85 characters is annoying but I persist sine this venue is worth it.
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If you've got just a hint of musical talent, then you'll sing your heart out just to visit Macari's…read moreMusical Instruments shop. You can tell just by looking into the front widow, that the selection of instruments available in the store is massive. Here you'll find new and second hand instruments at affordable prices. There are prelude alto saxophones that go for around £420 and classical guitars for £49. This is a great place to browse if you are untalented when it comes to music like me or for purchasing instruments for you or children.
Macari's is probably the best musical instrument store around. That is quite a bold statement…read moreconsidering there is about 20 within close proximity. This shop stands out in its location, as it is very close to the musical epicentre of Denmark St., but does not get lost in the main strip of music shops. There is a wide range of guitars, with an acoustic room down stairs, and an electric room up stairs. There is a wide range of percussion and various other music paraphernalia as well. I was looking for a trumpet mute for a Christmas present, and after trying a few other stores, I found it at Macari's. It's the little things like that which separate Macari's from the other stores.
This shop sells musical instruments, mainly guitars and drum kits, and sheet music of all genres…read moreand instruments. What's really great about it is that the staff are helpful and really knowledgeable, which is great for a small business. The prices also are pretty cheap, with a really wide range of guitars, from children's to professional level, and no matter what you need the staff are always able to help you out. As a result, this is always the first place I would look if you want any advice on musical instruments, and guitars in particular.
This is a small, busy musical instrument repair shop on Denmark St., London's "Tin Pan Alley."…read more It's on quite a historic stretch of shops, where the history of popular music oozes from the walls. All you have to do is wander around a bit and read the posters and old newspaper and magazine articles posted in some of the shops to know that so many famous musicians have passed through here, recorded famous works in the former studios here. There are a few clubs here showcasing live music, and the street continues to serve as the epicenter for London's music scene, supplying a large percentage of the guitars, drums, and amps to musicians passing through London, at all price points. G. Noden is in a basement shop under Hank's Guitar Shop. It's a busy repair shop down a steep set of stairs. The repair shop is nothing to look at, very crowded with instruments and parts all around, but you get the sense that lots of work is being done here. I had a guitar repaired, and was very satisfied with the work. It was returned on time, when promised, and everything worked well. These guys know what they're doing. In addition, it was not expensive, so that was a welcome bonus. It reminded me of that old saying, "if you want something done, give it to a busy person."
I was given a Tanglewood Odyssey - not a top-flight guitar by any stretch of the imagination, but…read moreone that I liked aside from the very high action. I took this in to Noden's to have the action lowered and the guy said it would take about a week. I called back a week later and it wasn't done. Another week later, the same story, except that this time it was because someone had brought in a 'really nice Tele that needed working on'. The bottom line was that, two months later, I got my guitar back, untouched. It was under a pile of other things, still in its case, which was covered in dust. They hadn't even looked at it. The guy who worked there, an older bloke who I think was the owner, shrugged and patronisingly suggested that I use it for slide as there wasn't anything that could be done. It was like dealing with a caricature of a plumber from a Carry-on film The guitar was actually fixed in fifteen minutes by a friend who tweaked the truss rod and sanded down the saddle, making it playable at last. It felt like jobs were prioritised on prestige. Bring in a '59 Goldtop and they'll work on it day and night. Bring in anything that cost less than a grand and they're just not interested. The imminent demise of Denmark Street is a sad loss, but I can't see myself mourning the twilight of this sort of attitude.
A shop dedicated solely to ukuleles is a very special thing indeed. It is one of those specialty…read morestores that is admirable in its dedication to an obscure product. I have seen some things in this store that I have never seen before in my life. One of them is a banjolele. If you haven't already guessed what that is, it's a cross between a ukulele and a banjo. Amazing. The store also sells banjos, books, and various bits and pieces including guitar strings and plectrums. There is also a recording studio and rehearsal rooms down stairs that you can hire out. The Duke of Uke also has nights where bands come and play in store. It is a really cool place to see a band, as it is incredibly intimate.
Lovely shop, great advice from staff (plus they are quite a laugh too)…read more This little store has all kinds of ukes, the cheap ones start at around £20 - perfect if you're not so sure about the whole thing. A uke is quite a good instrument to have at home. It's tiny, it's fun, and everyone will want to try it. They have really fun ones too, I bought a watermelon shaped one for my friend's birthday and she loved it! Of course they've also got various music sheets, for all levels, and will help you choose what to get (these guys sure know their ukes) or even how to get started if you ask.
There is nothing particular to note about this store apart from their excellent collection of…read morewell-priced Ibanez guitars. Other guitar brands include Washburn and Dean, while the Peavey and Stage brands make up most of their amplifiers. Staying true to the beginners, lots of neatly kept reading and music material can be found across a large range of subjects from self-teaching to advanced sheet music. All the usual music industry consumables can be found around the shop like drum sticks, plectrums and guitar pedals. Look out for the guitar strap section: they have some really cool ones, so you can look really good while serenading your neighbour's daughter with your own version of "Sweet Home Alabama". Ritz Music also has a repair shop upstairs in case any of your bedroom head banging gets out of hand.
I'm a professional spanish drummer and went to that shop just for drum sticks and drum heads. I…read morehave to say that the people, atmosphere and stuff they have there is just amazing. Nice place to go, see and buy. Don't miss it!!!
An Alladins cave for all things musical, this tiny little shop houses a huge number of musical…read moreinstruments, sheet music and musical accessories. From PA systems to saxophones, violas to computer systems; everything is available here to rent or buy. The highly knowledgable staff will help you find exactly what you want and then offer advice and follow up support. However, this is not just a shop as it also offers good quality music lessons from visiting peripetetics onsite in it's upstairs rooms. Singing or instrumental lessons come at reasonable prices. Due to the small space downstairs, the shop does feel very cramped and isn't conducive to just browsing as is the case with larger music shops but that means that you are guarenteed a personal service and will almost definately find want you are looking for. music shop. musical instrument hire, PA equipment, computers, sheet music, music accessories.
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