Bit of a part-time guitarist so to speak, so when I went to my go-to guitar shops (MacCormacks and…read moreReverb) only to find out they are CLOSED, as in, SHUT DOWN.. I had no place else to go.. that I could be bothered going to that day. Just happened to walk home a different route that day from usual and seen this place. Right there, winking at me. All I was after was a set of Elixir guitar strings for my acoustic guitar and that's exactly what I got. They also gave me a receipt. How lovely. It's quite a small shop, where they have a small selection of amplifiers, effects pedals and other electronic equipment like lighting as well. It's a crowded little store but one that is worth checking out as some of the gear looked thoroughly lovely with one guitar in particular calling out to me in a sexy voice. I dare say you would be able to get these guys to drop their ticket price on their gear with more success than the other big shops in town like Guitar Guitar who are more centrally located and will generate a more steady flow of customers. Great spot a few minutes walk from central to grab accessories if you're on your way to a practice.

I've been in this place a number of times over the years and sadly I've found the service to be…read moreatrocious. I found one particular member of staff to be less than helpful - actually discouraging me from wanting to buy anything - let alone the guitar I was interested in. I was looking at a guitar, I wanted to try it with a view to buying a fortnight later, but unless I was wanting to get it then - I was on to plums. It's a shame because I normally find that they have a good selection of instruments available at some pretty reasonable prices. Not been in though since my last visit almost a year ago...I bought the guitar I wanted from elsewhere. I paid a weeee bit more for it too, but I was just glad to have been able to part with my money from somewhere else. Mr Music when it used to exist was MUCH better than this place IMO. The guys in there couldn't have been more helpful.

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.

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.

had a fret issue with my baritone ukulele. had problems finding a possible time for Chris to fix it…read moreas I work with it 3 days a week. It would have meant having to cancel a couple of gigs. He took it in and fixed it for me on the same day despite him being booked to the gunnels with other just as vital jobs. It sounds brilliant and I'm very grateful to him for doing this for me so quickly . He's a wizard. I have used him in the past and his work is first class. Cannot recommend him highly enough.

I'm incredibly picky when it comes to my guitars, how they play, how they are stored etc. Wouldn't…read moremess around when trusting them to someone else - particularly someone who is going to be using power tools on them! I would not hesitate to recommend Chris McIntyre - he has done lots of work for me over the last few years, all of which has been done to an exceptional standard. The instruments he makes are beautiful too. Good guy, excellent work, fair prices. I'll be sticking with Chris!

Moon guitars is the home of the finest hand made guitars and mandolins in Scotland. Jimmy and Joan…read moreMoon set up the business thirty years ago and it has grown into a shop and workshop that employs two other luthiers and makes guitars for everyone from Adele to Brian Adams and Steve Earle to Paulo Nutini. The shop,located down a cobbled lane just of Pollockshaws Road, is a treasure trove of rare second hand instruments but it's real reason to visit is to try out the new guitars and mandolins. Every few years they release a special edition the most recent being the Thomas Fraser Signature Model and the stunning Bryan Adams Signature model.

We dealt with Mr Moon personally during our gigging years and needed the occasional repair or mod…read moredone on our gear. Basically Jimmy promised to give us money back on a guitar modification we wanted undone (because the quality of work wasn't as expected). When we went to collect the guitar from Moon Guitars, the owner said he had 'got fed up undoing the work' and decided not to give the part refund he'd promised earlier on the phone. So much for reputation. Needless to say, we never gave him any more work after that.

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.

Merchant music…read more This is a great company to buy from. Let me enlighten you. I first heard of them via the "Total Guitar" magazine, as they use to advertise for mail order. Then I discovered they were actually in Glasgow. After a few looks back then, I decided to buy 2 expensive Yngwie Malmsteen guitars, with the candy apple red version having to get imported from Holland. They had gave me a great price as I bought the 2 together. So I made this a regular stop for buying things. The guys know their stuff, and are not pushy compared to some other shops. This shop is bigger than their old store, and yet again, rather than focusing on one price market of customers or genre. They have brands to suite everyone's needs. Looking for a Vai guitar or Satriani? They've got it covered. Along with lots of prestige Ibanez guitars, and a few really cool 7 strings, including the Vai Universe. This was a place I always remembered as having a great selection of guitar effect pedals etc and cool amps. If you are wanting to go from a budget small Line6 or Roland combo or maybe an amp stack to blow your socks off. Then this is the place to sort you out. I'm the old Proprietor of the recording and rehearsal studio "Power One" so I know the good equipment from the bad. And it seems these guys know the good from the bad too, and boy, don't they have the right selection. If you are looking for this place, then it's a stone throw from "Guitar Guitar" If you are looking for a good guitar for your kid starting out. And maybe Santa Clause has not packed his bag. Then swing by here and have a look. They have a web site too. And if they don't have what you are looking for, then they will get it in. And to be honest. They are fast at getting it in. I'd give this place 10 stars if I could. And I'm sure you would too. I'm thinking of getting a new sexy guitar soon. And I'd trust this place to sort that out:)

I got my first bass out of here sometime ago, at a reasonable price…read more I haven't really been back though since finding some other guitar shops in Glasgow. That being said, I only really pick up strings and accessories nowadays. It's quite small inside and as such, the selection is limited. Sometimes I just like to have a stroll around a music store and have a look which is easier when it's a large store because you can go unnoticed.. but it's not so straightforward in here. Having said that, they are cool with you trying out guitars on amps and the usual pre-purchase proceedings.