Michael is one of the nicest and best store managers, you will ever have the good fortune to deal with. He is very knowledgeable, kind and respectful of the customer. He deserves 10 stars, as does his store. The store itself has everything and then some. It is a great store for drums, or guitars, and don't forget it has instrument cords and guitar strings galore. It has lots of small percussion devices and I have bought a few. I love the fact that they are open late and open on Sundays. read more

Supersonic Music - Just a beautiful sunset down near Iola, Ks., that someone ought to write a song about. - Musical Instruments & Teachers Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

For Lawrence being such a small town, it's awesome that it has its own drum/percussion shop (though they also do sell some guitars here as well). The shop features Treehouse drum kits, made locally in Kansas. Supersonic also carries a variety of percussive instruments, cymbals, heads, hardware, and sticks. Every month, the store has some deal going on, so it's always good to call ahead of time and see what they have for sale. They had a sale on hand drums one time, and I got some nice CP bongos made in India along with a burlap tote and adjuster tool for around $20, when they were originally over $60. Supersonic also has some good quality hardware in their used pile that I have purchased on several occasions, for a fraction of their original prices--Pearl cymbal mute for $10, Gibraltar tom mount clamp for $20, normally $40, as well as an LP short bongo stand for about $30 (these can be pricey). Even larger cities as you move eastward into Johnson County don't have a drum/percussion store! Granted, Supersonic doesn't carry the amount of inventory (I was looking for a wrap-around foot shaker and foot tambourine at one point, and no luck) that a place like Explorers Percussion in Kansas City would, but for the size of the store, this gem does a pretty decent job. One night, I was needing a filtered China crash for my kit that they unfortunately didn't carry. To my surprise, the employee took down my info and assured me they'd call when one turned up in their inventory. Thumbs up for helping the customer out! Some of their brand-new items may cost slightly higher than what you may find elsewhere (read: online), but just do your homework and you might be able to negotiate on the used items. Being a drummer/percussionist, this is hands down my favorite store in Lawrence. read more

Nice that Derek responded to my review here at Yelp. He has also contacted me personally to address the situation which I experienced. I think he is really trying to "do the right thing". It sounds like I was mostly in the unfortunate situation of having to deal with an employee who is not always there....and Derek assures me that he will have a discussion with him as to how to deal with these types of situations in the future. I've got to give him credit, for that! And, I need to keep in mind that I got a HECK of a deal on an amplifier from this store nearly a year and a half ago. Keep an eye on their monthly specials....you may be able to get some things at a really great price (my amp was 33% of list....that's 66% OFF....which is kind of unheard of for the type of amplifier I bought). But also, here, as at anyplace you shop, be sure you know what the item you seek should cost. Oh, yeah....SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL STORES whenever possible! read more

I just bought a custom drum set from Supersonic Music (Treehouse Drums) and could not be happier with the experience. First, the drums are fantastic. I bought a custom nesting drum set, Derek worked with me to decide on the ideal configuration for my needs (easy transport via subway). He was knowledgeable, helpful, and patient. I could not be happier with the finished product. He even helped me create a custom color, and it's beautiful. There were some issues with the case (Protechtor Elite with the integrated wheels, which I do not recommend for anything but very light use). Derek was quick to reply, shipping me a replacement ASAP (Humes &Berg Enduro Pro), and paying for the return of the defective case. Throughout the process, Derek and his co-workers have been responsive and helpful. Could not recommend them more. read more

This is by far my favorite music store. The employees are friendly and knoledgeful. I do play drums, which is the main focus of this store, but they have a nice guitar section, and they have some basses. Whenever I have any qustions about anything musical, I come here. In my opinion, Super Sonic's the best. read more

I couldn't even begin to describe how happy with the help and service I got from the guys at Supersonic music. I went in to look for a quality acoustic/electric guitar as I was starting to record country music. The guitar I had was not fit for the studio as it was a cheaper model mainly to get used to playing acoustic. I had checked around all local music shops (hesitant to blindly order a guitar online without having actually played it), and Supersonic was my second to last stop. As soon as I hit the door I was greeted and asked what I was looking for. Immediately got shown a few guitars, and after playing around for awhile, set my sights on a real nice Guild they had on the wall. Derek (and a younger guy whose name is slipping my mind right now) began telling me the history of the particular Guild I was interested in (mainly how many folks had come in and played it, fell in love with it, but didn't buy it for some reason). They said that all the guys in Supersonic loved playing it and all took very good care of it. I sort of thought twice when I found out how many times it had been played, automatically wondering about the shape it was in. I looked thoroughly over it from headstock to strap button to see if I could find any defects. Apart from a tiny little scratch, the thing was mint. I told them that I too loved the guitar, but it was just a little above my set price range I was looking to spend. After a little talking over with each other, they said they would not only meet my price, but set me up with new strings, tuning, AND the custom case!!! Money. Well. Spent. I moved to Kansas City for work shortly after buying this guitar, but I just had to go back and stop by and tell them how thankful I was for everything. I have been hitting every review website possible now to spread the good word. Been recording since September, and let me say that just the sound of the guitar is stunning. I could not be more happy with everything these guys have done for me. I would recommend them to anyone looking for musical gear. Thanks again Supersonic!!!! read more