amazing selection of pedals, guitars, basses, amps, general equipment and more…read more staff know their stuff and are more than willing to help you out. everything is reasonably priced but they need to make a living will be my go to music store for the foreseeable future

You folks are as kind as kind can be. You reunited me with my beloved guitar! AND you were very…read morehelpful in terms of cables, picks, AND most importantly, a used distortion pedal. A bit of, more than obvious, info- hey bozo, don't leave your guitar in your car! I'm extremely thankful, the other Mark White

"The Perfect Pair"…read more Hey, that's the Vic Firth Logo. There was a time when one had to spend an entire day pulling drum sticks out of a display case and painstakingly roll them across the glass counter at the drum shop to find a pair that wasn't warped. Once several straight pairs were established, the next step was to find a surface to slap out some rudiments on until you found a pair that felt good together. This was always a labor of love. Ask any drummer. Still, it was labor, and one didn't always have time to do the QC that should have been done at the factory. Fast forward to the other day when I found myself at guitar center looking for a bass drum pedal because I had left my only one at the practice studio like a genius and didn't have one to use to practice at home. After finding the pedal, and a decent cymbal, I noticed the Vic Firth drumstick display, almost as an afterthought. Hmmmm, what's this. Why are all these sticks paired up and lovingly put together into little cardboard holders? How nice and clean! It's a display with a variety of their signature series sticks! They have all been warp tested, balanced, and even pitch-paired. I've been using Vic Firth Harvey Mason signature series sticks for years but they were out. In fact the guitar center dude had never even heard of Harvey Mason. ACK! So I decided to go for the Dave Weckl signature series instead. I lovingly brought them home and laid them down on my kit. Such a lovely golden color. So organic against the rubberiness of the electronic pads. (I have my acoustic kit out but it's too loud to play). I popped on my iPod and headphones and gave them a go. Immediately I could feel the difference. These were just better tools for me. Sorry Harvey! The thing is that Vic Firth is not playing around. I stuck with the HM series for so long because the quality has always been consistent, and this has been proven again to me with this new pair. But even beyond that, I couldn't fathom how a different stick could make such a difference, and Vic Firth has so many varieties, that are so well made, well, they just deserve some kudos! There's no way someone couldn't find their perfect stick match. And it's so damn easy now because of pre-selection process, and the cardboard band that holds the sticks slides right off so that you can still roll em, and tap out a paradiddle or two - hey, it's your duty to! But at least you won't need an hour, a basket, and a square foot of counter space to get a decent pair. And, they have a great website too. Check out some great clips of your favorite drummers. www.vicfirth.com and a picture of my coffee table ;) http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/kw-IUXGcop3z4CVD1-KHBw?select=aTzZGvAwrRz4jOK1csaG9A

Oh my goodness, cheap thrills music, where do I even begin. One day I was in this wonderful store,…read moreand I was browsing through the delightful CD selection, when my eyes locked onto a beautiful sight; Crackwhore - Somebody Loves You. This CD is truly a blessing from the heavens and delivered to us via the prophet Robert. This is both the greatest album in history, and the greatest album of today. This is what happens when you search through a vault of precious 24 karat gold, and still manage to leave with the highest quality platinum. This CD ruined all other albums for me, nothing else even holds a candle. The beautiful singing, the masterful guitar work, the majestic drumming, God I can't even accurately describe how exquisite it is. I immediately wished to purchase this masterpiece, but as this work of art was so coveted, as at the time there was zero information easily findable on the internet, the store owner and I reached an agreement. We would do research on how much the CD originally sold for and I would later return to this treasure trove to agree on a price. 1 week later I made my return, and after discovering that it originally sold for an affordable 5 U.S dollars, the prophet Robert, in all of his wondrous generosity, let me have it for 10. That is the story of how I obtained the pinnacle of human expression in music form on one, inexpensive, incredible CD. Thank you for reading this section of feedback, and please consider visiting this establishment, as I can guarantee that you will leave a happy patron with the greatest music one could ever hear, except of course, for Crackwhore, as only I am lucky enough to have a copy of humanity's magnum opus.

This store is nothing short of amazing! It's jam packed, honestly overflowing, with records…read more There's little room to walk, and you might have a slightly hard time getting around someone, but that just adds to the fun for me! I found a ton of Joan Baez and Judy Collins, but this store has every genre imaginable. The owner is super knowledgeable and will happily tell you stories about his time in the record industry (ask about Cher at Tower Records). Overall, amazing store that's definitely worth a visit, just make sure you have plenty of time to explore!

I had my P bass redone. It was sent out to the luthier he recommended and redone top to bottom, and…read morenow plays like brand new. I found where I can take my bass now having had mediocre jobs done in the past.

Cool little shop... I took lessons here briefly, years ago, and thought Frank was a great guy. Was…read moreburning me cds to take home and practice with well before the technology was common/popular/easy. Haven't been there in years, but here's hoping it (and Frank) is still there and doing well.

Recently moving to the area I searched for a reputable music instructor for my two children. I…read morefigured this would be it. The sales floor is very spacious and has a lot of guitars. That's about all that they have is guitars. Sheet music for days and a few dated keyboards is what they have to offer. I checked their prices against Guitar Center and it's a lot more expensive! The music teachers are mediocre, nothing great. One complaint that I have is that the music teacher kept cancelling his appointments. At one appointment he didn't bother to even call and cancel. We showed up and they said he was on vacation! Really?! It seems as if this place is poorly managed and it's too bad. It has a nice look and feel, but don't be fooled. I'd rather travel to Braintree and try Guitar Center, or search for a private teacher.

I too am very happy that Central Music became Central Music II. The new owners are very…read moreintelligent, and are really well-educated, astute musicians and teachers themselves with many years of community service & performance and teaching experience. The pricing of instruments and rentals is in line with or slightly more affordable than what I've experienced at other area music retailers. They seem happy to do repairs. Some places will only repair stuff they sell in their own shop, but CMII is fine with repairing just about any piece of equipment. I believe that CMII is going to make great contributions to the cultural health and quality of life of Brockton and the surrounding area.

I brought them a couple instruments for basic set ups, and the results were outstanding. Then I had…read morea few more instruments with more challenging issues, like Factory construction flaws, and I brought those and have similarly been just ecstatic at the results. They do a great job there and their prices are more than reasonable. Just a fantastic experience all around.

Th folks at Guitar Doctor have sold and set up a couple of guitars and an electric bass for me,…read moreover the past 35 years. A few repairs thrown in there, as well. I've never been steered wrong, oversold, or disappointed with their work. The expertise is endless! I was in an again recently, and happy to see not much has changed. I'd say if you want Guitar Center, go to Guitar Center. If you want individual attention, and a couple lifetimes of expertise, go see the Doc. If you want to support the Walmart of music, that's ok. Sometimes I do, too. But, if you want to shop local, support local businesses, and enjoy the mom-and-pop charm, go see the Doc. Reading the reviews here leaves me scratching my head. The one who had their bass setup done, came back a month later with questions and they didn't remember them...Ok. That's a 1 star review? Like, was there an actual problem? And, if there was a problem, did you have your receipt? Cause, I'm pretty sure they're not going to remember setting up your new bass a month later at Guitar Center, either. Or, maybe there is just more to that story... If you're on the fence, go check them out for yourself. Chances are good you'll think they're pretty cool, too.

Fast, friendly, and knowledgeable! $35 service exam with informative/useful maintenance advice. E…read morestring + install was just $10. He had a transparent mechanical demo peg on hand for a fun visual and shared insight on popular string brands that can bring out a brilliant tone.

Paul put a new bridge on my viola. He did a great job and the instrument sounds better than ever…read more There is no maker's label in my viola. Paul gave me the name of a maker for me to check out. I highly recommend him for his craftsmanship and his knowledge. Robert K.

I took drum lessons from Tom, the owner of Oasis, for a number of years. I've purchased over a…read moredozen instruments from Oasis, and absolutely love the store. Everyone there is friendly - Tom becomes good friends with his customers, and has a strong base of regulars because they've learned that Oasis is the best place to shop for music instruments. The selection is small, but the prices are always competitive, and Tom is the most honest business person in the state. I can't recommend drum lessons from Oasis highly enough - he is great with kids, and adult, and has a true love of music. It's a fun shop, and really one of the hidden gems of the Rhode Island music scene. A MUST for any music lover.

Cool little shop. Tom is a cool guy and always welcoming to his customers. The selection is…read morelimited, because it's a tiny store, but the great customer service makes up for it. I bought a drum set there when I was younger, a guitar or two, and even took a couple of lessons. Check it out.