This shop is legit. Owner is 100% no BS, very friendly and fair guy. Over the past year I've known about this place I've had guitars fixed, an amp repaired, bought several great pedals and one guitar on consignment for ridiculously cheap. For years I shopped at NO music exchange before it closed, and was left without a place to get what I needed. Out of necessity I found this place and it is way better than what NOMX ever had to offer. I couldn't be happier with the service and inventory. read more

Locally owned & operated. Paul is great at repair & attention to detail. He even makes his own pedals. read more

Webb's Bywater Music - Musical Instruments & Teachers Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Amazing service and selection! Paul's expertise and craftsmanship is second to none. You won't be disappointed.

Always stellar service and just an all-around cool guy! Paul recently worked on a guitar amp of mine that wasn't an easy fix, and he took the time and effort to ensure it was repaired right and at an incredibly reasonable price. In the past I've gone in there for things like balanced 1/4" speaker cables and when he didn't have them off the rack, he actually made them for me while I waited. Paul really knows what he's doing and always goes the extra mile. If you need any work done on your amp or guitar in New Orleans he should absolutely be one of your first calls. read more

This is a great little store. Admittedly it's more of a repair shop than a guitar store but it's the essence of a small business that's makes it attractive. So much stuff you have to watch where u step. Ha. Small selection of guitars but they are thoughtfully selected. Showed up when the owner was taking lunch and he stopped and let us in to look. Points for that!! Give this place a try. read more

Incredible shop. They have all sorts of vintage gear and Paul is super kind and helpful with all needs, from brainstorming ideas about amps/sounds you want to get out of them to generously processing a return a month after I purchased something! Definitely will be back to this shop the next time I'm in New Orleans! read more

I was here recently for a live band, Mountain of Wizard, and the setting was this music store. Awesome! The owner Paul Webb was very accommodating and knowledgeable. He was also the drummer in that band. Really cool! By the loos of it , there is a odd selection of gear for sale. I mean from several decades. Ultra new to ancient analog coolness. I haven't actually needed or bought anything from him yet but I can tell it will be a very enlightening experience when I do. Check it out! read more

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My favorite music shop in New Orleans. Honestly the only place I've gone where the people are super nice and helpful. I brought in my bass for a repair, and just like the other reviewer he re-sodered the pot in like 10 minutes and charged me a reasonable price. He's got a ton of great gear for sale, all at reasonable prices. I live Uptown but make the drive down to the Bywater just to shop here. Thumbs up. read more

I had to leave town on short notice and I had a guitar that I couldn't take with me, so I gave it to Paul to sell for me at his shop. He fixed it up and flipped it for so much more than I thought it was worth. He charged me nothing up front for fixing the guitar and took a really small commission for moving the guitar for me. I'm so grateful! read more

I've brought a couple of old bass guitars here for repair in the last few months, and I can't say enough great things about Webb's. Repairs are fast and inexpensive, and you can trust Paul with vintage equipment. He'll treat it right. I don't want to bring my gear anywhere else. read more

Great service - fixed an amp I thought wasn't worth bothering with for next to nothing - in a couple of hours to boot! I didn't have a look at much of the merchandise but it looked like cool used stuff and plenty of new accessories (sticks, heads, strings, cables, etc). My guess is this is the best mom and pop store in Nola. read more

Paul rocks! A man of great integrity, in an industry full of shady salesmen! I am proud to own gear that o felt like I stole from him, because of the price ( still got my superocket!) and can truly appreciate the un-pressure sales approach and welcoming atmosphere of his shop, no bs , EVER, and count him among my few friends in the music instrument sales business , he has great love and knowledge of both gear artists and even hacks and wannabes like myself, I also followed him from N..O.M.E. After Jimmys untimely demise ( still miss him too!) when I'm in NOLA I always try to make it in there to see what's new, and ... I'm never disappointed ! read more

Great lil music shop in the Bywater. Extremely friendly and helpful staff. The owner is originally from the Midwest like myself so we hit it off right away. They sell instruments and accessories. If he doesn't have in stock what you are looking for he can order it or find it for you(including certain type of used instrument). He also has a guy come on Saturdays that gives private lessons. read more

One of a kind establishment nestled in a one of a kind neighborhood. Paul is a straight up, honest, and fair dude who clearly has a special ability to restore all kinds of equipment back to life. He really saved me when I was in a pinch. Forget the big box music stores, first go here for repairs, sales, trades, and knowledge. read more

Walked in with friend and an amp. Dude fixed it right there in front of us. 20 minutes. 20 bucks. Completely legit. This is where you should take your gear. read more

Also not much of a reviewer, but I had a great experience here as well...called him up, told him the issue I was having & he told me to bring it down there (on a Sunday at that:) when I arrived w/my amp he pulled out the old voltage meter, then a soldering iron & addressed the circuit issue, then tested the tubes & threw some new ones in where needed & had my amp ready in under 20min!!! Honest guy w/fair prices & coffee right next door, the way it should be... read more

Sadly, this is the type of (Mom-n-Pop) store that's vanishing all across 'Murica -- The owner is definitely someone you can trust... he is also extremely knowledgeable in everything he does at this shop. You can't go wrong with WEBB's BYWATER MUSIC!!!! read more

Always ready to help, and if they don't have it they can point you to it. Great emergency stop if your rig goes toast and you're passing thru New Orleans on tour. Good stock of guitar pedals and weird random used gear, quick and skilled repairs. And the dog is mellow. read more

Paul, the owner, is the sweetest and most helpful guy ever. He tuned my sister's violin for free!

Needed mic foam service was on point very fast and friendly my first time there but I'll definitely go back and check it out more when I have more time!! read more

I just dropped off my '74-'75? Telecaster Deluxe to Paul in parts in a box. Started to redo it myself but overestimated my abilities. I think Paul is as excited about the project as I am! Birdseye maple neck. I'm (He's) putting a Bigsby B-16 tailpiece on it. The bridge pickup actually mounts IN the tailpiece! Natural finish. When I bought it, it had been painted gold top. Fender never made a gold top Tele that I know of. Paul said,"Gimme two weeks." It's gonna be a long two weeks! I can't wait! read more

I inherited my grandfather's guitar, paul serviced it, fixed the nut, stopped the buzzing, now this guitar will keep on keeping on. sounds awesome. read more

Great place. Paul gives honest recommendations and does great, quick repair work at a fair price. More of a repair shop than a music store, gear-for-sale selection is limited, but I've got enough instruments for a lifetime and I'd rather get cables and strings here than go uptown or (noooooo...) GC. Highly recommended. read more