Incredible shop! Family owned and operated. They took the time to explain things to me as I'm…read moregetting back into playing. The selection is great and their pedal selection is insane!!!

Hands down the best music store in the area! Great service great selection and nice people to work…read morewith. Honest with pricing and doesn't charge you for anything you didn't agree to. I will definitely be doing more business with them

Brian's Guitars is a boutique guitar shop that opened in Hamden, Connecticut in September 2010. It…read morewas founded by guitarist Brian Giampietro. An avid guitar player since age 12, Giampietro eventually enrolled in the Jazz Studies program at Western Connecticut State University. After graduating with a degree in Jazz Guitar Performance, Giampietro began working at G Guitars: a guitar shop in New Haven that was owned by his uncle. Before long, Giampietro was practically running the store himself. Eventually he opened his own shop, Brian's Guitars, at a strip mall in Hamden. In 2017, after seven successful years, Giampietro relocated the shop to a larger space in his hometown of Cheshire. That same year, he and his wife Katie also opened West Main Music Academy: a multi-room music lessons studio across the street. Brian's Guitars carries a wide variety of electric and acoustic guitars, basses, amplifiers, effects pedals, and accessories. They are an authorized dealer Paul Reed Smith, Fender, Taylor Acoustics, Swart Amps, PRS Acoustics, Dr. Z, Victoria Amps, and more. In addition to the aforementioned brands, the shop also carries several used guitars and equipment from brands like Gibson, Gretsch, Suhr, Mesa Boogie, and more. It just so happens that I know Brian Giampietro pretty well because we were both music students at WCSU during the same time. We even performed in a few jazz ensembles together. In recent years, both of my young sons have shown an interest in music as well. My older son takes after me; he likes drums and percussion. However, my younger son has shown an interest in guitars. I told my wife, "I know just the place where we can show our son some serious guitars." Although I've known about the store since it opened, my recent visit was actually my first. My family and I were blown away by the selection. My son's eyes nearly popped out of his head when he saw all of the different colors and body types. My whole family and I were very impressed with the selection. Unfortunately Brian wasn't there when we stopped in, but his staff were helpful, knowledgeable and very friendly. If my son still shows interest in guitars when he is a little older, I know that we'll be coming back.

I purchased a used Fender American Professional II Telecaster Limited Edition Butterscotch Blonde…read morefrom Brian's Guitar online. This was the first time using Brian's and they were quick to respond via email. They provided a decent price for the model I was looking for. Item was delivered quickly and the guitar was packaged very well. The condition was very nice and I was pleasantly surprised to see the tuners were upgraded to the premium fender vintage tuners. I really like the look of these better and they also included the original tuners in the case as well. Nice bonus! I highly recommend Brian's Guitars!!

Whip City Music is what a hometown music store should be- from lessons to instrument repair to…read more cool new and used instruments and guitar pedals. Just gotta love this place! Owner Doug Cotton aims to please- being a musician himself,he knows his stuff and can help out whether you are a budding musician or seasoned pro. I'm so happy Whip City Music is here serving the local community and helping to make downtown Westfield happening again!

From the owner: Locally owned and operated, Whip City Music continues the tradition of providing quality new and…read moreused musical instruments, a wide array of music accessories, expert music lessons and essential music instrument repair services in the heart of downtown Westfield Massachusetts. With our competitive and affordable prices and friendly, relaxed atmosphere, Whip City Music is the place to go for all your music needs.

I love this place! I live in California but have family in western Mass. I've been here four times…read morenow, once for food, twice for music, and once for the luthier himself. All were delightful. The decor is outstanding. The music is intimate, varied and always fun. And Steve is completely at home with his place. I could not recommend it more highly. Just go!

The best music scene in the area, legendary open mic. Great crowds, and amazing team that runs it.read more

They should change the name of hhis place from "Just Guitars" to "Just Lost Business"…read more If you're a true guitarist and want to test the limits of the guitar you're going to buy, go somewhere else. I just tried to raise the volume a little and the owner told me to turn it down. He did not help me out at all. I got assistance from another customer. A lot of people told Jimi Hendrix and Slash to turn it down too. This guy goes against everything Rock stands for.

The place is kind of hidden, pretty dusty and cluttered. The owner is nice but took 10 minutes to…read moretalk to us. Decent selection of guitars and strings. I didnt realize until afterwards that the package of strings I bought had been opened previously. Concerning, but I assumed it was just damaged at some point. It turns out that those strings were defective, as they began to unwind shortly after I began using them. I'm unsure if I would return, hopefully he cleans up the place and restocks his strings.

Went in Saturday with questions about buying a Hand Pan drum. The young man was extremely helpful…read moreand went above and beyond directing me to the Meinl website. I ended up purchasing a small hand held tongue drum for a gift and he again, went above and beyond, making sure my purchase had the mallet inside. He packed it up nice and even put my other purchase in the same bag for me! This young man is someone every store or company would want to represent them. If I was still a bank manager, I would have made him an offer on the spot!!

Once again, excellent service and assistance. Took my Bass in to solve for buzzing strings, truss…read morerod not working and suspected problems with the bolt-on neck. Received quick assistance at the counter, 15-20 minutes of initial adjustments at no charge, and left the Bass for the luthier to check it out. Was on a tight schedule; picked up the bass today, bolt-on neck tightened and tight, truss rod now working, charged me the shop minimum and now the Bass and I are ready in time to travel to the gig. About as good as it gets.

Knowledgeable, particularly about Gibson thinlines, and honest. Done business online and by phone…read morefor very high value instruments. Prompt payments. Can't go wrong with Charlie.

Copy of a 2015 review I wrote that for some reason is not visible in the OK Guitars section…read more "Charlie is a generally recognized expert on ES-3x5 guitars with an international clientele. His name is referred to regularly on a number of guitar bulletin boards. I have followed his own blog (es-335.org ) since 2010, have corresponded regularly with him by email, and visited him in person at his shop once. While I have not purchased a guitar from him yet - his inventory being high end vintage stuff that is out of my price range - he has been generous with his advice and provided me with expert advice that helped me secure two ES guitars elsewhere at very good prices. If you visit his very cool shop in a railcar, he will let you try all the guitars you want, which is an educational experience in and of itself. If I ever have a financial windfall, OK Guitars is the first place I would head to spend some of it."

George is a consummate professional. He is incredibly knowledgeable about music, and instruments,…read moreand directed us to an affordable middle-priced keyboard that suited our budget and our needs. He generously gave us a discount when we explained our means. He sells a wide variety of instruments and supports beginners and professionals. He also hosts a music school downstairs for young children. 10/10 would recommend. He's also just a great guy--warm and jovial, and it was worth the long drive to meet him.

My 15 year old twin sons are avid, knowledgeable and talented musicians (guitar & drums). They…read morevisited George's a few times with their (also musician) Father. Jerry is passionate about music, extremely knowledgeable and personable. Best selection and knowledge of Mesa Boogie amps around! Our family has no hesitation in recommending George's Music Center to anyone, whether you're an established musician or interested in becoming one!!!

I have brought in four of my guitars (two acoustic and one electric) for basic setup work (one…read moretwice when I changed string gauges). I have never dared to mess with acoustic guitar setups in any way. Calvin and Trevor have been very patient and helpful and I have enjoyed playing the instruments much more after the work was done. Definitely worth the trip out there.

Brought my Telecaster back to life. Can't say enough about how Trevor and his staff listen, offer…read moregreat insights, and truly are partners in helping musicians express their best selves in the Pioneer Valley.

It was very helpful I bought a drum some sticks to try to build up my drum set very good quality at…read morea fair price check the hours to see when he's open.

I have never been more confident or satisfied with the service from the Music Shop. MR. Wilson was…read moreso accommodating and helpful when trying to get my instrument repaired. He expansive knowledge of music and instruments in great to have in a brick and mortar store, unlike the internet where you don't know what you're getting.