Sweetest Sounds Music Center — Attraction in Lyndhurst

This is my go to spot when I need any sort of work done on my equipment. The team combined, has over 100 years of knowledge when it comes to instruments, modifications, and just overall general information. For the beginner to the 20+ year player, you're guaranteed to learn something new.

Any time I get a new/used guitar, I take it to Joe right away for a setup and advice on whether or not the purchase, if a used piece, is worth it.

A perfect example is a purchase I made last year, one of those newer Mexican 50's strats. I loved the way it played, but jeez those pickups were incredibly noisey. I took it Joe and told him what I wanted: to retain the essence of the Stratocaster; that twang, the Knopfler sound, some Gilmour, little Clapton, throw in some Hendrix... every popular strat tone, but I wanted it to be noiseless, something that single coil pickups are notoriously known for, especially the "lower end" Mexican models (this can be debated since these models have really stepped up their QC game and can easily rival American Stratocasters).

Right away, Joe knew exactly what to recommend, Dimarzio pickups. I've always been a Seymour Duncan guy when it came to aftermarket PUs, but I trust Joe, so I went with his selection and he went to work. I told him no rush, and a week or two later my guitar was ready... ZERO REGRETS. I was floored. Everything I was looking for and completely noiseless, but not lacking in tonal or sonic response.

In store selection for instruments is great. It's a revolving door of used gear, so much so, that you'd have to go in a few times a week to see if they received a vintage piece, otherwise you might miss out on it. If new guitars are more your speed, ask, if they don't have it they can most likely they can order it for you at fair market pricing.

Bottom line, yes, the big box music stores carry A LOT of inventory, but they lack interpersonal skills. I find myself hanging out for an hour or so just discussing the industry, gear, new bands, old bands, restaurants, anything and everything. Again, this is something that the big box retailers lack. The rush to find you any instrument, get it in your hands, swipe your card, and get you out the door. This. Doesn't. Happen. Here.

They care about the customer, and that's why...

Setups are the Best going around here I never knew the difference between set ups until I went from my normal place to sweetest sounds the sound is completely different in a better way than most places they put extreme effort into making the guitar or bass sound the best I can't believe the difference I always thought set ups were set ups and everything was done the same until I came here and the difference is absolutely noticeable in the detail that they take in working on everything that they do. My guitar sounded 100% better after they did their set up and it is 1000 times better compared to other set ups I have done and gotten at other shops this place is absolutely the best around not just for set ups but for purchases and customer service Joe is as knowledgeable a person that I have come across in the instrument business great place won't go...

I took my daughter with her flute because it was missing a screw. I thought I was leaving it there for a bit because it had to be sent to get fixed, however less than an hour later, I received a call telling me that the flute was ready. He had taken a screw from an old flute and replaced it on my daughter's. I went back the same day and he didn't want to charge me. He even made sure that all the screws were tight. I am so grateful to have found Sweetest Sounds, and will definitely be returning for any of our music needs. I didn't get to spend much time inside, but I hope to come back again, with more time. I highly recommend the...