Gadsden Music Company — Local services in Gadsden

They repair brass instruments. This is good. I have an extremely keen memory for prices and value. It is a downtown retail store so I didn't expect prices to mirror on line retailers. I came in to browse and introduce myself and it was close to closing so I didn't want to bother the staff or hold them up. I don't know yet if pricing has any wiggle room or package deals. The store also may have some demo or used stuff at better values but I don't know. I saw a speaker that I can get on line in the mid 400s priced at full boat retail and I use this as a barometer to see if I can afford to shop there. Typically, when I've visited guitar center stores, I may see an XLR cable listed at 19.99. After inquiring that I need several, I'm introduced to a 10 pack of same quality at a matched price of an on line retailer like 10 for 49.00. This is the stuff that keeps me going back. If some hint at all was given that I can "chew" down the prices some on items I'm interested in, I could replace my on line experience with shopping here.i just saw no indication that I would be offered a better deal on items. We in the music industry have been hit HARD and I'm sure the same goes for retailers. I would like 2 speaker stands and smaller format PA speakers for 149.00 bundles to 249. No indication that anything was in that ballpark when single small format speakers of no name recognition were listed at over 200 each. I hope this preliminary review shed some light on the feelings of the typical browser who's played music over 50 years and stays active. The staff were very nice and friendly. When I'm ready to buy..and believe me I wasn't tire kicking or wasting the staffs time, I will show the deals I'm looking for and if they can come within 20% of them, I'll buy local. They need to stay in business and perform a valuable service to the community with band instruments...

The store is stocked well with a large variety of instruments and equipment, the staff are knowledgeable and resourceful, and for the most part, prices are very reasonable. If you're a drummer, by God, this is the store for you more than anyone else. Sticks as far as the eye can see, cymbals, full kits, aux percussion, you name it. There are a lot of low to high-mid-range guitars in terms of prices and quality. It's not Guitar Center, but It'll do.

I've had good experiences with repairs on my saxophone and setups on my guitar and mandolin. For those who are picky about setup, they do a good job.

There's a small inventory of guitar pedals from what I could see, but there are a lot of guitar accessories available. Fair supply of keyboards, basses, etc. Instrument rentals are available for wind instruments. I believe that they rent out orchestral string instruments, too.

Lessons for quite a few instruments are available through the store as well, if you're interested in those. I've had nothing but positive interactions with the instructors in the past, although I haven't taken lessons from them. They're very kind and...

Skip to the bottom if you just want the review. I was apprehensive going to a Music Store with my Dad' guitar. He had given it to me a few years back, and I had done nothing with it. I didn't even look up the maker. The day I visited Gadsden Music, was the day before the 2-year anniversary of my Dad's death. I was feeling guilty, ashamed, and that my neglect had ruined his guitar. BUT, I was welcomed by Amanda who looked at the guitar and exclaimed "Wow, what a interesting guitar!" She identified the brand and size, and to my relief, she said it could be cleaned and brought back to life.

Review: Gadsden Music Company should be the first place you visit for all things Music. They are Musicians and therefore extremely knowledgeable. All the staff, Amanda, Tyler, Brian... are customer interactive, whether you have no knowledge, like me, or a Proffesional, I saw several being helped, they love Music and...