Johnny Albino Music Center — Local services in New York

I dropped off my guitar here about 3 weeks ago to get set up and they took it and told me a couple of days. I called a week later and a week after that but they kept telling me a couple days. Week #3 I tried calling their store to check in and was sent to voicemail multiple times. I decided to just show up and when I got there, the owner was really condescending and arrogant, trying to blame me for his mistakes. He told me he called/texted me which I didn’t receive on my end (not his fault here). He didn’t bother to follow up though and when I asked if it was done, he said no because he didn’t know what I wanted. i told him we had spoken in person and over the phone weeks before and i was told $65 for a set up. He tried to deny that and then said he didnt write it down. he then proceeded to blame me for not answering him, as if this was all my fault. It’s not MY fault he’s not competent enough to document what someone needs done. he then told me to just take it because the person doing repairs is on tour. so yeah, 3 weeks later i took my guitar back and it was not set up. The owner was also super arrogant and blamed me for his mistakes. dont take your instruments for repair here because there’s a good chance they just wont do it. I’m usually really understanding but this is...

Walking into Johnny Albino, I was impressed with its size and scope, and the friendliness of Manny, the owner. He let me try out all the guitars in the shop, and cut me a deal I couldn't refuse.

Seriously the vibe is impeccable, I hung around for an hour listening to a session musician knock out cover after cover, from Eric Clapton to The Rolling Stones. Incidentally this musician was trained by Paul McCartney.

If you're into percussion, the shop has a wide selection of bongos, congas, and maracas. The founder Johnny Albino was the lead singer of Trios Panchos. There's an abundance of Puerto Rican influence. This shop is so unique, really if you're looking for any musical equipment just give them a ring. I spoke to Manny before stepping foot in the shop and he was patient with my questions. I walked out of Johnny Albino with everything I wanted and more....

The store owner named Manny is very knowledgable about his Latin music history and his merchandise,most of the time you can get hard to find stuff as well.Carlito is the other guy in the store,he's very friendly and helps you with any thing one is looking for,I have been coming here for years.Very nice set up and great prices,this store has some thing for everyone,from CD's to instruments and if he doesn't have it,he will try to get it for you.I come here every now and then to find some thing and usually i never leave empty handed.Good staff and good music playing as well,kind of gets you into the mood for hunting old...