Rogue Music — Local services in New York

I have no idea what the guy who gave a one star review below was talking about. I think he must be a competitor. These guys are familiar with every ancient, vintage synth, every piece of vintage keyboard gear, every guitar manufacturer and rebrand and off brand, every pedal--every everything. There simply isn't anything that hasn't passed through their shop since 1983.

The prices are "New York" prices BUT I would rate the number of real bargains at "significant" not just "a few". I say that because I have managed to cherrypick some really fine gear at some insane prices. These guys sold me a Boss DD-7 for $79 and a ZVex Vexter Box of Rock for $95 plus a trade in of a small, cheap overdrive pedal. They've bought gear from me for green cash--they don't do checks--for very reasonable (better than average) prices as well.

Brent, Big Ed Sullivan, and Clay Chalem are great guys to deal with and all these guys are working players--Ed runs the blues jam at The Red Lion in the Village on Mondays, which is a great place for a Jersey player to cut his teeth playing in the City. Between the three of these guys, you have a nearly endless fountain of knowledge about gear and a great source of up-to-date info about gigs and events. Totally recommend. Your music trip to NY isn't done without...

Was very disappointed in their repair shop and crew. If you need a repair - do not go to those guys. I needed to remove a dust from inside of my 5 years old Korg keyboard. It was exposed to new york dust for few years and the dust started affecting the sound and response of the keys. I researched the issue online (it's a common issue), and found out that the keyboard has to be disassembled and cleaned. Inspite the fact that Rogue is certified center for Korgs and I was ready to pay their hourly rate - they proved to be not helpful at all. They tried to assure me that it should be some parts that they have to order, they refused to do the exact estimates of how much time they need to work on it, and when I asked them just to disassemble and clean, they became unfriendly and rude. (One guy just said - we dont do it like that and turn his back on me. When I asked to talk to technician - they answered, that technicians do not talk with the clients). ..etc. Basically, if you need a repair -...

I’m a former sassy guitar store guy and when I’m on holiday I often like to check out a local music store to see how sassy they are. This place you have to buzz in which is a fantastic start on the sass-ometer, and true to form the guy seemed pissed off that he’d had to buzz me in and greeted me with silence when I said ‘hi’. He did a great job of ignoring me while I browsed the usual cool shit guys like us like to covet but never use for actually making music. He grunted around moving cardboard about the store like it was a punishment from god. When it was time to leave I needed to be buzzed out so I looked at him and he said ‘QUESTION?’ and I broke the news that our time together had come to an end. All in all - five stars, you’re not letting the side...