West Chester Music Store — Local services in West Chester

I've been going to Al Bien for 30 years for guitars, amps, and other music gear. Since I was a teenager, he's never tried to oversell me, never pitched things I don't want/need. Always a good selection, offered by people who sincerely love the instruments they sell. Thanks, Al.

If you are considering visiting a guitar shop, don't go to one of the corporate box stores, go visit Al and his crew. They're not there to make a commission off of you, they're there to outfit you with the instrument that speaks to you.

Followup thought...don't go to a place where a sales rep bugs you every few minutes for engagement. West Chester Music NEVER does that. They answer your questions if you have them and leave you alone to browse until you want to engage. A zero pressure...

To be fair they should be called West Chester Guitar, because the store is really guitar-focused. With that qualifier out of the way though, what's not to like? They carry great (read: not boring) stuff, price competitively, know what they're talking about, are part of the local and online music community, and work to build relationships with customers. With more and more privately owned shops going bland or belly-up, WC Music is a comfortable home for local musicians to buy, sell, and trade quality gear with like-minded people. I've been playing and buying for 20+ years, and since my first visit more than a year ago, I buy...

I've been doing business at West Chester music for over 30 years (I'm logged in under my Wife's account, my name is Paul). Went in to return a guitar strap I bought for my wife and the guy gave me a hard time (all tags were still in place, absolutely nothing wrong with it, she didn't like the design). Unbelievable!? Al would never treat his customers like that. I've spent thousands of dollars in that store! I'll never go back. The folks at Taylor treat me like...