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Customers highlight the store's extensive inventory of new and used guitars, accessories, and music books, noting that the selection often exceeds that of larger retailers. Reviews frequently mention the owner's knowledge, friendly demeanor, and prompt communication regarding repairs like soldering or fretwork, which were completed quickly. The business also offers private and group music lessons for instruments such as piano and guitar, with students reporting positive experiences. No significant criticisms appear in the provided excerpts.
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“The owner, Matt, is super fun to talk to and extremely knowledgeable about his craft and equipment.”
“…er selection of guitars than bigger stores, and he is a tech guy too, highly recommend…”
“Matt did an amazing job fixing it up and keeping me updated, super friendly guy and very knowledgeable.”
“Just purchased a Korg digital piano and Matt was very helpful explaining the different digital piano options as my kids advance in there piano journey.”
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Really enjoyed my experience at Central Ohio Music. So refreshing to shop and patronize small business. My son purchased a yellow guild electric guitar and loves it.
Been in London for a while since the very end of January or beginning of February, did t know London had a guitar shop, the owner is awesome needed a new input jack on my 22 year old guitar, he order the part had it soldered in in maybe 10-15 if that, works fine, they have a better selection of guitars than bigger…
Central Ohio Music has an impressive selection of new and used guitars, equipment, and accessories (including those for brass, woodwind, and percussion). It's a great location in downtown London, and I love that they have an easy to use online shop! They offer private and group music lessons, something which is very…
This shop is awesome! Their selection of new and used guitars is great and their wide variety of strings, pedals, and other general accessories is even better. The shop owner was knowledgeable and friendly and it is definitely a place to which I will be returning.
Just purchased a Korg digital piano and Matt was very helpful explaining the different digital piano options as my kids advance in there piano journey. I highly recommend stopping in for all of your music needs. They have an extensive selection of instruments and music books, as well as offering lessons.
Nice little music store! I was impressed with the selection of acoustics. I spoke with the owner, Matt, and he seemed very knowledgeable about his inventory and why he chose Guild as one of his brands. I'm also impressed with the selection of accessories. Good to know I have a local shop to grab some last minute…
5.0 ★★★★★ 14 reviews on Google · rating breakdown
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Really enjoyed my experience at Central Ohio Music. So refreshing to shop and patronize small business. My son purchased a yellow guild electric guitar and loves it.
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Been in London for a while since the very end of January or beginning of February, did t know London had a guitar shop, the owner is awesome needed a new input jack on my 22 year old guitar, he order the part had it soldered in in maybe 10-15 if that, works fine, they have a better selection of guitars than bigger stores, and he is a tech guy too, highly recommend
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Central Ohio Music has an impressive selection of new and used guitars, equipment, and accessories (including those for brass, woodwind, and percussion). It's a great location in downtown London, and I love that they have an easy to use online shop! They offer private and group music lessons, something which is very much needed in the area. The owner, Matt, is super fun to talk to and extremely knowledgeable about his craft and equipment. Definitely worth supporting!
Thanks, Melissa!
Always great service every time.
Thanks, Scott!
This shop is awesome! Their selection of new and used guitars is great and their wide variety of strings, pedals, and other general accessories is even better. The shop owner was knowledgeable and friendly and it is definitely a place to which I will be returning.
Thanks, Jeff!
Just purchased a Korg digital piano and Matt was very helpful explaining the different digital piano options as my kids advance in there piano journey. I highly recommend stopping in for all of your music needs. They have an extensive selection of instruments and music books, as well as offering lessons.
Thanks Kenneth, I'm glad we could help you out.
very great business, one of the most professional places in london.
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Heard about Central Ohio Music shop from my wifes hair stylist in London Ohio. She was telling me what a great store it was, how it was a local shop, and that I should check it out. Once my wife was finished with her hair cut we went straight to the store without stopping. When I walked into the shop I was warmly greeted by the owner Matt. He and I talked for some time and he was telling me about his guild guitar inventory and how he was looking to expand his shop and inventory in the future. We further discussed how great his shop placement was, as I explained I was from the Springfield Ohio area and we did not have much of a selection when it came to music stores more geared towards a wide variety of guitars and guitar accessories. I had my two young daughters with me that day as well and Matt was very awesome with them in the shop. He allowed my oldest who is dying to learn how to play guitar, play the guild travel model acoustic. When my daughter started to play around strumming it I could not believe that such a strong sound and melodic tone came from such a small guitar as the guild traveler. I have two Washburn dreadnought fullsize acoustic guitars and neither of them put out the sound that the little guild traveler put out. My daughter wanted the traveler really bad, but deep down I wanted it too, so since my daughter twisted my arm as I told my wife, I purchased it, and will definitely be on my way back this weekend to look at the guild om-140ce. To anyone who reads these reviews please support this wonderful shop. Family owned mom and pop guitar shops are going out of business left and right leaving us guitarist and all around music lovers with only overpriced commercial shops to go to. We really need this shop and I hope Matt's shop is so successful that he does get to expand the shop and his inventory, but he will only be able to do that with the help from folks like you and me.
Thanks for the review! I hope your daughter enjoys the guitar. Come back anytime!
Nice little music store! I was impressed with the selection of acoustics. I spoke with the owner, Matt, and he seemed very knowledgeable about his inventory and why he chose Guild as one of his brands. I'm also impressed with the selection of accessories. Good to know I have a local shop to grab some last minute strings or a replacement cable. I have plans to bring in one of my electric guitars for a tune up. I may update my review after the service.
Thanks Chris!
My daughter started taking piano lessons with Carol and has had the best experience! The staff are kind, qualified and very professional. I would recommend Central Ohio Music for anyone wanting to learn piano, guitar or bass.
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