Good folks all of them. I have been a customer for a LONG time and recommend Martin Music.

Martin Music
Martin Music at a glance
Customers frequently praise the store for its extensive selection of new and used guitars, amps, and accessories, noting that staff are often knowledgeable, patient, and helpful with purchases and maintenance. Recurring themes include friendly service and competitive pricing for repairs. However, several low-star reviews criticize inconsistent customer service, citing rude interactions, poor communication, and significant delays or errors in amp repair work.
- Google rating: 4.7 out of 5 from 224 reviews (84% five-star).
- Reviews on this page: 224 Google reviews (153 with written comments, 16 with photos).
- Owner responses: the business replied to 0% of reviews.
- Most recent review: October 29, 2026.
- Service: Music Lesson serving Memphis, Tennessee.
Data from Google, last updated November 3, 2026.
Score profile vs other music lessons
Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and reliability; weakest: replies to reviews.
Bar = this company · dark tick = category median.
Star ratings
224 Google reviews we collected
- 5 stars18884%
- 4 stars198%
- 3 stars42%
- 2 stars52%
- 1 star84%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 153 written reviews
- Praise13491%
- Complaints139%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
- Staff & attitude7752%
- Quality & results2014%
- Price & value2014%
- Would recommend1410%
- Speed & response75%
- Communication53%
- Honesty & trust43%
What customers talk about
We read 153 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“The guys at Martin have never been anything but friendly, patient, and helpful.”
“The sales lady, if you can call her that was extremely rude, asked me what I was looking for, and then ever responded to my request regarding vintage equipment.”
“I recently purchased a Gibson CS356 guitar from Martin Music and had an exceptionally great experience with this seller.”
“Terrible service.”
“A inch on certain items which to be fair are top of the line and handled with the utmost care.”
“Overall the work was way overpriced and and I had to wait months to get my amps back.”
“Probably the beat selection of left handed guitars in memphis, they were all different price ranges at a reasonable margin I recommend all leftys to go here.”
“Do not recommend.”
“Thru several communications they were quickly able to provide additional details about the guitar and about how they would package and protect the g…”
“First, communication with Martin Music was terrific.”
“Regardless of him sticking to his price he's fair fair, honest and I've.”
People customers mention
- Eric 5 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Recent reviews
Good folks all of them. I have been a customer for a LONG time and recommend Martin Music.
I’m a garbage guitar player. I ask dumb questions. I can’t afford expensive gear. The guys at Martin have never been anything but friendly, patient, and helpful. Can’t recommend enough.
I have used Martin Music for guitar maintenance and repair since 2022. The shop gets busy and has so many customers they have to limit additional work.
Great selection of Taylor acoustic guitars. Staff was very helpful and knowledgeable.
Awesome people! Just played my first (non school) gig in prague with my prs 594 se and it was great. 🤘
The guys were super helpful and quick. Martin's is place to go, dude! GUITAR CENTER CAN SUCK IT!!!
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Customer reviews
4.7 ★★★★★ 224 reviews on Google · rating breakdown
Reviews from Google, shown as published (original wording, unedited).
I’m a garbage guitar player. I ask dumb questions. I can’t afford expensive gear. The guys at Martin have never been anything but friendly, patient, and helpful. Can’t recommend enough.
I recently purchased a Gibson CS356 guitar from Martin Music and had an exceptionally great experience with this seller. I think the condition of this guitar even exceeded Martin Music's own description. My purchase was thru their listing on Reverb and later I perused their own store website looking at their inventory of quality guitars. First, communication with Martin Music was terrific. Thru several communications they were quickly able to provide additional details about the guitar and about how they would package and protect the guitar during shipment. While I bought the guitar on a Sunday, it was quickly shipped out on Monday. Protective packaging was superb. Not only were the strings detuned as standard policy, but the headstock was very well protected with soft packaging material. The guitar had no movement in the case, and substantial cushioning was added around the case so there was no movement of the guitar case in the shipping box, which was heavy duty cardboard with large ‘fragile’ text imprinted on it. Truly a great experience with a quality on-line and brick and mortar retailer.
Had my guitar worked on. Superb quality and unbeatable price for the work.
Amazing staff and service!
Simply the best!
Très joli
I have used Martin Music for guitar maintenance and repair since 2022. The shop gets busy and has so many customers they have to limit additional work.
Great selection of Taylor acoustic guitars. Staff was very helpful and knowledgeable.
Awesome people! Just played my first (non school) gig in prague with my prs 594 se and it was great. 🤘
Business details
- Address: 1659 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38104
- Phone: (901) 729-2466
- Website: martinmusicguitar.com
- Service area: Memphis, TN