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Martin Music

Musical instrument store · Memphis, TN · reviewed since 2013

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%72+45.7Reliability 28%83+23.4Replies to reviews 8%7+0.6Experts Score= 70Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.70SCORE
BGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#145 of 171 music lessonsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 15%
4.7 ★★★★★ 224 Google reviews · 23 photos
84%five-star reviews
4.78★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
0%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

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.

Satisfaction72Reliability83Craft & service–Value–Momentum100Replies to reviews7Satisfaction: 72 (median 92)Reliability: 83 (median 93)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 7 (median 48)
Martin MusicMusic Lessons median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Martin Music: 72/100 on this factor. Category median: 92.B
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ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Martin Music: 83/100 on this factor. Category median: 93.A
83
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 100.–
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ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 92.–
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MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Martin Music: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Martin Music: 7/100 on this factor. Category median: 48.F
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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

Hughes10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 days ago★★★★★

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

Melanie2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited a month ago★★★★★

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.

TravelingLocal Guide · 609 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 7 months ago★★★★

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.

JonathanLocal Guide · 61 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 8 months ago★★★★★

Great selection of Taylor acoustic guitars. Staff was very helpful and knowledgeable.

Dylan5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 10 months ago★★★★★

Awesome people! Just played my first (non school) gig in prague with my prs 594 se and it was great. 🤘

HarrisonLocal Guide · 106 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 10 months ago★★★★★

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

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Hughes Heating & Cooling10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Hughes has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

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

Melanie Huggins2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Melanie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

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.

Randall Scott8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Randall has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

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.

G PLocal Guide · 41 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews G has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Had my guitar worked on. Superb quality and unbeatable price for the work.

Angela Sanders11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Angela has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Amazing staff and service!

Jeffrey Lenz4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jeffrey has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Simply the best!

Jules DesbiensLocal Guide · 37 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jules has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Très joli

Traveling G'sLocal Guide · 609 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Traveling has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

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.

JonathanLocal Guide · 61 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jonathan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great selection of Taylor acoustic guitars. Staff was very helpful and knowledgeable.

Dylan Montgomery5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Dylan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Awesome people! Just played my first (non school) gig in prague with my prs 594 se and it was great. 🤘

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