East Village Music Store

STAY AWAY FROM THIS SHOP!!!
I rented a saxophone for two weeks. Had to wait for Claude for almost an hour on the street. This was the best part...After two weeks I returned the saxophone. One month later Claude charged my credit card for $762.13!!!
I called him a dozen times. Finally he answered and mumbled something about a mistake and that he will refund the money and send me an email confirmation.
Nothing happened. I filed a fraud complaint at the credit card.
Finally, after writing a review online and filing the complaint the money was returned. Claude had the nerve to write to me...

Posted by Allon M. on November 19, 2014. Brought to you by Citysearch.

Liars & thieves of the lowest order.

Average Rating

20

They sold me - as new - a very expensive instrument that was not only used, but that had been damaged and on which they had done the crappiest 'repair' job you can imagine. Now I know why they keep it so dark in that little dump - if you could see what you were buying you'd run out the door into the daylight or the nearest precinct.

They are scammers; trash that give NYC a bad name to tourists and newcomers (I am neither, btw). They will cheat you whenever they can, as you can see by the negative reviews.

I get why some people like it - they're the 'anti-Guitar Center'; a little...

Posted by by Pinball Wizard at Citysearch on November 01, 2011. Brought to you by Citysearch.

Liars & thieves of the lowest order. – They sold me - as new - a very expensive instrument that was not only used, but that had been damaged and on which they had done the crappiest 'repair' job you can imagine. Now I know why they keep it so dark in that little dump - if you could see what you were buying you'd run out the door into the daylight or the nearest precinct.

They are scammers; trash that give NYC a bad name to tourists and newcomers (I am neither, btw). They will cheat you whenever they can, as you can see by the negative reviews.

I get why some people like it - they're...

Posted by Pinball Wizard on October 31, 2011. Brought to you by Citysearch.

Good for Working Musicians

Average Rating

80

1) Hard to find gear is likely to turn up here.
2) Competitive prices on regular retail stuff.
3) Think of it as the ""neighborhood music store for working musicians"" - need a part? consignment? upgrade? I've brought Fender Guitars there, had Ovations repairs done there, purchased pedals, sold stuff on consignment, had a Peavey amp overhauled. Very happy and satisfied each time around. I act like a normal person, do some homework, know what I want and ask for it , politely, and I am treated with respect.

If something was promised the next day, I call before heading down to confirm. I...

Posted by by matthattan at Citysearch on May 30, 2011. Brought to you by Citysearch.

Good for Working Musicians – 1) Hard to find gear is likely to turn up here.
2) Competitive prices on regular retail stuff.
3) Think of it as the "neighborhood music store for working musicians" - need a part? consignment? upgrade? I've brought Fender Guitars there, had Ovations repairs done there, purchased pedals, sold stuff on consignment, had a Peavey amp overhauled. Very happy and satisfied each time around. I act like a normal person, do some homework, know what I want and ask for it , politely, and I am treated with respect.

If something was promised the next day, I call before...

Posted by matthattan on May 29, 2011. Brought to you by Citysearch.

Musical instruments are the domain of this Eastside store with new used and vintage pieces. It features guitars, basses and other stringed instruments as well as keyboards, brass, woodwind, harmonicas, drums and percussion. Sheet music and all kinds of other accessories are also available.

Posted on June 10, 2014. Brought to you by worldweb.