Georgetown Music

Wish these guys had more shop space, but they make good use of what they have. Great selection of a bit of everything. Lots of pedals. Friendly and knowledgeable staff.

my first time in this store and I'm impressed! they have a good selection of new and vintage instruments, at good prices. the owner Brent, and Mike are friendly and knowledgeable. plus, they're just nice guys! there's an art event on the second saturday every month in Georgetown. the store has a small bar and they serve beer and jam during the "Art Attack" every month. stop by! I will!

These guys are awesome. Got a great deal on a used guitar. Very helpful, not pushy at all. Will be going back.

Great selection of unique guitars & effects. Knowledgeable friendly staff. 10/10

I was recommended here by a local friend, and I was not disappointed. Brent was friendly, if a bit quiet, and engaged with my questions well! The check-out process was quick and satisfying with no manufactured pressure to buy more. I loved that prices on used gear were low, even if they were like-new; really encourages to re-home these beautiful tools and waste none. I'll always remember where my first bass is from.

Cool store. Very chill. Most of their inventory is guitars, basses, keyboards and drumset orientated, but they also carry all the little supplies needed for band and orchestra instruments like rosin, reeds, and valve oil. I got a good deal on a trumpet, and the owner threw me a discount and a free trumpet mute to go with it. They sell a few used horns. Definitely would come here again to support a local small business.

Great shop and one of the last of its kind. I've purchased several pieces from them as well as had my amp serviced through them. No complaints. Reliable work. Support this place!

Love this place! My wife and I picked up our instruments here and the staff was very knowledgeable and helpful. I wanted a tenor uke and wasn't thrilled with the selection the day I went by, but Brent ordered more and texted me when they arrived. I happily went home with this lovely mahogany Kala (right) a few days later. Needless to say, we will be going to Georgetown Music for any of our musical needs going forward!

I have loved this dope little music shop since they first opened in Georgetown, and now that they're in Burien I still make them my first stop for everything. Used gear is priced right and for their size they pack in a lot of variety and options. I hit them up for my high and low end needs, from a cheap stand to a unique new axe I'll love forever. The guys are knowledgeable, they know their inventory, and they're just good, nice people. Fair deals on trades too. GT music is a gem and deserves our support, check them out!

So many beautiful guitars and bass guitars and other instruments. Lots of pedals. Super nice owner / staff and great prices.

The first visit to their new location in Burien. The shop is smaller, but well stocked with a variety of affordable instruments. We were there to help my granddaughter select her first guitar. The salesman, Brent, was busy assisting another customer, so we starting looking on our own. When he was able, Brent answered every question clearly and demonstrated a good working knowledge of his products. We settled on e very nice 00 guitar that she choose because she thought it sounded the best. (She was right.) We were never rushed or ignored, as can be the case in some big box music shops. It was a fun and informative trip, thanks to Georgetown Music Store.

5 star if you are white. shop some where else if you are a black man i got the "black carpet treatment" twice from georgetown music. i had a few repairs done at georgetown music when they where still in georgetown. they do excellent work. the person i usually dealt with was named mike, i believe. when mike gave me a price for repairs . mike would include the taxes in the price. so, i go to pick up my bass. mike is not there. i talk to one of the sale associates. i give the sale associate my receipt. he adds additional taxes. i explain to him the taxes where included in the price. the sale associate was hearing none of that. i know what it is... "the black carpet treatment" it is just a fact of life sometime sh#t is more expensive when you are person of colour. this does not make me bitter i just take my business elsewhere. leap ahead few years. just finished shopping at grocery outlet in burien. being a heavy handed cr@p drummer. i just destroy drumsticks. and i needed some new sticks we search for music stores near by on google google directs us to dusty strings so we start walking. before we get to dusty's we pass in front georgetown music. so i decide to into georgetown (i wish i hadn't) the sale associate's fear and nervousness of me was palpable hey, i get it a black man in a mask there's some trepidation. but he was extra extra with it. (100 feet east georgetown music is efx electronics i've been a bunch a time wearing my mask and, ed at efx electronics has aways been great but, he doesn't sell drumsticks) i wear a mask because i never got the shot and i do want to infect anyone my 73 year old aunt wears a mask because... "she 73 years old." i tell the sale associate that i'm looking for drumsticks normally when a sale person is asked for item. they lead you to the item. but he is so scared of me he hand gesture me to go first i know what this is that "black carpet treatment" again i go first hoping he'll relax he's does not relax , not at all, so here i am in the tiny little room and, most of the sticks are promark stick promark drumstick are meh i do not find any stick to my liking finally the sales associate says " i thought you wanted me to pick out some sticks for you" i say yes we switch places now he is in front me the way it should have been in the fist place he pick out a pair of vater 5a's they seem decent so i grab 2 more. when i pull out my cash, instead of the gat he imaged he finally relaxes... a bit. universally there are two places no one should ever be afraid: their home and their place of business. so for that man's equanimity and my safety i will never again set foot in georgetown music. nervous fearful people are some of the most dangerous people to be around seem like it great for non black men to shop but if you are large masculine black man consider shopping somewhere else or online for repairs try efx electronics a few doors down way friendlier to black people. efx electronics (206) 241-4852 address: 222 sw 153rd st, burien, wa 98166 When we get outside without me asking my aunt commented on how f'd up the vibe was . she says she keep her hand s behind here back the whole time because she didn't want any problems

Decent selection for special guitars, not your place for standard guitars. Steel hollow bodies look great

Surprising amount of amazing stuff here. I am so grateful to live closer to here than a dumb Guitar Center.

Before you go online or to some other big box music emporium go to GEORGETOWN MUSIC! They are very personable do great work on instruments and can always find something for the budget minded starvin artist!! STOP going to big box and check these guys out!!

Rare and special.. a great guitar store with NONE of the creepiness of the corporate guitar chains

I love Georgetown music. I loved it while it was in Georgetown, I love it in Burien. They always have a fun selection of guitars and gear to browse. Their guitar shop is awesome as well. I recently brought my new (used) Duo Sonic in for a set up. It came back playing and sounding better than I had expected. The price was totally in line with the quality of the service received.

From my thank you email, Brent, Nice job on on the Breedlove.(they did a neck adjustment) It plays like a better guitar than it actually is! It's gonna be my go-to guitar for practice, so that's a good thing. Seeya Sooner, James "Shoes" Walker

My absolute favorite music shop in the Seattle area! Many of the other music stores are either a sterile showroom for the big brands or boutique shops catering to wealthy collectors of vintage showpieces. Georgetown Music has an eclectic selection, fair prices, and friendly staff. It's the sort of place where you can discover an instrument you didn't even know you were looking for and yet feel an instant connection like you've been playing it for years. They have a good balance between new gear from high quality brands and used gems. If you're a beginner or on a tight budget, you'll get a lot more bang for your buck with some of the lower priced options and hands on service than whatever the box stores will offer, and seasoned musicians will appreciate the under-the-radar gems that are to be found.

I've had my 6, 7 and 12 string guitars setup and repaired here and I must say I've been blown away with the level of experience and knowledge provided. I've had some negative guitar repair experiences so it's important that my guitars are worked on by people who listen and understand customer needs and requirements. I traded one of my Gibson SG's recently for an excellent acoustic guitar. Trade was fair and I left a delighted customer as opposed feeling as if I've just been ripped off by creeps. The array of electric/acoustic guitars they have is always a treat to check out. Georgetown Music is an asset to the neighborhood!!

Support local music stores!!!! Brent is really nice and he took the time to learn what I was looking to buy. I would definitely return.

Thanks to a very awesome friend of mine who recommended the folks at Georgetown Music, I was able to easily (and cheaply) rent the audio equipment we used for my wedding this past weekend. Everything was in great condition, easy to put together and set up, and the sound was excellent. One note for anyone renting the PA stuff who also wants to be able to plug their computer into the system: You'll need to purchase some extra cables/adapters. Or if you're like me, you'll punt and point the microphone at the sweet new bluetooth speaker you purchased and brought with just in case. Pick up and drop off were super simple and everyone I was in contact with was awesome. Thank you!

Favorite place to hangout and get my gear and instruments. Wish I was there now. Service is helpful, staff is knowledgable, and musically inclined. If you see something you like and got the cash, buy it! May be gone tomorrow. I give five star because this place rocks, really.

Awesome music store! Awesome addition to Georgetown! We stopped by after overhearing someone talking about it in Georgetown Records and we were sure happy we did. Although we didn't end up deciding on anything, my husband and I had lots of fun trying out some super good sounding acoustic guitars. The prices are extremely reasonable, the instruments are in great shape and they really seem to have something for everyone, of every shape, size and color and to fit a variety of budgets. The staff here are more than friendly, they're excited about music, and seem genuinely stoked that you took the time to stop by to see what they're all about. We're not from Seattle but every time we visit, we start to wish we were. At this point we're pretty much in agreement that if we ever make the move, Georgetown would be our first choice of neighborhoods. It's places like this that make you wish you lived within walking distance. I hope GMS stays around for years to come. We intend to make it a routine visit whenever we're in town.

All fellow guitar players, please note this message. I've spent the last few months browsing guitar stores in and around Seattle to find a shop that has friendly staff and does a prestine job with curation. Almost every store I've been to in this city has had amazing customer service and friendly staff. This store, though, has a special selection of instruments, is just the right size, is organized meticulously, and the prices are right. I've discredited parts casters and mid range craft guitars for years thinking I'd find the diamonds in expensive gear. This shop simply proved that's not true. It's about finding the right neck/body combos and pairing them appropriately with an amplifier. This is how every music shop should be. Please, if you get the chance, stop by here and play a bunch of guitars. They are all fantastic. Today I went to a much higher end boutique and played 2,000 Stratocasters for an hour. I liked the way the partscaster played better, and it was $350. Much love to the staff and their hard work for making this place. Best of luck to all you gear hunters. Peace. Jake

Came here to get help for my son to restring his guitar after school one day and Georgetown Music helped us thru the process with courteous expertise and patience. They were amazingly helpful and so nice. Go here for your music needs and you will be treated properly.

Can I just hate on Georgetown for a second? No, I really can't when this place exists. Such an upgrade from the illegitimate pharmacy that used to inhabit this space. So, a good collection in general of used amps and guitars, etc. They fix instruments proficiently, affordably, and sooo fast. Pretty much the most friendly staff of any music store ever of all time AND they don't make girls feel dumb for asking questions... Why do most music store employees do this? Who does that??! Umm... Only guitar center and every other ass hole that tries to work at a music store. They don't even seem to get mad when dude bros come in and try to play stupid guitar solos way too loud and way not good. So much patience! Georgetown Music is too legit to quit... Keep it up boys!

Musician's dream store. As others have pointed out the sheer volume variety of instruments is really awesome. Best of all the staff is uber friendly and welcoming. It feels comfortable to pick up just about any instrument and start playing - no awkward stares or hovering from the staff. I lost my boyfriend for 45 minutes to the collection of classical guitars and I feel lucky that it was only that for that long. I could see it being very easy to get lost in this store for hours. My real kudos, though, is for the shop. Chris is a true instrument "mechanic": a problem solver that is totally down to collaborate with you, the owner, on finding the solution to whatever issue your instrument is throwing you. He's also totally honest about what he can and cannot do, offers alternatives if it's out of his expertise. After dragging my cello all over town to the specialty shops for what seemed to me (a non expert, perhaps) to be a simple repair request on my student model cello, I had had my instrument berated and I was made to feel like a cheapo for not buying a $5k cello my first time out. What a world of difference at GMS. I felt truly heard, and appreciated as a customer with an instrument with an issue that could be fixed. Chris looked at the problem, we talked over some possible solutions and then asked for a couple of days to make it happen. And make it happen he did. My cello plays better than ever. It may never be Benaroya Hall worthy, but then again, I'm no Yo-Yo Ma, and having an instrument that I can continue to learn on was the goal that Chris and GMS helped me achieve. I cannot sing the praises of Chris and GMS loud enough. This is a great addition to Georgetown and a major boon for Seattle musicians.

I'm not a musician. We just live in the neighborhood and stopped in during a walk with our little boy. What a fabulous place. The people who worked there were very welcoming and friendly. You'd have to rely on other people for reviews of the instruments. All I know is that our 2.5 year old was totally welcome, even embraced. The guy who worked there engaged him immediately and then told us that there was electronic drum set he could play with. So he did, and he had a great time. Then he explored some other instruments. Instead of treating him like some destructive force of nature, he was treated like a curious kid who should explore. What a great experience. I'm glad this store is in the neighborhood and we'll be stopping by again. Awesome!

It's like a miniaturized Trading Musician. A mix of new and used, high end and affordable. All of your basic necessities plus a random and interesting collection of instruments. Friendly staff. Nice to have an alternative to GC down here!

I bought a beautiful Guild D-240E here, it sounds great and is so fun to play. Brent is really friendly and gave me a fair trade-in value on a few instruments I had but didn't play anymore. I also had a small repair done on another instrument - they do great work with a reasonable turn around and price. I love having a local shop like this and I plan to continue to support them.

I have a half-size Yamaha nylon-string guitar that recently developed a very pronounced buzz when strumming and picking. Given that the guitar didn't cost very much new, I was afraid that it wouldn't be cost-effective to repair and that I'd have to junk what is otherwise a very nice little guitar. BUT, Dan, Tom, and Max were amazing to work with: courteous, very communicative, and they did the repair (turned out to be a loose brace that needed a little glue) for a trivial sum despite some initial issues with the guitar body being extra small! In short, I had a great experience and would not hesitate to recommend anyone looking for competent, go-the-extra-mile service on your acoustic guitar.

How can you not like this place? An important part of the Georgetown retail scene that has a great vibe when you walk in. I was there recently and the guitarist for the "Meter Maids" was laying down some serious riffs and sounding good. They have an interesting selection of used, vintage instruments in every price range. They give great value on trade-ins or store credits and I appreciate that. I always stop by and check out their gear when I am in the area.

I love this place, as it's not pretentious and the staff are friendly and knowledgeable. Great prices on new and vintage items. If your guitar, bass or amp needs a tune-up, take it here first, for great service and prices. This is THE place to go if you're a musician who plays on a regular basis.

I love this store. The staff are far from the stuck-up stickybeaks at places like Guitar Center--they actually treat you like they'd like to see you come back. I recently took in my guitar to have some repair work done on it. Chris, their main "luthier," took me into his shop to show me what he might be able to do to render my guitar once again playable. He was honest, clear, and above all, completely professional. Best part: my 33 y.o. Takamine acoustic plays like it was brand new. It sounds like the guitar I fell in love with back when I bought it. The work was very reasonably priced. I even got a short and interesting history lesson about my guitar by one of the other guys. Nice guys all. I can't say enough positive!

Went in to get a clarinet for my daughter who is beginning band and we didn't want to spend $900+ on an instrument that might not be used in a couple of years. Georgetown was super helpful and knew what to do. They helped us select a great used instrument and explained to my daughter how to take it apart and keep good care of it. Georgetown could have seen me coming and convinced me to spend more on a instrument but didn't and really took care of us! Thanks!

Went to Mike Lull after hearing such great things, only to be disappointed with the results. Went to GMS and I'm totally blown away with the setup Chris did, definitely coming back, AWESOME!

This is the new "Trading Musician" of Seattle. I mean literally. It's the same owner. He had to let go of the "Trading Musician" because of a divorce. The trading musician has been in decline, but no worries there's now Georgetown Music store. All the best gear for great prices.

One of the guys from Georgetown Music was locking the doors when I pulled up. When I told him I wanted to get some guitar strings, he went inside and got what I was looking for, gave them to me, and told me to pay for them the next time I was in the store. Helluva nice guy, and service like that is so rare that, even if I lived in the North End, I'd still buy my music gear here. It's that kind of trust in neighborhood customers that makes this place special.

Been meaning to leave this for a while since Yelp is how I found this place. I brought my 40 year old donated guitar in knowing nothing about it except that it probably needed a lot of work. They made some recommendations and for about $100 I walked out with a guitar that looks and sounds beautiful. All around excellent experience and they will get my business again. Everyone I talked to there was friendly and knowledgeable and when I picked up the guitar I think they were just as excited as I was! So much so that the guy said, "let's hear you play it." and I said, "whoa buddy, I'm far too insecure to strum a chord in public." And so he played it. And it was good.

great local place- cool/weird stuff. I've been treated with kindness. Some of their stuff is overpriced...now, I've never tried to haggle- so I'll give the benefit of the doubt. Regardless: great pedal selection, guitars and some wonderful old amps.

Very nice people here, and they know their stuff! I went in for a beginners' keyboard (about which I know nothing), and the owner pointed out the different selections and why some features would be helpful, etc. It is worth shopping here just for the customer service! I will definitely be back.

Had some work done on my classic Telecaster. It plays like a dream. I would recommend this shop to everyone who love old school music shops.

Nice ppl in there. I don't have much to say as I'm not a musician. I was just looking for a gift. It worked out. : )

Wow. Walked in just to kill some time until the bike store opened and was warmly greeted by the guy. Even though I am musically challenged, he was super cool and tried to inspire me to try anyway. I didn't but will be back. The place had a great vibe...I think if you are looking for an instrument, this would be the place to go.

This a little gem of a store. If you're looking for used guitars, this is the place. I really think I got the best deal ever on my Gibson. Their staff have been there a long time (most of them) so really seem to know their stuff. They are cool and actually let you touch the guitars! nice...

These guys were super helpful with outfitting a recording studio installation I did this year. THey also helped my find a Uke for my wife and a drum set for my son. They have a great used selection of pedals that I frequent.

Love this shop! When my daughter started playing flute in school we dropped by and bought a great used flute that had been restored in the shop. Great value and really helpful staff. Have brought it in for tune ups over the years and am always struck with their great service. Highly recommend!!

When you step into this new music store in Seattle's Georgetown neighborhood, you might get a strange feeling that you have been here before. The super cool vintage amps, the funky and fresh vintage guitars, the cute little price tags, the smooth acoustic guitar section, the parts counter where you can get anything you need to fix your ailing ax or amp. Come to find out this new store was opened by the original owner of the Trading Musician and now he can do things his way. THE COOL WAY. SUPER nice people round out this store with SUPER nice gear. If you every need anything and think about heading to the Trading Musician think again. Make your way down to Georgetown Music and support your local COOL music store. Fuck everyone else.

Went in looking for a used sax. They had a couple of cool older ones that were a little much for my new band student but offered a few that were in the process of being refurbished and Dave explained everything they do to get them ready. Great guys who are really knowledgable and fun to talk to about instruments. I have not bought yet but will in the near future.

Ladies, esp novice ladies, read this. If you're like me, you can't decide what you hate more: sleazy music store guys or condescending music store guys. Well, at this place, you don't have to decide. They are neither. I went in with my guitar - the one I know three chords on - to get help buying new strings. I had no idea what I was looking for. I interacted with a couple different guys there. They were smokey and tattooed probably, and also friendly as can be. One guy gave me good empathy for my whining about my sore fingertips. The other guy and I talked about music and our small kids. Georgetown can sometimes have a too-cool-for-school vibe. Not this place. Just regular folks, helpful as the day is long.

Unfortunately this business sold advertised on Ebay a piece of equipment as new when it was not new. What I got was a used guitar pickup that doesn't work. After having it professionally installed in my acoustic guitar I became certain that the pickup was faulty. Brent Carpenter refused to do anything about it. By selling me a faulty pickup I wasted about $250 ($100 on the pickup, $100 on the install and $50 to figure out that the pickup is faulty). Bad business....

Kind, efficient and some great deals too! Chris does great guitar work, and fast. Mike is a really nice, super patient dude who helps out the customers. All the people there are super cool and they all are musicians who love to talk shop and suggest gear. They let you try everything out on your own. Almost all the amps are plugged in for try out, and those that aren't they will hook up for you on the spot. They've got a good selection of inexpensive guitars, and some higher end stuff too. There's an entire room of acoustic instruments too. In the front there's a bunch of cool old tube and solid state amps, plus some new ones. Most stuff is very reasonably priced. They took some of my old stuff as parts, gave me a great price, and then re-wired my Ibanez for like $80. After the parts discount, my bill ended up being only $13. Wow! I'm coming back for that Marshall Valvestate and maybe a whammy-able electric with humbuckers. :):):):):) These guys get five smiley faces!

I've only had the chance to spend a few minutes in here and just grabbed a guitar strap, but i was really impressed with this addition to the Georgetown landscape. Lots of great used gear at decent prices. The guy I talked to (probably the owner?) was very friendly and super knowledgeable. I will certainly come back here for future gear purchases.

A great store for musicians. They have good staff and are helpful competent and honest. Decent prices and I can usually get a free parking spot in front!

Bought first guitar today and the service was above and beyond what you would expect. Wasn't even sure I was going to buy today, but with the advice of the sales person I left confident in my purchase. Thanks Gtown Music!!

Great service, practical advice, used hardware and even a melodica... Yes! A great addition to Georgetown!