The Best Music Stores On The East Coast
Whether you need musical instruments, sheet music, music books, or any of the thousands of accessories for your instrument you want a reliable well stocked store. The best music stores are fun to visit even if you aren’t looking for anything specific. The array of instruments, recording and PA gear, as well as amplifiers and stage accessories are like a candy store for most players.
Some of the greatest music stores are in New York, where you can shop at the store on Manhattans 48th Street. Here you will find Sam Ash Music, a huge dealer that got its start in New York. The old Manny’s Music, a popular dealer since 1935, had been bought out by Sam Ash.
It is worth a visit to 48th St to see the place where many famous artists bought their axe.
Further north on the East Coast is Sandy’s Music of Boston, Ma. Located in Cambridge, this is a store for hard core players who shun the fancy big box chain stores. There is a special groove to this store that makes it worth a visit.
Throughout New England you can find Daddy’s Junky Music, hip and well stocked music stores where there are often special events to make the shopping trip more fun. Great used gear can be found in these locations too.
In the Washington, D.C. area is Chuck Levin’s Washington Music. This is a store with a special love for jazz, though you can find any type instrument here. They have warehouses stocked with gear if it is not in the store, they can find it in their warehouse. Prices are aggressive and will beat most online deals you can find.
Since 1965 Bill’s music has been serving the Baltimore, MD area with knowledgeable customer service. Bill’s offers music lessons and repair for all types of instruments. They even sell accordions and concertinas, which are hard to find anywhere.
Down in Atlanta, GA there are a number of great music stores. Guitar Center is a big player in the Atlanta area, with huge stores located there. But local favorite Ken Stanton music stocks a ton of gear, and has been in the area for more than 30 years. If you like used gear, don’t miss Dirt Cheep Music, a source for trades and other used gear at good deals.
Wherever you are on the East Coast there are some great music stores worth checking out.