Arthur’s Music Store

Arthur’s Music Store is legendary. From the founder, Amos Arthur, to the multiple generations of family that keep the business going. From the decades of great instruments, to the legions of famous and near-​famous people who have been customers. From the good advice to the excellent repairs. From the truly weird instruments (like a banjo bass) to the hard-​to-​find. Everything about Arthur’s is legendary. Housed in the old family home in the historic Fountain Square area, the store has expanded over time to meet the growing needs of new customers as well as regulars. Why go to a big box store when you can experience family-​driven customer service? Come to browse and shop, or join in one of the regularly scheduled in-​store jams, it’s worth the time and travel. See you at Arthur’s!

I give Arthur’s five stars because they’re everything I need in a music store. They have a good selection of guitars, mandolins, banjos, & other stringed instruments. They have accordions, clarinets, drums, and so many others I can’t even list them. They’ve got music books, instrument cases, and accessories. They offer lessons on site, and they support the neighborhood they’ve been a part of for so long. I like the hometown family feel of the place. Shop local!

I stopped into Arthurs music today, and found something I’ve been searching for at a good price. I tried to purchase the item, however the woman who works there told me she couldn’t sell it to me because someone she knows has interest in the item, and if the person decides not to buy the item, then I could purchase it. Ok, first and foremost, I’ve been a local musician all my life, and have sent people to Arthurs music store for business… NOT ANYMORE!!! HOW ARE YOU SERIOUSLY GOING TO TELL ME THAT I CANNOT PURCHASE AN ITEM!!! I will NEVER EVER RETURN to Arthurs Music, and I will tell every musician, which I know many many, not to worry about going to Arthurs Music store ever again… Trust me… People will listen to me!!! Fail!!! I’ll buy Tablas elsewhere… If could give you negative stars I would!!!

Hi. I’m Rick and I’m a musician.
My wife and I play professionally, and Arthur’s is our go to store. Is the price a littler higher than the big box stores? Yes, I’ll give you that.
But if I’m purchasing a piece of equipment that I’m taking on the road 150+ days a year, it’s important to me that the store I purchase it from have a first rate repair facility that will take care of me if one of the tools of the trade is damaged, and Arthur’s has proven itself again and again to me. You’ll get friendly, professional service. And, if you don’t know exactly what you want or need, they’ll lend a friendly and non biased ear, and are able to make good recommendations on gear for you. I’ve been playing professionally since 1974, and I can say that Arthur’s is the ONE store that has never tried to upsell me.
Give Arthur’s a try. I don’t think you’ll regret it.

Nice store with a good variety of products however, prices are absurdly high. At least on the products I was looking for, strings and amps. If you are going to make a purchase I suggest comparing prices.

I’ve seen many of the reviews on here and have to say they are completely wrong!
I have been going to Arthur’s Music Store since I was roughly 11 years old. The prices are great, go to another music store here in Indy and try to find a violin at the same prices they offer here. Aside from the prices the lessons they offer with the instructors are phenomenal. All of the instructors are great and incredibly talented. I have taken violin lessons, my little cousin took guitar and piano, and my grandfather took violin lessons. They sell high quality products at fair prices. Not only that, but they offer a wide range of instruments everything from strings and woodwinds to percussion. Absolutely amazing!

A great music store holding together a staple of America. They offer a great variety of instruments at various price point (ukuleles, banjos, mandolins, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, basses, percussion, and so much more). This joint is an example of the classic mom and pop music shop many of us can remember (what is becoming extinct). The staff is very friendly, laid back, and incredibly knowledgable. The really shine in their instrument lessons and staff quality/​diversity of offerings (bluegrass, jazz, rock, or even vocal lessons). Tuesday night bluegrass jams get a great turnout. They also have a great selection with lots of interesting accessories. Also a superb repair shop — a musicians music store.

The prices in this family friendly establishment are fair, occasionally a little high. However, the real reason for this 4 star review is their repair ward. Probably the best repair shop i have seen in these parts and they are more than willing to work on vintage instruments which few guitar stores such as guitar center for example wont even touch.

The staff was great and its a local buisness which is great!
The problem is this places selection and prices. I understand mom and pops have to pay more for thier stock then chain which can buy in bulk but come on! EVERYTHING was marked up. And not just a little. I feel for first timers who go in here not knowing what a reasonable price is. I hear thier lessons are top notch but also expensive.
If shopping is about the experiance more then the price tag and selection, then this is your music store. If not, put up with the bad service at guitar center and pay about half the money.

I like this place a lot. I bought my first guitar here. I also learned how to play it from the people here. They’re all very sweet. My guitar didn’t cost a lot, but my lessons did. $ 20 /​30mins

Medium size store. went shopping for harmonica had nice selection. Have great guitar area also.

I try to support local business as much as possible. However, I can’t really afford much at Arthur’s. I’ll buy drumsticks, but their prices are almost double on drum heads compared to Guitar Center. I cant stand going to GC, but I also need to pay the bills.
They seem to focus more on stringed instruments, so they may have better prices on those items and accessories.
The staff is very friendly and they seem to do great with music lessons. Glad to have them in the neighborhood!

Probably one of the best places in the city to get your guitar – and then lessons, picks, DVDs, etc. I think I saw a drum set in there, too. Mandolins, too.