Music Go Round

Easily becoming one of my favorite music shops in Saint Louis. The nicest guys work here and have the best customer service around. Very friendly, helpful and just down to earth. No intimidating feeling I get walking into some music shops.
I’ve trusted them with setting up two hollow body electrics of mine and they couldn’t have done a better job. They’re wizards! Steve is a great tech and does magic on the guitar bench I swear. He’s done everything on my guitars from a basic setup to changing strings to filing nut slots.
I highly recommend this place — awesome used gear, low prices, and great guys. Kevin, Steve and all the other guys up there– thanks!
Now quit reading and get up there!

Buyer BEWARE! It is more «as-​is» than listed. I bought a bass via the internet from Music-​Go-​Round, St. Louis. The bass was listed «as-​is» due to its cosmetic condition. Also, there was no mention of the case not being included. This bass is unusually shaped and requires the manufacturers case. But that’s not my beef. NO WHERE in the internet listing did it say that the bass was unplayable and that the bass’s neck cannot be adjusted due to a stripped out truss-​rod nut. It will cost upwards of $ 200 to have this repaired, that’s if it can be repaired. I sent an email to Music-​Go-​Round, St. Louis on the issue of the exclusion of the bad truss-​rod. The response was basically «as-​is sale», «you’re stuck with it». Some customer care eh? Gee’s the average pawn shop treats you better. This has caused to taint the prospect of any future dealings with the entire Music Go Round franchise. So, I recommend Guitar Center for mail order used gear. They back it up with a return policy and never sell «as is». So now I’m off to my local Luthier’ to try and repair this dog. Final thoughts: DO NOT BUY USED MUSIC GEAR FROM MUSIC GO ROUND!

Music does make the world go ’round!
I have explored the many instrument shops of Saint Louis. Some have been fruitless endeavors. Others have continued to earn my business. Music Go Round has been one of those hard-​working businesses.
Technically a chain store, the Saint Louis location of Music Go Round has the feel of a local shop. In fact, only a handful of guys are employed there, and they often work with other local instrument shops, such as J Gravity Strings near Soulard.
If you’re looking for something low end, Music Go Round has a very extensive collection of cheap starter guitars, perfect for the parent who is looking for an entry level instrument for a child. However, the store does occasionally land some cool pieces, too. There is a usually a handful of American-​made Fenders or Gibsons hanging on the back wall.
I’ve been doing business with Music Go Round since last fall. The guys are super friendly and patient. And they like to drool over the coveted pieces, too! I bought an American Strat from them last September, and they helped me by giving the best possible trade-​in they could. In the end, I parted with some okay gear and upgraded to professional stuff.
They deal mostly in used gear, which is great for bargain shopper. My Strat looked brand new, but the price was $ 300 less than a new one. With trade-​in, it felt like a steal!
Don’t let the chain website fool you. These guys are pretty local and do a great job!