Macari’s

Want to buy a banjo? Don’t really know much about them? Head here for expert advice. These guys seriously know their musical stuff, from organs to flutes, they can indulge your musical desires but… it will come at a price. Everything in here was quite expensive and has price tags that are larger than other smaller shops. I saw that straight away and it actually stopped me from buying something. That didn’t stop these guys from still being super helpful, polite and friendly.
They also have some really cool sheet music and odd bits and bobs floating around their stock room that are quite unique. You can ask them anything and they really will be able to help. At the time, I was looking for a left handed banjo within a price range. They gave me names and brands and even what to avoid when buying online. A fantastic store with excellent customer service.

Do you need a guitar? acoustic? electric? a tambourine/​percussion? banjo? books and accessories? stylophone? (you know — that odd instrument Rolf Harris used to advertise).
Chances are you’ll find it in Macaris. They seem to have everything in this tardis like shop. With a relatively small shop front compared to some of the other Denmark St. area musical retailers you soon realise there’s a lot more to this place once you step inside.
Through the back there are stairs to a downstairs room filled with acoustic guitars… they seem to have jammed in as many as physically possible. Luckily the room is divided between pure acoustics and electro acoustics so it’s not too confusing.
They also seem to have one of the best selections of classical guitars and left handed acoustics in London, from starter guitars through to all sorts of brands you’ve never heard of and of course for those with the cash to splash — Martin’s.
The only downside is that it can get a bit cramped on a Saturday to see everything. If you’re left handed or in the market for a good acoustic, you’d be silly not to at least have a look here.

Macari’s is probably the best musical instrument store around. That is quite a bold statement considering there is about 20 within close proximity. This shop stands out in its location, as it is very close to the musical epicentre of Denmark St., but does not get lost in the main strip of music shops.
There is a wide range of guitars, with an acoustic room down stairs, and an electric room up stairs. There is a wide range of percussion and various other music paraphernalia as well. I was looking for a trumpet mute for a Christmas present, and after trying a few other stores, I found it at Macari’s. It’s the little things like that which separate Macari’s from the other stores.

Macari’s is one of my primary choices in music stores. Being a player of both stringed and wind instruments, I can spend hours in here pestering the staff by trying out their huge range of different instruments that they somehow manage to squeeze into that little shop. Downstairs you can find an affable collection of acoustic instruments, ranging for guitars, basses, and I even managed to find an odd little bass instrument that was traditionally used for mariachi bands.
Although upstairs there seems to be a little lack of electric guitars (which doesn’t really bother me), there is a good selection of hollow bodied guitars, banjos, wind instruments, and even the odd sitar (as well as other rare and exciting treats) can be found from time to time. The staff are always helpful and polite here, and the always make sure to listen to your needs as a shopper. Macari’s is well stocked up on instrument accessories, and often have deals on things like guitar strings and reeds… etc. So if you haven’t visited the place before, be sure to check it out the next time you need to stock up on strings.

Macari’s sells reeds, flutes, banjos and guitars. Actually, they sell everything related to music including how-​to books. Their prices range from extraordinarily cheap (£99 for an electric guitar) to wow, I better be a rock star to afford that (£700 and above). The venue is tiny and cluttered with every music related item you can possibly think of. The staff is really knowledgeable, most are musicians themselves, and can steer you in the right direction whether you’re a beginner or a modern Mozart. You’ll be singing in tune when you leave this place.

If you’ve got just a hint of musical talent, then you’ll sing your heart out just to visit Macari’s Musical Instruments shop. You can tell just by looking into the front widow, that the selection of instruments available in the store is massive. Here you’ll find new and second hand instruments at affordable prices.
There are prelude alto saxophones that go for around £420 and classical guitars for £49. This is a great place to browse if you are untalented when it comes to music like me or for purchasing instruments for you or children.

I love Macaris. In an area rife with music shops, very close to Denmark Road, Macaris still holds something special and looks very inviting. It is very old! Opened in 1963 by two massive rock n’ roll lovers.
I came here first time to help my brother choose an electric guitar. I was very jealous and my parents later said I could have a bass guitar. I had tried the actual guitar but my fingers were too rubbish to play. So I came to Macaris again and had a good browse. My friend also managed to get a great deal on a bass here. she wrangled a bit of a price, although that may also have been to do with the fact that she in an attractive female.
They also sell drum things, scores, just general musical stuff at affordable prices (unless you are looking at the big name stuff!)