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Sound Exchange Music
2906 NE 14th St, Ocala, FL 34470, United States
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Sound Exchange Music
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Ta
Review №1

Nice store. Reasonably priced instruments. The sales person was pretty knowledgeable and very nice. Bought a Kala ukulele & hard case. Very pleased with my purchase so far.

Mi
Review №2

Rating is based on one bad experience in this establishment. I arrived and was looking at starter bass yet they offered. I did not like the Amp that came with the set. I asked the gentleman that was helping if I could upgrade to a bigger bass and pay the difference, he explained he had to ask his manager. Another gentlemen came out who was nicely dressed and said he was the manager and he would allow me to exchange the bass for a upcharge. When I was ready to checkout another guy comes over rude and says he isnt gonna allow it. When I explained the manager said he would do it. This gentleman very rudely said he doesnt sign the paychecks I do. Now I have always lived by a couple major rules on being your only as good as your word. This establishment did not live by there word.

Fi
Review №3

Nice little shop I say it this because it run locally not a nation wide I have to look into that kinda place.Much larger then appears from the out side!Had all the ECT.. I was looking for plus some things I didnt plan on seeing.Great bunch of folks running it.Ill be back and I live over and hour plus away.

Fi
Review №4

Ive been going to Sound Exchange for about 30 years and have spent A LOT of cash there over the years. It all started with my twelfth birthday when my dad got bass guitar lessons from Johnny and Im 47 now. Wow time flys! Theyre the best group of guys you could ever ask for!

V
Review №5

Nice family business. Super attentive and helpful. Big selection. In house repairs and experts. They verified a Les Paul for me on the spot. Looking forward to coming back.

J
Review №6

Skip the big box store- this is THE BEST place to buy gear by far!! My band mates and I love coming here to get everything music related (mics,effects,guitar(s), drumheads,cables etc.). The staff is always ready to help and guides you to find the right product. Not only do they carry great stuff- they also do a great job setting up, repairing or upgrading your new or used instruments.

Ja
Review №7

Check out Sound Exchange Music for their new custom Trailer Rental Program. They are super easy to work with and can help with your next Event or Party rental! Call now for rates and availability!!!

Vi
Review №8

This place is awesome and the employees are terrific. They have a good selection of instruments and equipment. Their prices are very reasonable and a lot of the items they sell are priced in line with Amazon! Definitely stop here before you buy from anywhere else, including Amazon...

Mo
Review №9

I had a older accoustic guitar that was horrible to play. It need some attention. I was skeptical about dropping it off here. Boy Im glad I took a chance and let them set it up for me. Plays better then brand new! Great customer service and did a great job! What else could you ask for!

Ma
Review №10

Ive been dealing with Johnny and Greg for longer than I care to admit because that makes me old LOL but seriously the prices are very competitive with a HomeTown feel unlike the box stores where youre just a number and nobody knows your name you meet Johnny once he treats you like a friend and Greg is the same way I suggest going there for any instruments or accessories needed as they will treat you fairly. thanks guys I appreciate all your help, God bless.

De
Review №11

Attentive and knowledgeable staff made my experience throughly satisfactory.

Al
Review №12

Sound Exchange is my favorite place to go and buy gear. Also a great place to hang out and talk nerdy stuff with the staff (both music related and movie/tv/comics/video games). Super cool folks, and super competitive prices!

Je
Review №13

In July of 2019 Bought an ESP LTD EC-401 Olympic White, Hard Shell Guitar case, Digitech Drop Pedal Also bought Zakk Wylde EMG Signature pickup Set 85 81, Graphtech saddles for a Floyd Rose. Had their Guitar tech install them and set the action /intonation on my 2008 LTD Mirage 200FM Was extremely happy with the knowledgeable and friendly staff. They had a great selection of so much stuff. The shopping experience and service were well worth the 40-minute drive.

Sh
Review №14

Dont let the storefront fool you, its way bigger inside. Good prices and the friendliest staff Ive ever encountered. I wish I lived closer so I could visit more often.

Ma
Review №15

Poor communication, was sold a guitar that was not even in stock. Took several attempts to get a reply about the transaction. Waiting for refund for the nonexistent guitar.

Je
Review №16

Shawn/Sean was very helpful and very cool attitude. Help you with whatever you need help with 💯💪🏼✌🏼💜🤘🏼😎

St
Review №17

My daughter needed a capo for her guitar but I don’t feel knowledgeable about guitar things. We went to Sound Exchange this afternoon and got exactly what she wanted. It was so easy. The service, selection, and price were great. We’ll definitely go back whenever she needs something else!

Kr
Review №18

Cool store, friendly and knowledgeable staff

Vi
Review №19

Amazing music store! Great staff and really chill vibe! I will be a regular 😇💜

Jo
Review №20

Worst customer service, dont care about the instruments theyre selling. Person who I spoke to about a trade-in offer was treating my gear like junk. Total disrespect. Would not recommend.

ra
Review №21

I drive past other music stores to get to this place. The guys there have always been very helpful, proffesional and candid. Great environment

Le
Review №22

Helpful and friendly staff

Al
Review №23

I dont usually do reviews but when I do....Sound Exchange is the best music shop I have ever been to. All of the music shops I have frequented in multiple states and cities are great, but the staff and store here are beyond impressive. Besides the great and versatile selection, the staff is patient, funny, kind, and go above and beyond to help you with your specific and unique needs. Words cannot express how much this should be above 5 stars. There is a reason they have been around since 1989. They are the poster child for why you should support your local music shop!

Da
Review №24

Amazing shop, will def be back.

Br
Review №25

This place was extremely helpful in locating a drum I havent been able to find ANYWHERE, not even on the manufacturer website. They located it within hours of receiving my email, called me personally, and made things happen to get it shipped out to me asap. People remember great customer service stories like this for a long time. So thank you to Johnnie at SEM.

Me
Review №26

Amazing music store and even more amazing staff. They have everything you need and if not they can get it for you. They also do instrument rentals, tent and tables and chairs, portable ac and portable potties for events etc.what more do you need, ok I have to stop I sound like an infomercial lol but its the walmart of music stores.

Tr
Review №27

These people are awesome. I will never buy equipment or shop from somewhere else in town. My wife wanted to start to learn the Uke so we went in to find one. It was comfortable, relaxing and the sales team was great. Very glad we went shopping there. Can’t wait to support this store again.

Le
Review №28

Always a pleasant experience when stopping in. Staff are always happy to help.

Ch
Review №29

This is an amazing local music store with something for everyone. They are knowledgeable, friendly and will assist you with a purchase or rental and everything in between. This is my music store of choice for all of my guitar needs and my restrings and set-ups for my guitars. Give them a try, they will not disappoint you!

St
Review №30

So my Mom, Lori is still in the precambrian era when it comes to technology so when she came home ranting and raving on how many cool things her kamikaze Karaoke machine could do I was suprised! Thanks Greg for showing her all the neat features and how to fix her microphone issues! Next please show her how to change the subtitles on the microwave 😅

Jo
Review №31

Had noticed the store online. Have a vintage bass to sell. Thought Id check here. Really nice store set up. Kind of looks small from outside, but a really cool store. Gentleman behind the counter asked if he could help even though he was with a customer. Told him what I had and he let me know when the buyer was in store and gave me a card also. Wish I was still playing to get stuff here. Nice job!!

Ji
Review №32

Very nice people who there, they will do just about anything to see there customers leave there store happy,

Ca
Review №33

Friendly and knowledgeable staff, good prices and great inventory even during covid. Sound Exchange will be my new music money pit. Support local business.

Je
Review №34

I’ve been renting from Sound Exchange for over 10 years. Everything from mixers, amps, and speakers to basses, guitars, lights, and fog blasters! They have it all. You can get anything from an instrument cable to a lighting truss. Even tables, chairs, and tents. Definitely recommend their rental department if you’re in the area. Fair prices too!

Je
Review №35

Ive known Johnny Gargano, the owner of this shop, since 1989. The old store was much smaller but they have always had a large selection of quality instruments. If you want guitar lessons this is the place to go whether youre a novice or advanced. I highly recommend this store. You wont find a friendlier or more knowledgeable staff anywhere.

Mi
Review №36

Great Place. Great Inventory. Great Prices. Positive Professional People Pleasers 👍

Ro
Review №37

Johnny and his team have been great. Johnny gave my daughter guitar lessons and now he is giving me lessons. I would highly recommend lessons or even purchasing equipment. They have everything but the knowledge they provide is whats most impressive. Thank you everyone - Rob Moffett

Li
Review №38

Staff is awesome ! Selection is very diverse. I purchased an amazing guitar for my son here and the staff helped me from the moment I stepped in, all the way through making the best purchase for us. We have been back in many times ! They make you feel like family. I won’t shop anywhere else. I love locally owned places instead of chain stores. This place is the best in town.

Li
Review №39

Great store. Good job 👍

Je
Review №40

Excellent customer service and prices

Br
Review №41

Great store with great employees. Will return on another Florida trip. Will use them for rentals for sure.

ja
Review №42

Great staff and prices. Having issue with a amp and they checked it out no charge. He wasnt able to find the issue but refer me to a place. Staff always very helpful

Se
Review №43

Knowledgeable and friendly staff. Great selection of products from the beginner to the professional musician.

Ke
Review №44

Very courteous staff. Great prices on instruments.

Br
Review №45

I regularly purchase equipment from them as well as rent and they have almost everything you could need. Great people! Great Prices! Awesome Service! Amazing Selection! I love these guys. Kudos to them for providing big company prices and small company service with an awesome retail store to boot.

ri
Review №46

The best music shop around. I’ve never had anything less than an overly great experience at Sound exchange. The customer service, the prices, the deals, the selection, the rentals, the advice and suggestions have always been better than expected. The staff are all extremely nice and helpful, and all experienced musicians. Can’t say enough about this place.

Ma
Review №47

Absolutely amazing experience. Overdelivered on time to set up two guitars, no charge to restring and clean, quality of work was second to none, AND the staff was fantastic (shout out to Mike)! I will be a customer for as long as they are open and operating like this.

Gl
Review №48

Novice or pro, this is the place to go. Staff is incredibly knowledgeable and friendly and they always go above and beyond. There is something for everyone in every price range here and their inventory cant be beat! Amazing store!!

Da
Review №49

This is one of the we best and biggest music store I have ever been to they have everything that you would we ever need do to any kind of music I pulled up to the store and I said to my wife that its not to big I hope they have what I need a I open the door and I said wow! It cant be it is a very big place the help was very nice and the price was great

D
Review №50

Owner is not a man of his word.. and tries to rip you off ..I prefer Guitar Center.

Te
Review №51

It was far better than even imagined. Loved it JT is the man took all the time it took to make me feel comfortable with my purchase

Jo
Review №52

Great service and quality. A pleasure to do business with them. Johnny G. Is A-1.

N
Review №53

This store has been around for a at least 30 years in different locations. Nice selection of merchandise including guitars, strings, and amps. Knowledgeable staff too.

sp
Review №54

Well its a nice looking store with lots of stuff. However I walked in looking to buy a guitar and no one said a word to me. I walked around then left. Felt invisible. Wont step foot in there again.

Da
Review №55

Great place with great people and a very diverse inventory. I was surprised with the amount of guitar effects pedals they had to offer. I wasnt ignored and didnt have to wait for help.

Je
Review №56

Ive rented from here more times than I can count and have bought gear here too. Super knowledgeable staff that are always helpful and professional.

Ka
Review №57

Awesome place. Very personal service and great prices. JT is a very nice (and knowledgeable) young man!!

RO
Review №58

What a team of great musicians that work together to get customers what they need and want! From a little kid just starting out to the high end buyers, everybody is treated like a VIP(very important player). For almost 25 years, they have been the best!!!.

bi
Review №59

They have it all! We are lucky to have such a shop like SE....great drum stick selection and lots of drum toys and hardware. I only wish they would sell Pieste cymbals. Its a great shop and the staff will help ya in every way.....

Ma
Review №60

Every time Ive dealt with the guys at Sound Exchange, it has always been about what is right for me, not how to make a sale. Very knowledgeable staff who have always pointed me in the right direction. Great to deal with a local business over a big box store as well.

Je
Review №61

This is definitely our favorite music store, my husband and I visit this store regularly, the guys that run it are cool, genuine people. Ive been thinking about joining their music lessons, Ive heard excellent things about their teaching skills..

Lo
Review №62

The staff were very enthusiastic and friendly. Great rental options available

Re
Review №63

Great prices, great people. Unreal cheap rentals. Locally owned

Bo
Review №64

This store is heaven for the musician! Knowledgeable Staff and full of great equipment for the beginner to the professional....Johnny, the owner, is a great guy...very helpful and knowledgeable...Prices are realistic and the service is great! I cant say enough for this business!

Bl
Review №65

These guys have great rental gear at incredible rates! One of the best places to rent pro audio gear. Great staff. Did I mention incredible rates?

Ch
Review №66

Greg and JT are great, they havent steered me wrong yet.

Er
Review №67

Sound Exchange is the best! I have been shopping here for 14 years and they always have taken good care of me.

su
Review №68

Always friendly and very knowledgeable about what they sell and more. Check it out!!

Do
Review №69

Always a pleasure to work with these guys!

Li
Review №70

They are professional and knowledgeable! They have great equipment to rent. AND are economical!!

st
Review №71

They let the kids try out the drums

Sh
Review №72

They have very experienced workers and they know what they are doing and they have great equipment

St
Review №73

Most excellent services and staff indeed

Be
Review №74

Nice selection of instruments, just dont go there if youre low on funds because its mostly high end hardware, the majority of which is brand new.

An
Review №75

Excellent service. Intentive & informative staff.

To
Review №76

This store is amazing, great selection of both new and used gear, knowledable, friendly staff, and rental prices that simply cannot be beat. Blows competitors out of the water.

Ke
Review №77

Great little music store got just about anything you might need nice sales crew to

Ty
Review №78

Pretty much the only place within 50 square miles that carries synthesizers. The staff is always friendly and helpful

Ed
Review №79

Ill leave it at that,Ill take my business elsewhere.

Br
Review №80

This place has an amazing selection in stock and knowledgeable staff!! Look no farther!!

Yo
Review №81

Great group of guys that work here! Helpful and courteous! Well definately be back!

Ja
Review №82

Helpful, knowledgeable, friendly staff. Good selection of quality musical instruments and sound gear.

Ja
Review №83

Very helpful staff. I will jeep coming back forever.

ji
Review №84

Sound Exchange on 14th street is more like a second home then a shop. Selection is great, anything from a simple Jamaican Drum to Guitars. Everything is always so clean and neat. The staff whom might aswell be my extended family is helpful, polite, friendly, and informative of any questions someone might have. Whether im purchasing items or not Its always a pleasure to be in this store. Sound Exchange to me is like that Antique Toy Store thats been around for 50 years. Sound Exchange is a Legacy I hope we can keep!

Fr
Review №85

Great! They have just about everything

Br
Review №86

This place is awesome and I have been dealing with Greg for years 5 stars for sure.

Mi
Review №87

These guys help me with my first studio equipment and program to launch my career. Im forever in their debts. Awesome work guys!

co
Review №88

Great place the guys are knowledgeable, great atmoshere and the prices are great!

Ra
Review №89

Finally found a great hometown music store with great knowledgeable and kind service!!Ill be doing all my music business there

ja
Review №90

Best service, awesome staff! Wouldnt trust my bass with anyone else!

Da
Review №91

These guys are awsum they get what u need and they got the experience behind them and this place has got every thing u can think about and if they dont have it they can order and couple days u be jami. They got a little every thing come check it out u will probley be here a while I come stay half day theres literly that much to check out thanks again sound exchange for the good time and awsum equipment .

Ja
Review №92

Great music store with knowledgeable & friendly staff!! Favorite music store! :)

Gi
Review №93

I recommend Sound Exchange to any musician near and far. The best!

Je
Review №94

This store has it all, and if they dont, the awesome owner will order... great staff and service!

Ri
Review №95

Locally owned store with a large selection of musical instruments. They rent equipment to many local musicians.

Je
Review №96

Always friendly staff, great prices

Ha
Review №97

A lot of different instruments.....Friendly, Knowledgeable Folks there !!!!!

Ha
Review №98

Friendly staff with a lot of knowledge of the equipment and industry.

La
Review №99

Good people and fair prices.

Pe
Review №100

A great local music shop with knowledgeable and helpful staff.

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4.8 Rating
  • Address:2906 NE 14th St, Ocala, FL 34470, United States
  • Site:https://soundexchangeusa.com/
  • Phone:+1 352-694-7290
Categories
  • Musical instrument store
  • Guitar instructor
  • Guitar store
  • Music instructor
  • Music store
  • Musical instrument rental service
  • Musical instrument repair shop
  • Musician
  • Party equipment rental service
  • Tent rental service
Working hours
  • Monday:10AM–6PM
  • Tuesday:10AM–6PM
  • Wednesday:10AM–6PM
  • Thursday:10AM–6PM
  • Friday:10AM–5PM
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:10AM–6PM
Service options
  • Delivery:Yes
  • In-store pickup:Yes
  • In-store shopping:Yes
  • Onsite services:Yes
Health & safety
  • Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Assembly service:Yes
  • Repair services:Yes
  • Service guarantee:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
  • LGBTQ friendly:Yes
Payments
  • Checks:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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