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A Max Music Ltd in Akron
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Akron, Summit County, Ohio, US
Service options
Delivery
Yes
In-store pick-up
Yes
In-store shopping
Yes
On-site services
Yes
Same-day delivery
Yes
Online estimates
No
Health and safety
Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
Yes
Highlights
Active military discounts
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Offerings
Assembly service
Yes
Repair services
Yes
Service guarantee
Yes
Amenities
Good for kids
Yes
Planning
Quick visit
Yes
Payments
Debit cards
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Credit cards
Yes
Phone: +1 330-634-1981
Site: http://www.amaxmusicstore.com/
Site: http://www.amaxmusicstore.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:11AM–6PM
- Tuesday:11AM–6PM
- Wednesday:11AM–6PM
- Thursday:11AM–6PM
- Friday:11AM–5PM
- Saturday:11AM–5PM
- Sunday:Closed
Comments (168)
Absolutely amazing music store. Full to the brim with anything you could ever want. I walked in to buy a music stand and walked out with a fretless bass. Wonderful friendly staff as well. Walking around when it got busy was quite difficult, but if youre there when its quiet its a treasure trove of hidden gems.
I was searching for a piano dealer near me. I found this gem of a Music store. They dont just sell pianos. They have just about any instrument you can think of. This is not your typical big box feel store. This is a family owned local business. Julie and John were great. Julie was very knowledgeable and answered all of my questions. They had new pianos, used pianos and refurbished pianos. I ended up purchasing a refurbished Yamaha U1 upright piano. They have alot of grand pianos. Unfortunately I dont have the space for one. Pricing is fair. On time no hassle delivery. And they offer lifetime upgrades. So they will give you your full purchase price of your existing piano towards another piano of your choice. You cannot downgrade. Makes sense to me. Since I had such a great experience purchasing my piano. I have gone back every weekend since. I purchased a PA and some other things for my home studio. I have also bought some Drum accessories. This place has everything. They treat you like you are part of the family when you are there. This place is not just a music store. Its an experience that I believe any musician can appreciate. If they dont have it they will get it quick. Its refreshing to find a local business like this still around. Great job Julie and staff!!! See you next weekend, lol.
Unfair pricing, very disorganized, poor customer service. Walked in here planning to spend close to a thousand dollars on new equipment. My saleswomen had no idea what a synthesizer was. She misjudged me for an inexperienced musician and pointed me towards nearly insulting beginners products . She was eating a piece of pizza throughout the entire interaction. Was very disappointed, I had heard good things about this place.
Was very impressed with the store and the employees on how helpful they are on information on Acustic Guitars. I actually bought Indiana Guitar and accessories to go with. The total price was reasonable and affordable. They also carry an array of many other instruments. All you musical enthusiasts stop by and check the place out.
The store owner, Julie, was great to work with. I bought a baby grand from here and Julie was friendly and knowledgeable about both the piano and with helping me get financing.
A company, like A Max music, that would let you trade in a purchase made several years ago for the latest and greatest similar product is hard to find these days.Theyre going to be trade in an upright piano my kids learned on towards the purchase of an electronic keyboard that allows you to record your work.Despite their business during the back to school season, or band parents are coming in to purchase or upgrade their childs instrument, they approach each customer cheerfully and wanting to help.It says if they are a family-run business, which I expect they must be. Theyre located on Tallmadge Ave, about a half mile West of Britain road, and I would heartily recommend going to shop there for your musical instrument needs.
Awesome place for all your musical instrument needs!
Love this place. Ordered up my stuff and I will be jamming in no time.
The folks at A-Max always have the time to speak to he to get me exactly what I need. Theres a level of help and friendliness here that is hard to find anywhere nowadays. It reminds me of the indie music instrument stores Id go to when I was a kid, where the stuff is piled high and there are gems and exciting finds every time you go. Found a beautiful old snare there today, and they spent ages getting the details and price for me. Exceptionally well priced for what it was. I need to stop going near this place after payday because I just want EVERYTHING! Love this place.
Julie is the most helpful person Ive ever encountered in a music store. Locally-owned store packed with good deals.
Amazing store and such sweet employees
Everybody was so nice. They helped me pick out a piano for my daughter. Very thorough explanations, knowledgeable input (because I had no idea what I was looking for) great prices compared to other shops I had been to. So happy I chose to get a piano through them, I definitely suggest this place and will recommend it every chance I get
Some of the nicest, most professional, most joyful, and knowledgeable people in music I have met in Ohio. Truly impressed!This is a great music store with a fantastic selection, but I was most impressed by Julies kindness and knowledge about everything musical we spoke about, and by her honesty and willingness to help with the correction of something that happened with an instrument I purchased from another music store (I wont mention the name here). She really didnt have to be that awesome, but she figured out a creative way that made things right not only for me, but even for the other music store to maintain a positive outlook, and secured business with me for A Max Music in the future while doing this.Thats grade A class, and in the eyes of this beholder, rare, priceless, and excellent business all at the same time.The staff at A Max Music went out of their way to do the very best deal possible considering what we had to work with, and while there, everything I saw them do for other customers too was genuine. When someone cares about you both as a customer and as a human being, you can really feel it, and thats a great thing. Julie and Brandon were 110% on everything, and really made my first time at their store a delightful experience.I noticed that random customers came in and chatted up a storm randomly, carefree, and happily. When they too are that comfortable, what it said to me as that this is the type of store and the type of people that musicians enjoy coming to see, and people that really make music come alive and keep music alive for all of us.I wanted to leave the best review possible to reflect my personal experience there today, and let them know how much I appreciate them working with me and making it a wonderful experience from A-Z. I will gladly be back. :)Thank you for your time, your expertise, your business, and the excellent advice! ~James
I went on a Saturday our very busy but I enjoyed my visit
Lovely family owned business. They were quick to help me find the best value for the money, getting my daughter a 88 key digital piano. It was meant to be a Christmas present, but I guess Christmas came early. She got it today. Shes super excited. Thank you all.
I bought a simple microphone windscreen, and that experience made A Max Music my go-to music store. The staff is friendly, and youll feel like youre shopping at a mom & pop music store.
Julie along with her awsome staff make all the difference at this store. Their customer service is the best Ive experienced in all the 34 years Ive been purchasing professional studio gear. I do not live in Akron, but I gladdly drive an hour and a half round trip to shop for music gear at A Max Music. For me its absolutely worth it...
I bought a used bass and a used amp from them. The amp had a ton of static so I returned it. They convinced me to do an exchange instead of a return but they didnt have any bass amps in stock. They then convinced me to take a piano amp instead. They said it would work just fine with a bass. Now the amp doesnt work at all. I DO NOT recommend doing business with this store.
This place is great. Julie will do whatever she can to give great service for quality items. She is a very warm and friendly person who is extremely fair and honest. I will be back.
Ive been going to this store for years now trust me youre better off coming to this place than guitar center theyll actually help you and what youre trying to musically accomplish well knowledgeable in all areas. but you dont have to believe me you can go to guitar center if you want 😒 but trust me these guys know their stuff.
Simply the best, most helpful music store I have ever been too....Julie and her staff are thorough, fair, and always makes dealing with them a pleasure. I have no desire to go anywhere else for my musical and accessory needs.
I stopped in to have a string replaced on my acoustic guitar yesterday. I expected to have to leave it there at the shop, but Julie stopped what she was doing and attempted to replace it for me. When it was discovered there was something else broken on one of my machine heads that needed repaired I was bummed as she told me Joe would have to fix it and he was gone for the day and wouldn’t be back until next week🙁As luck would have it, Joe returned unexpectedly and repaired everything right on the spot! Replaced the broken part, inspected, cleaned and tightened everything up and also restrung my entire guitar for a very reasonable price! He even serenaded me a little 🙂I look forward to returning for some lessons in the future.Customer service at A Max is at a level I believed was gone from this world! What a pleasurable experience! Julie and staff taught me so much about my guitar, and the strings should be easier for me to play bar cords. Made my week!!!Also, they are expanding into the building next door soon which will be a huge plus!Thanks Julie and Joe!!!
Ive been going here since I was a child. Living down the road, I used to walk here and play on their instruments. Even then, knowing I didnt have any money and wasnt going to be buying anything.. they were always very welcoming and very helpful.They deliver what I think every major, and even other smaller local shops neglect, and thats a true customer relationship.Ive been pleased to see them expanding in recent years.. Ive yet to find an item they dont already have or cant get their hands on. Additionally their business to buisness relationships are profound. If you need anything done, I guarantee they know a guy.I hope that every local musician would value this kind of service as I do and avoid the major chains that have monopolized the musician market.Thanks AMAX,-Spencer Waz
The store manager/owner, she is wonderful. She rented me a violin that I was wanting to teach myself. It didnt go so well. She gladly refunded my money and tried to help me with a piano. She just worked hard to work with me. Customer service goes a long way with me!
Super friendly staff, great selection of equipment, good prices. A lot of the instruments there are on the unusual side. Stuff you wont find at guitar center, which is really cool. My only complaint is that they need a bigger space. Theres so much inventory, theres hardly space to move around. So...give them your business so they can expand their space! 😃
I usually see Julie when I stop in. They are extremely helpful and honest about their equipment. They also dont try to upsell you on warranties or other things you dont need. This is a great place to find instruments for students and professionals.If you get a chance to sit and visit with Max, take it. The guy has been around musicians for years. He is very friendly and has good advice for beginners. He could share stories for hours.
On the recommendation from a coworker, I gave A-Max Music a call and spoke to Julie. After discussing what was needed, we stopped in last night to get everything.Julie was incredibly helpful & accommodating with getting my son set up with a cello (& all other necessary supplies) for his school orchestra class. She even gave him some tips on caring for his cello and explained what some of the accessories were for.My expectations were exceeded, and I will gladly recommend them to all of our friends!
Today was my first day ever going there for some guitar polish. At first I was shocked at how much they have there, for a little store I didnt expect all that equipment. And all the employees were extremely polite and helpful. So it turned out they were out of the Polish I needed, so the manager went into the back and grabbed the Polish they use to polish their inventory. It was practically FULL and sold it to me for $3!! Over 50% off. I am definitely satisfied and plan on going there for some of their package deals on recording equipment which were also the best prices. Loved this place.
Got a good deal on a bass guitar and amp for my daughter for xmas. Julie was extremely helpful and a pleasure to talk to. They have a lot of stuff in stock. Im glad I stopped in there.
Fantastic service, fantastic inventory and great prices. I brought in a few instruments to sell and I wasnt expecting much but I walked away with an instrument Ive been looking for for years, and they gave me an even trade! They gave me a donut while I was waiting to fill out papers! Great people, Im glad I found this place and Im excited to bring in more business!
Great store! I dont live in Akron, but when I drive there I will always stop in! They have everything you can dream of possibly needing. Great prices, amazing people, very nice environment. But let me tell ya, they need to get a bathroom installed! ;)
Purchased a ukulele in june and a casio privia keyboard today. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable, they take the time to answer all questions and even helped load my purchase. Will be back again in the future.
Every time I go here, the service is always top notch. I usually dont buy anything too pricy, heck Ive only bought one guitar, but they still treat me like I walked in and bought their whole inventory. Excellent service, hometown friendly feel and great prices too. Highly recommended.
Friendly staff, nice selection of various musical instruments, decent prices. Can get a little claustrophobic, just because of the sheer amount of musical equipment, but still a great place, recommended.
Very helpful service, they knew their products and helped us find the electronic piano we needed for a patient care environment. The store is jam-packed with wonderful things.
Friendly people good prices. Bought my peace kit 3 years ago best kit Ive ever owned tonight for a new drum key and got some pricing for my bands gear.
This is a locally owned small music store. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. They offer instruments for school bands as well as professional musicians. The lady that runs the show helps make this my favorite place to shop for anything music related.
I play professionally and am a music book author. Im pleased with the quality of merchandise and especially the staff. Its not a fancy looking store, but the value to customers is certainly there. Highly recommended.
Bought a beginner acoustic, pulled it out of the box made sure it was good, and it was tuned properly. Good people and decent prices. Definitely recommended.
My favorite music store. You wont easily find a better deal on instruments. This is a ma and pa shop and they treat you like family.
Julie and Bill are great to work with and have so much knowledge and friendliness. Not only have I found super guitar deals and expertise, but also so willing to help on special projects. As a professional musician, Ive never found any woman who knows more than I do about equipment past and present! Highly recommended, if you dont see her first youll pay to much!
We will definitely be regular customers. They were very helpful and very friendly. We will recommend them to all our friends and family.
Cool and FUNNY staff, knowledgeable, and a broad, unique selection. Just check out this guitar! Lol ^_^
I recently purchased the new Casio CGP 700 digital piano along with a nice Behringer amp with a 15, a horn and 7 band EQ. Julie cut me a nice package deal along with some other accessories and she waited on me hand and foot and gave me great personal attention and service. Great store and great people !!!
One of the best places Ive ever been to. When I was driving through town, I decide to check out their ukulele selection a while back and I ended up staying there for a few hours having a good time with the staff. They also have the best prices around. Would highly recommend a visit.
This is an amazing little music store. Huge selection. Great prices. But best of all an amazing couple that owns it. Renting a piano from them couldn’t be happier.
A Max the best place and nieces people how make you fill like family and great deals thank you
The owners are good Christian people very friendly and willing to help any questions you have about gear wether they have it or not and they are willing to help you get what you need
Very nice staff, you can tell they love instruments and people. They will work with you to get you what you need at a price you can afford... Great placr
You will not find a more honest business. I have bought from this business two violins a clarinet and a flute. They treat their customers very well.
Got a good deal on what I needed, better than standing in line for 45 mins at guitar center only to be told that the gear I want cannot be purchased until cleared by the police why even have the gear out for sale guitar center? Traffic on Tallmage ave sucks but worth it.
I like this place for their used guitars and drum equipment. The staff is very friendly and down to earth. They also had the guitar strings I was looking for which is a cherry on top for me.
Have a good selection there and order some stuff and it came in I appreciate it
Really friendly folks working here. I was new to town, and wanted to find a small music business to support. Im glad I stopped in, and will be back
PHENOMENAL people!!!! I feel as of God brought us and AMax together. Beautiful instruments! Amazing prices!!!
Great place and people. One of the last music stores left. Great personalities. Very knowledgeable.
Store was a bit messy. You can tell this is a family owned establishment, and I like it because of that. The people here are very friendly and helped me find exactly what I needed.
I really enjoy going here. They can answer most questions, they have some nice instruments of about any kind, lots of accessories, and more.
Very customer oriented, experienced, good people that cares about music and appreciate every instrument... Also remember names and faces which is good for when the next time u walk in, they remember u and that makes u feel good about shopping there
Went in looking for a guitar to learn to play again.it was suggested to find one that fits you.not what do you gave to spend.I really like their laid back professionalism.mastor of their craft.thanks so much.i am going back for more I suggest if your looking for a guitar treat yourself and check this store outAsk about a free guitar pick.lol
Very friendly, knowledgeable about the instruments they are selling. I asked lots of questions and they were very patient with me by answering all my questions the entire time.
Great gear, great prices, very helpful staff. Best music store in the greater Akron area imho.
A Max Music Ltd was an experience I had the best time there they have every instrument a person could think of as well as parts for instruments and whatever is needed to improve your home music studio
A local Akron music store that has a very large inventory. The store is tightly packed with very little free space. A nice mom-and-pop, independent music store.
Best music store in the world. The person there fixed my guitar for free and they were super friendly.
Super friendly and helpful without hovering. Will definitely be back. Knowledgeable as well. Shopping was actually fun
Great value. Julie was a huge help in choosing our instrument. Will return.
Amazing, knowledgeable, helpful. Great prices on rentals for my kids instruments and it comes with free repair
Good prices, unusual selection of used guitars, friendly sales woman. Feels like how indie music stores used to be before they all closed.
Great little Music store. The staff is very knowledgeable and willing to assist with all your needs.
Great staff... Great prices... layaway service...Rental service.. Good selection of musical instruments and equipment.
Julie is a very well versed woman in instruments and will give you the best deal on used next to new instruments
Julie Joe and crew are very friendly and professional they really make you feel at home!
Friendly and knowledgeable staff! 100% recommend.
Some of the friendliest people here. They were great to work with for a church sound install and are our local go to shop!
Friendly, helpful staff. Helped my daughter with loaners until her order came in and wrote the teacher a note.
Great conversations with amazing people while we were on tour from Chicago with our band, Lollygagger. Sell me that banjo cheap, you know the one!
They are great at getting you exactly what you want and are not overpriced. Have a Lot in stock both new and used.
Brandon gave me great service when I was looking for a guitar and helped with a lot of my questions will be back
Awesome service!! Julie and Bill were extremely helpful and I got everything I needed!!
Great selection of odd and end music equipment. They seem to have a little bit of everything here.
Love this place been going ther fir years family owned n operated n grest knowledge of all instruments
Awesome place for all your music needsvery helpful staff knowledgeable in all phases of musicI would refer anybody looking for any type of music equipment with competitive prices to visitSingned Happy shopper
Great place great people always a friendly atmosphere always able to meet my requirements and needs for my musical Ventures
Love the customer service knowledge and patience they have. Need something and they don’t have it , no worries they’ll get it
They have a lot of stuff oh, most of it seems to be used 4 out of boxes. Large selection, Services okay. Extremely crowded very cluttered.
Best music store in ohio, great service would 10/10 recommend to anyone.
Great local store with a ton of products.
Love this place friendly staff Great payments on all ur music needs Thanks.
Boy, do they have what you may want. Good service department too. Very knowledgeable.
Everyone was very knowledgeable and very friendly. I will go back again.
Fantastic to do business. Friendly and knowlegable staff. Definitely recommend stopping in.
Great Store! Awsome people! Good Prices! Been going there for years.
They have a lot of instruments reasonably priced.
Everyone is Very nice and knowledgable always and theres some good deals hidden in there to be found
Great place and great service,always help with anything I need,if they dont have it they will order it.
Great place. Great prices and extremely knowledgeable. Highly recommend!
They have alot of DJ and instrumental equipment. Alot of instruments also.
Julie and her team are excellent - very friendly and knowledgeable.
Great selection. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. They could use organizing.
Julie has helped numerous times throughout the years. Highly recommend!!!
Super friendly...knowledgeable and great service. Highly recommend this place !!
So nice great for rental and purchase of band equipment.
Super fantastic people. Great prices.
Friendly & helpfull. Great rental instruments for kids.
Great place to take care of your Instrument needs.
Nicest musical instrument people in NE Ohio, never mind knowledgeable!
Tight in side the story so you will have to take your time looking around
Brandon gives the best customer service definitely coming back!
Love them! The owners are hey helpful and friendly to everyone!
Very helpful staff. Lots of good experience.
Great people ok selection. Very reasonable pricing.
Lots of good stuff and knowledgeable friendly staff
Great please, nice people. Good price
Great place to go treat like family up there Starlight love going there
Always the best!! Get whatever be you want at the best prices..
Great staff, great prices, fun and helpful.
Nice place get musical instruments and speakers.
Nice owners very knowledgable fair prices
Looking for musical instruments and knowledgeable staff. This is the place
Great place for equipment on instruments and know how
Great store you must stop here
Julie is amazing. Love A Max Music
Have treated me well for over 15 years...:)
Awesome service and great people
Great service and products!!
Wonderful people and great prices!
Great place very friendly and helpful.
Super friendly and helpful!
Great customer service
Great workers and very helpful
Fair prices, nice people.
Very nice people very helpful
I love these people!!
Wonderful people and great knowledge
Great place for Music stuffs
A little crowded.
Racist beware, won’t be served with respect
Great people and service
Very knowledgeable and helpful.
They have everything for music
Horrible horrible guitar work..
Working with them is very difficult.
Great place to work
Crowded and overpriced junk.
Great!!
Cant be beat, period.
Ok
Ok
Expensive
Great
Nice people
Good people
Awesome place
Place is amazing
Wonderful !
Great place and great people. Treated my daughter and I like family!
Got Paightens instrument From here!
Total reviews rating 4.6
168 Reviews for A Max Music Ltd 2023:
Review №1
2022-01-03I bought a digital keyboard from A Max a few weeks ago, and I couldnt be more pleased with my purchase or purchasing experience. I chose to drive almost an hour there because the photos online showed a huge selection of pianos and keyboards. I was not disappointed! Their storefront seemed small for the amount of instruments it contained! Every nook and cranny was filled with music toys of every sort! Not only was I encouraged to take as much time as I needed picking out my own instrument, but the owners even encouraged me to try out some I obviously had no interest in buying. This family business made it very clear to me: they LOVE music, not just selling stuff. I will definitely be going back for any more music needs and I highly encourage anyone else to do the same!(A note about the photo -- since I forgot to take pictures at the store, Ive uploaded a photo of the handsome reasonably-priced keyboard I purchased, along with the equally affordable stand they sold me)
Review №2
2022-08-10Great place to pick up music supplies and accessories. There is a wide selection of instrument types to choose from, from guitars, pianos, drums & more. You can also purchase supplies needed to start a podcast such as microphones. I recommend visiting here.
Review №3
2022-07-22The staff and owners are friendly, genuine, and generous with their knowledge. I have made purchases from $10 up to $500 over the few months since I found them, and each deal has been great and beneficial to my music career. It is an easy place to feel at home to play and sing out loud if like. Also very family friendly. Bonus: the staff is no salesmen; all musicians.
Review №4
2022-07-23Everyone was very nice and helpful. They let my kid play with all their stuff with no problem. I will be back soon cuase they have alot of cool stuff 😎
Review №5
2022-05-27Super nice employees, it’s been a pleasure working with them. They have an amazing stock, they had multiple used bass clarinets. Recommend!
Review №6
2021-02-13This is an amazing music store. They work with you to find the best instrument or in my case instruments and accessories. Julie is awesome!!! Thank you for all your help and guidance!!! The best customer service too!!!
Review №7
2020-01-11I have driven passed this place so many times and today felt a bit adventurous! The people here were extremely knowledgeable and genuinely interested in the customers. They engaged everyone who came in, and at no point did anyone get brushed off or rushed out! It was almost like being in a local family hangout from many years ago! You could tell there were regulars, and newcomers alike! I hope to be stopping in here again soon!
Review №8
2022-04-22Nice little music store. They have lots of inventory crammed in there. They had the piano I needed. It was at my house in a week. Nice people and super easy to work with.
Review №9
2021-12-04Great little music store! Friendly, helpful, and accommodating.I recently saw a fb marketplace post by these guys and messaged them to see if they had the guitar I was shopping for. Not only did they have the exact one I wanted, in the right color (brand new also), they beat every other price I could find. Then they threw in a nice gig bag, picks, and a stand on the house.I ended up buying a second guitar while I was there and they gave that one the same treatment.These ppl have received a customer for life, as far as Im concernedGreat ppl, great prices, Fantastic customer service. Theyre small, but Ill bet they have what youre looking for. Or theyll get it. And you get to support a local business. You cant go wrong here.
Review №10
2022-03-15Great place to shop for musical instruments, and sound needs for a church.Very helpful employees and owners.