Musician's 1st Choice

Category: Guitar store

Address: 246 Western Ave, Augusta, ME 04330, USA

Phone: +12076230400

Opening hours

Sunday: 10AM–4PM

Monday: 10AM–5:30PM

Tuesday: 10AM–5:30PM

Wednesday: 10AM–5:30PM

Thursday: 10AM–5:30PM

Friday: 10AM–5:30PM

Saturday: 10AM–4PM

Reviews

Black Rifles Matter

Jun 12, 2022

Don't ever open a finance card with them, they will put you in debt just like they did with me. I'm 8,000 dollars in debt because of musicans 1st choice. They don't do cash refunds or refunds back to your finance card. So if you buy a guitar and it's broke or something wrong with it, you can't return it for a refund only store credit. So you are stuck paying for a guitar and other stuff you buy and that's why I am in debt.

Dana Turner

Apr 10, 2022

As always very helpful making our mission to get a young lady a nice guitar!!

Matt Lyttle

Aug 17, 2021

This is a fantastic music shop. Friendly and knowledgeable owners. Great variety and quality of instruments. They have guitars for a wide range of players, styles, and budgets. I go in guitar shops all over and this was one of the most exceptional, hands down!

Jim Baumer

May 25, 2019

Drove an hour to Augusta because I'd heard the store had a great selection of guitars. I've been playing an acoustic for several months and was planning to buy and electric and an amp. Had a budget set for a decent guitar, maybe an Ibanez or an Epiphone. Walked in the showroom at 10:45 on a weekday. One other customer in the store. Clerk (owner?) at the front didn't even say "hello." Strike one. Walked to the nice selection of axes on the wall. Saw two or three I was interested in. Would have liked to have had someone walk over and ask if I needed help, wanted an amp to plug into, etc. Nothing. Strike two. I'm not a professional musician, don't regularly buy guitars, but have made purchases before in the Portland-area. Maybe I'm not your typical customer, but I was looking to spend $600 or $700 possibly in your store. After fiddling with two electrics (sans amplification) and trying to hear the minimal sounds over the loud country music in the store, I realized that this was strike three and I was out of there. Really bummed, but drove back south, went to a small music shop in Freeport and bought a sweet Danelectro 59X and a used Vox Valvetronix VT40+. Also found a store owner who values his customers and made my experience meaningful. Thanks Musician's 1st Choice. I won't ever buy a guitar from you and I'll make sure I let others know to steer clear. It's stores like this one that have always made me hesitant about walking in and considering buying an instrument. No wonder people are buying guitar online.

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Questions & Answers

How much for a fender GT40 amp? I'm shopping and from what I understand I can gt40 1 through you for around $250.00 better price than Amazingzon! Let me know if you can!

Gary Randall | Aug 14, 2022
Musician's 1st Choice (Owner) | Aug 15, 2022

Hey Gary Thanks for checking with us ! Fender just had a price increase. The GT-40 is now $279.00. We have the amplifier in stock. We are a Gold Authorized Service Center for Fender, which is much easier than dealing with Amazon. Thanks for considering us! Thanks! MFC

Do they replace old strings and tune guitars?

Leanne Fischer | Aug 14, 2022
Musician's 1st Choice (Owner) | Aug 15, 2022

Yes,We offer a basic re-string service, and full guitar set-ups which will include cleaning, tightening bushings, oiling fingerboard and bridge(acoustic), fret polishing, intonation, and action adjustments. $20, for re-stringing, $30 for set up, and string prices range from $5.99-$16.99 for guitars, and $24.95-$50 for bass.

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Do you teach guitar lessons (acoustic)

A Google User | Aug 13, 2022
Musician's 1st Choice (Owner) | Aug 14, 2022

Yes we do. Lessons are $20.00 per 1/2 hour and are given Monday-Thursday. Thank you!

What are the Covid safety practices like here?

People are asking | Aug 14, 2022
Musician's 1st Choice (Owner) | Aug 15, 2022

Hello We follow the state guidelines. Masks are required and respect distance. Thank you...

What time do you open on Saturday

Eric Dyer | Aug 14, 2022
Dominic Villarreal | Aug 15, 2022

Friday 10AM–5:30PM Saturday 10AM–4PM Sunday 10AM–4PM Monday 10AM–5:30PM Tuesday 10AM–5:30PM Wednesday 10AM–5:30PM Thursday 10AM–5:30PM

Do you guys by chance buy records and casettes off customers?

krissy marie | Aug 14, 2022
Musician's 1st Choice (Owner) | Aug 15, 2022

Sorry, we don’t. We are an instrument store. Thanks for checking.

I would like to know the resale value of an Epiphone Gibson Les Paul electric guitar that was purchased new about 25 years ago. Can you help me with that?

Diana F | Aug 14, 2022
Musician's 1st Choice (Owner) | Aug 15, 2022

Hey Diana We should see the guitar to give an accurate value. Also, it depends on what model Les Paul. There are customs, standards and studios, just to name a few. The prices of these models are quite different. Thank for checking with us 😄

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Hey! You guys have any Godin xtSA models I can try?

Marty Lang | Aug 14, 2022
Musician's 1st Choice (Owner) | Aug 15, 2022

Hey Marty We are not a Godin dealer. Thanks for checking with us. MFC

Do you folks do trades or give in store credit for used instruments or equipment?

robot jr | Aug 14, 2022
gary christian | Aug 15, 2022

Yes they do

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Do you have a used banjo for a 12 year old beginner for sale?

Diane Dubois | Aug 14, 2022
Musician's 1st Choice (Owner) | Aug 15, 2022

Hey Diane We appreciate you checking with us, but we have no used banjos at the moment. If one should come in, we will be glad to notify you. Thanks! MFC

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Do you carry the book and video by Tony Trischka The complete 5 string banjo player

Diane Dubois | Aug 14, 2022
Musician's 1st Choice (Owner) | Aug 15, 2022

Hey Diane Sorry to say that we do not. We appreciate you checking with us. MFC

Looking for fender modern player semi hollow new

Stan Knapp | Aug 14, 2022
Musician's 1st Choice (Owner) | Aug 15, 2022

Hey Stan We appreciate you checking with us, but we are temporarily out of stock. The guitar is on order and should be back in a few days. FYI, we do have a Deluxe Tele Thinline in stock. Thanks ! MFC

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