Instrument Exchange

I got my first guitar here! I absolutely love it. They sell the guitars for good prices and will buy them too! They also have some really interesting instruments there, along with lessons from really talented people.

What a great store. Charming looks and friendly staff. Traded in an old flute for a banjo — the owner gave me the value straight from the pricing guide (extremely fair for a 10+ yr old flute that needed some adjustments). When making an investment in an instrument — this is the type of experience you would hope for. Such a wonderful part of the downtown Batavia community. Definitely bring your business here!

I was not impressed when I first walked in the store as it is a cluttered, but after meeting the owner and playing some of the guitars I began to change my mind. This is an awesome store if you are a player looking for a diamond in the ruff guitar. I have purchased five guitars, 2 amps and have sold 2 guitars over the past few months. The owner, Tom, is a straight shooter and very fair in his dealings. Give it a shot and you will find a visit there to be quite rewarding.

A great, locally owned business located in downtown Batavia. There is a wide variety of instruments to be found here, but mostly guitars. They also offer music lessons (guitar, harmonica…).
The only thing to beware of is the somewhat odd hours they keep.

I scheduled a lesson for my young daughter– who was extremely excited to start the violin. The lesson was scheduled for Sat morning @11am. When I entered the storefront I was barely greeted by a gentleman in the first lesson closet. He did not get up or even acknowledge my presence until I poked my head in to say that we were here for a lesson. He replied with an unenthusiastic «that’d be with D_​_​_​– she’s not here yet but usually teaches in the back room.» We waited and I kept my daughter occupied in the very small and cluttered store. Around 11:10a another gentleman entered the store, walked behind the counter. It took him a couple of minutes to notice that I was there and asked if there was anything he could help me with. I explained that we had a lesson scheduled– he checked that teacher’s calendar and sure enough– there it was– highlighted! Without an apology he said, ‘let me see if I can get her on the phone’- he tried and no answer. He then came over and said that he thought she had some test that morning– but would just schedule me for the following week and let her know. That was it. No apology… No sign of remorse for the situation– nothing. I then had to explain to my little girl that the lesson (that she was pumped for the entire week) had been cancelled… because the teacher forgot. Not a great first OR last impression!