The Music Trader

Paul did repairs quickly and for a very fair price. good guy, great attitude.

I first went into Paul’s store looking for an inexpensive keyboard for my home use. He was terrific in helping me find just what I needed-​even if it didn’t have a dog barking setting on it-​and had me in and out of his shop in half an hour just happy as a lark.
Good man.

Paul runs a great shop, and does reliable, quick and reasonably priced repairs!

I bought a guitar at a big box music store located on the 85 N access road. When I got home with my first guitar, I soon realized I needed some help. I called The Music Trader and described my problem. I brought my guitar in the same day. Paul changed the string I broke, taught me how to tune the guitar, and did it all with a smile. He was friendly and helpful. He didn’t try to sell me anything I didn’t need and he clearly loves what he does. I am so glad I found Paul and his store.

I wish that I could move Paul and his shop to California. He is a good person who obviously does a good job. Prices are far better than the big guitar shops while his attitude is delightful (unlike the snooty boutiques)
He has a resonator blues guitar that just has to go home to North California — if only I can convince my wife that 12 guitars are not too many!

Today I visited Music Trader and met the owner, Paul. He’s been in operation for about 20 years and obviously enjoys what he does. He restrung my guitar in no time at all for a song, $ 10.
I don’t know what happened to the guy from Marietta, but it didn’t reflect my experience at all. I live in Tucker and I always prefer to support local businesses over chain stores. That’s what keeps our town from looking as homogeneous as Dunwoody, Alpharetta, or Suwanee.
I’ll be making Music Trader my regular stop for my music needs.

Ever since I was a 6^th grade trumpet student in need of valve oil and a music stand, Paul has been running this little music store in an aging strip shopping center. You’re probably not going to find what you’re looking for (unless you’re looking for a $ 29 purple guitar or the August 1987 issue of Keyboard magazine). You will, however, find lots of interesting items that you can’t find anywhere else. This is the best place in town if you need odds and ends, or just have a little money and time to burn. When I needed to rig up my grandma’s hand-​me-​down stereo to my turntabIe I got all sorts of bad advice from hucksters trying to sell me expensive gadgets. Then, just as I expected, good ol’ Paul came through for me with a $ 15 solution that works like a charm. He’s not afraid to talk you out of a purchase. Nor is he afraid to advertise the fact that 90% of his inventory is cheap junk. I know many people who find it very rewarding to dig around looking for the hidden gems. I even get an odd feeling of satisfaction when I see something I just bought at some other store in Paul’s store for less money… and in better condition. A Hollywood set designer could never come close to replicating this place.