Professional service with care and attention to detail.
Todd does an amazing job and super easy to work with. I will be taking all my gear to him for as long as he’s around!
Can’t duplicate Todd that’s for sure. Heavier set fellow with the red ponytail and Trews shirt didn’t do the greatest job on my instrument, so my recommendation is definitely ask for Todd. Think is name was Gordon? Anyway, Todd really knows his stuff!
Super cool selection of records, blu-rays, posters, dvds and collectibles!!
Great place great poeple
Extremely helpful and personable staff this morning. Found the exact vinyls I wanted! So excited!
Took me a minute to realize that it’s the same place as what I have near my house. Different layout. Shittier selection of music and movies. I think I’ll stick with the one in Lawson.
Excellent place to grab a quick gift.
It’s always fun to go to a store like this with physical media I think I just like walking around looking at stuff and then occasionally coming across something I haven’t seen in a long time and then buying it
This place has lost my business. First time I’ve ever been in the Saskatoon store and the lady that’s working 100% ignores all the customers. They don’t have the new album that I went to get. The answer I got from her was rude and unhelpful. Guess I’m buying it online. HMV was so much better. Don’t go there unless you want rude and unhelpful service
Only getting the second star because of the vinyl selection. Otherwise the customer service here is terrible. Exactly why people aren’t in the stores!
Don’t shop at music stores.
4. Long & McQuade Musical Instruments
Address: 617 8 St E, Saskatoon, SK S7H 0R1, Canada , Saskatoon , Saskatchewan , Canada
Rentals are rather inexpensive, quality instruments.
Great customer service. My only issue is a lot of “marked as new” guitars look like used models. Purchased a new guitar but had a few dings and buzzing but still sold as new. Takes away the unboxing experience and not cool for an expensive instrument.
Generally, it is a nice spot for instruments purchasing. Lots of stuff and books for people who love music to rent or buy in.
I had a really bad experience couple years ago. I was seeing the flute and try to blow it loud without touch the spot, they forced me to buy it even I have not tried yet.
And my little body has put another one into his mouth, but did not play. And he did not request to pay the one he held into his mouth.
I don’t like this spot from my initial experience. It looks they get fresh coworkers
Great selection of musical equipment both new and gently used for the musician in all of us. You may find the staff to be a little standoffish and unapproachable. The last time I was in, the store had no music playing at all which did seem to set a strange vibe.
I ordered two different kinds of picks. So I spent 45mins in this long and McQuade s final got a call 1 month later and you guessed it the wrong picks only to be told well it’s the same thickness!!!! Not what I ordered for 40 buck. If you can’t order what your customer’s need you shouldn’t be in business… definitely do not trust this long and McQuade s with any big Purchases
Went in today to buy my 2 daughters a guitar. We walked around for 15 mins and no one came to offer assistance. This one guy who worked there and was in the guitar section just walked past us and said “whats up” and kept walking by us. I can tell you whats up is that u just lost a customer !
Showed up with my wife to return some equipment and rent a pair of hi-hats and stand. The client representative who handled my case was not professional at all, hence the 1 star rating. No complaints about the equipment they sell here. This review is solely based on the customer service I received. Willing to provide more info if the management cares to respond.
Update: I reached out to the email address mentioned in the comments. No response.
Splurged on a couple vinyls for myself and so far they all play perfectly. The guy working that evening was kind and the whole atmosphere of the place is super chill. Definitely would recommend coming here
Clean, great selection and very good customer service.
Definitely Saskatoon’s best record shop! The selection is amazing and the prices are very fair. The staff deserves more than 5 stars though, as they always go above and beyond to assist me.
Has lots of records and some vintage stuff
Their used selection is the best in the province. I won’t argue that. Their newer titles are for great prices as well, but they lack in customer service.
Find a lot of rarities
Pros: Decent selection. Nice staff. Very helpful suggestions.
Cons: very overpriced used selection. Way too many bootlegs that are not clearly stated (very deceiving in that sense), and won’t take refunds.
The negatives are a bit too much to recommend the place. Browse, but be aware of the price and make sure to ask (or research) whether what you’re buying there is not a bootleg because if it is, and you want to return it, Adam, the owner/manager won’t, which is very poor business practice.
Not impressed. Sure, lots of records. But when a customer comes in asking for something specific and the guy at the counter can’t be bothered to help you. I won’t be back.
Did not have any thing in stock
7. Long & McQuade Musical Instruments
Address: 721 43 St E, Saskatoon, SK S7K 0V7, Canada , Saskatoon , Saskatchewan , Canada
Thank you for letting our son go thru all the pianos and giving him options and advice. Much appreciated
Trevor is always super helpful whenever I visit the north Long McQuade!
Really Love The Staff The Guy That Helped Us Was Scott He Was Really Help Full
I am a returning customer of long and mcquade, but recently i brought in my amplified acoustic guitar in because the output jack was loose. After the repair, i took it home and it has been making loud popping noises due to a loose solder. I know that it is not my amp or the cable, because i use the same cable and amp for my other guitar and it works fine. I am slightly dissappointed that they neglected to check the electronics after the repair. Other than this incedant, i have never had a problem with long and mcquade, and i have been a regular customer for years.
Staff very helpful
Not enough varities of acoustic guitars…
Save time and effort, just order online from another source.
Order a guitar 4 months ago was told various times over that period when calling in “it will be in next week” then waited another month and sure enough it isn’t in. They either don’t know much about what is going on with their inventory or are liars. I will never do buisness with them again. Terrible buisness attitude of which does not seem to care once they have your money what happens on the cutomers end.
Empty store, sales staff ignored me.
No sale for you.
You would think with all of the poor reviews they would get their $#!+ together, but no, that’s not gonna happen.
Go somewhere else if you can. Unfortunately, l&m seems to be running all other music stores out of town. They used to be a great store, now they’re just a buncha @$$holes.
8. Dan Julien Music
Address: 1850 Main St #316, Saskatoon, SK S7H 5T2, Canada , Saskatoon , Saskatchewan , Canada
Loved this mans performance at my wedding! He performed our first dance song and did such a great job! Very professional, with a melodic voice, would absolutely recommend!
Dan Julien is talented and professional in equal measure! His smooth Sinatra voice and charismatic presence always draws a crowd and sets the tone for an amazing event! Dan will have you humming the classics as his song sets are sure to reunite you with some old favourites.
I was invited by a friend to one of Daniel’s concerts. He’s very talented and has a fun stage presence!
9. Saskatoon Academy of Music
Address: 629 1st Ave N, Saskatoon, SK S7K 1X7, Canada , Saskatoon , Saskatchewan , Canada
It’s pretty cool.. you should go here.. if you’re reading this.
Our son loves his music lessons. The staff are top notch!
Great teachers, specially Justin La he is always going above and beyond what is expected of him. He teaches faster and makes every dollar that you pay for is worth it! My daughter improved her piano playing skills a lot under Justin’s tutelage! Highly recommended! The staff are all nice and very welcoming!
Very friendly staff and teachers.
I had bad experience with the guy at the reception. Impolite and not helpful. Decided not to enroll my kids at this school.
If you cancel any day due to sickness or emergency always you loose your money but teacher allow to do that.
You always have some emergencies or at least one.
They have a very unreasonable policy which you never can cancel your section and get another day instead but the teachers can do it .
Very selfish policy
10. Sweet Grass Records/Productions
Address: 821 8 Ave N, Saskatoon, SK S7K 2X3, Canada , Saskatoon , Saskatchewan , Canada
Love the chill atmosphere and wonderfully varied selection of music. Staff is friendly and accommodating and im very much looking forward to returning. How lucky are we to have two great vinyl stores in the city?
Great place to find new and used records
I bought a copy of Angel Station from Manfred Mann’s Earth Band here. It was only a dollar and the vinyl was in great shape. Really nice cover art.
10/10 would buy it again from this place.
Organized, good vibe
Staff were friendly and welcoming, nicely organized collection of vinyl, have records you can’t find anywhere else! Only downside is that their CD collection feels like a big of an afterthought :/ overall a very nice store
Pretty decent selection. Its fun to flip through all the LPs
Mostly re-pressings and new vinyl, very pricy.
Poor customer service
Tried to exchange several cd’s on Saturday but owner was unavailable on weekends, came back in 2 days (weekday) but was rejected without them even viewing my Cd’s
April 21 2016 it’s 11:15 am and your supposed to be open at 11am. You lost 4 customers waiting outside since 1055am.
Working with Dingwall guitars in this last year has been an absolute pleasure. Theresa has been working diligently in the office to make sure the staff is taken care of. I have seen firsthand how she puts her heart on the line to make sure things run smoothly. Sheldon Dingwall is a hurricane of work and desire. He may be hard to get to sit down, but that is only because he is busy ensuring that the quality of his beautiful guitars are at their best. You are sure to enjoy your experience in any way you work with Dingwall guitars.
Extremely friendly people with amazing guitars to boot
Staff helped me find the CDs I was looking for and even ordered me the ones they did not have. Went above and beyond expectations, I will be returning again
Awesome selection of records
I went there to look for a movie and found TV shows that I’d love to add to my DVD collection, like The Big Bang Theory
Bought all of my music here and even a record player. I wish they had more albums from 60’s/70’s CTI, ECM, Verve and Flying Dutchmen records though instead of mostly Blue Note and Impulse.
Asked cashier if he had a newly released c.d. Cashier lied to my face and said they had no new released stuff on that day. Beside him was new boxes not even sliced open yet. He then goes would you like to leave a name lol. I should of just said I bet you 20.00 the c.d is in one of those boxes you brought out on the counter lol. What a guy lol
Has a great selection in movies, music, etc.Impressed.
Selection is poor.
Not good selection for cds very dissapointing
Staff was more interested in visiting friends then helping customers. Overall a disappointing experience.
19. Rainy Day Recording Co.
Address: 629 1st Ave N, Saskatoon, SK S7K 1X7, Canada , Saskatoon , Saskatchewan , Canada
relaxed and encouraging recording sessions, great communication, awesome finished product
This recording studio has amazingly friendly staff and young relatable people who help you understand and grow in the music industry, it’s a place to create your own art of music and grow in every positive way possible, every time I come back with a smile on my face and look forward to each session!! Would definitely recommend it to beginners or artists in general in Saskatoon!! Great place to record and make music. I’ve grown so much since first coming here last year, it’s been better every time!
Outstanding experience recording for the first time. Matt was excellent to work with and made the process so easy. I will return.
