Reviews of Sims Music. (Musical Store) in Columbia (South Carolina).

Sims Music

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Musical store

Music store

1110 St Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC 29210, United States

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This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended

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Marsh Julian

Not sure how this place doesn’t have a 5-star average!! You will be hard-pressed to find better folks especially when this store is helmed by the amazing Jerry Sims!! I don’t live in Columbia anymore. I called no less than 5 times prior to visiting the shop to make my purchase. Every phone call was respectful and courteous, especially given my ignorance as to guitars. When I arrived at the store, I was immediately greeted by a young man asking if I needed help. I was then assisted by Justin (because the first gentleman was a drummer, not a guitarist). Justin unlocked several acoustics for me, and let me find the best one for me. Upon choosing my first guitar, Justin and Sway both leapt to action to assist me with my purchase! The customer service is top notch! The staff is beyond knowledgeable! The owner is an amazing guitarist and even better person! And I can’t wait to return many, many times! Do not listen to the negative reviews. They are false and written by people searching for attention. You will never find a better music store in the US! Thank you, Justin, Sway, Jerry, the drummer (I’m sorry I didn’t catch your name), and Sims Music!! My fingers are raw, and I couldn’t be happier! Y’all rock!!

75kimberlyanne

Beautiful store! Very clean and good selection. What impresses me the most, though, is the knowledgeable sales people. Luke and Justin were amazing and the rest of the staff was very pleasant. Skip that disaster of a store, Guitar Center, and just come to Sims. You’ll be glad you did.

Brad Veasey

Had a great experience here. I drove down from NC to check out an Eastman archtop. Luke helped me through the whole process, and was super nice and helpful. I tested the guitar in their cozy amp room through a Fender Deluxe Reverb. Decided to purchase the instrument, and Luke gave it a great setup before I left. Columbia is lucky to have this business. Thank ya'll for the friendly atmosphere and great customer-service.

Darrell Johnson

Our group "The Upstate Ukulele Players" from Spartanburg, attended the Christmas Uke Jam. We had an absolute blast! We were very impressed by Jessica Sims' teaching and leading skills!! It was so upbeat and fun. The song selection was great also! We are all hoping we can come back and play again!! Thanks to Jessica, and to Sims Music for a great time !!

Coy Wylie

I recently purchased a new Gibson ES-335 from Sims. They had the best price I could find anywhere in the US. Their tech set up the guitar perfectly and I dealt with Justin personally. It shipped the same day I ordered and arrived on time in perfect condition. I couldn't be happier with my purchase and highly recommend Justin and his team at Sims Music.

Darren Truel

This is the place to shop for your gear. Owner and employees are kind, respectful, and knowledgeable. They attend to you when you need something and they don’t pester when you are checking things out. The best!

Carl Roberts

A great music store. Large inventory, very friendly and knowledgeable management and staff, and good prices.

Jason Wilson

Everyone is awesome The amp I got today is awesome I haven’t been in sims in twenty years (military life, recently moved back) Awesome place and people Amen

Joe Lewis

Excellent service and a very friendly atmosphere. I highly recommend this store to anyone who is visiting. South Carolina.

Gabriel

Fantastic customer service, prices and selection. I was allowed to play and test keyboards for about an hour with no pressure and no issues. Super friendly staff and I've heard their lessons are top notch too. If you're even remotely interested in music come check out the best company in the state!

Aaron drisk

If you are a drummer in Columbia sc and shop anywhere else, you’re shopping at the wrong place. Justin knows a lot and his staff is also knowledgeable and friendly. They are clean, very organized and have a lot of different options on equipment in stock.

Seamus Fennessy

Went in with a friend to help her find an electric guitar. Staff was really helpful and accommodating. When we sat in the "special collection" room they offered us a cable, picks, and an amp to borrow for the guitar we wanted to test. Solid lifetime help for guitar purchases which is pretty great.

Tom Malcom

Sims Music always has what I need for my child’s school instrument needs. Staff is always willing to help. Renting online and picking up in store has been seamless!

Marianne C.

Outstanding customer service! Justin assisted me with my online purchase and was very courteous in helping me with changes to my order. Shipping was extremely fast as well, impressive when I have seen shipping times understandably altered by COVID. And my purchase was exactly as described and at an unbeatable price. I highly recommend Sims Music and would not hesitate to purchase from them again in the future. A+++

Markos Hurtt

Bought my whole DJ setup over here. Staff is incredible. Had a bump in the road with one of my speakers, and they made sure they fixed it for me as promptly as time allowed. Support local. They're beautiful people.

Janet Davis

It was great! Took my guitar there to get new strings. They put the strings on, and retuned the guitar after restringing! Jake did a fantastic job there at Sim's. The rest of the staff that I dealt with were great too. I'd recommend Sim's to everyone.

Derek Tsuboi

I bring my guitars here for setups and whatnot and they always overdeliver and never let me down.

Mark Cope

Simms Music was a pleasure to work with. The guitar was just as described and they shipped it to me very quickly. I received the day after placing my order. Thanks Justin!

David McKee

I have purchased several instruments and numerous pieces of equipment over the years from Sims Music. Their selection is superb and the staff is always friendly, helpful, and professional. Overall, a much better experience than big box chain stores or online purchases. Highly recommend.

Scott Moseley

Sims is THE music store in South Carolina. They are the best around. Very helpful and knowledgeable about all instruments. Locally owned and friendly. I have bought both Gibson and Fender from Sims and I can say from sales to instruction to repair they are the only people I will trust. Give them a try. They are honest and won't try to talk you into something you don't need.

John Orr

Sims Music is a great store. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. They have a very wide selection of guitars. There rewards program is also really good. I recommend this store.

Jim Overton

Sims has the best service imaginable. I dropped off my vintage Fender Super Reverb amplifier to be serviced since is sounded muddy and had lost its spark. Brad worked his magic and replaced several tubes. My amplifier now sings...it is sounds better than it ever has. I am one very happy customer. I have the highest recommendation for their work on vintage equipment. The icing on my cake was the very, very reasonable fee for their services.

Christopher Anderson

Bought my wife a guitar for Valentine’s Day. Owner of the store spoke with my wife’s guitar teacher and they worked to find the best fit for her. Everyone was very professional and courteous. I appreciate the time they took to explain the care and maintenance of the guitar. Very clean store, not cluttered and all prices were clearly displayed. Way better than shopping big national chain store. Local matters!

Shawn Anderson

Awesome experience which reminded me of old days gone by when you could go into a specialty shop and get specialty answers. Highly recommend. I've put them in my go to contact list for gear. Ian and Louis were particularly helpful without pushing up sales. They directed me to the best option they had that would meet my intent vs. inappropriate upselling. Their pricing follows normal market pricing and they'll work with you on matching pr slightly beating many competitor deals. Return policy is 48-hr store credit only, but understandable due to market conditions - so just make sure you are getting the right piece of equipment the first time. This isn't a buy, try and return when needed. However, I appreciate that the policy keeps costs down for everybody.

Tom Crews

Very knowledgeable employees and a great selection of products. Service has always been great having my guitars restrung, intonation checked and whatever else needed. I have made many many purchases from Sims Music over the years and will continue to do so. Highly recommend.

Andrew Sorrell

Great customer service. I would come here for my instrument needs.

Christopher Kennedy

Sims Music actually had the microphone I needed in stock. Naturally, I made the trip and purchased it. Great, curtious and attentive staff! A truly enjoyable trip to the music store. Beautiful instruments and accessories to look at. Awesome in-store and online Sims Music Loyalty Program. If you needed it yesterday, visit Sims, today!

Jonis Lowry

I've been to Sims a few times and all except once I've had good experiences. I've called in asking about products and was helped by a very knowledgeable sales person. My only gripes about Sims is that a sales person is needed for every guitar you want to try. Also, they don't always seem eager to help you.

Cj Boots

Absolutely amazing team!!! Answered my late night messages as well as worked out some details with me. The extra goodies I recieved are a nice bonus but the fact that they took the time to write a thank you note really shows their dedication to stellar customer service. Guitar was shipped fast and came in perfect condition. As expected...the set up was nothing short of perfect. Sims has gained a life long customer Your favorite lefty in Rhode Island.

Bryan McKinney

Sims music is the best! I left Guitar Center over Memorial day weekend because they were pestering me to buy a guitar that i didn't want and was trying to talk me out of the guitar i did want. I showed up to Sims right as they were closing only to have one of the store clerks(might have been the owner) to let me in to make a purchase. Sims has one thing the big box stores don't have....real people that care about their business. The level of professionalism and genuine common courtesy that I received has made me a customer from here on out. The prices are on par with the larger stores. After everything was said and done with my last purchase, I only paid $5 more then i would have if i bought my guitar new online or from another big box store. That's a small price to pay to not deal with the corporate headaches.

Dustin Duckett

Excellent customer service. John is a fantastic tech. Great gear and equipment. And unlike the big box music stores, the employees are knowledgeable and experienced.

Larry Thorne Jr

The owners and staff are great very knowledgeable of the equipment. We get all the equipment we need for our drumline from this store. Several times throughout the year they have internationally known musicians come to the store to do clinics as well. They are also conveniently located near the highway

Zachary Markle

Just got off of the phone with Luke at Sims. SUPER Nice guy, FANTASTIC attitude, and overwhelmingly helpful. Coming from someone who isn't blessed with calls that go that well all day, this is a guy who knows his stuff (put in a great recommendation) - and definitely needs to be kept around (GIVE THAT GUY A RAISE!).

Geoff Shackley

Sims has always been great to me, even when I was the obnoxious little window shopper I used to be in my teens. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, they have a massive selection of instruments and gear, and they have competitive prices. As a drummer, I definitely appreciate their ever-growing percussion section, and their prices match up with anything you can find online. The next time you're looking for an instrument or some gear, give them a visit. You won't be sorry!

DoctorPace007

Every time I come in I am greeted and asked if I need any help. In most places that gets annoying but at Sims I welcome it because when I really need help I know they're there to actually help me and give me their real honest opinion. I can't thank them enough for helping me with my acoustic guitar choice, which I love, and for the Marshall amp I just won at their customer appreciation day. Justin, Jack, Brian, Mark, Robbie, Jerry, Tom, and the rest of their team are the folks to go see for any of your musical needs!

D Griffin

Super friendly and helpful group of guys. I came in needing a nut for the guitar jack on my amp. The guy went through his selection of parts in the back coming out to check if they fit on the same style amp. He didn't have to do that. Everyone who walked in while I was there got a warm welcome, a laugh, and a joke here and there. Awesome place to go!

D3TAILSdesigngroup

we stopped on our way from North Carolina to Florida on a road trip. it was the perfect stop. the staff is so nice. their selection of instruments is amazing. they are all put on display. my son plays drums and it was the most symbols on display we have ever seen anywhere. and, the only thing better was the friendliness and knowledge of the employees.

Bryan Chitwood

Sims music is the best music store in Columbia and in south Carolina. Period! Walls of guitars, a room full of drums, dj equipment, bass amps, effects pedals, you name it! The staff there are great, many of them have been working there for a long time. The staff are good, helpful people. I've been going to Sims music since 1997, it really is the best music store in South Carolina.

Ed Redmond

My son has taken lessons from Sims for over 2 years now and i have made many major and small purchases from them. They are always competitively priced and very helpful. It is great to have a personal touch, service abilities and the vast knowledge of the sims employees to help pick out the perfect instrument or accessory and it is obvious they care about their customers. They have a huge selection of instruments and have really cool limited run colors that you can't find in the major chains that treat instruments like appliances. In a day of big box stores and online shopping it gets increasingly more difficult for home town stores to carry on. So shop local and support all the great folks at sims!

Robin Goude

These folks are super nice and extremely helpful. I have bought several instruments from here and they know their stuff. And always kind. When asked where I bought my guitar I say, "Sims Music, cause I won't buy from anywhere else".

Jeff Merck

We at Strings Attached Guitar Repair appreciate Justin and everyone at Sims Music! Thanks for supplying our local musicians with the Highest quality instruments and accessories and your amazing contribution to the Columbia music scene! Keep up the great work! View and edit 

philipatoz

I'm a guitarist. I've been occasionally patronizing Sims since before they moved to St. Andrews Rd. Very professional, they have the best selection in the Columbia area. My only gentle criticism - as I like them a lot - is that all of their guitars are locked down like they are delicate treasures and not to be handled by mere mortals. When your geographically closest competitors allow customers to feel comfortable and able to pick up ANY guitar they so desire, to - well, that's a lot more business friendly than having to seek out a salesperson for every guitar you'd like to check out. I really wish they would rethink their policy. Yeah, you are going to get the odd scratch - but the vast majority are very careful with instruments. The reality is, they are saving a few nicks now and again, but their policy is likely GREATLY inhibiting the much more substantial sales a loosening of policy would likely produce. Perhaps they could redesign the showroom for greater freedom while monitoring the odd kid who thinks he's Pete Townshend!

Ray Weiss

Can't say enough good things about these guys! The big box stores can't match Sims knowledge and customer service. I will not buy guitars from anyone else! They will even match any fair market price in town! Highly recommend them!

Don Taylor

The guys here were super helpful. I came in looking for a pedal as a gift, which unfortunately they didn't have in stock. But they helped me find an awesome replacement, and the gift was a huge success! Thanks again guys, ill definitelybe back!!

Mr Phil

Really good, local mom and pop music store. They carry first quality gear at good prices, have great staff, and the best guitar tech/luthier around.

Brittanie Sightler

Got my guitar set up here and the staff was super helpful. Alex did a great job with my guitar. It looks and sounds amazing now. Highly recommend.

Jeff Wilson

Great selection of guitars & gear, excellent customer service & terrific repair tech!

Stephen Parrish

Do not listen to the negative reviews left by the arrogant people below. SIMS is a family run business and the people are incredibly friendly and know what they are talking about. The only way to know is to walk in one day and see for yourself. Best place to buy music equipment in Columbia.

Kevin Thigpen

Great selection and customer service. Jerry and Justin are the best! For set ups, John is my go to tech now.

Tom Reke

Great place! Great customer service. Was going to buy there regardless, but when I checked prices online just for my own piece of mind, they were amazingly competitive. That along with a good hand shake, smile, and thank you works for me! Keep up the good work!

eddie johnson

Sims Music has been my "go to" for many years now. Their team has been great us and always trying to find a way to fit my/our needs. It's nice to have people who actually know what they are talking about but in the rare occasion that someone doesn't know an answer to a question I may have they find someone who can answer rather than just spouting something off. Nothing worse than going somewhere, asking a question and to only find out the person you are talking to knows way less than you do but they tell you very adamantly how to do it. LOL! I have been to many other music dealers and have felt like I was a bother to ask a question or they had prices that I knew were overpriced on things as simple as tuners, strings, instruments, etc. I pass several other music shops to get to Sims and drive a good distance but it's worth it... not to mention they are the original Taylor Guitar dealers for the Midlands!

Scott Burkholder

DRUMMERS: THIS IS YOUR STORE!!! Sims Music is my favorite store, period. I wish they sold groceries. I have been a loyal Sims customer since 1984. They have a tremendous inventory, and a fantastic, knowledgeable staff. Their pricing is competitive, but their service is second to none. Sims staff has even helped me out after-hours at the gig. As a drummer, I find their drum department to be heaven on earth. They get early releases of Zildjian and Sabian. They have a fantastic relationship with DW. They have a good stock of heads, sticks and accessories. The hand-percussion selection is top-notch as well. Clinics? They have those, too. Steve Gadd, Keith Carlock, Peter Erskine, Aaron Spears, and John Blackwell just to name a few (now....if they could only get Stanton Moore......). If you're a local musician in the Columbia, SC area, you need to have a relationship w/ a local music store. Sims is it.

Virginia w

Brad was awesome sauce. He was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. We are completely satisfied with our Epiphone Les Paul muse. You totally rock Brad.

T Moore

I got a guitar from these guys and they all went above and beyond to make sure all my questions and concerns were answered. I could not be happier with my experience and will be back for all my future needs...

Bryan Barwick

Came in for a bass amp. Brad helped me select a cord to go with it and was very friendly and knowledgeable. Will definitely be back!

Saviela Edwards Thorne

Great place, reasonable prices, great staff!

Jerry Halk

Love this store. They have an amazing selection of instruments and have a very helpful and experienced staff.

Michael Affronte

Nice selection, a lot going on in a small place! The fact that they had a food drive told me the type of people they are, and that wins my business! (Customer appreciation day was pretty kick butt too!)

Andrew Milikin

Been a customer for years. Great service from friendly folks. Killer selection of guitars and effects, drums!!!

Dawn McCoy

Repeat customer that has been to other places including out of town and refuses to go anywhere else. They're very helpful and knowledgeable. If you want or need something not in stock, they're more than willing to find it for you

James O'Brien

Have been doing business with Jerry Sims and his crew for 30+ years! Great gear at great prices with a personal touch- love 'em!

James Hamby

Nicest most helpful staff in a business I've ever been to.

Jaclyn Siewert

Staff was friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. Bought a digital piano. Definitely recommend!

Candace Johnson

Walked in there to get a present for a family member and they were very helpful , knowledgeabl, and nice. Amazing staff. Will be going back for any musical needs 💜💜💜💜 …

Ben Costy

Good selection and generally friendly staff. Willing to work with you if you want to sample instruments or get any work done.

Kay M

Every visit here is alway fantastic! Great customer service, knowledgeable and friendly staff! Really good selection and quality items.

Trey Alexander

Very honest and helpful folks. No music store in Columbia comes close. Definitely check them out.

W&C M

This is a great place with great people. Have a HUGE beautiful selection of anything you want. They hold clinics weekly and many are free.

Isaac Belton

Excellent store and had excellent selection. However, there was no vintage or used gear which I wish they had.

Charisse Dunn

Luke!!!! That young man is very helpful and knowledgeable! Great atmosphere! Big selection of products

Miles Stewart

I recommend musiciansupply. More willing to help if you are new to musical activities. Especially with band and orchestra.

LilBit Lessismore

Brad was funny and very patient while my husband made his choice!!

Jennifer Merkel

Very knowledgeable staff. Great selection.

Jack Kuenzie

Best musical instrument store in Columbia.

Jessica Taylor

Awesome Customer Service, fast, friendly, and incredibly helpful.

Thomas Veverka

I shopped for DJ equipment only. Most prices were very very high! I'll not shop there again.

John Frierson

Had what I needed, right away.

Daniel Marquette

Great service! Justin was very helpful.

Jeffrey Flagg

The best service, choices and prices in and around Columbia SC hands down.

Brenda Busshart

Great service! Awesome Guitars

Larry Eisner

Nice folks and great selection.

Nalani Mixon

The staff here is always friendly and willing to help.

Jimmy Bell

Brad is awesome great customer service

Kinn Jones

It offers alot for musicians in sc

Garry Hipp

Awesome place great service

David A.

A really big hell yeah for anything that makes sound.

Lee Gallman

Always pleasant visit

Juan S. Rico

Very nice place for music

WPF

Great folks! Great business!

David Willingham

Great selection and staff.

Mike

I drove down here from Charlotte and this is one of the best music stores in the Carolinas! The customer service is great and it beats the typical guitar center

Victoria Eubank

Great place and people that run it .they are knowledgeable and there to help. The only music store that I had come to that has helped and knew what they are doing. Appreciate them.

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