Downtown Sounds is a musical instrument retail store located in Northampton, Massachusetts, now operating as a worker-owned cooperative. The store offers a wide variety of products, including top brand name guitars, drums, keyboards, PA and recording equipment, woodwinds, brass, string instruments, and sheet music. They also provide lessons on several instruments with professional musicians. Customers have praised the store for its great customer service, with staff like Tom Shea who provide helpful advice and support. Prices are reported to be competitive with big internet and box stores. One customer shared their experience of finding the same Yamaha GL-1 guitalele at the same price as Amazon, but with the added benefit of receiving a case, which was not included in the online purchase. The store's selection of gear has been noted to be impressive for its size, and all staff members are described as friendly and helpful. Overall, Downtown Sounds offers a positive shopping experience, and customers have expressed their intent to return, even if it means traveling a longer distance.
Took drum lessons with Garrett for 2 years. Nicest, most encouraging person ever! Really enjoyed taking lessons here.
November 2025
Friendly staff, reasonable prices but very guitar centric. Don't go there if you're looking for a Kamaka ukulele. Good stable of teachers if you want lessons.
January 2025
The employees were super helpful and even fixed my friends guitar for free without us even asking! Great attitude, knew what he was talking about and gave us really good advice. 10/10
