Portland's 4 top spots to splurge on musical instruments

Portland's 4 top spots to splurge on musical instrumentsThe 12th Fret Guitar Repair Shop | Photo: Dennis K./Yelp
Hoodline
Published on December 09, 2019

Looking for musical instruments and teachers?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best high-end musical instruments in Portland, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to go.

1. Artichoke Music

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Topping the list is Artichoke Music. Located at 2007 S.E. Powell Blvd. in Hosford-Abernethy, the performing arts and community service/non-profit spot, which offers musical instruments, lessons and more, is the highest-rated high-end musical spot in Portland, boasting 4.5 stars out of 30 reviews on Yelp.

Yelper John K. wrote, "Artichoke is a wonderful, small venue that makes for an excellent concert space where musicians and the audience both benefit from the intimacy.  Attending a concert here, and seeing universally talented young performers playing almost all original compositions made me feel good about the future for the first time in a long time."

2. David Kerr Violin Shop

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Next up is Creston-Kenilworth's David Kerr Violin Shop, situated at 4451 S.E. 28th Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 21 reviews on Yelp, the spot to score musical instruments and lessons has proven to be a local favorite for those looking to indulge. 

Yelper D. H., who reviewed David Kerr Violin Shop on Sept. 19, wrote, "I've purchased two violas from David Kerr Violin shop and have always had excellent service. No pushy salespeople and always very professional."

3. The 12th Fret Guitar Repair Shop

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Buckman's The 12th Fret Guitar Repair Shop, located at 2402 S.E. Belmont St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the fancy spot to score musical instruments and teachers and more four stars out of 38 reviews.

The shop offers repairs, setups and full restorations for both acoustic and electric guitars.

4. Control Voltage

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Control Voltage, a spot to score musical instruments and more in Boise, is another pricey go-to, with four stars out of 36 Yelp reviews. Head over to 3742 N. Mississippi Ave. to see for yourself.

The spot specializes in synthesizers, MIDI controllers, drum machines and more.


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