gguillotte: @techno_eris no idea what kind of makeup to apply to drums. do they need to be ho'd out or just dressed up? #LOFNOTC
about 6 hours ago
Otolit: Are these kick-drums or explosions? Eh...who cares...gonna use them either way. link
about 6 hours ago
_nightwarrior: @miss_hazy They seem like they're magic or something. I still wish to meet one of his guitars. Perhaps take it out for a meal?
about 6 hours ago
lizzyb52: Air guitar and drums to Journey...on the way to Wild Horse Pass for a game of craps and a Martini or two.
about 6 hours ago
emilyryandavis: @SmartBitches 4 isn't too young for music if you find someone who teaches Suzuki method. Wld rec piano or drums at 4. Maybe violin.
about 7 hours ago
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| Last updated July 15, 2001 at 5:28 a.m. |
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Note: The contents of this guide were checked for accuracy when this article was updated on July 15, 2001 at 5:28 a.m. We continually update the thousands of articles on OnMilwaukee.com, but it's possible some details, specials and offers may have changed. As always, we recommend you call first if you have specific questions for the businesses mentioned in the guide.
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Music Center
7700 Green Bay Rd., Kenosha, (262) 697-9393
www.musiccenterinc.com
Our southerly neighbors lucked out with the Music Center, which is a large shop packed full of every kind of instrument you can imagine, plus lighting and effects gear.
Nova Musik
608 N. Broadway, (414) 270-1948
Nova, located in the heart of Downtown Milwaukee, isn't the best place to look for a vintage Rickenbacker or a wide range of drum sets, but it is the best place to go for a lot of recording gear and newfangled hi-tech musical gear.
Rauen Guitars and Repair
2473 N. Weil St., (414) 265-4343
Rauen, located in Riverwest, is one of the most respected repairers of guitars and other stringed instruments in the city.
Record Head
7211 W. Greenfield Ave., West Allis, (414) 453-5355
7418 W. Hampton Ave., (414) 463-9500
Guitars galore. That's what you'll find at the two Record Head locations. An ever-changing selection of vintage instruments means regular visits are required. You're sure to find a gem here.
Rockhaus Guitars & Drums
4300 W. Forest Home Ave., (414) 545-5900
www.rockhaus.com
Greg at Rockhaus is the city's guitar maven and has been a part of the music scene for years. His unassuming shop on the southwest side has a great selection of vintage guitars and drums and he also sells a lot on the Internet, so stay in touch with him if you're looking for something special and elusive. They also do top-notch repair work.
Uncle Bob's
10220 W. Greenfield Ave., (414) 453-2700
www.unclebobsmusic.com
Uncle Bob's sells new and used gear at great prices annd they carry everything from guitars to p.a. systems, drums to lighting gear, keyboards, amps and more.
Wade's Guitar Shop
3490 N. Oakland Ave.., (414) 961-0848
The east side's premier guitar shop, Wade has the kind of reputation in town that earns him a salute on the CDs of most Milwaukee bands. That's due to his killer selection of stringed instruments (he's a Rickenbacker and Martin dealer and has the best choice of those classic American guitars on hand) and his ace repair work. Lessons are also given.
Walker Music
12229 W. North Ave., Wauwatosa, (414) 774-2002
This stalwart shop near Mayfair serves up everything for a rock and roll or high school band, along with repairs, rentals, sheet music, books, instruction and more.
Warpdrive
2637 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., (414) 481-3430
In the former home of Crown Music, across from the Hi-Fi Cafe, Warpdrive has set up shop, specializing in vintage guitars and amps, but they buy and sell keyboards, drums, effect units, p.a. gear, accordions, analog drum machines and bagpipes! The store, although still open at press time, appeared in early 2003 to be preparing to shut down permanently, so call before heading over there.
White House of Music
2101 N. Springdale Rd., (262) 798-9700
S. Church St., Watertown, (920) 261-0700
For those of you further out west, White House has two locations stuffed full of everything you can think of, pertaining to music, of course. They rent and repair instruments as well as sell and lease them. There's sheet music, lessons and more.
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Posted by OMCreader on Jan. 19, 2006 at 12:02 p.m. (report)
Emmett Jordan said: did you forget MUSIC GO ROUND for all sorts of guitars, amps, etc? Stein Mart Plaza 5012 S 74 St 53220.
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