POLK AUDIO, INC

4.6 · 179 reviews
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Jason A. Kerpelman
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2020-09-28 09:33

Prices aren't as low as Guitar Center, but it's le...

Prices aren't as low as Guitar Center, but it's less clamorous, and the staff is regular enough that you'll get to know most of them. Lots of expertise with all instruments, new gear, used gear, lessons, you name it, you can't beat Bill's.

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Be Dismond Sweet
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2020-09-17 09:35

Nino's service was exceptionally great. My husband...

Nino's service was exceptionally great. My husband picked out a guitar for me for a Christmas gift and it just wasn't quite the one for me. I came into the store in person to exchange it. I fell in love at first sight with a retro Alvarez and didn't want to go too much over the budget of what my hus...

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Google User
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2020-09-16 12:01

Mr. Ernesto was great! Our son decided he wanted t...

Mr. Ernesto was great! Our son decided he wanted to play the bass guitar, at the last minute, and we needed to purchase one ASAP and the first place his music teacher suggested was your store. Mr.Ernesto helped us right away and now our son is ready to ROCK! Not only was Mr. Ernesto very helpful, ev...

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Robert Hubka
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2020-09-13 10:41

The store is nice looking but the prices are reall...

The store is nice looking but the prices are really high. I was shocked at how little the sales staff knew about recording mics. They had no selection and tried to talk me into an MXL mic that was way below my needs. Was told a lot of made up B.S. Don't recommend at all.

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A Google User
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2020-08-27 10:21

I am afraid I never told you, but I was at your st...

I am afraid I never told you, but I was at your store in September 18th with three good friends of mine and, yes, I did buy a Hofner "Beatle" bass from you that day.

It was a present to my daughter and she is now learning how to play it. She also plays acoustic guitar, violin and flute.

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John Salvatore
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2020-08-27 07:01

I had a very disappointing experience with Mariner...

I had a very disappointing experience with Mariner Finance at Bill's Music. I made my payment on time every single week and was treated horribly. Although the customer service at Bill's is top notch and place is great, if you are going to buy a large purchase, make sure you ask them to use Lendmark...

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Rodney Hamilton
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2020-08-21 06:24

I went to Bill s and bought a new Celestion speake...

I went to Bill s and bought a new Celestion speaker for my Marshall 1x12 cab, then had the guys in the shop install it. Turnaround time was less than 24 hours(!) in my own experience. The crew is friendly, and the store has a really cool vibe about it. Also, my amp now plays like a dream with the ne...

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Jeremy Hall
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2020-08-19 07:38

Extremely rude over the phone and very unknowledge...

Extremely rude over the phone and very unknowledgeable about everything I ever ask. They've also sold me two defective instruments in the past. Don't reccomend this place at all. Not to mention they are ridiculously overpriced for what they actually have.

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Troy Jones
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2020-08-17 06:58

I always wanted to learn how to play the guitar. T...

I always wanted to learn how to play the guitar. Through a recommendation I called Bills to inquire about music lessons. I spoke with Mary Ann who was the coordinator. I explained that because of my schedule I could only take classes in the morning during the week. They didn't have any instructors i...

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Fox Miller
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2020-08-14 23:19

I have ben going to Bill's with my Dad since I was...

I have ben going to Bill's with my Dad since I was a Kid. My First Guitar came from Bill's
And my First Drum set as well I have all ways loved going to Bill's Music all the time PJ. Mikey and Nino are awesome Mikey has helped out my dad all the time as PJ helped me I highly recommend these guys all...

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Bob Johnson
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2020-08-10 03:38

Bill's is just the best local music store. You wil...

Bill's is just the best local music store. You will not find a more friendly helpful staff. There are no high-pressure sales tactics. I love going there. Their repair center is also terrific. I feel so fortunate to have a store like this near me.

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Isa Cranky
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2020-08-04 11:49

Marc took time to answer every question I had, and...

Marc took time to answer every question I had, and I had A LOT of them. He was completely interested and involved in what we were discussing and the product solution he recommended for me to purchase was right ON and reasonably priced. I'm very please with my Bill's Music House experience.

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Nick Larsen
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2020-08-03 22:10

I've been to dozens of music stores all over the c...

I've been to dozens of music stores all over the country, and Bill's Music has continuously been one of the most unsatisfying and frustrating stores I've ever visited.

I've been to Bill's music a number of times, and experienced the same thing every time, so this is what your experience at Bill's...

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John Chestna
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2020-07-27 03:31

Before ordering, I called to inquire about a few t...

Before ordering, I called to inquire about a few things. The staff was tops! They were extremely helpful, polite, knowledgeable, and down to earth.
I received my Rickenbacker 4003 Jet Glow super fast! It is my first time buying a Rickenbacker, and buying from Bill's Music House, and I am impressed ...

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TOGI BOK
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2020-07-20 15:28

PJ was very helpful with my trade in gear. I Love ...

PJ was very helpful with my trade in gear. I Love the bass guitar and amp. I'm glad I came to Bill's because I walked out very pleased with my purchases. He showed me a Fender rumble 350 bass amp that Fender does not make anymore. I walked out of Bill's with gear that is getting hard to find.

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Mary Hecht
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2020-07-12 01:06

Too many Guitars to count, Payment plans for your ...

Too many Guitars to count, Payment plans for your instrument of choice Huge selection of music related accessories. Plenty of Friendly Salesmen with Experience ready to help any way they can. Never know who might be there, trying out a variety of instruments

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Durin Crombie
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2020-07-10 22:35

Very nice place with good musical instruments and ...

Very nice place with good musical instruments and accessories. I was helped by a guy named Brian who was very nice and not pushy or weird.
I'm super happy with my new Bass which I am enjoying learning.
I would 100 percent recommend buying from Bills Music over any online store like Amazon.

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heidi dillard
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2020-07-10 17:09

As I said before, I have always loved shopping at ...

As I said before, I have always loved shopping at Bill's. You, Tracy, and Bill made myself and Beth feel as we are a part of your family. I will always be a customer at Bill's. Thank you for treating myself and Beth the way you did. Beth said she now knows why I come to you and Tracy for my needs. T...

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Laetittia Pannell
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2020-07-02 09:53

They're paticient, n helpful n will answer all you...

They're paticient, n helpful n will answer all your questions. If you're trying to get your music straighten out, they're there to help you make it so when you're ready to go out on stage in front a million people you'll have what it takes. If eat sleep n sing or play music n need help go to bills m...

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Dave Cooper
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2020-06-26 06:50

I've been shopping at Bill's for more than 30 year...

I've been shopping at Bill's for more than 30 years since my dad started taking me there as a kid. I've bought several guitars, amps, cables, pedals, etc.

Recently, I went in to shop for a new pedal where I goofed around with their pedal station but didn't fall in love with any of the pedals. I d...

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Graham Allen
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2020-06-24 21:45

Came in to sell my acoustic guitar that I wasn't u...

Came in to sell my acoustic guitar that I wasn't using and was taking up space.
Bill himself looked it over and offered pretty much what I'd expected to get for it.
Great experience. Definitely would recommend checking out Bill's Music.

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Frank P
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2020-06-22 16:16

Bill s is simply a great place to shop. They have ...

Bill s is simply a great place to shop. They have an extensive inventory, and more importantly, you ll find instruments here that you won t find at the chain music stores. The sales staff is friendly and the store is just really cool place to visit if you re a musician. I don t get to the Baltimor...

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Mike M
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2020-06-22 08:25

Not sure who they paid to build up their positive ...

Not sure who they paid to build up their positive reviews but it has got to be fake. There can t possibly be 200+ people visiting and taking the time to review this dinky place. Terrible experience with this merchant. If you are planning to check them out from out of town don t waste your time. ...

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Virginia Sharff
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2020-06-16 12:53

Drove all the way from Poconos for other reasons. ...

Drove all the way from Poconos for other reasons. My experiences in past with Bill's Music has always been exceptional. So during an outing we stopped in store as my daughter has expressed interest in learning guitar. I wanted to show her this store as they offer such a wide variety of quality instr...

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Google User
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2020-06-12 23:08

It was my first time in your store and I enjoyed m...

It was my first time in your store and I enjoyed myself. You have a good range of Keyboards, ready to sample, and I played a dozen without someone hovering over me, very refreshing. Then I made a purchase, in the price range I was looking for and good quality. Thanks and I hope to return soon.

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A Google User
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2020-06-10 06:15

I was very impressed with your store; selection, i...

I was very impressed with your store; selection, inventory etcetera.
Nino was very friendly and helpful. I have not paid as much attention
To my guitar as I should for some time and am planning to fix that.
I m sure you will see me again.

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Phorever Tromblyn
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2020-06-08 12:48

MATT! Dude, thanks so much for all of your help an...

MATT! Dude, thanks so much for all of your help and expertise when selecting a guitar... The Yamaha sounds great!! Hey let me know if you guys ever come across a Cordoba GK Guitar or a used Boss RC-2 Looper station... I would be very interested in either of those items. Bills is the BEST!!!!!!

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Alexei Vinogradsky
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2020-06-05 07:25

Great place no matter what you came to look for - ...

Great place no matter what you came to look for - a guitar, an amp, pedals, strings or just new picks. And I visit the place pretty often. More often probably that I should. But I do believe in supporting local businesses where I live At Bill's I always get to work with supremely knowledgeable and ...

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A Google User
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2020-06-05 01:46

Ron and Gib in the service department are top notc...

Ron and Gib in the service department are top notch. They do superior work at a reasonable price. I've never been disappointed. I've done business with Bill's for many years; buying guitars, amps, strings, stands, and electronics. The staff at Bill's are great to work with it. I am very lucky that B...

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Glenn Lash
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2020-06-02 18:41

First time shopper and was mightily impressed. Fro...

First time shopper and was mightily impressed. From the warm greeting upon entering to the super service by PJ. I had searched for the 4 things I needed online first, but ended up buying everything at Bill's. I'm coming back for sure.

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Brian Mckethan
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2020-06-01 22:26

This is a generous 2 stars because i used to shop ...

This is a generous 2 stars because i used to shop there years ago... I called twice to see if they had parts i needed to repair a marching snare, the first call was to see if they had a specific head, they transferred me to the drum section and then the drum section put me on hold while he checked w...

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Michael Sacks
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2020-06-01 14:19

I recently purchased a new Paul Reed Smith Special...

I recently purchased a new Paul Reed Smith Special Semi-Hollow Limited Edition (PRS Experience Guitar) from Bill's. The sales staff and sales manager patiently worked with me and took the time to show me all possible options and finishes. I live out of state and was in town visiting and Bill's caref...

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Tony Moore
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2020-05-27 16:59

Lots of used equipment and what seems like decent ...

Lots of used equipment and what seems like decent prices. I like that of the 2 times I have been during the last couple months, no one has really tried to talk to me. It's personal preference, but I prefer to be left alone to browse the store.

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A Google User
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2020-05-27 08:14

I was in town visiting my fiance's family on thurs...

I was in town visiting my fiance's family on thursday. I stopped in your store and was in awe at how enormous it was! Immediately i was greeted by several smiling employees. When the need to ask a question arose, most of the associates were busy, so i patiently waited until a young man named Logan a...

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Ben Deibert
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2020-05-24 21:29

Had a fantastic experience working with Bill's Mus...

Had a fantastic experience working with Bill's Music staff. PJ specifically helped coordinate a live sound rental for a friend's wedding. PJ was very professional and through. He helped spec the right system and ensure the proper accessories were provisioned. A very positive experience with competit...

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Google User
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2020-05-22 17:35

Thank you so much bills music my experience is alw...

Thank you so much bills music my experience is always amazing at your store it's like a baby walking into Toys R Us but on the grown man tip so really thank you so much and your service is always impeccable everyone I encountered is so helpful and delightful

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Angel Wolfrey
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2020-05-16 12:46

I had a wonderful experience at Bill s Music as I ...

I had a wonderful experience at Bill s Music as I always do!! I can t thank Brian Lis enough for taking the time to get me the right mixer at the right price. He explained everything to me. Your store and staff are amazing!!! If you love music, you need to visit Bill s Music in Catonsville.

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John Imes
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2020-05-16 01:29

I was just enjoying sometime in my playground of s...

I was just enjoying sometime in my playground of sorts and luckily saw this golden guitar that caught my eye. I had to put my hands on and after inspection have it! As usual, my experience with the staff at Bill's was pleasant! It's great to support a local staple!

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Gary LA Blues
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2020-05-12 16:13

Been dealing with Bill's since 1970. Have had some...

Been dealing with Bill's since 1970. Have had some great experiences and some less than perfect but always left satisfied. My last 2 visits where entertained by BA who was totally professional, didn't fast talk me or rush me out to get to the next customer. I'll be back!

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Band Mail
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2020-05-07 20:32

I came in to buy a Bugera bass head and cabinet. M...

I came in to buy a Bugera bass head and cabinet. Matt the sales rep set it up and let me experiment with some sounds. I asked if there was something that sounded "better", he showed me a few others and I settled on the fender. Really nice guy, no pressure. I'll see you guys soon. A truly pleasant ex...

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Oblique
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2020-04-21 03:48

Hi bill. Thanks for the email re quality of servic...

Hi bill. Thanks for the email re quality of service. I had a great experience the other evening. I believe it was Mikey that help me with my banjo-guitar. He was helpful showing me what was wrong with the setup and provided some tips on how to play my mando (been sitting it it's case for years). Ove...

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Gretchen Hendricks
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2020-04-19 17:49

My fiance Sam and I have visited Bills Music House...

My fiance Sam and I have visited Bills Music House a few times and have received impeccable service.from the entire staff. Music of all genres brings us all together.
GOD BLESS US ALL; Allah; Budda or whomever we pray to.
Sincerely,
Gretchen Hendricks and Sam Walker

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Ernesto Rosa
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2020-04-18 11:52

This is the best guitar store in Baltimore, no won...

This is the best guitar store in Baltimore, no wonder why it sells interments since the 60s.
It has a lot of variety in guitars and other instruments as well, attention was amazing, the guy was very patient when I was choosing my guitar letting me try all the guitars I wanted and also explaining th...

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