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Bert Murdock Music
981 1200 W, Orem, UT 84057, United States
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Bert Murdock Music
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An
Review №1

Theyve got an amazing selection of guitars and amps. Everything from good quality beginner gear to some of the most unique guitars Ive seen in stock at any store in Utah or Salt Lake County. And they dont hover when youre checking stuff out.

pa
Review №2

Their customer service is outstanding!!! I rented a violin for my daughter and it had some finish flaws and they went above and beyond to make it right. Michelle is the sales person that helped me.

Ju
Review №3

I have had bad experiences with direct competitors of Bert Murdock and simply put, why do I even bother with other people?I always come back to Bert Murdock, they always understand my needs and listen to me patiently.Do yourself a favor and give them a try, you will not be disappointed.

Va
Review №4

This store has always have helpful staff and a great woodwind technician!

Ti
Review №5

Probably best selection and best customer service in the area. Staff was great and knowledgeable.

Da
Review №6

Great experience, I drove all the way down there looking for an epiphone les paul. All the stores up north either didnt sell epiphone or only had one finish in stock. Bert murdock had a great selection, not just of epiphone but a bunch of different makes. They had budget instruments up to top of the line gibsons and fenders. Staff was helpful and friendly. They packaged up my new guitar very well for the drive home. All in all I would absolutely shop here again

Al
Review №7

Burt Murdock MusicThis review does not reflect on the entire store as a whole, but to point out a particular dishonest employee that works for this music store. His name is Dave Heslington and if you happen to be dealing with him make sure your aware of your the entire transaction. I bought a guitar on 5/10/21 and attempted to return it on 5/11/21. Dave told me that he would not accept the instrument back and will not refund my money, after pretending to be inspecting for defects, and found only a factory workmanship defect. He then claimed that since I bought it defected that I was fully responsible for it. In other word purchased as is. Like a used items with the caveat buyer beware. He threaten to call the police not realizing that it would only reveal his dishonesty in dealing with me. I was lucky that there was an honest employee Ryan (co-owner maybe) that was honest enough and resolved the situation. He attributed the defect to the factory that assembled the guitar. Gave me a full refund and wished me a nice day.Note this does not reflect on the whole music store. There are good and honest employee working there like Ryan. My only caveat is for anyone purchasing items at the store to be careful if you happen to be dealing with a dishonest employee like Dave Heslington. Be very cognizant of your entire transaction.

Ma
Review №8

Great variety of music instruments, although a little pricey

De
Review №9

My questions were answered clearly. Good customer service. Reasonable prices. Short visit. Thanks Rich and Burt Murdock employees!

Xa
Review №10

Always appreciate how quickly BM is able to repair instruments and they do it at a fair price. Their employees are friendly and helpful. Ive been going there for years. Thanks!

Am
Review №11

Bert Murdock always provides excellent service for instruments, excellent quality instruments, great music books, and even quality professional instruments. I highly recommend them to anyone in Utah looking to buy a musical instrument, instrument accessories, or music.

Am
Review №12

The service was fantastic and very helpful, and the prices street pretty decent. Great selection of instruments as well. The only problem is that I use a wheelchair and some places between items I couldnt fit.

El
Review №13

Had what we needed, and had helpful employees.

Ka
Review №14

Best music buying experience! Ive gone to other music stores and left disappointed but this one is definitely the best due to prices and amazing customer service. The employees answer every question with their vast knowledge- its really impressive! I will be going back there for all my future music needs. I just bought a guitar there today and the man was very helpful.

Ca
Review №15

I went here for sheet music and they had a pretty good selection. The staff was friendly.

Ba
Review №16

They was all so friendly and helpful.

Jo
Review №17

Store is very clean and organized with an extensive inventory of every musical instrument you can think of but primarily guitars and drums. The staff was very knowledgeable and quick to help.

Ko
Review №18

Had a great experience when it came to helping my daughter maintain her instrument. The manager was great to explain how different brands of several different products work and what differences were. There was no pushing or upsaling. They also didnt push us out of the store even though it was past closing time. He took his time to make sure we left with questions answered and our violin in great condition!! We will be with them for all our kids instruments!

Ja
Review №19

Awesome selection! Very well stocked

Ad
Review №20

Bert Murdock Music is a great place for all musical needs. They have everything from a great selection of guitars, pianos, keyboards, drum sets and other percussion, ukes, and other band and orchestra instruments. Theyve been around for years and Ive had great experiences there. The staff is helpful and not paid by commission. Great local store that has great prices. Most recent purchases for me included a piano and accessories that were as good as online prices!

Br
Review №21

Helpful, knowledgeable, available. Great experience!

Je
Review №22

Friendly staff, Ive only had good experiences here.

Ju
Review №23

Very helpful and makes a good deal with the schools for instrument rental for band.

Le
Review №24

Great selection of guitars but it feels a bit crowded with everything out on the floor with narrow walkways.

Je
Review №25

Bert Murdock is a mainstay of music stores in Utah Valley. If youre looking for something, theyre almost certain to have it--and if they dont, theyre likely to know where to get it. They also have a good repair shop where Ive taken my trumpet a time or two, and its always come back as good as ever.Great place, whether youre looking for a new instrument, music, accessories, or repairs.

Ch
Review №26

Lots of variety of instruments, nice place!

Je
Review №27

Great Variety of guitars. Staff very helpful.

Ra
Review №28

Friendly staff, fair prices, good variety, I found what I was looking for

li
Review №29

Really knowledgeable staff. We have bought a few instruments there.

Je
Review №30

Been a customer since my high school days of playing tuba, and am now returning with daughter for her French horn needs. All the employees are very knowledgeable in their field and I trust their repairs more than anyone else. Support local businesses by shopping here!

Ch
Review №31

Kyle was extremely helpful. Guitar shipped out quickly and arrived in great shape. Answered all my questions. A+ to MM!

Br
Review №32

Took my banjo in since it had a couple issues. Within seconds he determined the exact issue and had it fixed in a few minutes. Quality work

Ry
Review №33

I feel like I got a great price on a perfect instrument! The personal care you get walking in is nice.4 months later Al helped us again, hes great and got my son exactly what he needed!

Sa
Review №34

Looked shabby on the outside bit the 8nside was nice and it smelled good

Ro
Review №35

They do really good job with kids and working together with schools.

Ta
Review №36

Very helpful, knowledgeable employees. Great selection of acoustic and electric guitars.

Je
Review №37

Knowledgeable staff! We went in a few times over the last year for our music needs. Good selection of Ukuleles to try before you buy. If you dont play, have the worker play them for you to hear the different sounds.

Cu
Review №38

I took my daughters violin here to be priced for repairs and what another store quoted me to fix was nearly 300 dollars. Bert Murdock fixed and told what I could do for 67 dollars. I will always go to them how. They were fair, knowledgeable and so incredibly nice

Br
Review №39

This place is so awesome! Lots of instruments... everywhere ;)

Do
Review №40

Great music store. Staff members were very helpful and took the time to educate me on the ins and outs of violas. They had various price points from the cheap, to medium, to high price points. Theres something for every budget. They offer 2 different warranties, one of which you can trade your instrument for half price and the other is, you trade in for the value you paid for. If you ever need to upgrade your instrument, they will give you the full value of your old one towards the price of the new one. Awesome place!

tr
Review №41

Bought a new Fender Tele and it had some problems from the factory. Kyle went out of his way to have Fender make it right, even changing his day off so he could drop it off many miles away. It took a while to get it done, but the extra effort was appreciated. (and the warranty repair ended up being an upgrade, a bone nut instead of whatever it came with as well as figuring out how to make the noiseless pickups noiseless) Thanks Kyle.

Na
Review №42

Very poor customer service from the manager. I was unhappy because they are charging me for a full month rental fee plus insurance because I have a signed month to month contract. My contract renewed yesterday a Sunday. I was unable to come on Saturday. So first I have to wait for him to come over because the other employees did not know how to help me. They at least gave good service. He actually argued with me about how he works more than 40 hours a week ... He tried to compare renting an instrument to renting a car. I know that if I rent a car for a week and then I turn it in after only one day, they prorate the price. But not Bert Murdock Music. There system is not able to do such a thing an apparently neither is their management. I probably wouldnt be so upset, except for the fact, that I am a long time customer. I have rented various instruments from them for a total of six years. But I think that there policy is ridiculous and very customer friendly. And I wont be back.

St
Review №43

Been going here for years. If you want great prices on music and musical instruments this is where to go even if you need to drive for awhile. All for Kyle he is the greatest

Ja
Review №44

I needed a strong replaced on a violin. They were very knowledgeable with my violin. It was quick and easy.

Te
Review №45

They have a great variety of instruments and competitive pricing. They do also offer payments plans. There is a little interest if the payment plan goes past 6 months. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for great quality instruments.

Sh
Review №46

An older building and all the charm that brings us, but very helpful staff members. They have an excellent elementary instrument rental program! No need to buy an instrument before knowing theyll love it & stick to It 😂

Er
Review №47

I have only shopped here for the piano music so I cant review the whole store. From my experience, it looks like they cater this store more from instrument buying/renting.I am a piano teacher and they offer a small discount to teachers. The only downside is that the piano music options are extremely limited and usually I have to have extra copies of lesson books ordered because they dont have more than one or two of a specific lesson book on hand.However, they are quick to order, they call when its available and the staff is so friendly.

Tr
Review №48

Ive been going here since I was a kid, they are always extremely helpful and the prices are great. They also do repairs and rentals that always get good feedback!I do wish they had a little more selection, feels like the inventory doesnt update too often.

Cy
Review №49

Had what we needed

De
Review №50

The place to go for instruments and support. Can service and repair. Always willing to talk you through options. Flexible on trade-in exchange so the instrument can grow with the student.

Ro
Review №51

This music store is right off the freeway. They have an excellent selection and variety of music and musical instruments. I believe you can find just about anything that you’re looking for here. Take the time to stop in and see if they have your musical instrument. There’s also a vast variety of sheet music.

Jo
Review №52

Great place for repairs. The guys here seems to know what he’s doing. My poor trombone has been damaged several times in marching band, and every time I’ve come here they’ve gotten it fixed up within a reasonable time for a reasonable price.

Ca
Review №53

We love Bert Murdock Music. I have been going the for years for all my music needs and now Im going there for my daughter. They are very helpful when looking for the right fit of instrument. I would recommend them to anyone.

St
Review №54

They seem to really know about instruments and take there time answering all your questions.

Ch
Review №55

I play the violin and since 3rd grade Ive been coming here for strings and its not that bad of a cost. they have so so many piano, guitar, and violin books. its really great.

Ko
Review №56

Nicest guy who knows what hes doing! He minimizes the price.

H-
Review №57

Great service! The family environment really does make the difference. This company is full of legacy and great quality. Its the reason its stayed around all these years and still number one! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO ALL MUSICIANS.

Dr
Review №58

They do great work here. David, the guitar tech, does amazing work. He has helped me multiple times and he is always honest with options you have during the repair process. Prices are also always very fair in comparison to other places around the area. I, myself, would not go anywhere else for guitar work. Lifelong customer here!

Sc
Review №59

Shout out to Dave, got my guitar in and back within hours.Great and personable service.Customer for life

Ai
Review №60

I love this place. My family has been coming here for the last 30 years! It was always so fun to go and pick out our piano music; a book we had to have and a book for fun.The staff was always so helpful, when my siblings and I got into band at school, knowing just what we needed.Now Im taking my girls here to get their music books for band class. All they need to know is the instrument and the school and you are in and out of there in less then 5 minutes! The staff just gets better and better!

Cu
Review №61

Great place for music and instruments, they had a hard to find book my son needed.

Jo
Review №62

Sales rep flat out lied to my wife to get her to buy the cello. I called back in with a pretty reasonable offer: shes never used it, wed had it for 3 days, so wed pay their usual 1 month rental fee and bring it back. The rep just kept saying no, no, no and wouldnt let me talk, then HUNG UP ON ME! He didnt care, hed made his commission and my wife had signed the contract. When I called back, he didnt answer and wouldnt take my call when I asked to speak to him. Never, ever, ever again. You will be lied to. You will over pay. You will not be treated with basic human decency. Buyer beware.

Ja
Review №63

I walk in with my beloved tenor sax for repairs imagining that they would take it, and have it fixed a few days later. To my happy surprise, the repairman Rick called me in, and fixed the few minor issues with my sax right there in front of my eyes within a couple minutes.He smiled, gave it back, and told me to play around on it to see if the issues were fixed. Playing it was so magical, reminding me of when I played it for the first time. I was ecstatic, and when I tried to pay he smiled again and said no no, its on the house.Needless to say I walked out of there 10 minutes later with a huge smile on my face, and would for sure recommend this shop to any and all!

Be
Review №64

Went in to buy a guitar and no one was there to help. Went over to the managers desk to see if they were still open he rudely told me to wait. Finally after waiting 10 min, he let me know which guitars looked the coolest and left. That is not how guitar buying works.

We
Review №65

Im a music instructor, and I can honestly say there is no reason to go here when Best in Music and Summerhays are just up the road. Their staff is nice, but a student and I had a very poor experience with their guitar technician. If you are looking for guitar/Ukulele music, instruments, or tune-ups, go to Best in music up 800. If you are looking for Piano/Orchestral music, instruments, or tune-ups, go to Summerhays. Save yourself the headache.

Ve
Review №66

Great service, when ever I go in the staff is helpful and takes the time to help.

To
Review №67

I am paying for my grandchildrens musical instruments. My daughter returned an instrument 2 days after the end of the billing cycle. I am being charged for the entire month. I called and complained and was told that they couldnt change the contract policy for one person. I told them I would use another store. I have 27 grandkids in this area and am fine using another store.

Ly
Review №68

These guys are so good to work with us on our instrament repairs. They are knowledgeable, kind and fast.

Da
Review №69

I brought my trombone in to be fixed on a Saturday and they already had it fixed on Monday

Al
Review №70

Really great deals on instruments. Ive bought my husband a few pieces from this location and Ive never been unsatisfied. We will be back for all our music needs!

Ry
Review №71

I have purchased a guitar from both Guitar Center and Bert Murdock, and I highly recommend Bert Murdock Music. David helped me find the right steel string guitar and was extremely helpful and friendly. He didnt try to push me outside of my price range or make me feel like I had to buy a nicer guitar. He is very knowledgeable, but didnt try to show off.The selection might not be quite as large as the Guitar Center in Salt Lake (although its about the same as the Guitar Center in Orem), but the environment and customer service is much more personal.I am completely satisfied with my experience with Bert Murdock Music. Keep up the great work!

Ma
Review №72

This place may not look like much from the outside - big cinderblock building along the 15 - but once inside it is like stepping into another world. Great selection of guitars, pianos, drums, and other instruments. The sales guy was really helpful.

Ja
Review №73

Good variety in the mid-price range. Show floor a little confused and disorganized. Not a great depth of selection but they have everything from 7-string guitars to tubas. Good shop.

Da
Review №74

Awesome staff and great selection.

Ja
Review №75

I like the fact that you can rent a instrument because then when you need to you can trade it out for the instrument of the correct size.

Mi
Review №76

My experience was good.Repaired my bass that I was ready to give up on.Price was fair.It was done a day before they estimated and I received a call to go pick it up.If you need work on an Electric guitar or bass, Take it here, not to Guitar Center

Ke
Review №77

Friendly one on one service.patiently answered my novice question

Ni
Review №78

Perfect place to get everything to your instrument... They also fix instruments what is awesome! Congratulations, you guys really rock!

Ca
Review №79

Great place for all things music!! Instruments galore, helpful staff, great prices.

Ta
Review №80

I wish they still had their amazing selection of music. Their selection is very limited.

Ja
Review №81

Great place to pick out instruments and have repairs and maintenance done.

Je
Review №82

I was promptly helped with kindness and expertise. They made sure that my instrument was in the best working condition before I left, and spent time letting me try different accessories for it without making me feel rushed.

Pa
Review №83

I always deal with Dave Heslington for purchases and any work needed on my guitars and basses. Highly recommend Dave!

Za
Review №84

Great experience. Very helpful staff. Great selection.

Ch
Review №85

They have a great selection of instruments and equipment. The pricing is alright but the people that run the place shouldnt run a music store. They let you play the instruments but hover over you and dont let you play for very long. They just want you to buy and not to enjoy yourself. Its great for a few minutes but you get tired of it.

Al
Review №86

Really friendly stuff and seems professional to know what they are doing. Please pay attention for their after rental purchase price offering.

Je
Review №87

Very cranky salesman.

Ty
Review №88

The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. They asked me about what I was looking for and help me pick out the perfect acoustic guitar for me.

Lo
Review №89

They repair a saxophone in 5 minutes, and showed us how to keep it safe. Friendly service.

sa
Review №90

Awesome place for all your music needs. I bought both my guitars there, no regrets.

Na
Review №91

The most meh music store you can possibly imagine. Nothing exceptional, nothing awful, just decent

Fr
Review №92

They know what they are doing and are knowledgeable. They seen to be more in tune with guitars and drums though.

Er
Review №93

Great selection,awesome customer service

Be
Review №94

Definitely has the best stuff for drukkers in utah county. They deal in quality. My favorite music store in utah county.

SL
Review №95

I rented a violin for my daughter in 2008 returned it a few months later. fast forward 2016 over $800 in on my credit from Bert murdock ripoff. I was a single parent and struggling. I called them and they would not budge taking this off my credit. They got their violin back in excellent condition in 2008 why charge me? Its so unfair. Do yourself a favor and go somewhere for your musical instrument rentals.

Ka
Review №96

Fast, efficient servicing of the flute we brought on for repair. Very satisfied.

We
Review №97

Professionals thru and thru. Great selection of all things music. Expert repair services by master technicians. Ive been a customer for years and, IMO, this is the best music store in Utah. Plus, its conveniently located right off I-15.

Ky
Review №98

The staff was quick to help my wife and I out and were very kind and helpful.

Ma
Review №99

Great staff...very helpful and friendly. Limited inventory in regards to electric bass equipment and accessories

Ma
Review №100

I have been to many music shops but none are as honest and knowledgeable. Dont let larger music stores lie to you!

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  • Address:981 1200 W, Orem, UT 84057, United States
  • Site:http://bertmurdockmusic.com/
  • Phone:+1 801-225-7922
Categories
  • Musical instrument store
  • Drum store
  • Guitar store
  • Musical instrument rental service
  • Musical instrument repair shop
  • Sheet music store
Working hours
  • Monday:10AM–6PM
  • Tuesday:10AM–6PM
  • Wednesday:10AM–6PM
  • Thursday:10AM–6PM
  • Friday:Closed
  • Saturday:10AM–6PM
  • Sunday:10AM–6PM
Service options
  • In-store pickup:Yes
  • In-store shopping:Yes
Health & safety
  • Mask required:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
Offerings
  • Assembly service:Yes
  • Repair services:Yes
  • Service guarantee:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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