From the South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Best Musical-Equipment Store

October 18 2006

George's Music
1801 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., Palm Beach Mall, West Palm Beach, 561/242-0345, Georgesmusic.com

Despite its personal-sounding name, George's Music is a chain superstore that emphasizes music education and is known for its expansive inventory of DJ equipment. The staff members, most of whom are musicians themselves, want their customers to leave the store more knowledgeable about music than when they came in. Before shopping, guitar buyers should visit the store's Web site, which details exactly how to price out a guitar, from the type of wood to the custom hardware. The store also acknowledges working musicians by offering a VIP card that entitles them to 5 percent off such items as guitar strings and sheet music.