Shops in manhattan

noamgat · #1 04-30-2010, 07:42 AM

Hi,

(If this is the wrong forum, my apologies. I also tried searching with no luck)

I don't have any good shops in my area and shipping is a bitch over here. A friend of mine will be in manhattan in a few days, and I want him to pick up some strings for me (Thomastik Superflexible to be exact, but thats less relevant).

Are there any shops (preferably with web pages / public email addresses) in the area that I can check out? (I prefer not to have him wander around between shops, but find one that definitely has it)

Thanks!

CBFinet · #2 04-30-2010, 07:51 AM

The best place to get strings in NYC is Ideal Music. They have the best prices and inventory hands down. It's owned and run by a little old lady that's had the shop for decades and she charges close to wholesale price for strings. The only catch is that their hours are a little more limited than some of the other shops so it's best to call before heading there.

Ideal Music
150 West 22nd Street
(212) 675-5050‎

Ed Fuqua · #3 04-30-2010, 10:03 AM

Second recommendation for IDEAL.

Phil Rowan · #4 05-01-2010, 03:54 PM

3rd for Ideal.. I'm picking up a Spiro Stark E there this week (they had to order it, but the price is just ridiculously good).

Dubbin · #5 05-01-2010, 05:59 PM

I recently discovered that the shop is a short walk from the office I work at on 18th St about once a month. I tried to visit on Thursday but I showed up just as they were closing. I am going to try again during my May visit. I've talked with the woman on the telephone and she seems very pleasant.