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We are now back under the original management that built this store from ground up! It's kind of like getting back to the Pre-CBS days before Fender sold the company back in 65'. Our founder, the guy that started the place over 19 years ago is now back to running the ship! Mark Szafranski, has taken over the reins and is bringing Metro Sound & Music back it back to its original glory days of great quality gear, having a killer affordable recording studio, and a huge selection of high end boutique gear. Our company CEO is also a seasoned session and touring musician. He also brings a wealth of knowledge about vintage and high-end guitars, amplifiers and keyboards! We are filled with more vintage pieces, from old guitars (1966 Fender Esquire) and amplifiers (1955 Fender Tremolux) to some of the best horns made (1954 Selmer Mark VI)
We are buying a ton of used gear, doing more repairs than ever, slashing prices and essentially having a great time again in the rock and roll business! We are doing our best to stimulate the economy! Not to mention, playing music is affordable great fun for everyone that gives back to you over and over! And if you want to learn more we also offer music lessons on most instruments!
That is what makes us unique and keeps us growing and keeps you interested. Also, keep in mind, you'll probably never meet the owner of these fancy chain operations, but chances are you will meet our owner almost any day of the week. You'll find him either restringing a guitar or re-tubing an amplifier, and to some people, that really matters! Mark is a seasoned professional musician, has played on stages internationally, recorded with many groups and fronts his own group "Private Stock" on a regular basis around town. Your patronage here at Metro Sound is felt more in this local Richmond economy than any dollar you spend in some big wigs franchise shop that lives in New York or Malibu. Nothing against New Yorkers or Californians, but hey, its the truth! Support those that support you! In addition to being a full service vintage shop, we have an effective rental program out of our location in Richmond. The best vintage guitars available. We rent stages, guitars, amps, basses, effects, pro audio, recording equipment, pedals, cables, you name it, we rent it!
We carry tons of classic, professional, and vintage equipment in our collection. Our family of instruments is constantly growing and changing. If you are a recording studio or label looking for that specific instrument to get a special sound, our friendly and knowledgeable staff can help you find it.
Please contact us to request more information or call:
sales@metrosound.com
or
804.643.7125
Check out this new video of our companion art gallery next door, Metro Space during June's First Friday Art Walk. This is from a recent show featuring rare photos of Bob Marley as photographed by David Burnett.
Broad Appetit Food Festival
June 6, 2010 - 25,000 Expected! Broad Street Closed for 5 Blocks for Event! Ten Bands - Two Music Stages - Seventy Food Vendors
Metro Sound, Music & Recording Studio is the proud music sponsor for the "Broad Appetit Food Festival" this June 6th, 2010 from 11am-5pm. This huge outdoor event will feature 70 food vendors and TEN musical acts on two stages! All proceeds from this event will benefit the Central Virginia Food Bank & Meals on Wheels. Metro Sound will be your musical host featuring some of Virginia's finest musicians and bands! Expected attendance is over 25,000 for the day on this 5 block stretch of Broad Street that is being closed down for this special event. Last years attendance record exceeded 18,000 for the day! Great food, music and fun awaits you this June 6, 2010!
Metro Sound Stage
11am - Ben Butterworth (acoustic/singer)
12pm - The Lost Souls (americana)
1pm - Hazy Dave & The Mission Band (classic rock)
2pm - Just In Time (reggae rock)
3pm - Barrel House RVA (blues)
4pm - Johnny Lee Long (jazz funk)
Adams Stage
11am - Third District (Jazz Funk)
12pm - Pharoah's Choice featuring Ace Harmon (R&B)
1pm - Half Brother Sid (Rock)Newly Signed Spectra Recording Artists
2pm - Leetah & Boogieman (Rocking Blues)(featuring former members of "Big City")
3pm - Drew Perkins and the Powhite Boys (Texas Swing)
4pm - Elby Brass Band (Funky 13 Member Brass Band)
STORE HOURS
Tues-Sat 11-6pm (Closed Sunday & Monday)
It goes without saying, this is one of the reasons why we have survived for 18 years, but we will not be undersold by anyone! We will match or beat anyone's price! When you purchase from Metro Sound, Music and Recording Studio you are helping an independently owned music store keep rocking for nearly 20 years!
Where else can you find a recording studio, art gallery, repair shop, vintage music store, free music classes, music lessons and hourly to monthly rehearsal spaces in one location? We invite you to visit the region's most unique music store!
Soul Rebel: An Intimate Portrait of Bob Marley opens at the Metro Space Gallery Photographer David Burnette will be on-hand for book signing Friday night Show runs June 4th - 26th, 2010
New KAY Guitars Have Arrived!
IN MEMORY OF GARY GERLOFF
The Staff at Metro Sound would like to offer our most heartfelt condolences to the Gerloff family over the loss of one of our favorite customers and musician friend, Gary Gerloff, who passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2009. Gary was a great musician, orchestrator of many musical causes, and just a wonderful friend. I met him as one of my first customers in 1991 when I first opened the Metro Sound. We became fast friends, each having a love of vintage and early period guitars and amplifiers. We traveled together, played in bands together ("The Belligerent Brothers"), and most of all, we had many laughs together. There are few men as funny, kind and humble as my old friend Gary. I had the luck of finding a video I took of a trip we made to Galax, Virginia for the 52nd Annual Fiddlers Convention about 17 years ago. Stay tuned, I am having it edited and loaded to our webpage for everyone to see soon. We wish his family well over this very sad and difficult time. Sincerely,
Mark Szafranski
Owner
Our rental terms include daily and weekly rates.
Give us advanced warning, and we will reserve for you the best selection possible. A deposit is required. Our collection is vast and there is much we can offer touring bands, recording studios, record labels, production companies, musicians, movie studios, ad agencies, and more.
Also new Matchless, Koch, Mesa Boogie, Crate and Tapco has arrived! We are expanding and just purchased a whole bunch of new lines! The store has been completely revamped from stem to stern!
Band Demo's Now Available!
Recording Studio
Not many stores can offer you a great retail experience with all this vintage gear, but we also offer a huge recording studio here (biggest tracking room in town!) for only $250 for 8 hours! That's right, our Pro Tools equipped studio, with optional Hammond B-3, Wurlitzers, Marshall Plexi's, Blackface Fender's, Leslies and more is now available for only $250 for an 8 hour day (are prices are going back to the early 90's but our gear is right in the present day!) Honestly, folks, if we charged you any less you might as well go back to the living room with your four-track!
Rehearsal Space
You can rehearse your act here for just $250 a month! We offer clean and safe spaces for bands wanting to get serious about playing music and move the show out of the living room! We know you are on a budget and do our best top keep the prices low around here!
Zen Master of Guitar Repair
We are proud to offer the services of Mark Brumitt to our staff at Metro Sound. Mr. Brumitt has over 22 years of repair experience and has built many types of handcrafted stringed instruments for musicians worldwide.
Besides being a Member of the Guild of American Luthiers and the Association of Stringed Artisans, Mark specializes in building classical, archtop, flat top and resonator guitars. Before you have anyone do work on your pride and joy, be sure to talk with the resident Martin Certified expert of guitar repair in Richmond. Trust your instrument with no one else!
Employment Opportunities
Studio Available for Rent!
If you have the talent, we have the studio for you! Metro Sound is willing to offer a semi-equipped recording studio for the use to qualified engineers. If you would like to have your very own 3,500 square foot facility at your fingertips, just call us for more details or to schedule an interview.
Metro Sound Website Update
Also, thanks for so many positive comments, its not easy running an independent music business, but we have managed to thrive throughout the years because of our exceptional customer service and extremely knowledgeable sales personnel. If you see something that you are interested in on our website or elsewhere just drop us an email and we will do our best to accommodate your needs within 24 hours.
Send an e-mail to info@metrosound.com for more information.
