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Come Explore the World of Metro Sound!
Rated Richmond's Best!


ALWAY$ BUYING VINTAGE AND U$ED AMERICAN & EUROPEAN GUITAR$, MOTORCYCLE$, AMPLIFIER$, RECORDING GEAR, KEYBOARD$ AND MORE!

* "The King of Used Gear Since 1991" *
* Hourly & Monthly Rehearsal Spaces * Repair Shop * Retail Store * Recording Studio * Event Space * First Friday Concerts * Free Music Classes
Support the Independent Merchant

Winner of "Richmond's Best Music Store" - Richmond Magazine
Winner - Mesa Boogie Art and Technology Award
Winner - Mesa Boogie - Sales Award


For over 19 years Metro Sound, Music & Recording has been buying, selling and servicing high quality new, vintage and used musical instruments. We pay top dollar for used Gibson, Martin, Fender and Gretsch guitars!
Give us a call at (804)643-7125 for more information.
Be sure to get our offer before you sell to anyone!



New Studio Phone Number


You can now contact our recording studio direct at (804)332-6367.

NEW KAY & ORANGE Have Arrived!



Hourly Rehearsal Spaces Now Available

We now offer fully equipped rehearsal spaces for just $19.99 an hour!
Complete with drums, guitar & bass amplifiers, keyboard & PA!

7 days a week
To book a space just give us a call at 804-643-7125!
48 hour notice preferred
Valid credit card and identification required



TALENTED BANDS WANTED

Last month's crowd out front of the store was estimated at between 6,000 and 7,000 for one First Friday night! If you have a band that would like to perform out front of the store, please send us an email and let us know where we can hear your music (ie, myspace, etc). There are a few openings left for 2010 and you just can't beat the exposure you can get in one night for your group!





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Free Music Classes

Every Saturday at 11am we are now offering "free" guitar classes.

It's fun and easy to play an instrument here at Metro Sound. Class size is limited, so book your spot early by sending us an email!

Some of the best musicians in town teach here!
Guitar - Ben Misterka
Woodwinds & Horns - Gordon Jones
Percussion & Drums - Phil Pollard
Vocals - Colin Porter

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* Come see for yourself
why we were voted
"Richmond's Best Music Store"
Editor's Choice
Richmond Magazine



"It's just a hobby that got way out of control!"
Mark Szafranski
Owner and Founder, Est. 1991



Photo Above: Circa 1991, composite wide angle photo of the interior of the original Metro Sound Company

We have since moved across the street to our present 40,000 square foot facility.

We've come a long way from when this photograph was taken, but we have never forgotten our humble roots. Come see for yourself why Metro Sound is rated as "Richmond's Best Music Store" by Richmond Magazine! We simply have it all here for the true musician!



We have finished our new event space art/performance gallery next door - Metro Space Gallery. This massive space will feature regional and local artists, a stage, and also help promote independent film makers.
If you would like more details on how you might be able to participate in this unique venture, please get on our email list or call us for more information. (see our current news page for more information).



We look forward to meeting you!
The Staff at Metro Sound & Music


Check our our slideshow below for a timeline of the history of Metro Sound

Below: Book your next event at the Metro Space Gallery next door! Metro Sound now features a 3,000 square foot event space for holiday parties and events right next door complete with kitchen, serving area, stage, lights, pa system and more!










Photo above: From the Metro Sound archives

Metro Sound has hosted a drum clinic with two of the most sampled drummers in the world:
Clyde Stubblefield and John "Jabo" Starkes from the James Brown Band


 
117 West Broad Street Richmond, VA 23220-4214
Store Hours
Tuesday - Saturday, 11:00 am to 6:00 pm
(804) 643-7125