Ivor Mairants Musicentre Reviews 

318
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.3

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Considering 121 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently commend the excellent quality of products, often finding items in pristine or even new condition despite being sold as ex-demo or B-stock, exceeding expectations. Many people appreciate the competitive pricing, often securing great deals and bargains on their purchases. Reviewers frequently highlight fast and prompt delivery, with items consistently arriving well-packaged and in excellent condition. The company's service is consistently praised for being helpful, swift, and providing a smooth ordering experience from start to finish. However, some customers also noted issues with delivery, experiencing delays and a lack of tracking information for their orders. A few other people also felt that product quality was not always as expected, mentioning issues like rusty parts or receiving incorrect or missing components.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Company communicated well. Product was in perfect condition, perfectly packaged. Shipped on time. Only reason for dropping one star was shipment was via DPD which meant (again) that I had no trackin... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I purchased an ex-demo electric guitar from Ivor Mairants and I’m super happy with the guitar. The price was great and despite being ex-demo the guitar was in near mint condition. The delivery was... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great price and fast delivery. It would have been 5 stars, but I bought an ex display vintage bass that was referred as still grade A but the brass saddles came all rusty. I'm fine with that, especi... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

When DPD failed to deliver my item, the staff member at Ivor Mairants was very helpful, and went out of his way to sort out the problem, and my item was subsequently delivered. Hugely appreciated!


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  1. #44 of 45 best companies in Musical instrument shop
  2. #15 of 15 best companies in Guitar Shop

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Premier specialist guitar store established in 1958. Now an online web-store also on Reverb, eBay & Amazon.


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4.3

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

318 reviews

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Quick delivery but useless…

Quick delivery but useless communication. I contacted them with a couple of simple queries and have heard nothing back. If they sorted their customer service and actually responded I'd give them 5 stars

6 March 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

i advise not to use this joke of a company

ordered an item on 15th march.
received email on 17th stating the order was cancelled at my request ( it was not )
further email stated they had cancelled as item was out of stock ( shown in stock when ordered )
told a refund had been processed 17th.
now 23rd & still no refund.
total waste of a week of my time & money tied up by this joke of a company.
i advise not to use them.........

23 March 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

No tracking, no notification.

Brought a guitar from them on the "Reverb" site.
It was despatched with no notification and no tracking, no email, delivered unexpectedly just as I was about to leave my home.
That is not how I expect an expensive item to be delivered, it will be the first and last thing I ever buy from them.

14 March 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A Worry Free Purchase All Round.

This was an easy purchase thanks to the company's informative website and clear pricing. Payment was straightforward and the guitar arrived well packed and within the time specified. The instrument is in perfect condition and was strung appropriately for the journey. This is a company I will definitely be buying from the again.

5 March 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY

DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY
I bought a guitar from them 26/02/26.
It wasn’t the right guitar and I wanted a refund.
I’ve emailed 3 times for a returns label & I’m happy to pay postage inline with their conditions. They’ve not replied && theres no phone number to contact them on - email only .

9 March 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently ordered a Rapier Rocket from…

I recently ordered a Rapier Rocket from Ivor Mairants Musiccentre and the whole experience was, for the most part, excellent. The Rocket itself is a magnificent beast – a modern recreation of the legendary Burns Flyte – and it’s every bit as striking in person as one might hope. It has already been admired, played, and generally fussed over like a prized new arrival in the household.

What particularly impressed me was the speed of service. I placed the order and the guitar arrived the very next day, which is exactly the sort of efficiency that makes musicians beam like children on Christmas morning. The instrument was very well packaged and arrived in perfect condition, ready to be unleashed into the world of riffs and twang.

The only slight wrinkle in an otherwise glowing experience was with the courier rather than the shop itself. The delivery driver rang the doorbell, placed the parcel — which was very clearly a guitar-sized box — on the doorstep, and then departed with impressive decisiveness. Luckily I was at home and able to rescue this most splendid instrument from its brief but perilous stint as an unattended porch ornament. Had I been out, it might easily have wandered off with someone less musically inclined.

That small moment of doorstep drama aside, the service from Ivor Mairants Musiccentre was excellent: lightning-fast dispatch, careful packaging, and a wonderful instrument now safely in my hands. I would happily recommend them to anyone in search of a fine guitar and efficient service.

26 February 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience

Easy ordering, great price and quick delivery. Only minor gripe is that the order confirmation said I would be notified when the item was dispatched. I wasn't.

I would certainly use IMM again.

24 February 2026

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