Bridgeset Sound

Bought my ukulele here. Staff was knowledgeable and polite. Prices were a little higher than what I was seeing online, but I’d rather support a local business. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a new instrument or with related questions.

I came in looking to buy a new receiver and speakers to get an old turntable hooked up again. They totally helped me figure out which was best for me and didn’t try to upsell me out of my budget. In fact, they were totally helpful when I decided to go super cheap and just use my TV as the speakers. When i got home, I was having issues, so I called, and Steve came by! He brought equipment from his shop to troubleshoot to figure out where the problem was (cords v. tv speakers v. Turntable v. Receiver). Sadly, the turntable had just died. He literally sold me the turntable that he brought over to help me to troubleshoot. Like, the customer service was unbeatable. I would like to upgrade to real speakers instead of my TV, and I will definitely go back there for them. Seriously, this shop is the best.

A really great store. Staff is extremely friendly and helpful. I got a good deal on a wonderful tenor ukulele and came back the next day to get a very nice case, which, again, I got for a very reasonable price. As a musician who has played for a living in Manhattan for over 40 years I can say that it’s always a pleasure to deal with a music store that makes you feel comfortable and welcome and doesn’t bombard you with «attitude». I highly recommend Bridgeset Sound!

I just bought a sweet uke! My boyfriend and I stopped in the day before the 4^th of July holiday to take a look at the instruments because I was considering buying. I wanted to think about it for a day and figure out what I could afford, so we asked the owner if he would be open during the holiday weekend. He said yes, so the next day we called just to make sure. Apparently he was closed but said he was still in the store and we could come on by. He’s probably glad we called because a few other people made purchases while we were there! :-P
And of course I was glad, too! I purchased my first uke, and I am so happy with my purchase. I have no idea how to play it, but I got a free intro book with the purchase, as well as 20% off accessories. I got a gig bag and a tuner. The owner was really helpful and hooked me up with a nice deal on the instrument itself.
I definitely want to return for some lessons. I just got a really good vibe from this place, like you can tell they aren’t trying to rip you off or make you buy unnecessary items. That makes me feel confident I would get the most for my money by taking lessons there, too.
We always see the female owner of the store at certain events and such, like festivals. Steve told me about their ukulele group, which seems so cute. I definitely am looking forward to learning how to play my new beautiful instrument and maybe even making some new friends along the way.
The store also has also items, like instruction booklets, accessories, guitars, headphones and other sound stuff, etc.

Walked in to pick up my first ukulele and it was a great experience! The staff is super nice and the store is very clean with a great atmosphere. There is NOTHING intimidating about it and you will get a great deal. Most comfortable shopping experience I have ever had. Will definitely recommend and return.

Just purchased my first ever uke here. Selection is great, staff is knowledgeable yet unintimidating. Best music store I’ve found in center city so far.

If you live in Philly and you’ve every played, thought about, or said the word ukulele, you need to be at this place. I picked up a Uke about 5 years ago and was thrilled when Bridgeset opened up. They have beautiful instruments at fair prices, they have brand new vinyls that other places don’t have, and the couple that works there is too nice. This is a place I always feel welcomed and for people wanting to try out a new instrument, that’s such a great energy to have. If you’re nervous about trying a ukulele or any instrument, go to Bridgeset. It’s more mom and pop than a Sam Ash or Guitar Center, and they care more.

So happy to have this gem of a music shop on South Street! I walked in and was immediately greeted by the friendly sales associates and then proceeded to browse the vast selection of instruments, including ukeleles, kazoos, and harmonicas, all of which I plan on getting to increase my repertoire of instruments! In fact, I was informed that Bridgeset also hosts meetings for the South Street Ukulele Club and will guide ukulele players of all levels in learning popular songs (ie: Beatles). On my way out, I signed their mailing list and assured them I’d definitely stop back in to purchase my ukulele and some other supplementary instruments! These guys ROCK!

I love this place! I’m taking guitar lessons with Chris and I could not be happier. The instructors here are wonderful musicians who genuinely take an interest in how to make you a better player – and even manage to make the right amount of music theory fun and relevant (I’m looking at you, Circle of Fifths). Lessons are in the store which is awesome in its own right – all the supplies I needed as a journeyman guitarist in a super-​friendly and welcoming environment. Also, Steve and Thao stock a lot of those very cool looking things that I should learn how to use someday (amps, ukes, shaker-​thingys, sound editing stuff, etc). I would give them a dozen stars if Unilocal had an extra-​stars option!

Musical aspirations aside, Steve &Thao, the owners of BridgeSet Sound, are so profoundly friendly and helpful, I think I would buy something in their store even if I were tone deaf! However, I have actually been playing the guitar for decades and am proud to say that the first guitar I have purchased since moving to Philly two years ago, was from BridgeSet Sound. I bought a limited edition G&L Telecaster ASAT Junior II with a korina top and a pau ferro fret board which Steve kindly pulled from the back after I randomly came upon BridgeSet on my way to another destination. I fell in love with the instrument immediately and consider it one of my main axes. To ice the cake, they gave me a phenomenal deal on the guitar! I do not hesitate to give this shop the business of my musical needs. I have since walked out with some killer effects pedals, electric cables, as well as some very cool percussion effects. BridgeSet also features lessons and a recording studio, in addition to a Ukulele selection that is second-​to-​none. Even if you are a musical novice, or in search of a gift for a musical friend, Steve & Thao exhibit such patience and accommodation, you are bound to feel perfectly at home in this gem-​of-​a-​musical-​instrument-​shop! BridgeSet Sound rocks & so will you if you shop here!

This music store saved our butts! We were playing a gig in town and desperately needed a particular cable, later in the evening when most stores were closed. Friendly staff and good hours get this small shop 5 big stars. Thank you!

Switching instruments isnt always an easy thing to do. I used to play the violin and now Im moving onto another string instrument… this time no bow. Thank goodness I had Alex as my music teacher but you dont have your personal instructor like I do… this cool shop has private lessons. My new instrument is a ukelele. I just wanted something small to keep me occupied. Music usually is the thing.

What a cool little shop, filled with a great selection of high-​quality, inexpensive ukes. Other cool musical gizmos too. Owner is a real nice guy. Check it out!