City Music

06/13/2026

Howdy Folks,
Marc Rines here....Today is City Music Gardner's last day.
I just wanted to give a heartfelt Thank You to all who made this 27+ year run a reality. When I opened that little store in that little brown house I was scared and had no idea where it would lead but here we are many (many) years later.
From all of our students to the school system who have supported us to every single customer through the door. Whether it be a pick, a guitar or a keyboard, you folks have been our life blood. Without you there would have been no City Music Gardner.
Sad to be closing the doors but in these challenging times we need to circle our wagons and focus more intently on the future. I'm very proud to have my son Stephen Rines take City Music into the next chapter. I hope he gets the support I got....He's got his work cut out for him :) "The times they are a changin"
Please come down to Leominster and give us a visit...we may be shrinking a location but we are growing at the same time.
See you all around the campus and again a huge Thank You!
I'm a lucky guy (:
All the Best,
-Marc

06/12/2026

Very cool! Very slightly used Schecter Stargazer 12 (still has the peel off pickguard protector!). This makes all the sounds an electric 12 should, thanks to a push/pull coil tap for the pickups. There a certain magic, as well, when you use the volume controls to mix the pickups. Neat-o! Anyway, if you have the need to go on a trip on a magic swirling ship on a jingle jangle morning, this is the guitar you need!

06/11/2026

You know that 4th of July party your buddy has at his place on the lake? You play for beer and a burger, pass the hat, and have a ball with your friends? THIS is the amp for that gig...and lots of others all summer long! This amp is MADE to play "Fortunate Son" and all your other favorite Creedence songs! Blues Jr. IV- 15 watts of rock and roll awesome, 12" Eminence Cannabis Rex speaker! Mom, Apple Pie, Chevrolet and FENDER! See that sale tag? TOO LOW TO ADVERTISE. We only have this one...! come see it in Leominster before it is GONE like Danny Hamlin at Talladaga!

06/10/2026

A real gem! Yamaha P45, only used in a lesson room at City Music Gardner (don't forget, lessons are available in Leominster!) $250, includes bookplate and sustain pedal. Lots of good karma included free! Don't forget that Saturday 6/13 is the last day for us in this location. Gardner is open until 8 tonight and Thursday, until 6 Friday, and then...10-4 Saturday. Help us wrap it up in style!

06/09/2026

We're getting down to it: only five days until we close up the Gardner store. We've left lots of great things up there for you bargain hunters! One of Yamaha's most popular models, APX600, normally $369, but you can get one in Gardner for $299! A *very* versatile Ibanez electric, GRX70QA, punches way above its weight at the usual $229.99...$199 in Gardner RIGHT NOW through Saturday. The last Accent 5-PC COMPLETE drum kit, normally $599...$449 in Gardner. These prices are GARDNER CITY MUSIC only, for items in stock and after Saturday...that's it! We have plenty of other really great things still in the store, and we're ready to sell! Please no trades, we're trying to save ourselves the hassle of moving inventory to Leominster! And YOU can help! Best bargains you'll see this summer! Tell your friends, tell your neighbors, help us into out next 20 years with a bang!

05/27/2026

City Music is consolidating our two stores into one location- Leominster! Between now and June 13, you can help us...is there anything in the Gardner store that you've had your eyes on? We're giving great deals in Gardner as we combine the two stores. Guitars, basses, amplifiers, keyboards, drum sets and more!

Swing by 240 Main Street in Gardner. A splendid time is guaranteed for all!

05/23/2026

“We must dare to be great; and we must realize that greatness is the fruit of toil and sacrifice and high courage.” — Theodore Roosevelt

On Memorial Day City Music honors those who served and gave all for our nation. Toil, sacrifice, and high courage. We hope you are able to take a moment to stand quietly and reflect.

City Music Leominster will be open regular hours, 12-4 on Sunday. Memorial Day will also be 12-4, should you need to pop in for picks and strings, tuners and capos, and whatever else you might need to enjoy the holiday's festive part. City Music Gardner will be closed on both days.

05/21/2026

We have a retail display stand for sale if anyone is interested! 3ft x 3ft and is on wheels. $25.

05/11/2026

Before we post it to the big world...FREE! BOSS pedal display rack. Just come and pick it up at the Leominster store. we're here until 8 tonight. If you know anyone who might be interested, please let them know. Thanks! I can picture this being cool & useful in your jam room...can't you?

04/26/2026