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Front End Audio

4.9 ★★★★★ 68 Google reviews · Guitar & music store in Irmo, South Carolina

Vintage specialist

Appointment-only store featuring gear for live music production, theater sound, and recording.

Plan your visit

Hours

Monday 10 AM–5 PM
Tuesday 10 AM–5 PM
Wednesday 10 AM–5 PM
Thursday 10 AM–5 PM
Friday 10 AM–5 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Hours can shift for holidays, clinics, and lesson schedules — worth a quick check before a special trip.

What's on the wall

Instrument and gear categories at Front End Audio, confirmed in players' own reviews and the store's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🏆 Vintage & Rare 4 mentions

“The FrontEnd team is a rare kind of company; you can tell they truly love what they do and help you throughout the entire process, answering all your questions.”

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🔧 Repairs & Setups

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🎤 Pro Audio 9 mentions

“It is rare to find this level of honest, knowledgeable, human support when buying pro audio gear online.”

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Brands they deal

Brands players name in their reviews of Front End Audio — the fastest way to tell what's actually hanging on the wall before you drive over.

🏷️ Fender

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What players say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 68 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧠 knowledgeable staff 5 mentions

“I am a new customer to Front End Audio and couldn’t be more impressed and satisfied with their helpfulness, positivity, customer service and knowledge.”

From the reviews

I am a new customer to Front End Audio and couldn’t be more impressed and satisfied with their helpfulness, positivity, customer service and knowledge. I have played guitar and gigged on the East Coast for about 4 decades, and this is the type of business that truly helps working musicians and people passionate about…

★★★★★ — Michael, May 2026

I have good relationships with my reps from all the major names in the music equipment business but Front End Audio nails that "small town, small business" feel better than any of them.

★★★★★ — Alex, Apr 2026

Look, there isn’t much left in this world when it comes to real people behind real meaningful business. Front End Audio was such an awesome find. Not only do they most likely have what you need, everyone who you communicate with is not only and expert but a real person! I ordered two mics from here.

★★★★★ — Joshua, Jun 2026

Amazing deals and the best customer service anywhere! I promise, they will not let you down, and the sale pages are worth checking DAILY! A real sleeper for pro audio gear, highest recommendation! Can’t wait to dive into the new gear! Thank you for everything, Marc!

★★★★★ — Christopher, Apr 2026

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Where to find Front End Audio

130 Hunter Village Dr Ste G, Irmo, SC29063

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