Carlton Music Center in Lakeland, FL – Reviews, Hours, and Contact Details

A bit hard to find to find unless you are looking from this side of the street.

Just a few minutes off Polk Parkway, down from Lakeside Village. Easy parking and easy to find!

Nate is our guitar technician in our Lakeland location. He is bronze and silver level certified by both Taylor and Fender.

A.D. is our certified electronic repair technician. He has been repairing electronic equipment for over 30 years.

We have a great selection of private instructors at all three of our convenient locations.

Brent is another one of our string technicians. He has been repairing orchestral instruments for over 10 years.

Mic also works in our band repair shop. He has been repairing band instruments for over 32 years.

Mikohl is one of our string technicians. He has been repairing orchestral instruments for over 8 years.

Hig is our senior in-house Luthier. He has been repairing string instruments for over 22 years.

Marcus is one of our guitar technicians. He is silver level certified by both Taylor and Fender.

Carlton Music Center Music Instruction

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We sell guitars and amps, band and orchestral instruments, pro audio gear, lighting, keyboards, drums and percussion, music books, and more. We also offer monthly school instrument rentals, as well as overnight and weekend rentals on select instruments and equipment. Our Lakeland store was originally opened in 1980, at the corner of Lemon and Tennessee Street downtown, and relocated to nearby S. Florida Avenue a few years later. When we outgrew that location we moved to our current location at 1902 Harden Blvd in 1998, more than doubling the previous store size! Our store manager in Lakeland is Joe Gavin. All three locations, Winter Haven, Lakeland and Sebring, are still family owned and operated by Glen and Regina Carlton. We take great pride in offering a hometown superstore selection of top quality merchandise, along with a local welcoming feel of personal service.

Website: carltonmusic.com

Phone: (863) 686-3179

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Open now

Wed 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thu 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Fri 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sat 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sun Closed
Mon 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tue 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

1902 Harden Blvd Lakeland, FL 33803 ·705.79 mi

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Bryan Z. 05/14/22

I found my new guitar destination!! Great selection of guitars, keyboards, and the accessories that go with them. Very clean store and super friendly staff. Two technicians on site for repairs...

Scott A. 01/25/26

Love this place. Great quality instruments here. I Am A bit of a guitar hound and they have a great selection. Plus they have guitar savant Joe Gavin. Not only a world renown guitar player, but...

Mike W. 08/11/23

I may be their oldest customer, not in age, but in years of buying there. It is good to see a family business thrive in this big-box store culture. Carlton offers a wonderful personal experience....

Michael H. 06/28/21

I just walked into Carlton music center for the first time today after visiting the Guitar Center. Now you might be wondering why I would come here after leaving Guitar Center with all their...

Justin S. 07/07/14

I've been a customer of Carlton Music Center since I started leaning the guitar 27 years ago. I remember walking into the old downtown store which is now James I Black investments and seeing Ken...

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