Frequently Asked Questions
About Melhart Music1 - How long have you been in business?
2 - Do you guys play gigs? Are you guys in bands?
3 - Who is Melhart?
Shopping at Melhart Music
4 - Do you have a repair shop?
5 - Do you offer Private Lessons?
6 - Is there a layaway program?
7 - What about rent to own?
8 - Does Melhart Music accept Purchase Orders?
9 - Is a receipt required on all returns?
Instrument / Product Questions
10 - What is a Shell Kit?
11 - What is MIDI?
12 - What is the recommended software for Digital Recording?
13 - How do I reduce drum and cymbal overtones?
Q. How long have you been in business?
A. The Melhart family has been doing business here in South Texas for over 40 years starting back in 1969. Going from Corpus Christi to our long time location in McAllen, we have been specializing in customer service for over four decades.
Q. Do you guys play gigs? Are you guys in bands?
A. Everyone at Melhart Music Center is a musician and does now or has played in a working local band.
Q. Who is Melhart?
A. The Music Store is owned by Jim Melhart.
Q. Do you have a repair shop?
A. Yes, We have a Band Repair Shop, Guitar Repair Shop, String Repair Shop and an Electronics Repair Shop.
Q. Do you offer Private Lessons?
A. Here at Melhart Music Center, we have private lessons available for people of all ages and experience. Whether you have been playing for years and need help picking up certain techniques or are just starting on the road to being a musician, you are sure to want to talk to one of our fine instructors. Prices range between $65 - $80 monthly.
Q. Is there a layaway program?
A. Our layaway program is for 90 days and requires 25% down. This is not available to online customers.
Q. What about rent to own?
A. We rent to own Band and Orchestra instruments.
Q. Does Melhart Music accept Purchase Orders?
A. Yes, we accept PO's from schools. Please send us an email for more details.
Q. Is a receipt required on all returns?
A. Yes, we do require the receipt on all returned items.
Q. What is a Shell Kit?
A. A Shell Kit is not a complete kit. Most drum sets that we sell include everything but the cymbals and throne. With a shell pack, it only includes the Bass Drum, Toms, and Mounting Hardware for the drums. It does NOT include a snare or stands.
Q. What is MIDI?
A. It stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface.
Q. What is the recommended software for Digital Recording?
A. Pro Tools is THE standard in our industry for digital recording.
Q. How do I reduce drum and cymbal overtones?
A. Try Moon Gel. It works on cymbals too.
