38 models
Guitars and bass
Acoustics, electrics, and bass guitars — from a student starter set to a stage rig with a combo amp.
Music store in Almaty
North Note — we help you choose an instrument, not just sell one
Try it, play it, compare it before you buy — no locked glass counters, no pressure at checkout.
Open in Almaty since 2016
- 4.8★ on 2GIS
- 3,200+ items in stock
Trusted by
We work with vetted instrument and gear suppliers — from strings to stage lighting.
- Cascade Strings
- Anthem Audio
- Meridian Cases
- Solstice Percussion
- BrightKey Digital
- Almaty Music Guild
Before you buy
A room built for testing gear
A separate quiet zone with monitors, headphones, and amps — bring any instrument from the floor here and actually hear it, away from the noise of the shop.
- Its own amp and combo for guitars and bass
- Monitors and three headphone models to compare
- No rush — take 20–30 minutes with an instrument
Categories
Five directions instead of one wall of guitars
Every category is its own zone on the floor with a specialist on hand, not a shared shelf labeled "music gear".
21 models
Keys and synths
Digital pianos with weighted keys and synth workstations for home, school, or studio.
14 models
Drums and percussion
Compact acoustic kits and electronic drums, adjusted to the player's height on the spot.
26 items
Recording and sound
Microphones, audio interfaces, and monitors for a podcast, vocals, or a home studio.
33 items
Pedals and effects
From a first overdrive pedal to a multi-channel effects processor for the stage.
Studio sections that can open up
An App Store-like gallery for guitars, keys, drums, recording, and the creative side of the setup.
In short
Numbers instead of promises
Since 2016
open in Almaty
3200+
items in stock right now
4.8★
average rating on 2GIS
24hr
in-city delivery
Guitars
A wall of core instruments
Guitars set the tone immediately and make the brand recognizable without extra text.
Keys
A floor of digital pianos
The keyboard line adds width and supports musicians at different levels.
Drums
A corner of percussion
Drums add physical rhythm to the gallery and show the store is not bound to one genre.
Pedals
A shelf of creative sound
Pedals and effects shift the story from selling one instrument to selling a rig.
Synth
Synths on the bench
The synth layer makes the store feel more current and closer to a producer workflow.
Recording
A cabinet of microphones
Recording gear gives the storefront studio depth and supports creator use cases.
ListeningListen
Monitors and headphones
The listening zone turns the storefront into a place for choosing, not only browsing.
Stage
Stands and cases
Stage accessories make the assortment more practical and performance-ready.
WorkspaceDesk
A producer desk
One desk with a controller and interface compresses the whole idea of a setup into one scene.
EveningNight
After-rehearsal storefront light
Evening light supports the music mood and adds a club-like atmosphere.
How buying works
From browsing to sound at home
Four simple steps — no forced upsells, no waiting at the register.
5 min
Browse
Check the catalog online or come to the floor — everything can be touched and tried.
10 min
Consultation
Our specialist compares options by budget and skill level, not just what is closest to hand.
5 min
Reserve & pay
We hold the instrument, then take payment by card, Kaspi Pay, or cash.
up to 24 hr
Delivery or pickup
Pick it up same day or get it delivered — already set up and with a case.
After closing
At ten in the evening, once the storefront lights are off, our tech Timur works through the morning's new stock at the back-room bench — changing strings, setting neck relief, checking intonation fret by fret, twenty to forty minutes per instrument. No guitar reaches the wall until the sound is set by hand.
Reviews
What musicians say about North Note
2GIS
I came in to pick my first electric guitar and worried I'd get pushed toward the priciest one. They let me compare three models through the same combo and were honest that a 15-watt amp would be enough at home instead of a full-size one for 150,000 ₸.
Google
We got a digital piano for our daughter's music school — they compared three models by key weight, not just price, and let us hear the difference through headphones instead of the room speakers, where everything sounds equally good.
2GIS
My son saved up for a year for drums — we got a compact acoustic kit and they adjusted the cymbal height to his height on the spot. They didn't push the electronic kit even though it costs more and is better for them to sell.
2GIS
I traded in my old audio interface and got a fair valuation without a 'scratches' excuse to lower it. With a top-up of 12,000 ₸ I walked out with a model two generations newer.
Catalog and pricing
Starting prices by category
Starting prices for the main groups below. We confirm exact configuration and colour in-store before you reserve.
Guitars
Entry-level acoustic guitarfrom 34,900 ₸
Electric guitar with combo ampPopularfrom 89,700 ₸
Bass guitar, 4-stringfrom 76,300 ₸
Keys
Digital piano, 88 keysfrom 148,500 ₸
Synth workstationfrom 215,300 ₸
Drums
Compact acoustic kitfrom 187,400 ₸
Electronic drum kitfrom 246,800 ₸
Sound and pedals
Guitar effects pedalfrom 18,900 ₸
Portable audio interfacefrom 42,300 ₸
Accessories
Instrument casefrom 12,700 ₸
Pick and parts bundlefrom 3,400 ₸
The final price depends on configuration and colour — we confirm it in-store before you reserve.
FAQ
Common questions
Didn't find your answer here — just message us, we reply within the day.
Yes, within 14 days if the instrument is undamaged and complete — we exchange it for another model or refund it.
Contact
How to find us
Come by to look and try instruments — if you need a specific item, check availability ahead of time.
- Address86 Gogol St, Almalinsky District, Almaty
- Phone
- WhatsApp
- Instagram
Opening hours
- Mon–Sat10:00–20:00
- Sun11:00–18:00
Send a request
We'll match an instrument to your level and budget, hold it for an in-store trial, and advise on setup — we reply within the day.
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North Note
Come see North Note
From a first guitar to a full studio setup — we help you choose an instrument you actually want to pick up.