McNeela Instruments Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I'm a beginning whistle player and fell in love with the Wild Irish Whistle, in D of course;). The weight and ease of playing have really accelerated my learning and I find I can now play the cheaper... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was looking for a gig bag for one of my Cajun accordions. In the past, those of us who played Cajun accordions used a bag made by Peavey. The Peavey bags were perfect for the job, but Peavey disco... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My husband received an inexpensive Concertina for Christmas and has been faithfully practicing on it. He had advanced enough to want a better instrument, so he researched and chose the Swan Deluxe.... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The product was good, but not great for the price. There were slight issues with the pain and finishes off the tin whistle, and although the case was a nice touch, it would have been great if it fi... See more


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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Honest service

My first time order with McNeela arrived (a bodhran case). The case was great quality but it was the wrong size. McNeela Music was prompt with a very satisfactory response that demonstrated their sound business integrity.

3 June 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

D Wild Whistle Purchase

I bought a D Wild whistle, which arrived in US very promptly. I was immediately impressed with the quality of the whistle and the canvas case. The whistle seems to be well tuned and beautiful and I was impressed with the comfortable heft of it. Not my first whistle, but a lot of time has passed, so I am taking the McNeela course, which appears to be very worthwhile.

13 May 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Disappointing customer service

Disappointing customer service. We received an out-of-tune tin whistle. Had to email a video as proof of tuning issues before returning the whistle at my own expense in order to receive a refund. When I pointed this out, I received no response from McNeela’s. The least I would expect is for the postage to be covered. Unsatisfactory customer service

28 March 2025
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Reply from McNeela Instruments

Hi Anna,
Thank you for your feedback.

When we received the video you kindly sent, after reviewing it, we felt that the whistle you received did not meet our quality standards and felt it was best to offer you a replacement or a full refund.

We would also like to confirm that you were issued a full refund for your order. Additionally, we have now reimbursed the €4 return shipping fee to you via PayPal, my sincere apologies for the delay.
As part of our commitment to quality and customer support, we always ask customers to provide a video if they encounter tuning or performance issues. This helps us to assess the problem accurately and offer tailored advice or a possible solution.

Thank you again for your order and for taking the time to share your feedback.

Kindest regards,
Emma

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I have been very disappointed with the…

I have been very disappointed with the quality of the strings and also the after sales services.
I have bot the Virtuoso violin on 26th Mar which received the violin on 2nd Apr and the A strong broken on 6th Apr, I was very surprised if that's newly setup. the worst thing is when I wrote an email on 7th Apr, the services desk replied and told me the replacement would be sent right away, on today when I am writing this comment 2nd May, I still don't see any replacement which I am just living in London

2 May 2025
Unprompted review
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Reply from McNeela Instruments

Dear Arion.

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, and please accept our sincere apologies for the frustration and disappointment you've encountered.

We completely understand how upsetting it must be to experience issues so soon after receiving your Virtuoso instrument, and we regret that this has overshadowed what should have been a positive experience.
We have looked into your case and we want to reassure you that every follow-up message you sent was responded to in a timely manner, and we truly appreciate your patience throughout this process.

As noted in our previous correspondence, the initial replacement A string we sent unfortunately appears to have been lost in the postal system—something that is, regrettably, outside of our control, but nonetheless very disappointing for everyone involved.

To resolve this, we promptly sent a second replacement string, which is currently en route to you.

The new tracking number is CA638718075IE. According to the most recent tracking update, the package arrived at Heathrow Airport yesterday (1st May) and is now making its way through the UK postal service. We are monitoring its progress closely and hope it will reach you very soon.

We care deeply about the quality of our instruments and pride ourselves on our customer service, so it’s disheartening to hear that we've fallen short of your expectations.

Please know that we are doing everything we can to rectify this issue for you.

Thank you again for your patience and understanding.

Warm regards,

Emma

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

McNeela wooden button accordions

Bought a 2 voice wooden McNeela Irish BC button accordion few years ago. It plays well and fast, and it has a nice soft sound.
Few years later I had some issue with a damaged part that needed a fix. I got the support I need from McNeela customer service and they helped me to resolve my issue. Thank you very much Emma for being so helpful!

3 December 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Incredible service & incredible product

Incredible service & incredible product

Really nice business to support with such great products. There was an issue with my address and they went to great lengths to make sure my order still arrived. Will buy from again. And I enjoy the newsletters with music to learn!

12 December 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Initially an incomplete item. Matter resolved.

I initially had an issue with McNeela. We bought an McNeela Digital Piano (Full Size 88 Key) and I realised that we were missing some small parts (fixings) and I couldn't get a reply from the company.

I am happy to say that once McNeela did get in touch we resolved the issue to our mutual satisfaction.

My daughter has been using the keyboard/piano daily since and is very happy. The keys are specially weighted to give the feel of proper piano and it works very well.

29 November 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quality instrument and customer service…

Loving my new Mc Neely 18” tunable bodhran. Beautifully handcrafted instrument which sounds amazing.

The customer experience was exceptional and good to know there is a human at the other end of the email or phone. My human was the very professional and friendly Daniele. Thank you.

28 March 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding service and product!

I've had one of the best customer service experiences I've ever had at McNeela! I made a mistake in my ordering, all the way in the US (Oregon), and after contacting support, Daniele replied quickly, and continued to answer my questions, was super nice and friendly, and after several emails, helped me make it right. My final purchase, the beautiful Wave Bodhran is gorgeous and sounds wonderful. It was so comforting to have such a kind person on the other end of the emails, doing all she could to help make my experience outstanding. Wonderful company, and thank you, Daniele!

6 January 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My shopping experience at McNeela Music online

The McNeela Music online store is easy to navigate, everything is clearly stated, the check out process is streamlined and Email inquiries are answered quickly and fully. Most importantly, everything I have bought through the McNeela Music site has been exactly as described and depicted, carefully packaged, swiftly shipped and fairly priced. (full disclosure, I've actually no idea of all the dates I shopped so I fudged that info).

24 February 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent costumer service! Great Instrument!

Love the Low D Whistle I got from them. When I ordered it, the Holyhead Shipping Port had been damaged in a storm which was going to delay the shipment (obviously not their fault). I loved that THEY contacted ME to explain and ask how I wanted to proceed instead of just leaving me in the dark. Excellent costumer service! Great Instrument!

17 December 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Buying the cd it came well packaged

Buying the cd it came well packaged, listening to the cd was calming, tranquil, relaxing I would definitely recommend it thank you so much for the pleasure of Buying and listening to the cd its an honour and a blessing to listening to such beauty 😀.

6 March 2025
Unprompted review

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