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11Overview22The Instrument Shop is a retail location and scenic point in Starsand Island that sells musical instruments for the Music Performance system. Added in patch 0.3.2537 (March 6, 2026), the shop provides players with the tools needed to perform music, a social and creative activity that can be enjoyed solo or shared with other characters. The Instrument Shop also is a scenic point. This adds to the exploration collection tracked in the Islandpedia.44Location66The Instrument Shop is located near Starsand Town, positioned along the main street area. It is a small, distinctive building with musical note decorations on its exterior and an instrument-shaped sign above the entrance. The shop is easy to spot when walking through the town's commercial district.88Upon first approaching the Instrument Shop, a scenic point discovery notification appears on screen, registering the location in your Islandpedia. This makes it part of the larger scenic point collection system that encourages players to explore every corner of the island.1010Scenic Point Registration1212The Instrument Shop is one of the scenic points added in the March 2026 update to enrich the exploration content. Scenic points are special locations throughout the island that register in the Islandpedia when discovered. Each scenic point adds a new entry with a description and, in some cases, a small lore note about the location's history.1414Discovering the Instrument Shop scenic point awards a small amount of exploration experience. Completing all scenic points in a region contributes to the region's exploration percentage, which is tracked on the map and in the Islandpedia summary page.1616Shop Inventory1818The Instrument Shop sells a variety of musical instruments, each producing different sounds and suitable for different music styles. Instruments are purchased with coins and become permanent items in your inventory once bought.2020InstrumentPriceSound TypeNotesAcoustic Guitar3,500 coinsStrummed stringsVersatile; good for beginnersViolin5,000 coinsBowed stringsElegant sound suitable for classical piecesFlute2,800 coinsWoodwindLight, airy tone; pairs well with outdoor performancesTambourine1,500 coinsPercussionAffordable starter instrument for rhythm-focused playingUkulele2,200 coinsPlucked stringsCheerful tone that fits the island atmosphereDrum3,000 coinsPercussionStrong rhythmic presence for group performancesHarp8,000 coinsPlucked stringsPremium instrument with a rich, resonant sound2222The shop inventory may rotate or expand with future updates. Some seasonal events may also introduce limited-time instruments that appear in the shop for the duration of the event.2323Music Performance System Integration2525Instruments purchased from the Instrument Shop are used with the Music Performance system. To perform music, equip an instrument from your inventory and select 'Play' from the interaction menu. Your character will begin playing the instrument with an animated performance.2727Music Performance has several gameplay effects:2929EffectDetailsNPC reactionsNearby NPCs react positively to music, sometimes stopping to listen or applaudFriendship bonusPerforming near specific NPCs can provide a small friendship boostAnimal calmingMusic can calm agitated animals, making it easier to approach wild creaturesSocial interactionOther players in multiplayer can listen to your performanceIslandpedia entryFirst performance with each instrument type registers a new Islandpedia entry3131Shop Operating Hours3232The Instrument Shop follows the standard shop schedule for Starsand Town businesses. The shop is open during normal business hours and closed at night. The shopkeeper can be found inside during operating hours and will greet players who enter.3434DayHoursMonday through Saturday9:00 AM to 6:00 PMSundayClosed3636Patch 0.3.2537 Context3737The Instrument Shop was introduced as part of patch 0.3.2537 released on March 6, 2026. This update focused on enriching the island's exploration content and adding new social activities. Alongside the Instrument Shop, the patch added several other scenic points across different regions of the island.3939The Music Performance system was also expanded in this patch, with new instrument types and performance animations. The Instrument Shop is the central hub for accessing all available instruments, replacing the previous system where instruments were found as random loot.4141Tips4343Visit the Instrument Shop early in your playthrough to discover the scenic point, even if you do not plan to buy instruments immediately.The Tambourine at 1,500 coins is the cheapest instrument and a good way to start experimenting with the Music Performance system on a budget.The Harp is the most expensive instrument but produces the most impressive sound. Consider saving for it if you enjoy the music system.Performing music near animals on your ranch can improve their mood, though the effect is smaller than using a Music Box in an enclosure.Check the shop after seasonal events; limited-time instruments may appear that are not available during regular play.Playing an instrument near NPCs during festivals can trigger unique dialogue and reactions that do not appear at other times.4545Related Articles4747Music PerformanceStarsand TownIslandpediaUpdate HistoryShops and Vendors
