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Instrument Shop
March 14, 2026 at 01:48 PM
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The 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 serves as a scenic point, contributing to the exploration collection tracked in the Islandpedia.
The 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.
Upon 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.
The 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.
Discovering 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.
The 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.
Instrument | Price | Sound Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Acoustic Guitar | 3,500 coins | Strummed strings | Versatile; good for beginners |
Violin | 5,000 coins | Bowed strings | Elegant sound suitable for classical pieces |
Flute | 2,800 coins | Woodwind | Light, airy tone; pairs well with outdoor performances |
Tambourine | 1,500 coins | Percussion | Affordable starter instrument for rhythm-focused playing |
Ukulele | 2,200 coins | Plucked strings | Cheerful tone that fits the island atmosphere |
Drum | 3,000 coins | Percussion | Strong rhythmic presence for group performances |
Harp | 8,000 coins | Plucked strings | Premium instrument with a rich, resonant sound |
The 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.
Instruments 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.
Music Performance has several gameplay effects:
Effect | Details |
|---|---|
NPC reactions | Nearby NPCs react positively to music, sometimes stopping to listen or applaud |
Friendship bonus | Performing near specific NPCs can provide a small friendship boost |
Animal calming | Music can calm agitated animals, making it easier to approach wild creatures |
Social interaction | Other players in multiplayer can listen to your performance |
Islandpedia entry | First performance with each instrument type registers a new Islandpedia entry |
The 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.
Day | Hours |
|---|---|
Monday through Saturday | 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
Sunday | Closed |
The 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.
The Music Performance system was also expanded in this patch, with new instrument types and performance animations. The Instrument Shop serves as the central hub for accessing all available instruments, replacing the previous system where instruments were found as random loot.
Visit 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.
