Just proposed to my future wife with the help of Rory. I had a proposal plan that fell through at…read morethe last minute. I gave Rory a call just a few days prior to the day I was planning on popping the question. Not only did he learn the song(O.A.R.-Peace), which he played during the proposal, but he put his own spin on it that was absolutely incredible. What an awesome person and an extremely talented artist. Can't express enough gratitude and thanks.

From the owner: Instructor Rory Barber gives beginner through advanced guitar and bass guitar lessons to kids and…read moreadults throughout Williamsburg, VA and the Hampton Roads area.

This is a family owned business. When entering, someone will always give me a nice welcome. They…read morehave always been able to answer any question I have. A family member would help me find what I came for. If it is not in stock, they will be able to help me obtain it. I am very pleased with the operation is Amery Armory and will continue to return. Mr. Amery Son is proficient with repairing all types of musical in strums. I highly recommend this business.

This place should receive a community service award for providing local students with the joys of…read morelearning a musical instrument and bearing with their stressed out parents. Not many communities have such a store anymore. In many ways it's a thankless job, as you can read from the poor, incinvenienced parents who have to wait in a long line with the rest of the town to receive a student instrument. Used to be the kids waited. Alternatively, the local music community is thankful for a place that repairs and provides supplied for instruments. No, it's not fancy, but not every store wants to be a boutique.

As a music lover there is nothing better than to find a hidden treasure. As you enter in there is…read moreguitar heaven. Here a guitar, there a guitar... everywhere a guitar!! To the novice , you can even take lessons, I was truly impressed with the selection and vast knowledge of owner.

Patrick Verdi and River City Guitars is the only place to go to get your musical needs. I went in…read morethe store looking for a really nice guitar but was not sure what I wanted. Patrick took so much time with me to find the perfect instrument. He walked through a ton of options that were all great and I found my perfect match. In today's world of impersonal internet shopping and lack of care... I was blown away by the care and kindness that was given to me to find my Les Paul!!! Thank you River City Guitars and Patrick

I was interested in learning various instruments, the music school teacher, is a choir member at…read morethe church I attend. His back ground is 20+ years experience in music, past member of a R&B group, who's fluent on various instruments from wood winds, piano and the guitar. The teachings I have received have been great. From history, to writing to playing. If you want to learn to write, understand music or play instruments correctly this is the the place for you! (space available)!

I am so very impressed with the expertise and professionalism of this wonderful, family owned…read morebusiness. My first experience at Wholesale Guitars was renting a trumpet for my rising 6th grader last summer. I was so impressed that Steve took the time to make eye contact with my daughter and carefully explained the seriousness of the responsibility of caring for an instrument. Then, when we returned her trumpet this summer (my daughter was ready to try something else), we signed her up for weekly guitar lessons. The lessons are very affordable and her evening class worked perfectly with my work schedule. I COULD NOT BE MORE HAPPY that Steve is teaching guitar to my daughter. Without getting too personal, I will say this - I believe this incredibly talented, sensitive, generous professional young man would be an excellent teacher for ANY child or adult. Anyone who has the opportunity to study here will be better for it!

From the owner: Specializing in: - Musical Instrument Rental…read more- Music Schools - Music Stores - Music Instruction-Instrumental - Musical Instruments-Repair - Guitars & Amplifiers

Russell is the man! I feel blessed to have stumbled upon this shop. It's local and better than some…read morenationwide store. He helped me a lot with just one simple gesture of guidance and I can't thank him enough. I will be back and others should come here too, always good to learn some wisdom.

Small, intimate place with the best staff. It's usually Russell at the counter. There's a limited,…read morebut interesting selection of mostly used stuff if you're a guitarist. Sometimes there are some wildly cool guitars on the wall. I've always found what I needed when I went there. His inventory isn't huge, but it's very well thought out. If you're a drummer, you'll love the place even more. This is always the first place I'll go if I need anything musical. Strings, tuners, tambourines, amps, parts, or just a couple minutes shooting the shit with the cool, knowledgeable musician/proprietor. Also, if you're looking for a luthier, they outsource to a skilled and straight-up honest guy. I've brought my acoustic and electrics there several times for work. Always happy with the results and feedback about my instruments. Forget the big chains and give Russell's a visit. Support local business, especially when the local business kicks butt like Russell's does!

Was a great shop, it appears they are temporarily closed due to illness and subsequent death of the…read moreowner. This store has alway been a fabulous shop and I've bought one of my Taylor's there. I hope the owner's wife opens it back up.

Brought my Fender Starcaster in for a service and it was out with 10 mins. I appreciate the great…read morecustomer service will be coming back in the future!

Richie did a special project for me and was amazing in the amount of knowledge he freely shared and…read morethe care he put into the project. Top marks, great expertise and awesome customer service. Thanks!!!

I sent Richie and whoever works for him a old prewar 3 that just needed a ton of work. They reset…read morethe tonering, did a neck reset, fret job, the fifth string tuner was falling out just a bunch of stuff and I received the banjo and everything is perfect and I can truly say it's one of the best prewar banjos I've ever owned, the action is perfect and it sounds incredible, thanks guys, Tony Arcuri

First trip here today browsing for mandolins, thinking there was no way we'd find an affordable one…read morefor a beginner. SO glad we stopped in here. Chuck is so friendly and knowledgeable. There was absolutely no pressure to buy at all, but it was a great deal. Our kid is thrilled! We'll be back - the kid needs lessons! Support your local small business!

Can service almost every instrument. Since Moe is a musician himself, for over 35 years, he's great…read moreto get ideas from. Reasonable prices. Good location. Varied selection to choose from or he can special order.

Amy is the only tech touching my saxophones. She almost alway says "…read morebring it on back" and fixes my problem on the spot. Explains what she's doing. Good price and turn around time. Dave and Amy are just nice people!

I knew first from reading previous reviews that David does on the spot trombone repairs and he…read moreconfirmed that when I called him. I took my Bach Stradivarius trombone with F valve there for slide dent repair and he immediately went to work showing me what he was doing like a teacher. I have had dent repair done before but was never allowed to watch. The shop is very pleasant and two other women were there working and all were having a good time. One I gather was Amy working on a saxophone. My wife and I were hungry and we went to lunch at a nearby restaurant suggested by them and David also cleaned and lubricated the tuning slides and the F valve. The F valve works much better and the slide can be held only about 10 degrees below horizontal and it slides freely. It is such a pleasure. The charge for all of this was very reasonable. I hope not to dent the slide again but if I do I certainly know where I will go.