Greg at Powell Baker guitars is great. I have had him work on 4 of my guitars, 1 of them he did a…read moreelectronics upgrade and a bridge over haul, and the other he did a partial restoration including fixing an issue with the fretboard that was delaminating from the neck. Greg's prices are always reasonable and fare. I have a couple more guitars that I will take to Greg and have him do a setup and adjustment on. I am also saving to have him build me a custom guitar that he and I have been talking about. If you are needing a good setup, a restoration, or want a custom guitar built I would definitely take the time to contact Greg and speak with him about your project.

From the owner: Full service guitar repair and sales of hand built custom guitars!read more

Running behind on a Saturday, I called Quartet and found out they had the item my son needed for…read morehis double-bass. I let them know that I was on my way and that my GPS said that I'd be arriving right around their 1PM closing time. The person I was talking with (Ariel?) said that was no problem; they'd hold the item for me at the front desk and would stay until I arrived. I really appreciated the great service! It made my busy day a lot less stressful and I'll definitely keep shopping at Quartet for our sons' string instrument needs.

From the owner: Quartet Violins specializes in violin, viola, cello, and bass rentals and sales. We are dedicated…read moreto providing quality instruments in great condition at an affordable price. As professional string players and teachers, we know how important it is to have a good instrument with proper set-up to ensure a positive learning experience.

Quiet little shop. My son needed a reset on his guitar and major stores were quoting weeks and high…read moreprices. Music village was able to do it overnight and at a very reasonable price. My son is very happy with the reset and we were happy to support a local business.

I purchased a plectrum banjo off e-bay recently. It was made my Jim Cox, a Master Luthier from…read moreMaine, a custom order. The banjo is bird's eye maple with plenty of inlay and dressings. The head was badly worn and action was too high. It had been sitting in a closet for awhile and needed some help. Now a luthier may be fantastic with guitars, but banjo's are a different critter. You really have to know what you're doing. I own four banjo's so I found this out the hard way. Dan had a bit of trouble finding the proper head, but he persevered and obtained one. He installed the head, lowered the action and set up the instrument properly. This was not an easy repair and I would not trust just any luthier with it. Dan had the knowledge and expertise to do it right! Now this beautiful banjo sounds just as good as it looks, I am proud to add it to my collection. Thanks Dan, Del

I rarely need to get my clarinet fixed but when I did I am glad to find Robert. Not only did he fix…read moremy A key but he also taught me some new tricks I can't wait to practice! Thank you Richard again and will definitely reach out next time I'm in Portland!

I recently started playing flute for my church again after a four year break. I was recommended…read morethis place to do some maintenance and repairs. My flute needed a lot of help. They did an excellent job as all the felts and some of the pads had to be replaced as well as the keys leveled. And when I went to pick it up, he was there to adjust some of the springs on the keys that I felt were not responding to my liking. Overall, very knowledgeable, friendly service.

Newbie here and really to retire but with a strong desire to keep the brain active. I'm done with…read moremeaningless searching on Instagram. Done with random YouTube searches. Evan helped me pick out a recorder, electric piano, and sheet music. Very sincere and most helpful. Can't decide if I want to rent or buy a flute and they have options for that when I'm ready. Most don't rent any longer. Must say this is my new favorite shopping experience! An exciting journey and first time in years my head hurt. I'm actually learning! How long has it been for you and why are you missing out?!

The music staff is excellent. They repaired 2 clarinets for us, I felt the prices were good…read more They helped us find the product we needed. My daughter is a school band teacher and they sent us home with some extra items for her band students. I also needed a receipt from 3 weeks ago and they looked it up and emailed it to me the same day. Great service.

One of the best music teachers I've ever worked with. Patient and very easy going for an enjoyable…read morelesson and informative session. I've learned so much about music not just for singing but also for guitar and piano theory as well. He's extra talented to teach you and motivate you in all areas! 10/10 would recommend.

I can't say enough amazing things about working with Kevin! From day one, he has been incredibly…read morepatient, encouraging, and inspiring. Kevin has a gift for breaking down complex techniques into simple, easy-to-understand steps -- making both voice and guitar feel approachable and fun. I am sure it helps that Kevin has been a performer much of his life and takes absolute joy in what he does. His passion for music is contagious, and he brings so much energy and positivity into every session. I always leave lessons feeling not only more skilled but also more motivated and excited to practice. If you're looking for a knowledgeable, talented, and genuinely supportive instructor who will help you unlock your potential and fall even more in love with music, I can't recommend Kevin highly enough. He's the real deal! Love working with you Kevin!

Mike has single-handedly kept my guitars in shape for over a decade…read more I wouldn't consider letting anyone else touch them. We've all had our bad experiences with instrument repair, not many things can be so frustrating and demoralizing, which is why I've stuck with Mike and followed him through his many stops. He takes extra care to make sure I'm happy with the work, from explaining what I'll need upfront, to minor tweaks to suit my needs before the guitar leaves the shop. He even helped me figure out a few songs my cement fingers were having trouble with. I am fully confident in recommending Sound Service to you.

If you're wondering why most of Mike's reviews are from California, it's because that's where he…read morewas established for many years and built up quite the reputation and has now relocated to PDX. California's loss, our gain! I decided to give him a call after reading the stellar reviews. They do not exaggerate. My guitar needed a set up and had the dreaded fret buzz. He responds right away and communicates every step of the way. His turn around time is fast! I didn't have to be parted from my guitar for even a week. Most other places are backed up and take at least 2 weeks before they can get to your instrument. He really knows his stuff, all the ins and outs, not just on guitars but also on recording music. I will definitely use him again. Don't hesitate to contact Mike. I definitely feel like we've found THE guy for our gear.

Five stars for the price of a trumpet for under $500 which should last my kid through high school…read more The rental through the school was over $20 dollars a month plus insurance so it made sense to buy one. it's great because I didn't have to get a questionable instrument online, and the place the school recommended had a $2000++ trumpet and that's outside my budget Communication is challenging. Not straightforward and definitely not as quick and easy as online shopping. We signed up for lessons. Had a bit of communication issues and the owner stepped in to help move the way since summer schedule is different than school schedule. ( aka travel and camps mess up a regular class time). For $129/ 4 lessons 30 min other friends say this is a great deal. I have no idea if it's a good deal or not, but I really like the teacher. Lots of other great teachers here. I think the retail store at the teaching area should be two different reviews but alas ( dated decor but worth it for the price. I'd hate try pay more for a glam studios which does nothing to teach my kid) Again communication is an issue. Patience and patience and it's worth it

Took in an old banjo for restringing and repair. Patrick at the front was super helpful and…read morefriendly. I got it a few days later (because I couldn't make it in right) it looks amazing. Not sure about the other reviews here, but I was quite happy with my experience.