Tomas damaged the finish on one of my guitars, which he was unable to repair, and in return for the…read moredamage, he offered to build a neck. Per Tomas: my neck order was repeatedly bumped in favor of his preferred customers. After 5 months of patiently waiting, enduring a litany of excuses, including personal hardship excuses, I gave up on him making good on his commitment. I had also provided materials for the neck build, and he agreed to at least compensate me for the materials (which he kept) - he short changed me by $10 on the agreed upon amount. Tomas also performed a nut replacement: his work was sub par, and I had to pay another luthier to replace the nut Tomas had installed. Tomas reshaped a guitar neck, and the finish he used never cured properly. Also, the setup up was terrible. To be fair, there were a couple other services he provided where his execution was acceptable. My dealings with him were hit or miss, mostly miss. Generally speaking his communication was poor, often unprofessional. I had gone to Tomas Holgado because Maple Street had put a hold on its repair business till further notice. Maple Street does great work. Since the debacle with Tomas Holgado, I've brought work to Southeast Guitar Repair in Buford - they do excellent work and are very professional and offer quick turnaround - note, they're the shop that reworked some of the repairs Holgado botched.

Services rendered: ---Avedissian pickup install for a Fender…read moreJazz (conversion from active to passive, new wiring/pots, moved input) ---Full setup Quality of work/attention to detail/communication is better than any shop I've dealt with in town (rivaled only by the now-closed Atlanta Bass Gallery), while still being quicker/more affordable. I had some crazy ideas for an active/passive system initially. Tomas went over every detail - how I wanted the control layout, switching, jack location/etc. This sounds like a no-brainer, but I've dealt with plenty of shops that "do it how they do it" and make assumptions without consulting the customer. He eventually advised me that the build would be more complex than I had thought, and presented a couple additional options. I opted to go all-passive, and he had the bass done within 2 business days. As far as the setup goes, it has never played better with action this low, period. First time customer, saw some solid reviews and shout-outs which convinced me to make an appointment. I usually enjoy seeking out new techs/luthiers as much as I enjoy seeking out new barbers, but I definitely made the right choice. Holgado is my new go-to and I can't recommend him highly enough.

Zach did a great job setting up my Stratocaster and fretless Jazz Bass. I thought the strat would…read moreneed a refret, but he did an expert job leveling crowning, and reshaping the fretboard - it feels like a new instrument! I went to a lighter gauge on the Jazz, which warranted a new nut and setup, and it now plays like butter. Looking forward to bringing my other instruments his way.

Can't recommend Zach enough. Fast response, quick turnaround and top-notch work at a great price,…read morewith excellent communication all throughout the process. Zach takes great care and pride in his work, and it shows!

Great company for customers who appreciate one on one attention. They're patient and will answer…read moreany questions, small or big. They are honest people who care about your journey as a musician.

Thank you George…read more You kept a lady entertained while the fellas talked guitar repairs. Although I have no need for a Calton Case it's now on my bucket list. Indigo with ruby lining. I was amazed at your knowledge of the 1927 Martin 00-21 I'll look forward to visiting again. You live in an amazing world.

He took the time needed to tune my piano and did not rush through it. My piano was not far off tune…read moreand he was honest about it and did not try to jack the price up in any way. I would hire him again.

I contacted Finely Tuned Pianos for my mother's second-hand piano Larry was prompt efficient…read moreprofessional and very informative he brought to life an instrument that had never been playable in the time my parents had owned it but he also was very honest about whether it was worth salvaging and gave honest opinions as to how to proceed. We are currently looking into getting a more stable piano and we definitely will be calling Finely Tuned Pianos for any repairs and tuning it will need. Thanks, Larry

We stopped in for a few minutes after hitting Half Price Books (it's three minutes away and I've…read morealways wanted to check a HPB for Star Wars books, I digress) and my fiancé allowed me 15 minutes to browse. (A new record!) The nice man working the store was very helpful and was able to talk to me about their current inventory. They didn't have any Gibson guitars or pointy metal guitars, but their Fender and acoustic selection are solid. When I asked about specific products, he offered to call the store owner to haggle (awesome)! I didn't buy anything, we had to head back to downtown Atlanta for Coheed & Cambria, but I would certainly stop back in and/or haggle with them on Reverb. TLDR; looking for a Fender or an acoustic? Stop in.

** This review is just on the WeeJam Music Class for Kids **…read more We just attended our first Wee Jam class and it was so much fun! It is for kids ages 0-5, which at first I was nervous about, but it was fine. Parent involvement is needed, so if you think you are going to go and just watch, you are wrong. The class is on Saturdays before the store opens, and you need to per-register. It is an 8 week class that is about $130 for one kid and $200 for 2. The teacher gets everyone to sing songs, play instruments, and dance. My kids loved the drums and the songs. They made us all have a dance party and my little guy was rocking out to " We will Rock You" by Queen. It is nice that it is not all kiddy songs. They also were showing the kids how to keep a rhythm with drum sticks. I highly recommend this class to anyone with little rock stars!

Atlanta musicians Exchange is the real deal Music Store. Don't go to the big corporate outlets…read moreuntil you go by AME. Ask for Mike the owner. Nobody knows more about musical instruments, and specifically Drum restoration. Top notch.

Absolutely killer experience to get to come by this place. Owner was super chill, gave me an…read moreamazing deal, treated us with awesome service. If you are looking for a guitar; this is your guy!

Owner was responsive and straightforward in all transactions. He kept us posted every step of the…read moreway. We will use this company again, for sure.

Sure, he sells pianos on several different sites, under several different names. Hey, "marketing…read more101." Smart businessman. However, when he said "call me" and I did, I felt as if I was talking to an old friend. Hundreds of pianos for sale across several sites, and he takes the time to talk to me, walking me through some concerns, making recommendations based on my needs... I haven't bought one from him yet, but his company/companies are at the top of my list!

The professionalism, kindness and helpfulness of these guys is just off the charts. Highly…read morerecommended for both purchases and repairs!!

Will never set foot in a guitar center again. This store is THE REAL DEAL!…read moreVery personal experience and VERY knowledgeable employees.