Always an excellent experience here. I've had several instruments repaired, set-ups, and rebuilds…read more I don't know what Bob G. from St. Cloud, FL's problem is. I'm thinking after all these years he's been called an asshole more than once.

I took my favorite acoustic guitar in primarily because I had worn out the frets over the past 20…read moreyears. RJ described in great detail how he would remove and replace the old frets. I was also having some issues with the electronics, and he offered some good options for replacing them. I couldn't be more pleased with the result. When I picked up the guitar after all of that work (new frets, pickup, pre-amp, and set-up), RJ spent more than an hour with me making sure the set-up was just the way I wanted. He told me to play it hard for a couple of weeks and come back if there were any issues. Make sure you read the website and understand the process for working with them. This is not a big corporation with a back room full of amateur guitar techs. This is a small business with legit luthiers who do fantastic work.

Gary and his team are wonderful! I've taken my saxophone here many times and have always had a…read moregreat experience, whether it be for tune ups or for some overhaul work. Gary is the only one that works on saxophones, so his list can get pretty long, especially during the summer months when school is out. However, he always does his best to fit you in and work with your schedule. The work he does is fantastic! He's put some new pads on with the kangaroo skin he works with and recently did an overhaul of the right hand and I've noticed such a huge difference in my ease of playing the low notes. I kept thinking it was me the whole time until he fixed it up and now I'm playing great! No need for an appointment, you can just show up with your instrument. If you are on a deadline though, I would call to see how his list is looking and why your projected turnaround time is.

Stopped in while on tour because my vintage Selmer wasn't loving the Florida humidity :) Gary took…read morea quick look, diagnosed the problem, fixed it under 5 min and had me on my way with some garlic and shallots to take home! Super great work, really friendly folks here, and absolutely trustworthy!

My hand-me-down acoustic guitar met Kip and his fantastic crew at Starr Guitars months before I…read moreever stepped foot into their workshop thanks to my boyfriend, who informed me that Starr Guitars was the unparalleled in the guitar maintenance and service department. They gave my guitar more TLC in the few weeks at their shop, than I have in the three years I've been in possession of it. Passion doesn't even begin to describe the labor of love these guys have for their work. I recently visited their workshop, and I left with my head swimming. From a tune up in the workshop to creating a custom piece or nailing the accurate color paint job, these guys truly know how to cater to the needs and desires of their customer base. They truly love what they do, they genuinely care about each of those guitars that cross the threshold, and do their utmost to provide their clientele with an exceptional customer service experience. Although the staff at SG are all guys, I did not feel the least bit excluded or unwelcome. This isn't some Old Boys' Club where the womenfolk aren't welcome. I not only felt welcome, but I felt like family. Even as a novice, I left feeling like a rock star! Like finding the perfect hair stylist, finding a stellar luthier is equally difficult to find. Orlandoans and central Floridians, listen up! Bottom Line: If you have a guitar that needs work, take your baby to SG. They will welcome you into the family and give you honest feedback on what needs to be done. The SG Folks won't jerk you around and waste your time on shoddy work or selling you additional items or unnecessary services.

Owner Kip Elder and his staff are as good as it gets. I highly recommend Starr Guitars for all of…read moreyour guitar repair needs. They are also a custom guitar shop and can build you custom guitars from the ground up including paint jobs. I have found Kip and the crew to be super friendly and very knowledgeable. I have had them work on 3 of my guitars and have been very satisfied with the work. I have also had friends take their guitars in and also experience excellent work. Save yourself the trouble of getting crappy work done at guitar center. These guys can fix any issues that guitar center creates. Summary: Excellent service, very reasonable prices, super friendly knowledgeable staff.

The staff is very friendly & helpful. My husband was able to receive his rental cello with ease…read more The prices felt reasonable & I appreciated there wasn't a long term commitment to the rental. I love that they have a large selection of instruments. The staff was great with helping my husband get setup with his cello. This store was recommended by multiple cello instructors to us. We compared it to other stores, and felt it was the best fit for our goals/budget. Overall we had a 5 star experience! The rental cello is in excellent condition and sounds wonderful. Looking forward to learning more about this instrument!

We were a walk in to fix my tuning pegs, not only did he explain exactly what was wrong with it and…read morewhat caused it - he fixed the issue for free and it was all done under 10 minutes.

I can't recommend Brent enough! He was so knowledgeable, efficient and prepared. Our piano needed a…read morebit more than a tuning and he was able to complete all of the repairs and tuning in a few hours. It was amazing to watch him work, our whole family was intrigued. And he was great with the kids which is always so lovely. We will enjoy our piano for many years to come thanks to his service.

My mother left me her Steinway Grand piano and she used Brent Bauske to tune her piano since we…read moremoved to Florida in 1981. I have continued to use him and he has always taken excellent care of my piano.

I'm honestly not sure I can put into words how nice of an experience I had here. I was in the…read moremarket for a new violin and thought I'd give Cornell a try since I hadn't seen any negative reviews. I called to make my appointment, which I originally thought I'd have to do on the weekend since all other string stores are closed by the time I'm off work, and Molly was happy to give me some time on a Thursday night. I think I was there till a little after 8 and at no point did I feel rushed. When I arrived she had a select few violins ready for me to try for my level. In our initial phone call I hadn't given too much information about my skill but her selections for me were 100% what I needed. From reviews at other shops I thought I was going to be pressured into buying something expensive that I didn't need. That was absolutely not the case here. The selections she showed me were all in my price range and she answered any questions I had to make sure I chose the perfect instrument. I'll definitely be coming back.

I purchased my violin from Saul in 1995 and I continued to come to him for my string and bow needs…read moreuntil I eventually moved away from Orlando. He was a wonderful man and I am sad to hear that he passed in 2018. I wish his shop continued success going forward.

The owner Troy, is by far the best instructor a new or experienced musician could find in this…read morearea. Apopka is fortunate to have a music teacher that individually leads his students in a way that motivates and challenges, but does not overwhelm. Additionally, His guitar playing skills will blow you away. Highly recommended!

I'm really glad this shop opened because the next closest guitar shop is further away than I would…read morelike to drive. I have a guitar that I, embarrassingly, couldn't get to be playable for over a year. I dropped it off and by the next day had a wonderfully working instrument. Troy, who I believe is the owner, went over the all the possible issues with me and it ended up being a simple repair. Other than that, inside the shop was filled wall-to-wall with guitars, basses, ukuleles, and plenty of accessories. I didn't check out the prices so I can't comment on that, but there was definitely plenty to choose from. It was a really cool shop and I hope I get to go back soon.

A friend recommended R&R Guitars, and I'm so glad I stopped by! I originally went in to inquire…read moreabout guitar lessons, but I ended up purchasing a beautiful used Ovation acoustic guitar. The shop is clean, well organized, and has a great selection of instruments and accessories. Greyson was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and patient. As an experienced guitarist, he took the time to answer all my questions, offered excellent advice, and made the entire experience enjoyable and stress-free. Whether you're looking for a quality instrument, guitar lessons, or expert guidance, I highly recommend R&R Guitars. Thank you, Greyson, for your outstanding customer service!

What a cool place I didn't even know this was here stopped to get…read more Lunch and found this Gem. So many guitars to choose from they also give lessons. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Located in a shopping plaza with lots of Parking.