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.

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.

Looked at a "new " PRS silver sky - no plastic film on the pickguard , the film on the back plate…read morewas hanging off like somebody removed it and tried to put it back , some grime under the bridge and the chrome pieces had just a little corrosion starting - so NOT new - there's a word for this - FRAUD - I won't be going back . Trust them at your peril - they think everyone is stupid .

I had a chance to stop in at Leesburg Music recently. I was just going through the area on a day…read moreoff and the sign for the location kind of jumped out at me, so I figured I would stop in and take a look around. Inside is a music like most... instruments all over the place, good selection of guitars, a couple of practice rooms, etc. I walked all through the store, looking at what was available. Nothing really leapt out at me as being something that I wanted. One area of the store that was interesting to me was their used equipment area. There were a number of different instruments there that might have been of interest to me had I not been on my motorcycle. Mid-sized mixer boards, etc. I was never approached by a salesperson.

On 9/14/2024 I purchased an Ampeg V-4B and SVT 212 cabinet from Bass Central in Orlando, Florida,…read moreand the experience was outstanding. I drove over 500 miles from North Carolina with one goal in mind: to visit this legendary store I had heard so much about. Bass players rave that this is the place you must check out--and now, I fully understand why. Before making the trip, I reached out to Beaver, the owner, via email. He was quick to respond, and incredibly detailed and thoughtful in his replies. He made sure all my questions were answered and gave me expert advice, which made me feel 100% confident in my purchase before I even set foot in the store. Unfortunately, due to some last-minute circumstances, I couldn't make it to the store to pick up the gear myself. Therefore, my wife, who knows nothing about bass gear, had to step in. She said the in-store experience was exceptional. The staff of Mike, JD, and a fellow named Grasshopper were super knowledgeable and passionate. They went out of their way to make her feel comfortable. In addition, they set up and tested everything, ensuring it was in perfect working order, and even helped her load the heavy amp and cabinet into her car. As for the Ampeg, it sounds phenomenal--rich, powerful, and exactly the tone I was after. If you're beginner, intermediate, or professional bass player, you need to visit Bass Central. Forget the big chain stores; this place offers a phenomenal selection and customer service that goes above and beyond. I couldn't recommend it more!

Very nice and knowledgeable sales people. I drove 2 hours to try a Dingwall bass. This store has…read moreeverything a bass player wants to try out and buy. I went home with the dingwal bass, it's fantastic.

Billy, of the former and legendary, Guitar Factory, is there in his son's shop! They still provide…read moregreat tune ups, alterations, and electronic work! Worth every penny!

My dad and I ordered a lute from Turkey and it arrived with a damaged audio mechanism, and we…read morecontacted all of the widely-known music stores in town and nobody knew what to do with an uncommon foreign instrument like the lute, but we got lucky when we found these guys. The owner and his son knew exactly what the issue was and fixed it on the spot and didn't even want to charge us for it but we demanded to pay them for their help. They turned an almost hopeless situation around so effortlessly. You don't find this level of experience and knowledge often, and I trust these guys with any stringed instrument.

I came with my daughter to check her clarinet fixed and Charlie at the desk was so helpful and so…read morenice. I was dreading coming in to get it fixed but he made the whole thing super easy. I really appreciated the help from Charlie at music shack. we will def be back

Amazing Service from Charlie at Music Shack (June 23, 2025)…read more On Monday, June 23, 2025, I stopped by the Music Shack in Longwood--unaware they were closed. As I was getting ready to leave, Charlie kindly opened the door and informed me that the store wasn't open on Mondays, but offered his assistance nonetheless. I explained that I needed clarification about my instrument rental agreement. Charlie was incredibly professional, courteous, and genuinely caring. He went above and beyond my expectations--not only did he thoroughly explain the details, but he also took the initiative to call the rental company directly to obtain the accurate information I needed. I even offered to come back on another day, but Charlie insisted on helping me right then and there. It's clear that Music Shack truly values their customers, and Charlie is a shining example of excellent service. Thank you, Charlie, for your outstanding dedication--this is the kind of experience that keeps customers coming back!

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.

Very happy with my new fridge, they were helpful in helping me find a good one. The delivery was…read moregood as well