Eric is a super nice guy and is very affordable. Ive had many transactions with him and he does his…read moreabsolute best to come through and with a price that fits my budget. He also sets up my guitars really well and I cant help but stand there and shoot the breeze with him for 10+ minutes even after Im done with my shopping :)

Not good for amp repair. Didn't return all parts. Kept amp for a year…read more Took it to another shop who did a standard cap and tube replacement and it now works great.

10x faster and 3x more affordable compared to any repair shop in LA or NYC while still being having…read morethe same top notch quality of work. I have my 3rd guitar there now getting setup after the first 2 went so well. All the people in the shop are cool and love to chat music.

They are VERY laid back, to the point that I wasn't sure about this place at first. Once you…read morerealize that they are musicians, not business people, you understand their approach. They took my young daughter, who had NO experience playing guitar or recording songs and they helped launch her musical career. Along the way they were VERY helpful and patient with all of our questions. When we told Chris that she was ceasing her sessions with him (to pursue music in Nashville), he was actually happy! Not happy that he was losing a customer, but happy because she was moving up in her progress. Their passion is music and people! They are the BEST at what they do and I would recommend them to anyone.

The only place where I bought all my musical instruments and gear. %Took lessons for over a year…read moreand feel like am one of there most important customers (I know I'm not).

New owners doing set up and repair work. I took my Friedman guitar in recently to have them look at…read morethe the high E saddle because I was breaking strings. I got the guitar back after a $70 set up and it's not breaking strings but it won't stay in tune (has an original factory Floyd, not the lower end model trems) and the high E sounds dull when played open. They took out a spring (not sure why) and i am just disappointed in the work. Considering taking it back, but afraid they will do more damage.

I've been going to this Buddy Rogers store for many, many years now, and I've never been treated…read morewith anything but the utmost of respect. I've bought 3 guitars and 2 amps from them over the years, not to mention all the strings and accessories and such. One thing I really like about them is that when you buy a guitar from Buddy Rogers, you get free re-stringing and neck adjustments for as long as you own the guitar. They are 5 minutes down the street from me, so during the summer I frequently walk up just to appreciate the instruments, talk to fellow musicians and hobbyists, and learn a new lick now and then. The address being shown here is their business office and repair shop, though. If you want to peruse the instrument selection, or ask questions, you need to go their store just around the corner at 1939 West Galbraith. They're so close together, you can walk from one to the other in about 30 seconds. Their guitar selection is not nearly as large as it used to be, but there's still plenty to choose from in several different price ranges. The biggest part of their business now, though, is instruments and lessons for students.

I'd try one of the other Cincinnati music shops like Mehas Music. Willis has always been one…read moredisappointment after another for me and my family. I've tried to do business with them and have never been successful. They declined a brass repair of mine at one of their instrument repair locations which is now closed, but was very unprofessional about it. Last week my 13 year old and I spent several days choosing a new trigger trombone for him stepping up from his entry level trombone. We ended up choosing one on the Willis Music website with his middle school band instructor's approval and placed the order with Willis online late one evening. This was one within our budget and checked all of our boxes plus it was new...we thought we were going to need to take our chances on a used model. Credit card was charged. I woke up the next morning to my son still super excited asking when it would arrive, and that he had already been awake two hours watching videos and reading about it. I was really excited for him. Later that morning I received an email that the order had been canceled and a refund would be issued with no alternatives offered. They said it had been discontinued, but the manufacturer still makes this model just with a new backpack style case which is the one they displayed in their listing. They ended offering to get us that same trombone we had purchased (because it wasn't discontinued), but it would be $600 more than I had paid on their website the night before. They also assured me this $600 additional was a great deal. Such a scam and a waste of time. They certainly don't attempt to make things right in any way...unreal let down for my son. I wouldn't trust them and especially their website/online ordering. This also had our budget tied up in the authorization on my card for a week. We ordered a used trigger trombone on eBay, and will be taking it to Mehas Music to have it checked out, cleaned and any repairs.

I just adore the woman that owns this store! She is so sweet. The store is unique and fun as well…read more Ive bought several guitars from them and they're awesome! Good prices as well. amy c

I stopped in on the Friday of Bluegrass and Brew Festival nearby. I was not impressed. First off I…read morewas not greeted when I walked in. I was only there for 5 minutes because at no point did the employee working there ever acknowledge my presence or offer help. I needed some guitar picks but left empty handed. I may stop in next year on the first Friday of August when The Bluegrass And Brew Festival returns to Fairborn.

I love guitar center in Dayton. That employee Claudia ..wow!! Smart knowledgeable and funny!! Don't…read morego to anyone else , she's the bomb I miss Guitar Center of old. Just corporate bs now...

I had a 5 star visit at Guitar Center, Johnathen Batten was VERY helpful, knowledgable and ensured…read moremy guitar shopping experience was incredible. I'll highly recommend Guitar Center to all. Johnathen answered all of my questions and made me very comfortable with my purchase decisions. I'll be back!

I have going to Kincaid's for many years. I rented instruments from them for my children who are…read morenow adults and have recently bought clarinet reeds and a mouthpiece from them. I needed a repair on my clarinet and it was done promptly and well. I find the staff there to be kind and accomodating.

Leslie Arndt is an Amazing guitar teacher. She is so patient and encouraging to our young student…read more She is the sweetest. So glad we found her for our 9 year old grandson

It's so close to my house that I rarely go anywhere else. They're may be cheaper places to get your…read moreguitar restringed (is that even a word⁉). But I love the friendly staff and they have great things to look at....ukulele and bass guitars too. Love this place.

I called looking for a new keyboard. They didn't have anything in stock, but Tim was willing to sit…read moreon the phone and talk me through all my options. Gave me a couple choices based on my need (beginner learner, but wanting a quality keyboard) and helped me get something within budget that fit my needs. Will definitely visit this business again. Shop local!

I called Dayton Vintage Audio and I talked to the owner (Peter) and what I told him about my stereo…read morereceiver, he was sure that he could have it up and running like new! He thought that it may take 1 to 2 weeks if he had to order parts for it. 2 days later he called and said it was ready to be picked up! It didn't need any parts. He said a couple of loose solder joints and cleaned the switches. What an honest business! This guy loves to talk vintage audio and he has become my go to guy for all of my electronics.

Tremendous help from Peter with my late 70s, early 80s Magnavox turntable. Great communication,…read morevery friendly service, solid expertise.