Very professional and even sent text pictures with updates on what needed to be done while he was…read moreworking on it. I bought a strat off a friend and it felt awful to play. I got the strat setup elsewhere and I STILL felt like the guitar was terrible to play. I decided to finally bring this guitar to Al and tell him what was wrong with it. Now I've completely changed my mind about the guitar. It plays like a dream and I refuse to put it down. I couldn't recommend him enough. Definitely going to make Al the guy I go to when I need something done on my guitar. Thanks Al!

Al, is an amazing luthier, who is able to work wonders on all types of electric guitar, from an…read moreEpiphone Emperor I Joe Pass model (hollow body) to a solid body Agile Pendulum Elite 92527. The Ephiphone needed a complete overhaul of the electronics (pickups and controls) and a setup of the strings afterwards since a new piezo bridge was also installed. Prior to this work, the pots were quite noisy, and there were issues with the 1/4" output where it was also crackly depending upon movement. The pickups were replaced with a fairly standard set of Seymour Duncans (SH-2N and SH-4B), the wiring harness was removed and replaced with a much quieter (read shielded) setup, new pots and a new 1/4" output jack. The sound of this instrument while plugged in has drastically improved and now has a bit more versatility when it comes to live and studio usage. There was a little less work with the Agile solid body, where it needed to be updated with stacked pots in order to give a more Gibson-esque control layout of two volumes and two tone pots (one pair for each pickup) to replace the standard master volume, master tone. This allows the guitar to have more tonal variation, especially when both pickups are in use. In both cases the work was done promptly and with an expected series of charges. Al is probably one of the better luthiers when it comes to communications (including pictures) on what is going on with the respective job orders. Like the others on this board, I highly recommend your repair/setup work come his way.

Masterful and prompt service on "Sapphire", my Selmer Mark…read moreVi tenor sax. So glad the internet search led me to this repair shop! Thank you, Ted Lewis aka Lewis Stedman

I call David Gray the trumpet whisperer. He brings old horns back to life and sounding brand-new!…read moreFor very reasonable prices, he obviously loves what he does!

Let me first say that Scott is precise, he wants to make sure that you're not only playing the…read moreinstrument appropriately, but that you can do it for a long time. He's very passionate about the drums. I've just recently started from zero and he's already given me some fantastic lessons and pounds of inspiration. Sitting there and watching him is pretty amazing as well. He will explain things clearly, give you honest feedback, and push you to be a better drummer. I couldn't recommend him more highly.

Absolute legend. The drums will change your life if you let them, this is the place to start.read more

BEST SELECTION OF CLASSICAL GUITARS in the entire DC metro area! You have to call them to set up an…read moreappointment to come by their showroom which is hidden inside the Circle Towers office building in Fairfax. But the visit was quite special. They seem to carry the FULL lineup of Cordoba guitars and Esteve guitars (a brand I was previously unfamiliar with but now appreciate). They also carry a few other brands I haven't seen at any other stores. I told the store owner I was looking for a cedar top (not spruce) classical guitar with a traditional (not crossover) fingerboard. He lined up 6 guitars for me to try out at a leisurely pace which was very helpful in discovering what I really liked. I had visited a few big guitar stores recently and my favorite guitar during those visits was a Cordoba C9. What surprised me is that although that guitar was one of the six that William lined up for me, I found that it was my least favorite of the six. After playing the 6 guitars for an hour, what bubbled to the top was a Esteve 9C/B with its carbon fiber enhanced bracing. It had great projection and sounded very full and balanced. #2 of the 6 for me was the Cordoba C12. Nice playability, looks, and build quality but not as impressive sounding as the slightly cheaper Esteve. So the bottom line is that if you're looking to buy a classical guitar, don't go to other stores that carry a limited range of Cordoba models. Guitar Gallery has the full Cordoba lineup in both spruce and cedar and also carries other brands no other place has.They are so gracious in letting you take your time with a custom line up of guitars. On a final note, they have an amazing selection of classical guitar strings. Probably 8X the selection you'll find at any other store. I picked up 3 sets recommended by William.

Thanks! Brought my dusty old Spanish student guitar in for new strings, and to be generally…read morechecked out. Recommendations were right on point. Easy communication. Lucky to have a speciality shop right here in Fairfax!

Custom Technologies is excellent, Martin is a musician who can diagnose PA & guitar amp's. He gives…read moreyou a fair assessment if the equipment is worth repair. I have used the services on three occasions. He also does the repair for a major Music store in MD.

Martin really knows what he is doing. Returned my 2 CD players within 10 days. Was very…read morereasonable on the repairs. They work great again. Thanks.

Ever since my first review over 14 years ago this shop keeps getting better and better! I'm used…read moreto other chain guitar shops that only chat with the guy who's with me but action music treats everyone the same! Hilarious (dis)respect! Jk. They are amazing and make everyone feel welcome! I stop by time to time to browse and purchase items or get service done. I would highly recommend as I was expecting a restring of an acoustic and a small electric guitar repair to take a few weeks but I was in and out in under 30 minutes. I really have to thank Mr. Matt and the rest of the incredible staff. It makes me want to continue my music journey and come back very often. A big plus is their location now. Parking is ample and signage is clear!

I want to thank Mr.Mike for helping me figure out if my parts were genuine. Awesome dude. Always…read morehelpful when it comes to gear! His Knowledge is very extensive and amazing! Love that guy! And also want to thank John and Matt for the Mods to my guitar. Its always love when i come here, i drive an hour in traffic just because i know these guys are human and know their stuff! Always good Vibes and Beautiful instruments here! If you want a Rare and Unique guitar or amp, simply walk in and see what speaks to your soul! Im beyond happy with my last visit. Legendary Guys and Legendary Shop. Thanks Guys

Wow! Greg did a setup on my Gibson acoustic That just wasn't…read moresounding great anymore.After getting it home, I realized what a difference that his setup had on my guitar, everything was better. This is the third Guitar of mine that Greg has worked on and he has over delivered every time. Prompt and friendly service

Greg is a complete professional. I I was gifted a very well used classical guitar. I told Greg to…read moredo whatever needed to be done to make it usable again. Two days later, I picked up a perfectly playable guitar. Given what he had to do, I was pleasantly surprised at how reasonable it was. I would not hesitate to use Greg's services again.

Amazing service, and a great selection of percussion equipment and nothing was overly pricy…read more Everything was well organized and anything I couldn't find the people working were more than happy to help me find. Great place, would suggest as long you're not looking for anything too niche.

Smiling as I type this. The employees here are exceptional. Years ago my folks rented my musical…read moreinstruments, and I did the same for my son. Unfortunately our time with saxophones, trumpets, and violins didn't go so well. That's alright as not everyone is gifted musically. Yet the staff here is, as they are knowledgeable, along with being kind and polite. A nice group of folks. Located in Twinbrook Shopping Center, it has been here for a long time. It's not huge, but they also sell guitars and other instruments. I trust their knowledge and high quality service. If you want sheet music, they have plenty of books for you. This is a community loved store for good reason! I find them to be a great value, and they've helped a lot of budding or people whom are musicians.

I don't usually write Yelp reviews but my wife and I have had such a good experience with the Moon…read moreSchool of Music that I felt moved to do so. Our daughter has been working with Joe for the past two years and is now a quite decent piano player! They actually offer classes for adults as well and we have taken the free trial classes and are considering signing up.

My kids take piano and violin classes. They love their teachers, all of them are great performers…read moreand excellent motivators. The school is well equipped and counts with an app where we, the parents, could manage our kids' classes, makeups, and information. The cost of the classes reflects the level of professionals teaching.

I wanted to purchase a ukulele and had watched a few intro videos on the instrument. The employees…read moreat Reston Music Store walked me through their inventory, explaining the differences in ukuleles, and let me try them out. I know very little about music, and they met me at my level, which was highly appreciated. And, more importantly, they sold me exactly what I needed. The instrument and a tuner -- they were sold out of beginner books for the ukulele, but the employee listed off a bunch of materials that I could get find online. It was a great experience and look forward to going back as needed.

A wonderful local music shop with friendly service. Happy to support this local business!read more