Brought my new mandolin in for a set up and a new set of strings. They got the work done in a…read moretimely manner, and the mando plays great now.

So my son is a Clarinet player for Battery Creek and they don't supply Clarinets there. We were…read morereferred to Hamner music by the BCHS Music teacher. I am incredibly thankful for them! They rent to own the clarinet which is so nice because you get to own the instrument after 3 years with no interest on it. It also comes with a maintenance plan which is so assuring. The knowledge that the owner AND staff provide is invaluable. They care more about you being satisfied and happy with a product that fits your needs and ability versus just trying to sell product. This business is Veteran Owned and pricing is so reasonable that its usually at most only a couple dollars more than Amazon or some online shop but comes with the assistance of people who know their products and can recommend products with their own experience and you in mind. I personally felt that the plethora of knowledge, supporting a Veteran owned local business was worth the difference in pricing. My son's sound quality in playing has a noticeable difference and we are grateful.

I've been a customer of Mike at the co-op for about ten years. There's a bunch to say, I'll give…read morethree examples of Mike's integrity, graciousness and supportiveness. On my 30th birthday, I bought a thirty year old Yamaha from Mike - it called to me. Somebody had sold it to him, and he had fixed it up nicely. I played it unplugged for a few years and loved it. When I started playing plugged up, it had some issues, so i took it to the co-op for an operation. I expected to and was willing to pay for whatever needed done to get the pickup working properly. Mike remembered me buying the guitar and (after two years- with no promise or warrantee) insisted there would be no charge. Wow! I'm an unnoteworthy gigging musician, and sometimes I don't plan ahead. Mike will leave a pack of strings hidden for me to pay for later if I can't make it to him before 5. My friend Shelby told me today that Mike has come to the shop on Sunday- his only day off to help a musician for a gig. Wow! I had scooted in the door just before 5 yesterday for some strings. There was a young couple with maybe a 5 year old. It was literally 4:58. I had forgotten my wallet. Mike tossed me some strings on honor system, I played a cool new (used) j-45AG. I left at 5:05 - on a Saturday - Mike's only weekend night. He was patiently still helping this family with information about their first guitar. They had told him they weren't buying today, he didn't care. He wanted to accommodate and nurture new musicians. Holy crap! What a guy! What a shop! And.... Alvin Ords awesome sandwich shop is across the street. Icing on the cake! My name is Thieme Hall and I approve this message.

Mike always gives the best deal he can on his stuff. He also rents band equipment for local…read moreschools. Stop by and say hi.

They took incredible care when it came to my partners guitar. They were very reasonably priced and…read moreeveryone I met was super nice. I highly recommend this place!

This is place is a slice of guitar heaven. Vintage and hand made guitars. I brought my telecaster…read moreto get the frets crowned. The did a great job. I have been there 3 times, and it seems like there are always different vintage guitars and amps to look at and try on. I look forward to going back.

I left a 5 * review on the other Portman's page so will summarize here. Not sure why they created a…read moresecond page. Maybe for better pictures. This place is fantastic. I am a 40 year beginner/ intermediate that sometimes takes a break for a year or two. Every time I go here I increase my education of guitars and music. I bought an Acoustic Alvarez that I play every day. They have a great selection of beginning and mid price guitars but also have high end Martins and Taylors. Prices are competitive with Revere and Sweetwater. What stands out for me is their patience and understanding with a beginner. Jeff, their guitar guy has a wealth of knowledge on all types of guitars and amps. The store does get busy! Give yourself some time if you are searching for an instrument.

I don't understand the litany of bad reviews this store received. People seem to not understand…read morethat this isn't a business that simply caters to an immediate transactional need. These guys are not minimum wage cashiers waiting on you hand-and-foot. It appears that most of the reviews come from uptight affluent class customers who don't understand that this is a multifaceted business and things may take longer than 5 minutes. If you are so desperate to get your needs met than do your own research and buy online. This isn't the banana republic or burger king. If you're patient and have the capacity of a reasonable person you will be rewarded with the answers to your questions. I've only ever had good experiences with this store and ultimately saved myself a lot of heartache and time by getting to a dialogue with one of the employees. Go to the right department and if your so inconvenienced by the fact you need documentation and a credit check for an instrument than do the sensible thing and just buy a $150 guitar. I seriously doubt at 7 years old your kid is a sonic maestro or prodigious lyricist. Entitled morons. Portman's is awesome!

In the world of guitars, there are Benedetto Guitars...and then there's everything else. Bob & his…read morecrew make some of the finest instruments the world has ever seen. And Bob, Cindy, Howard, Damon...the whole lot of 'em...all genuinely really nice people as well. If you're serious about guitars, do yourself a favor and check out a Benedetto guitar sometime. And if you're in the area, give 'em a call and visit the shop.

This is appointment only! Wish i knew that before driving there. Should be posted on their yelp…read morepage

Small shop that had reasonably priced guitars. Don't know much about the lessons but students…read morewalking in and out were all ages from grade school to seniors. Willing to share information and let you play. Don't always follow the 12:00pm opening

The place to find good quality guitars at great prices is Idlewild…read more Selection , service and people to assist with my wide musical wants and needs. This is a must goto music store in the Savannah area.

I'm very pleased with my decision to bring two of my guitars here. Excellent service and work,…read moreBrooks is the man.

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