Brought my SG in and it was pretty beat up. I was given an estimate…read more My guitar was returned to me and as soon as I played, it felt like it used. And, the work done came in under estimate. I could not recommend these guys more highly!

I had a great experience with John at Mobile Guitars. From the moment I walked in, he was friendly,…read morepatient, and genuinely enthusiastic about helping me find the right fit. John really knows his stuff -- he's an active gigging musician who plays in bands, and that real-world experience comes through in the way he talks about gear. He gave my guitars a thorough assessment, explained everything clearly, and offered honest, practical advice without any pressure. His knowledge is impressive and his passion for music is contagious. On top of all that, the prices are very competitive. If you're a beginner trying to figure things out or an experienced player looking for expert guidance, I'd highly recommend paying John a visit. He's the kind of person who makes you excited to go home and play.

This location is huge, clean, & decent prices…read more Staff were kind and friendly. Highly recommend this location for your music equipment needs. Two thumbs all the way up!

Let me preface by my son is a gearhead. We've visited a number of GC all over. LIC is our home…read morebase, our North Star. There's a feeling of openness and welcome whenever we visit. It helps to see familiar faces that great us and products that speak for themselves. We appreciate Vince and partners at the tuning station lending their expertise when we've had guitar emergencies.

The best music store in Queens. I dropped off my Telecaster to be serviced and George went above…read moreand beyond to make it look and sound like it was brand new. It was a great experience, the prices were fair and the service was excellent. George also made it super easy to coordinate schedules, especially when so many places' hours are varied due to COVID right now. Thanks, George. I'll definitely be back for all my other music needs.

I bought a used 1/4-sized violin on eBay and wanted to get a new set of strings for it. Astoria…read moreMusic is the only music instrument and repair shop in the area that I'm aware of, so I decided to go there and take a look. The owner had only Sonora SV10 steel strings for full size 4/4 violins. But he was absolutely certain that they will work great on the 1/4 kids instrument. Because I really wanted the new strings, I bought them, but the price of $46.95 felt a bit steep. So, when I came home and checked the price online, the same strings are sold for $18 per set, or in a 5-pack they are sold for $13 per set. Which means, he charges 300% of the actual value. You can buy premium / professional-grade D'Addario or Thomastik-Infeld strings for $40-50. Yeah. I also asked the guy if he would be willing to buy (or sell from his shop) one of my used guitars, and he basically told me that he only buys for bargain prices (like $100 or less), fixes the instruments and resells. This lines up with the story from the other reviewer who bought the bass with a crazy bent headstock. So, my overall impression is that the shop is not very trustworthy, you have to compare prices with Amazon, Reverb, or eBay before buying, and if you are a guitar player then, honestly, just learn how to setup your guitars yourself - it is easy and rewarding - there are so many instructional videos on Youtube that you can learn everything about basic guitar setup in 30 minutes, quicker then it takes to drop off your instrument at this shop. And if you want to learn real cool stuff about fixing badly broken guitars, check out Ted Woodford's youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@twoodfrd The end of the story about buying Sonora strings: I came one more time to Astoria Music try to return the strings, but the shop was closed. I returned home and bought online a set of Thomastik Alphayue (1/4-size) for $28, which were great.

This place is great! The owner is friendly and knowledgeable since he's a musician as well. He was…read morevery welcoming and helpful with our purchase. We will be returning for future purchases and maybe even lessons.

The Caldwell Connection sells used CDs and new and used musical instruments. They also repair…read moremusical instruments and provide music lessons. The owner is an absolutely great guy and a pleasure to deal with. Dealing with Dave (said owner) is a million times better than the attitude's you'll get from many of the employees at Sam Ash or Guitar Center.

Needed to upgrade a bridge pickup in my custom T-style guitar and Bondi was just the man for the…read morejob. Dropped off my stuff at his place and he got the job done within a few short hours plus a restring & setup - fantastic service at more than reasonable rate. Whether you're a gigging musician or a hobbyist, you are better off choosing local skilled techs like Bondi over larger music stores simply for the communication alone. Easy conversation and smooth scheduling. You will be catered to at an unbeatable price!

From the owner: Bondi Guitars is a guitar repair shop located in Jackson Heights with very reasonable rates and…read morefast turn-around times. We strive for perfection, paying close attention to detail and thoroughly evaluating the needs and preferences of each individual guitarist to get the job done right. We also offer guitar lessons, with personalized lesson plans for each student based on their goals and skill level. If you aren't fully satisfied with the services offered, you're entitled to a full refund! Our staff is always available to answer questions, give quotes on repairs, and give well-informed advice on guitars and guitar playing in general.

Brought my neglected Stratocaster here for a much needed servicing and I could not be happier with…read morethe way it sounds after Joe worked his magic. In the 25+ years that my family has owned this guitar, it has never sounded better. Don't bring your guitars to the corporate stores; if you want your beloved instruments to feel and play as best as they can, this is where you should take them. You will likely pay less for infinitely better service and workmanship with Joe.

I wanted to buy an electric guitar for my son for Christmas, he is just starting to play so I…read moreneeded advice on what would be the best bet. A friend recommended Joe's place and it turned out to be the perfect choice. Joe is very knowledgeable and very fair. He set us up with a beautiful guitar that fit into our budget. He did extra work on the guitar to help fit the needs of a newcomer. When I showed the guitar to some musician friends they agreed that it was a fantastic deal and the right one for my son. Needless to say my son was thrilled, to be honest I've never seen him happier to receive a gift. Joe Pichkur's Guitar Center gets my highest recommendation.

I'm not sure if it's fair to call this place a guitar shop. It's more of a guitar museum... that…read moresells its art pieces. If you want something very specific or mainstream, then you're better off going to a Guitar Center. Because they stuff they have here is an amazingly curated smorgasbord of rare, quirky, or otherwise vintage instruments. I stopped in just to check out their acoustic room in the back. Played some guitars, the lone banjo they had, and an acoustic bass. Then went back around to look at all their oddball guitars (in a good way). The guy manning the front desk and helping people out in between doing a guitar setup was super cool to talk to.

This is the kind of independent guitar shop we should all be so lucky to have nearby. We need more…read moreshops like this and less of the utterly devoid of character and corporate mega-store monstrosities like Guitar Center. Personalized attention, friendly and knowledgeable staff. They helped me set-up a new guitar and install locking-tuners, two things I am not confident enough to do myself. The prices are more than reasonable and the turnaround is fast.

I came here to drop off my bass for repair. I'm not even a full bass player yet, still very much a…read morenewb with only 5 to 10 minutes of practice time most nights or days a week since getting the bass. But I've had bass issues like needing to replace the strings already and having to fix the input jack on the bass. They were very nice here and had the bass done quickly. I like to support local music stores so if one of my friend's doesn't end up starting his own music repair business I'll probably come back to universal to give them business and money.

I love this place. Gordon is amazing. Work with him. Never could you meet a more nice person…read more Tune-ups are always included in the rental prices and he is very patient. Whenever I've had an issue, he has always been helpful! I highly recommend Universal Music Instrument!

Brought my EVH5150 III 50w guitar amp to Jerry for a tube replacement and biasing, and he got it…read moredone with an extremely fast turnaround at a great rate. Communication through Yelp messaging was clear and regular, and he even did a bit of extra research to make sure he got the bias setting right. The amp sounds great, and I'll definitely be back the next time I need this work done.

After my move I noticed my old turntable not working properly. Repairing a 30+ year old vintage…read morewas not my forte so I looked to Yelp! for some repair options. I spoke to Jerry over Yelp's messaging system and within a few days, his suggestions ultimately fixed my issue. Apparently, during the move, the speed and size sensors were forced out of alignment, and once I realigned them the turntable was restored back to its former glory. Thanks so much Jerry!!

Seth is a great repairman, and did an expert job setting up my Taylor dreadnought. He went above…read moreand beyond in terms of the repair, and my Taylor's never sounded better! I would recommend Pentatonic to anyone in the North Brooklyn area looking for repair work/set-ups done on their instruments.

I'll admit that I have a soft spot for Pentatonic Guitars on Franklin Street. I brought my…read moreboyfriend to Pentatonic when we started dating. Because he's a musician and plays guitar, I thought he would appreciate the shop. And he did. It turned out to be a successful date. However, my Yelp rating now is not totally colored by sentimentality. Pentatonic Guitars is a cool little spot on Franklin that adds to the character of the neighborhood. It's a small space packed full of unique guitars and instruments. It's not set up like Guitar Center/Sam Ash - or even Main Street Drag - to get you to buy, buy, BUY! You don't get that salesperson peer pressure. There's relaxed vibe, so you can ask questions and not feel like you're a mark. They know their stuff. If you are into guitar bodies, pickups, frets, etc., this is a good place for you!