Absolute wonderland if you play stringed instruments or even if you just want to look at an…read moreincredible variety of instruments - there are a lot of unique vintage pieces here as well as a great selection of more typical modern ones. So many one-of-a-kind things here. The most beautiful ones are made here by John, the luthier/owner. He's happy to talk to you about instruments and to show you around his shop and the rest of the building - part of it is a vintage theater, the kind that used to be found in all parts of Omaha. Fascinating! Not long ago I stopped in to look at guitars. Mind you, I don't actually PLAY guitar, but I have gotten to a somewhat competent level at ukulele and baritone ukulele, and therefore I am craving the novelty of something new, that I can be bad at. I mentioned this to the woman working there, and she said "well, why don't you just take a class with John and he can teach you to build one"? Wow, this woman GETS ME. A total level up from what I was considering doing. I'm still thinking about doing this. But on this visit, I was just here to get a string, as moments earlier I had purchased a uke at a thrift store and it had a broken string. John had his assistant put on the string. He offered to show me how to put on the string, but since I already know (but just didn't have a string) I looked around the store and stroked a lovely cat on the counter. Which she enjoyed until she abruptly didn't, we know how cats are. Anyway, John wouldn't accept any money for the string or for the putting-on of the string. That was nice. Great place!

Outstanding craftsmanship! I took my old 1978 Giannini guitar for a bridge and crack repair and…read moreeverything came back better than I expected! It is extremely hard to find where the crack was and the bridge looks like it never had come off. Everything sounds and look as it did before. Thank you again for a superb job.

Place seems a little pretentious and you have to ask before playing anything. Nice store with…read morecouches and chairs for people who aren't interested in music to tag along. Probably not kid friendly and wouldn't recommend to bring any kids along. Everything is very expensive.

Great place, that has all your guitar needs and if they don't,they will order the parts that you…read moreneed, friendly service as well. Sincerely,John A. Henry

This location is the only one that I know of. It is not like the other pawn shops that have…read moremultiple locations around town. These guys have just about everything that you will find in a pawn store. Electronics, speakers, DVD and CDs, and talk about tools. So many tools inside that one could get lost. I was looking for a multimeter and got overwhelmed. The layout is a bit sporadic and the people are a little weird, but it is a pawn shop. It takes a once around to become familiar with it and it is worth it. I never needed to pawn or sell my belongings so I can't comment. If you are looking for firearms than you should probably check elsewhere. If you need some rims or subs or sporting items you could give these folks a shot.

Something very strange is going on at this store. My bike was stolen last month and everyone,…read moreincluding the police told me to check the local pawn shops. This particular pawn shop seems to be open, but they won't let anybody inside. They claim they are closed for inventory. I can understand this taking a day or two, but three weeks?

One of the place places you can go for any musical help! Chris my guitar teacher is an amazing…read moreteacher and Joel is such a fun dude to talk to always willing to answer any questions

Of all the times I've been here, I can't think of a time when anyone tried asking if I'm okay or do…read moreI need anything. Today I'm looking for a new bass, but will have to go try another place.

Area musicians, especially non-guitar players, have to be thankful for a store like Schmitt. It's…read morejust about the only place you can get repairs on your woodwind and brass instruments locally. Add in school band instruments and supplies, sheet music for beginners and professionals alike, enough guitar equipment to satisfy axe heads in a pinch plus a large showroom of pianos, and you have a centrally-located music store that's been serving Omaha for decades. There's also practice rooms on the lower level if you or your kids are interested in taking private lessons from local teachers. I took clarinet and saxophone lessons at Schmitt from Leonard Eby. As much as I hated going there with my brother and dad just about every Sunday for 10-plus years, the musical education Eby provided me with is invaluable and helped earn and keep first chair in the wind ensemble throughout high school. Not to mention build the foundation of a smalltime music career that has allowed me to play on the best stages of Omaha and travel from NYC to LA and play at international music festivals such as SXSW. Going in there yesterday to buy some clarinet reeds for the first time since the early 2000s reminded me of all this. I'm so glad Schmitt is still here. Hopefully it'll be here forever.

I have taken guitar lessons here for almost a year and a half. My instructor is excellent - just…read moreright for my learning style and musical tastes. I've spoken to other students with other instructors, and they were happy also. A lot bigger facility than it appears from the outside. Nice auditorium on the upper floor for recitals. Staff is friendly especially now that they've seen me every week for so long. Good selection of sheet music.

Don has set up many guitars for me and his work 'is meticulous. He does great work and is very…read moreaffordable. Don knows guitars.

He's the absolute BEST. If you are in the know, you'll know that other Luthiers and repair shops…read moresend their most difficult jobs to him. His level of craftsmanship, professionalism and skill is absolutely unmatched. The fact that we have someone at his level in Omaha is amazing. You could drop Micah anywhere in the world and he'd beat or rival anyone in skill.I don't know that you are going to find a better and more skilled Luthier anywhere. I've owned guitars for 30 years, lived on both coasts (Boston and Los Angeles) and he is the one person I trust and respect above all else for all things guitar. Micah is THE MAN!!

I bought a Martin CEO-7 over four years ago and loved it so much I couldn't stand being without it…read morelong enough to have it set up. Recently I noticed that it was having the infamous binding separation at the rear waist so looked for the nearest Martin service center to have it fixed. I was overjoyed to see that Micah Bruce of Bruce & Sons was now on the Martin service center list and is only a few miles away. So in it went for setup and warranty binding repair. Got my guitar back yesterday and the set up was perfection. Micah worked magic especially with adjustments at the nut. And the binding now looks like new from the factory. So pleased to have service of this quality available locally.

I took in my rather old Peavy amplifier with what I suspected was a short circuit. They quickly…read moretold me it sounded like it just needed a cleaning. Two days later it was good as new. Fast, honest, and reasonably priced. Should I have any future issues, I'll definitely come back.

I was trying to get a hold of Hargiss guitar repair about an install of a Hip shot tremsetter…read more After many attempts at contacting them with no reply, I discovered JJ guitar Repair. His work is AMAZING. It works perfectly. And it looks like it was done in the factory. It was done in like a day, and done RIGHT. I took my acoustic to John for a setup. If you want professional work done, John is the best in Omaha. They don't get any better!

This place is incredible. Super knowledgeable and accommodating. Great communication and results.read more

From the owner: I believe each instrument and bow is an individual, with its own voice and characteristics and I…read moretreat them as such. What works for one instrument or bow does not always work for another, so I strive to realize and maximize the sound potential of each instrument, and the performance of each bow by understanding what is needed/desired by the player and balancing that with their instrument and bow. In short, come in today for: - Personally selected instruments, bows, and cases. - Professional repairs, re-hairs, set-up and adjustments. - Rosin, strings, mutes and other accessories. - Maximizing sound and comfort while playing. - High quality rentals. Listening to the player and/or parent to make sure I understand and meet their needs while staying on budget.

I just did 3rd business with Thompson Music and was pleased in top satisfaction…read more With this company you can not get hiccups and BS. So prompt right on money transactions. Phone was answered in super respectful manner, reported he was during packing my new Bach Stradivarius C trumpet ML bore 239bell was made in my preferred years. It's Good Friday and playing Easter Gig !!

I needed help to fix my violin with new string. The service was quick and they were thorough in…read morefixing and tuning my violin.