I love this place. Whenever I leave this place, I have a big smile on my face and feel spiritually…read morerefreshed. Some other places, when I leave, I feel guilty like I did something wrong. They treat their customers with the utmost respect. The long black-haired death metal guy who works here (Brendan) is an incredibly kind and friendly salesperson. Every time I come here, they make me feel welcome. Skip the Music Emporium and spend your money here instead. The spirit of Matt Leff is alive and well thanks to kind, well-meaning salespeople like Brendan. I never feel rushed or pressured and I almost always have to stop myself from talking Brendan's ear off whenever I visit. I'm sure even if I did annoy him, he might never even show it.

Very cool boutique gear store. They have a lot of very unique guitars and amps and are very…read moreknowledgeable. Definitely going there first next time I need a new toy.

I brought in my guitar, I've been playing for about a week or two so I obviously don't know much,…read morethey took a look at my guitar and helped me fix it and are just super informative and helpful I also bought some strings and a tuner while I was there and their employees are so amazing and super friendly and it was an amazing experience in general! They also have an amazing selection of guitars, pedals, etc. I definitely will be coming back next time I need something.

Nice guys, terrific selection of vintage and new instruments, and a friendly safe place to try them…read moreout...prices are reasonable, and being a pro studio player, I would NEVER purchase a musical instrument online or without seeing it and playing it...these guys are the real deal.

It was my first time going in here after driving by it for years. I had to restring my guitar which…read morethe help was more than happy to do and tune it in the process. This shop doesn't have that corporate sanitation feel. everything is in its proper place but with a more eclectic atmosphere. It doesn't seem to fit in with the surroundings and what your used too when you think of a music store in or near taunton, by that i mean, its almost too good for the area. All and all, the 15 minutes I spent inside was very enjoyable. and i recommend this place based on that criteria.

I can't recommend this place enough!…read more I spent most of my life sick in bed so I wasn't capable of making my dreams of going around playing live music a reality. I walked in to buy some strings while their open mic was going on a year ago and tried it myself... I've been coming every week since. It's allowed me to live out my rock star fantasy in front of the most supportive and loving crowd ever. I've met so many friends here, it's more than just an open mic and a music store, it's a community and a family. I've played drums, bass, and guitar here with so many different local musicians in so many genres, it has helped me to grow and develop my skills for each instrument. It has, without exaggeration, changed my life. If open mics aren't your thing and you just want a place to buy an instrument, it's great for that too. Unlike bigger chains like Guitar Center where they just want your money and kick you out, you can have a long conversation with the people working here to make sure you're purchasing the instrument right for you. If you want lessons or you have a kid you'd like to get into music, this is the place for that, too. Often you'll see the Rick's Music World students play at the open mics and I used to think "A student? Eh, this won't be too good" and they always blow me away. Whether you're looking for a music community to change your life or you just want to buy a guitar, Rick's is the place to go.

Dropped my 13 year old PRS guitar for setup. Bob did a fantastic job, I highly recommend him if you…read moreneed work done. 5 stars! Dave

Great service! Excellent and knowledgeable advise. Bought my granddaughter a violin here. Perfect…read morefit/size thank you!! I will be back.

I have been a devoted client of Bay State Vintage Guitar for decades, paying visits to owner…read moreCraig's shop periodically at the original location on Huntington Ave. in downtown Boston. Now Craig's son AJ runs the Norwood location, and does an outstanding job, too. He refaced my '63 Reverberocket with some new grill cloth and gave it an overdue bench test. Highly recommended shop. FIVE STARS.

had them fix 2 tube amplifiers and two guitars price was very affordable highly recommend. A true…read moremom and pop outfit

Great service, an amazing array of quality guitars and a very knowledgeable owner…read more I will be a customer for life.

They do same day or next day setups and repairs. So much stuff in stock, parts, pedals, lefties,…read moreukes, reeds. They buy used gear too.

The basses are the best. Truly the BEST. I have not played a finer bass and don't expect that…read morethere is a finer bass to be played. The craftsmanship is superlative, the ergonomics are great, the tone really sings - just a great, great bass. I have two '83 MVPs and a Thunderbass - all I can say is thank you! These basses have been with me all over the world and still play and sound great!!!!!

Save yourself some time/trouble and don't shop at Boston Guitar Works…read more The owner is a jerk; bent over backwards to be a dick to me despite me being friendly and clearly excited about guitars and amps. I was like, "have you ever seen a compensated nut? Here, I'll show you a picture." And he was like "don't bother because I don't care." I was about to buy an expensive guitar and instead, I left very shortly after he said that. I vow never to return and never to buy anything from him on Reverb. His employees were pretty nice, though.

Please make sure you test whatever you buy here properly. I was sold a damaged player for full…read moreprice (advertised as 'tested and in excellent condition') They won't take it back or issue any partial refund. Quite a way to make a buck guys

I purchased a ukulele from them and there was an issue with the electronics. They were very…read moreresponsive and worked with Kala to get the problem fixed. I would buy from them again.

Thank you, Dr. Eric Swanson, Bass Guitar Luthier, M.D…read more Your work speaks for itself and has surpassed all others. Thank you, Eric, for providing 100% customer satisfaction with each bass guitar you Improve for me (11 repairs and counting)! - Ernie Leblanc, ''Into the Bass!''

had a shipping hiccup with a high dollar guitar…read more contacted them and they made it right almost immediately. highly reccommended A+

These guys are knowledgeable, honest, and incredibly helpful. They have a nice mix of guitars in…read morehouse and all the maintenance gear you need. Very fast turn around on a set up.