I can absolutely guarantee you will not find a better recording studio anywhere in Oregon. Other…read morestudios around the Portland area will try to lure clientele in with a lot of bs and hype, but while they're out promoting themselves the folks at Black Diamond are mastering their craft. They have you covered no matter what style of music you play and will invest themselves 100% into every project whether it's a single, an demo CD, or a full length. Matt Jefferson took care of us through the entire process: acting as producer, musician, and coach while never over stepping potential boundaries. If you are looking to record anywhere in the Northwest, go here. You will not be disappointed.

Mike has single-handedly kept my guitars in shape for over a decade…read more I wouldn't consider letting anyone else touch them. We've all had our bad experiences with instrument repair, not many things can be so frustrating and demoralizing, which is why I've stuck with Mike and followed him through his many stops. He takes extra care to make sure I'm happy with the work, from explaining what I'll need upfront, to minor tweaks to suit my needs before the guitar leaves the shop. He even helped me figure out a few songs my cement fingers were having trouble with. I am fully confident in recommending Sound Service to you.

I met Mike when he bought a piece of gear off of me and he informed me that he also does tech work…read more I was immediately interested, not only because Mike is a super nice guy, but after having lived in SF for some time, I had become disenchanted with most of the guitar techs in the city. In my experience most charge an arm and a leg for routine work, and don't have much time on their hands to interact with their customers. After doing some inquiry into Mike's reputation (which was stellar) I decided to give him a call about refretting what was probably my most prized guitar. We spoke for almost an hour in person going back and forth about my options and his recommendations. Ultimately, his recommendation is what I decided to go with. I could not be happier with both Mike's work and his advice. My guitar has never played better and his refret job was superb. In addition his prices were fair and reasonable. Mike is a stand-up guy, excellent tech, and I wouldn't hesitate to call him for any work in the future.

Owner Chris has literally built this place from the ground up since 2004. He's crazy supportive of…read moreall music genres and super easy-going. Soundproof rooms, double-locked doors, cameras everywhere, 24/7 access, clean facilities, reasonable rates for monthly, hourly, even transport to/from gigs. I started renting a year ago and loved the place so much I relocated to be closer. If you're looking for a rehearsal studio, look no further.

Touring bands, beware of pricing!…read more Chris is very nice and helpful, however, as a touring band from out of town, we thought the pricing for the hourly rental rehearsal room was confusing and overpriced! We thought the website said $10/hour base rate, $15/hour for use of PA, $20 for use of the drums and PA. However, what it really means is that the room is $10, and the PA and drums cost an additional $35/hour to use! Considering that most well-outfitted rehearsal spaces are $20/hour with everything included, we felt that what we paid ($80 for 2 hours!) was pretty steep. On top of that, the room we were in had no acoustic treatment and sounded pretty bad. The owner also made it clear how cheap his equipment was, right before charging us twice what we're used to paying! We'll definitely be looking elsewhere next time we're in the Portland area...

Full disclosure- I am not a musician and I don't know anything about drums so I can't comment on…read morethe quality of the selection or the knowledge of the staff in that regard but popped in to get a new pair of concert ear buds before a show. The lovely human working that day was so kind and helpful. As someone who is making an effort to buy things at locally owned places instead of big box retailers, I appreciated that while they did not have a large selection they did have some variation and the $20 pair I bought was much cheaper than what you see online and they worked so well. So if you ever find yourself in Portland for a show and need a pair- Rhythm Traders has you covered.

I can't say enough great things about Rhythm Traders! I was helped by two different employees who…read moreenabled me to close deals on a used cymbal stand and used hardware case. Being a musician and writer, I'm always on a tight budget, so I appreciate their recommendations.

Love this studio! Had such a smooth session. Penny is a great engineer. So easy to work with…read more Highly recommend.

AMAZING. My teen needed to record some demos, so I reached out to Sean. He was very responsive…read moreand was easy to schedule with. Working with him was even better--he's personable and a great communicator. He knows his stuff and works efficiently. If we have the need, we're definitely going to work with him again in the future.

Staff is friendly and helpful Good selection and prices Definitely my go-to place for…read moreinstruments and service

Gave me great advice and saved me money. I updated a guitar amplifier simulation on my computer and…read moregot a message I didn't understand about "buffered pedals" and "impedance matching." They explained to me what that meant and why it wasn't a big deal for my situation. They could have sold me a bunch of stuff, but instead they were honest. Solid 5 stars.

Booked a record release party for our band and it was the greatest party ever!!! Everyone was…read moreincredibly professional and worked hard to make the event memorable. I look forward to planning our next event there soon!

I've been wandering Portland for months trying to find a musical gem like this literal musicians…read morehaven, the place is a god damn battle drum, I love it and so should anyone who stops by, just be patient, this place is the future, so yeah there's a waitlist, where do you think all the school kids are trying to go, this is the up and coming scene of Portland, hang loose you crazy diamond!

I recently attended my third performance at Strum. As a music venue, it's intimate and comfortable,…read morewith admirable acoustics. Being able to sit close enough to hear direct sound from acoustic instruments and an amplification system that does not have to be cranked up to eleven to fill the room is a delight. During breaks, examining the instruments hanging on the wall is the nicest possible kind of museum visit. The beer selection isn't huge, but I'm always able to find multiple choices that suit my tastes. It's always fun to be able to listen to the interactions between performers and the person running the store - they always seem to appreciate each other. Hearing positive in-person interactions is quite a relief compared to the daily glut of online trolling. I always look forward to coming back to Strum.

Bought a Martin D16 a year ago. Action was super high and couldn't find the right strings. Brought…read moreit to Charlie and he recommended a setup and that should take care of it. Just got it back and they did an AMAZING job. It plays and sounds amazing! Couldn't be happier with their work and highly recommend.