Great custom guitar shop! We found Showalter Guitars on a trip home from South Carolina and decided…read moreto stop. Always fun to find a small builder that uses local woods. We own two guitars from Showalter and enjoy both. They look and sound great, and both are very comfortable to play.

I'm a guitar player since 1974. Yup I'm old and have owned plenty of guitars in my lifetime. I now…read moreown what I consider the best of the best in my experience. After a two hour session of visiting the Showalter guitar shop I chose this hand crafted beauty. Serial number 116. You can look it up on YouTube by searching for Showalter Guitars. Steve Showalter is a master craftsman and his guitar building skills with attention to detail are on point in every aspect. If you take time to check out his wall of guitars maybe tell him that a guy from Arizona recommends him highly. I'll post a couple pictures of my OM style guitar here.

This shop has moved 3 times since this address was posted. email Danny at danny@fretboss.com for…read morehis current lacation.

Finding a reputable guitar repair shop in the Shenandoah Valley has been quite the challenge over…read morethe last 10+ years. After many unsuccessful "repairs" and services by the other guys I began learning to take care of my own instruments. But when I purchased a used Gibson that needed help beyond my abilities, I began the search for a luthier once again. Thankfully, Danny had crossed my path just a few weeks earlier. After reading his impressive resume via his website and having conversation with him, I decided to take my new guitar to him. He truly is a luthier. His attention to detail and his willingness to communicate about his services are second to none. After a few days with my guitar he had it playing and sounding like it should have been straight from the factory. I am someone who is always willing to pay for quality, service, and convenience. Thanks to the Fret Boss I received all three and walked away with all arms and legs in tact.

Excellent place for guitar repairs, for buying guitars and other instruments, and peripherals…read more Extremely knowledgeable people here. Very competitive pricing as well. Highly recommend.

Friendly, knowledgable, low pressure. Great store for guitars and even more so for thoughtful…read moreadvice.

We drove down from Fairfax (near DC) to this shop, heard it was the best in Virginia for fixing…read morebasses. Worth the trip. We dropped in and they were giving a customer a bass that they had done a complete repair on. But they took the time to ask us if we would be patient while they finished with him. We were and they focused on him and made sure he was happy. Then they turned their attention on us and spent all the time necessary to check out our bass & then to put new strings on it. They spent the time to look the bass completely over & (fortunately) gave us a clean bill of health. They then put strings on it made sure all was good before giving it back. That customer service needs to be in much more shops -- it was perfect. Price was VERY fair. Strings alone would have cost almost the same as what they did. Only thing, make sure you DO NOT play tug of war with the dog..... Thanks!

This business is permanently closed. During the time it was…read moreoperating it was an amazing place to stop by and see the new instruments, jam and talk to Jerry and Mary Jane Fretwell. We miss this iconic store.

Considering they are the second largest music store in the Commonwealth ,they do not have one…read moreleft-handed guitar. Went in looking for a guitar tuner..very poor selection and high prices.They wanted to sell me a tuner you put on an acoustic guitar..I told them my guitar has a built in tuner. They tried to tell the built in tuners are inaccurate... Not true ask anyone that has one. The place looks more like a furniture store than a music store. Save a trip and buy online

I have been there twice in the last 1.5 years and each time I received the most professional…read moreassistance that I have ever received any where. First time I needed a decent acoustic amp. They showed me several within my price range and did not try to sell me anything that I couldn't afford. Therefore, I made a good purchase. The second time, I was looking for a guitar that could come close to matching my (1976) Guild D50 in sound and playing quality. They set me up with a Taylor 710CE again within my price range. They do their best to help.

Long story short; I moved to CO a couple of years ago, and left two of my guitars to get worked on…read moreby Jon to be shipped at a later date along with other equipment. It has been nearly a year since I sent the agreed upon amount to ship my stuff, and although Jon has cashed the shipment checks, my equipment STILL hasn't arrived. I'm not wealthy person, and I had to find a job out here first before I could afford the guitar shipping price tag we agreed upon. I even donated plasma several times in order to scrape up the money, and I'm extremely afraid of needles! I thought we were friends, Jon.

John is a super personable guy who cares about your experience and guitar he's working on. Very…read morereasonable prices for some great quality work. He won't stop until you are happy!

I purchased a PRS Charcoal Phoenix from Matt's guitars. Steve and Jason were very helpful. I…read morewould buy from Matt's Guitars again and highly recommend them!

Quick turn around. I called on a Monday and had my guitar back on Wednesday, as promised. Friendly…read moreand reasonably priced.

They are always very friendly and helpful. We have used them since my son started 6th grade band. I…read morewouldn't go anywhere else.

Stopped for the first time with my young son who's getting into music, drums and guitar. He needed…read moresome supplies for both and wanted to give them a try. From the moment we walked in I was impressed. Everyone working there greeted us with a warm hello and smile and I was overjoyed to see not only the staff, but even other patrons there show us, especially my son kindness and compassion as he gets started down this path. We can't wait to go back and have "mom" experience the joy this shop exudes.