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.

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.

No need to fret if you are looking for the perfect bass, guitar, banjo or ukulele... this shop has…read moresome great choices! My hubby's a bass player and he loved trying the uprights and acoustic guitars. I bought him a ukulele (along with a case) here and he has been loving it! The prices were fair and the service was great! There's a small seating area if you want to try out the instruments and jam a little. There's also some great gifts and novelty instruments... we just had to get a kazoo!! I mean, kazoos are a blast and the only thing I can play!! They carry straps, strings, cases and other musical needs. The skeleton in the window playing that gorgeous silver bass is a hoot! What a great shop! If you're in Staunton, this place is a must!

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.

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!

John always has your best interest at heart .. you don't come by that much these days .. he's not…read morelooking to get rich .. he's looking for you to have a instrument that you can play and enjoy .. :-)

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

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!

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.

Some of the best pros in the area. Would and will do plenty more business with these guys.read more

This small violin shop is a definite must for anyone who is looking to either rent or purchase an…read moreinstrument. The owner runs the shop and is so down to earth! No pressure, no rushing, you are free to try out as many instruments as you like. Being a newby to violin, my son and I were a bit intimidated to walk in and select a violin to rent as this shop is different from all of the other rental shops around. At those you are "given" a preselected set, a violin and bow in a case. You don't have an opportunity to compare any violins as one is just handed to you when you sign the contract. With Betty, you tell her what you are seeking and she will personally identify a number of violins that she thinks might suit you, and you play them to find the right one for you! A bit intimidating for the faint-hearted, but we made it an adventure and learned so much about how violins can be so different from each other! I am sure that we will return for our upgrade as my son advances and needs a new instrument, either to rent or to purchase. She carries used and antique instruments as well. This small shop appears to be a hole in the wall yet once you walk in you will find many treasures to delight your eyes and ears! A definite must for anyone seeking a new violin! But be sure to set aside some time in your schedule as you will be surprised at how many instruments there are to select from at very reasonable prices too!

From the owner: We sell, repair, and rent stringed instruments. We have violins, violas, cellos, basses, and bows…read morein beginner through professional levels and in antique to modern makes.