I teach various instruments but like to teach uke the best since it is the easiest way to learn a…read morefretted instrument. There used to be four great music stores here and now we are down to one, and luckily, they are hanging in there. Harry has actually retired but the employees are still there. I always steer my students there since you can get a decent uke for just over $100. Then you can take your time to get a better uke once you are sure you want to get better. If you don't get their complete attention, it usually means they are dealing with a difficult customer, but they will get to you.

I haven't been in every "guitar shop" in Raleigh. I would…read morevisit other shops but I don't have a reason for it. I met Harry Tueting the year he opened Harry's Guitars on Glenwood Avenue near downtown Raleigh. I bought strings and played new guitars I could not buy- no steady job. Still I had a clunker to bang on. I took lessons from Steve Howell in the early years. I met Terry Dineen when he began some years later. He was just a kid but he knew a lot more about guitars than I did. I'd played since I was 12, on cheap guitars, but I played. Thanks to the things I learned through visiting this business, I've developed into a modestly decent player. I've met musicians of every skill level in a place where I feel welcome. I've listened to people crank the amps and play for HOURS. No one ever objected. I know and understand the value of a good guitar. I've bought -and returned- guitars from Harry's. Nobody complained. I read the bad reviews given herein and I am STUNNED. Perhaps the reviewers are (1) upset because they did something out of ignorance and can't get over it or (2) have an ax to grind because they weren't regarded as royalty or (3) are simply mean spirited. I cannot in any way associate anyone I know, or have known, at Harry's Guitars with the ugliness I read in those "reviews". Not under Harry's watch. Not under Scott and Mike's watch. Not in the real world.

Norbert was very helpful and patient with our son. Quality instruments from knowledgeable…read moreprofessionals. Highly recommended!

Good people here, very knowledgeable and immensely helpful. I always go here when my violin needs…read moresomething, or I need a new bow --and maybe someday another violin. I've had several teachers also recommend Jerry and his crew at Triangle Strings.

I've been playing guitar for over forty years Put it down…read morelong time ago. Well, time to start up. Took mine to Alexi and a great set up, fair price. Super friendly. That's what it's all about.

I'm a musician and I've played my share of custom high end guitars. Every now and then you find…read morethat gem you've been searching for. The problem I now face is which gem to pick because every Alexeas Guitar I've played I've loved! From the Craftsmanship and design, to the unbelievably richness in tone and sustain that lasts for what seems like days, you will fall in love with playing all over again. James designs and builds each guitar with it's owner in mind and his passion and love for his product speaks for itself. I recommend Alexeas Guitars to anyone and everyone wanting a quality guitar!

This is one of the best violin shops I've been to. Shay is extremely fair and very talented at…read morehelping people pick out a violin that's right for them at their price point. He also restores old violins and does a fantastic job. My daughter bought one of his restored violins and the sound was incredible, so much better than a violin that she already had. She used it to play in the Enloe orchestra and got complimented on it. I also bought my Coda bow from Shay and the price was very fair. I would definitely go back to him... and probably will be soon to get my bow rehaired.

The sincerity of this small business is refreshing. It's located facing the Main Street of…read moredowntown Pittsboro so you can park anywhere and walk to it in a very short time frame. My son is 11 and joining orchestra for the first time. He was fitted properly for a violin and I felt confident in their hands. Some info: Rental: $25 a month and no contract. Debited or credited automatically each month. It came with violin, bow, chin rest, shoulder rest and a case. Not to mention ALL repairs are covered and tuning. The $25 also includes accidental break insurance. Value: 70% of each monthly fee is stored as credit on your account towards a brand new violin. They said it takes approximately 2 years worth to get one! By that time, my son will be able to know if he is committed to the violin and can get his very own. How awesome

As a newbie drummer I relied heavily on Tom from 2112 and he was super helpful. (Great name for a…read moredrum expert, btw!). I was not sure about learning a new instrument but ended up buying a new kit (Ludwig with Zildjian cymbals : )~ I visited 3 times before buying and never felt pressured. They just wanted to help me make a good choice based on my budget and needs. The service and sales team were great. Selection is amazing including used equipment. Prices are competitive and they have teachers available on site if you need a lesson. Nothing beats hands on experience in my view and you get it fully at 2112. Two months into my drumming and I'm very sure that I made the right decision to purchase my kit here.

Stopped in a couple weeks ago to see about ergonomic drum thrones and tightening up my kick drum…read moresound with a new head. I learned quite a bit about both from the helpful staff and my kit sounds and feels better for it. Best drum shop I've ever been in!

Tims a good egg and fixed my martin acoustic that cracked plays great…read more and the best thing he's one of my neighbors.

I honestly can't say enough positive things about Tim at Apex Guitar Rescue. I brought my…read moredaughter's guitar in with a dead pickup and a switch that seemed wired backwards, and told him I knew very little about guitars. With me watching, he opened up the electronics, with a small amount of space due to a PCB board making things tight. He tried moving things around and tried different things but nothing was happening. Then he noticed the switch itself was loose and pulled it out of the guitar and it started working. "I know what it is. The paint on the inside is actually conductive and when this thing got turned, it shorted against the inside. That's also why it seems like it is wired to the wrong side - the switch has turned a full 180." He aligned it back, tightened it up, and everything plays great with both pickups and the switch now aligns with where it should be depending on which pickup is active. Basically everything works great. Tim talked a bit about how the electrical connections can be sensitive, and quickly went over a bunch of other parts of the guitar and aligned, tightened, so many different parts explaining what he was doing along the way. I feel like I walked out with a new guitar, and yet he charged a really modest fee! Before bringing it to Tim, I went to another local shop. One he realized I was not interested in his (more expensive) services other than just fixing the pickup, he was dismissive about almost everything on the guitar and said it probably plays horrible without ever playing a note or even plugging a jack into it, and suggested I buy a new guitar for my daughter. Contrast that experience with Apex Guitar Rescue, where Tim was so honest, skilled, and respectful of my time and money, and even said our guitar is great. I can't imagine bringing my guitar anywhere else. (BTW, the big G has tons more reviews of Apex Guitar Rescue.)

Great spot to chill and grab a beer. The establishment had an interesting look about it with plates…read moreof patrons on the walls. Some with funny sayings. Service and selection of beers was very good. I didn't try the food so i can't comment.

I can't tell you how pleased I was when I brought my flute to Flying Squirrel for repair. The woman…read more(sorry I did not catch your name) was so competent and knew her way around a flute. She was able to quickly identify the problem, fixed it and proceeded to do a thorough evaluation of my flute, making sure it was in good order all around. To my pleasant surprise, the cost was very reasonable and I left with a flute in perfect working condition. I highly recommend Flying Squirrel Music as the place to go if your flute needs a "tune up", pun intended.

My violin teacher thought I might enjoy taking up the viola. I love the deep tones…read more I went onto EBay and found what looked like a great deal on a used viola of the same make as my first violin. Well, it never showed up and EBay refunded my money. During the process I'd "butt-called" Gordon at Piedmont Violins in NC. I'd met Gordan at Swannanoa Gathering and he bought a really squirrely violin that some friends had given me, back to life. So I called Gordan from my home in St Augustine, FL to see if he had any beginner viola's. He had an Otto Benjiman MA-300 (a level above a beginners viola). He offered the instrument including a sturdy case and a Glasser carbon fiber bow at a very fair price. My violin teacher says the Otto Benjiman viola is a better instrument that the one that fell through on EBay. Well, it arrived from Piedmont Violins in great condition. I couldn't be happier. Gordon to the rescue. If you're looking for a down to earth luthier I recommend Gordon Gross at Piedmont Violins in Faquay Varina, NC.

So helpful in improving my violin! He explained to me upgrades an options, also worked so quickly!…read moreEveryone should receive services here!