My daughter-in-law and I went in there on the afternoon of Christmas Eve to get some last-minute…read moregifts. Not only were they open, but the staff were friendly and helpful.

Amazing assortment of high end amps and guitars. But, a very cold and unwelcoming environment…read more Every guitar has a tag saying "Do not touch without assistance". Multiple signs on the wall insisting that customers wash their hands before touching anything. There are a few instruments that I would have liked to check out. But I don't feel welcome to even strum them without my credit card out. No one spoke to me during my visit. I was the only customer. I did overhear another customer being told as I left that they would charge $50 plus the price of a set of string to re-string her nylon string guitar. What a bargain! They must like some folks. But, clearly I didn't make the cut.

I was disappointed that Strait Music moved to Westlake, since their old location was so much closer…read moreto me, but my guitar needed repair and these guys have helped me before. New location is very nice! The technician repaired my guitar while I ran to nearby Trader Joe's. I hated the drive back home, but I'm really pleased with their service and prices. I'll be back.

Straight. Using haas a. Great selection of guitars and keyboards. If they don't have. The specific…read moreaccessory you're looking for they will help locate and specially order it at no extra cost.The staff are always super helpful and knowledgeable!

The new location is incredible. One of the coolest music stores I've ever been to. They have all of…read morethe music gear you'd expect, plus some lounge furniture to hang out. Aside from their retail section, they also have a place to rent gear, as well as sound proof rooms for lessons.

I walked in. I wandered around for 20 minutes and not one person talked to me. I left. I guess…read moreI'll order stuff online from Sweetwater Good job, Guitar Center.

Neat small guitar shop with a nice dog that roams the place…read more The stock is mostly classic and vintage guitars and amps. No Vs in sight though.

Great variety of guitars packed neatly into a compact space with a unique atmosphere. Lots to…read morechoose from with a full range of prices. I was enjoying the art and memorabilia all over the walls while my husband tried out various instruments. Glad we stopped in while traveling through Austin. Friendly employees who were attentive, no-pressure and ready to help. Shop dogs were a total bonus!

Great selection of Martin and Collings guitars, friendly staff, lots of new and used inventory.read more

I met Steve Fulton @ Orlando Guitar Expo last weekend, he purchased a guitar I wanted to sell…read more Straightforward, very professional and extremely personable individual. Would not hesitate to do business with him in the future. Dave E.

Truthfully, I can't comment on Mark's work, but I want to express frustration that he had me pay…read more$75+tax before he would tell me that repairing the bridge on my acoustic guitar was going to be ~$800. I paid the fee because I would've been able to put it towards the overall repair cost and given how minimal the repair appeared to be, I never would have guessed an $800 quote. On top of this, it took him give or take 15 minutes to assess the damage and recommended via email after I had left the shop that I just replace my guitar with a used model for ~$400. I understand his advice I just wish he had been kind enough to know he was about to make me pay him $80 without having to do any work on the guitar. His tone supported that he knew it was unlikely I would move forward with the repair. Overall this just felt like a bait and switch, with me paying $80 for nothing. I recommend trying to find a quote elsewhere before going here just so you can ballpark if spending $80 is worthwhile.

I urge you not to buy guitars from the swindler. He sold me an instrument that was unplayable in an…read morearea and when I didn't feel comfortable owning his guitar that he advertises on his website is playable upon shipping. He's more than happy to charge you a 20% restocking fee, not just for the value of the guitar as well as as the shipping costs if he's willing to cut those corners to make a dollar what is he giving you as an instrument?

I'm giving Rez 5 stars here in 2015. I've been going to Rez for years, since they were on…read moreGuadalupe. I guess I understand some of the low ratings a few years back, as I saw the attitude myself. I didn't take it quite so personal, but I'm sure they all had their perspective. For me, in a guitar store I like friendly salespeople who really know their shit. And a good selection. They have some quality gear if you want a PRS you need to make a stop here Fritz is one of those guys. If you want a good customer experience, ask for him. Jim is also highly knowledgable about guitars. He will not steer you wrong. Ive never got the deals on great guitars like I got from Ray at Heart of Texas, but that's a part of Austin's past now . I would check out Rez.

Looked them up recently and found out they are permanently closed, no surprise there. Sometimes…read morepeople who work at music stores forget why they are there in the first place. It's to sell gear, not pretend you are super-cool. I was in there once looking at Rickenbacker basses and the guys working there kept going on about how embarrassingly awful Chris Squire of Yes was...Chris Squire? The guy was a god on bass...rest in peace, Guitar Res, there will be no resurrection of this failed business.

If you know Collings Guitars, then I cannot imagine a debate on 5 stars. Truly spectacularly well…read moremade, fine instruments that grace this Earth and occasionally my humble hands. I found Collings years ago through a Texan friend and Gryphon Stringed Instruments in Palo Alto, CA (an incredibly wonderful guitar store). I don't know about you. but I over-think larger purchases and Collings ain't cheap, Skipper. So I analyzed the options to death. Finally I hid in a practice room and A-B'd the crap out of a Collings and a Santa Cruz. An easy decision. It's all about the tone in the end. Collings' fine materials and careful craftsmanship end up producing superior sound time and time again. I want another Collings but then I also want to meet Marilyn Monroe. One year I played an $18K carved top f-hole jazz guitar Bill Collings was about to deliver to Gary Trudeau, the creator of Doonesbury. The fact that Bill let me play it says something about what a nice man he is. This quality is in every Collings guitar. I love saying Hello to the Collings guys when I can get a pass into the NAMM show. They have started making electrics, which is a scary thought, because they look and play incredibly as you might expect. There is God and then there is Bill Collings. Case closed

I've currently have 2 acoustic Collings guitars...1991 SJ Maple and 2003 CJ Rosewood. I have also…read moreowned a 2007 CJ MA. All of them have been great guitars. I have owned Martin D28s (brazilian) and several Guild D40 and one F50R. Collings wins hands down. Best acoustic guitar made in a factory in my opinion. Get one or two!

Great People very fair priced friendly Knowledgeable. Larry…read moreworked with our Grandson on a repair job. Thank you

I was looking for a place to fix my husband's guitar and stumbled upon this little shop in Bastrop…read moreon Google. I am so glad I did. The shop is just amazing and Larry is so friendly and helpful. He obviously loves music! We ended up buying my daughter's guitar from Larry and was so happy to support a local small business and just happen to find the guitar of her dreams. Thanks Larry!!

This is where you come to buy, rent or get your violin, viola or cello repaired. The selection is…read moreenough to make any string musician's heart sing. For real. The staff are musicians themselves. Pricing is reasonable for the quality. Service is friendly and professional.

I bought my cello at Terra Nova, and have always had a very positive experience with their staff…read moreand services. Last weekend I had them replace my strings (Versum Solo, the set retails on Amazon for $287). Terra Nova charged me $429 for the strings. When I called to ask about this pricing I was told that the pricing is correct. I'll be buying my strings at Amazon going forward, and probably will find another shop for other stuff too.