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.

Easily the nicest guitar store in NC. Mike and his crew are all top notch. I recently purchased 2…read moreguitars (both were left handed and ordered directly from Martin) and I have seldom received such great customer service. My primary contact was Mike but everyone associated with the store is exemplary. The guitars are some of the nicest made but the staff at Harry's are top notch as well. A very pleasant buying experience. Thank you Mike!

About 6 years ago but these folks were the third and last people I tried to get my Gibson SG's neck…read moreto actually play right. They did it, fair and awesomely. I plan to go see them again soon for some routing a 9V compartment in my bass I just installed active controls in.

I brought my mandolin home for Christmas to be serviced because I didn't have time to do so in LA…read more Howard was really nice and super helpful, and the servicing was a lot cheaper than other shops quoted me. Also, the fixes were done in record time, I am so grateful! I would absolutely go back with any of my instruments because the shop was really wonderful.

Enjoyed trying several flutes on display, and the staff members were very helpful! I purchased a…read morenew flute on sale there and can't wait for it to come in!

Excellent staff, always going above and beyond for customers, and very experienced musicians.read more

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 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.)

I took my Gretsch Jet into Tim's place and was so pleased with his work!…read more giant immaculate workshop, amazing workmanship jeez, i was impressed The damn thing worked and played better than it has ever in the past ty Tim, you are the best! Michael

Kevan and his staff do an excellent job of creating a fun and positive learning environment for…read moreyoung and old alike!

Such a welcoming and creative environment! My son was so excited upon entering the space and the…read moreowner and teacher left such a great impression. Highly recommended!

I took an AVRI tele to Mark due to worn frets. He barely looked at it and wanted over $400 to do a…read morerefret with me supplying the frets. Then I went to Danser in Durham and he looked at it, said it only needed a level and recrown which he did for $100. Now it plays like a new tele.

Mr. Lane did an outstanding job fixing and maintaining my equipment! He was very accommodating and…read moreperformed services within the time promised. I was unable to pick up in the time allotted, but he graciously stored it for me until I was able to come pick it up. His prices were very reasonable and reflect the quality-of-service Mark performs on your instruments. I highly recommend having your guitars serviced here!!

I had some 25+ year old VHS tapes transferred to digital by Post Pro. I'm very happy with the…read morequality and care put into preserving my family's memories. They even fixed up the quality issues from the original recordings. I absolutely will use Post Pro again! Thanks Matt!

If you have ANY audio or video production, editing, transferring, duplication, recording, or…read moreANYTHING else you need, PostPro is the place to go! I consider Matt Horton, owner, a genius in the industry, for sure. Not only is he an accomplished musician being invited by some of the most famous leading bands in the world to play with them, he is one of the most skilled and talented engineers in the audio and video industry. I am a professional speaker and singer and have worked with Matt on several projects, always to be thrilled with the final products. He has discerning eyes and ears that can see and hear the slightest imperfections. His professionalism and work ethics are beyond reproach! He is detail-oriented, and as a result, the end products have been nothing less than the highest quality digital and CD audios and HD videos! I'd give Matt 10 stars if that was an option!

Top notch repair services with very fair prices and speedy turnaround. Mike was incredibly kind and…read morecommunicative during the entire process and was able to get my tuba looking and playing like new!

From the owner: We are a brass musical instrument repair business. We also offer new and used french horn sales. By…read moreappointment only please.