On vacation and my boyfriend broke a piece off his guitar.we stopped at this music center for help…read more The employees here were so helpful and so kind. The selection of items was nice and it's a pretty cool spot. Loved every minute of being here.

This is a small music shop that is worth stopping in and taking a look around. They had quite a…read moreselection of ukeleles, a couple banjos, a wall of acoustic & electric guitars (even an electric uke). Plus tuners, amps, cables, and other necessities. For books: piano, ukelele, and guitar music primarily. The service was good. The shop owner came over and tuned a banjo for us as soon as we mentioned it was out of tune. We left with a fancy new harmonica, a handful of banjo strings, and a free pick.

Midtown Music rocks! My family was vacationing near Biddeford, Maine, and my son was eager to rent…read morea guitar to play. We found Midtown Music and drove over. Nick at Midtown was incredibly friendly and helpful - and rented us a guitar and amp at a very reasonable price. A day later, the output socket was loose, so we drove back, a little nervous about it, and Nick fixed it with a smile (and no charge). From the looks of the other people in the store and the music being made, it's clear that Midtown is for real pros. For the budding musician like my son, Midtown is a friendly place that loves and encourages music. I wish we had a place like this where we live.

We just stopped by Midtown and signed our daughter up for lessons. Nick is such a great guy to work…read morewith. He answered all our questions and gave us some great tips for success! What a great place!

I love Buckdancer's!…read more They've serviced several guitars for me, including a rescue on a machine head installation gone wrong. They do great work and always return the instrument ready to go and in excellent condition. Great selection of instruments, and friendly knowledgeable staff. Support this local business! Thanks Buckdancer's.

This is the place to go for guitars and guitar gear in Portland…read more The staff is great, the prices are excellent, and the vibe is cool. They recently helped me re-setup my Tele after I screwed it all up by adjusting the neck on my own. They did great work, and got my guitar back in shape pronto. Best of all, unlike the corporate bozos over at Guitar Center, Buckdancer's won't try to upsell you at every opportunity.

It was very helpful, the staff knew a lot about music and helped me pick out a perfect guitar.read more

I have brought both my acoustic and electric guitars in for general maintenance, and had an…read moreincredible experience. Alex definitely knows his stuff and is passionate about guitars. If you are looking for anything from general guitar maintenance to major repairs, I would highly recommend him. Additionally, he builds handmade acoustic guitars that are absolutely stunning both inside and out. Hoping to own one of my own one day!

I've been a student at Main Street Music for the last 8 years and gotten to know everyone pretty…read morewell. The staff is super friendly, helpful, and really cares about making a positive impact on young musicians and the local music scene. I've had several guitars and other instruments serviced here and numerous times they've gone out of their way to make sure I have what I need whether it's for a show or just for jamming at home. The prices are fair and affordable and the customer service is stellar. I would recommend them to anyone. They'll do everything in their power to meet your needs and if they can't I'm sure they can point you in the right direction. Go check them out!

Several things. I knew Steve as a kid. Not a nice guy. As a repair tech he's probably the best…read moreyou'll find for miles around. Unless you want honesty about what he can actually do. He is a true salesman there as elsewhere. As a teacher I sincerely do not know. As a person in general? A bit lacking.

This place is great and it is the only place that I will now bring my guitar. Jacob, the owner, is…read moretruly the "guitar whisperer!" I had brought my guitar to a chain guitar store for a set-up and a tweaking of my high E and B strings which just didn't sound right to me. When I got it back, the problem had moved along the neck and still wasn't right. The "tech," who sits behind a glass wall in the corner and is difficult to talk to, was not happy that I brought it back and quickly did a half*ss fix which only made the problem worse. I decided to just take my guitar elsewhere. I did some research and decided to bring my guitar to Fretboard which had all 5 star ratings from over 50 people. I am so happy I did! Walking into Fretboard, I felt like I was in Santa's guitar workshop. The atmosphere is very open and inviting. So different than the big box chain store. Right away Jacob welcomed me and I felt at home. I told him what happened and he immediately set to work on my guitar. He explained what he was doing throughout his work and told me things about my guitar and its tonal qualities that I never knew. He is very sincere about making your guitar sound its best and he stands behind his work. Jacob is a master guitar maker who has the education, experience and equipment to make your guitar sound its very best. I was actually amazed at how good my guitar sounded when he was done. What a difference! My experience at Fretboard was fantastic just like the other reviews. I am so glad that I found this place. You will be too!

I've been seeing Jacob for luthier work every month since sept. 2025. A total of 7 stringed…read moreinstruments, 2 -6 string acoustics, 2-12 string acoustics, 2 electric guitars, and 1-uke. Complete set-ups on all. And some repair work also. His prices are very reasonable , his work superb. That's What kept me going back​. He explained things perfectly,and very giving of himself to his customer's. I will continue giving him my instruments in the future. So don't frett. No pun intended, he'll come through for you too.

extemely helpful, one of the few local music stores that stock string for all instruments. Only…read moresell you what you really need, they don't try and talk you into something that is beyond your ability or interest

From the owner: We offer acoustic stringed instruments and accessories sales and service. We offer music lessons…read morefor piano, violin, and guitar. Large selection of White Mountain Puzzles, Lovepop cards all at discount prices!

Always excellent customer service. I love my new guitar. Going to buy another new uke as well. John…read moreKNOWS his stuff. His talented wife and artist Pam is always interested, and Brady the mascot is simply wonderful to visit.

From the owner: TuneTown is an all inclusive musical facility. We have a retail area, where we stock instruments…read moreand accessories. There are 9 lesson studios for private and group lessons that run 6 days a week, and we have a professional recording studio here as well. To top it all off, we have a stage located in the store where we hold monthly student showcases. TuneTown offers repairs, restorations and general maintenance on instruments and other electronic gear. From restrings to refretting we have you covered.