The proprietor is a true master of his craft and a valuable resource to the community. I have found his advice to be spot on, and have full confidence in it. I greatly appreciate his support to the strings program in our schools in making instruments available to beginners through a very affordable rental program. I would recommend the Strings Workshop for any string instrument or supplies needs. read more

I've been doing business here since it opened and have always been completely satisfied with Jonathan's mastery of his craft, attention to detail, and value he delivers. In the five decades I've playing, I've not found another luthier that "gets it" quite like Jonathan. read more

Jonathan is the best at what He does. He takes care of all my guitars. Whether it is a violin, cello, viola, bass or any guitar you can't get better workmanship than he provides. read more

I have taken at least 6 acoustic guitars to Johnathan for various setup/repairs. The work has always been outstanding and done quickly and efficiently. His prices are also well worth the drive from Maryville. read more

Excellent place for stringed musical instrument repairs and adjustments. Have been using them for many years to keep my guitars in playing condition. read more

Such an excellent experience. I brought in my husband's guitar with a broken string, he hadn't had time to fix it. The owner told me he could replace the strings right away. He was quick, the guitar is all better and the price was great! We will definitely bring other guitars for repairs! read more

This man is the kindest music luthier, repairman, rental instrument businessman, and general human being I've ever known. He is honestly TOO KIND to me and to my students who are so blessed to rent their orchestra instruments from him. Thank you to Jonathan and thanks for all of your hard work and extreme kindness and patience with all of us at SHCS! We love you! read more

I brought Jon a 1900 Curtiss parlor guitar that I had inherited from my late father-in-law. It had been in total disrepair and kept in a display case for decades. Jon lovingly restored this instrument. He found vintage rosewood to match the broken parts of the back, repaired the binding, repaired and reset the bracing, and he mounted top flight but vintage appearing tuners... and it now sings like a mountain lark. It's become my go-to guitar for quiet nights at home. A flawless job on a 122-year-old heirloom instrument. What a gift. Jon is a treasure for our musical community! read more

The String Workshop - 1900 Curtiss Parlor Guitar. Restored by Jonathan Goldstein, The String Workshop. - Musical Instrument Services Near Me - Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Brought my Gibson SG for a fret level, crown, and set up. John did an amazing job, the guitar plays great. Highly recommended! Like Comment Share read more

Johnny (the proprietor) is a master luthier, and his work tells a story of what is obviously the result of decades of skill and experience. I had an old, unimpressive guitar that had a lot of sentimental value to me, and rather than sell it, I bought some good upgrade components (Fishman Fluence moderns, a new Floyd rose, springs, a nut and volume/tone knobs) and took it to Johnny. A couple of weeks later, it looks, plays, and sounds better than ever. I also expected to pay a lot more than I did, so you don't need to fear going into debt to get your axes fixed up. My old junky guitar that I was playing when I was 16 is now a one of a kind, pro-quality, beautiful instrument that I love playing again - He took my worst guitar and turned it into one of my best. Cannot recommend his services highly enough! read more

One of the few guys I trust to work on my gear. Reasonably priced and usually quick turnaround. Easily worth the drive compared to most of the shops in Knoxville. read more

I've used Jonathan Goldstein at The String Workshop for many years and many instruments, and he's as good as they come. Excellent workmanship and incredible value (I actually can't believe the prices he charges for the amount of time he must put in). My only knock at all would be the wait time for the repair to be completed can sometimes be lengthy, as he's a solo shop and is busy all the time with many different kinds of stringed instrument repairs (violins, guitars, basses, cellos, etc). Overall, the quality and price are unbeatable. read more

My son recently found my 50+ year old violin and asked if he could learn. How could I say no? Dropped it off with Jonathan and two weeks late - Outstanding! Absolutely top-notch work and reasonably priced. I will return. read more

The String Workshop is the place to go in Oak Ridge for rentals of stringed instruments (violins, violas, cellos, and basses) for students, reliable professional repair of stringed instruments, and related supplies and accessories. read more

Johnathan does top notch excellent work. He has done all repairs and setups for me over last 10 years including cracked headstock on 72 les paul and bracing on 68 Gibson acoustic and electronic repair on telecaster. Top quality work. I never mess w my own setups anymore, just take em to Johnathan and he gets it right every time. read more

Repaired my Martin that was basically busted in half from UPS shipping. Did a great job, I would def go here again.