I've purchased two guitars here over the past few years. Both remotely because I live in…read moreCalifornia. Shopped the website then called and had a long discussions with Lou while he did in-hand descriptions of several guitars I considered. I already owned two Peerless brand guitars and know that the high quality to reasonable price ratio for the Korean made guitars is very good. Guitar n' Jazz is probably the highest sales volume dealer of Peerless guitars in the USA. Several other high quality brands also sold. After my purchase via phone call, Lou did a great job in setting up the guitars for maximum playability and putting super premium Thomastik strings on at no higher charge. Shipment time was excellent. Packaging was top notch. Of course Hard shell cases were included. Advice: Always buy a hard shell case when you purchase an instrument remotely that requires handling by Fedex / US Postal service / UPS no matter what the instrument is. I've sadly gotten several instruments over the years from other sellers shipped in double cardboard boxes that were completely destroyed upon arrival. Nobody wants fire place kindling when buying a wooden musical instrument. Even though there are several guitar shops that sell a few vintage jazz instruments within 50 miles of my home, I will always check this shop first when contemplating my next purchase. 5 Stars! Highly recommended.

I purchased a Gibson ES-175 from Guiitars 'n Jazz for a very decent price over the phone without…read morevisiting the shop. Owner Lou is honest, very easy to work with and he wanted to make sure I was happy my choice and with the purchase for all the right reasons. The guitar arrived well-packed an in perfect shape (it was advertised as "excellent" but in my opinion, it was actually closer to mint). There were a couple of issues that I felt should have been taken care of before it was sent out (it happens). Lou agreed and he was quick to make amends. I guess that's why it's a good idea to deal with a serious, long-time, reputable dealer who picks up the phone himself. Not sure what else you could ask for. Many thanks for making the process hassle-free, Lou; I'm seriously digging the guitar : )

Geddy's a good dude and does a good job setting up guitars. Took two acoustics that needed its…read moreaction brought down. One of them had an impossibly high action and I wasn't sure he'd be able to shave the saddle down enough. But he did an excellent job on both and they play beautifully. They were intonated perfectly and without and fret buzz. Price was good--better than what a setup would have cost at Sweetwater, for example, and I liked the fact he's local and can do the setup once I receive the guitar since the shipment process itself can alter how a guitar is set up. Also, as a side note, he also makes candles on the side and will give you a sample.

Excellent service, pricing, and work! I got both an electric and an acoustic set up by Geddy and…read morestill love playing them several months later! I will definitely be going back.

I have entrusted George with some of my most prized vintage guitars and he always does an excellent…read morejob. George is knowledgable, thorough and will explain exactly what needs to be done. His work is first rate and his customer service is second to none. Fast turnaround times and excellent communication are par for the course. Whether you require a simple set or more involved work, I highly recommend George to do the work. You will not be disappointed. We are so fortunate to have George up here in Sussex County.

Had a bass and a guitar set up by George. I thought I needed a more substantial repair on my guitar…read moreand was prepared to pay for that. George let me know that the more involved repair wasn't needed and saved me the expense--that's integrity. The quality of the work is second to none and George was a pleasure to work with, in touch every step of the way. He even followed up a few days after the work was done to make sure I was satisfied with everything.

Ordered a used bass from them in August 2026. Instrument shipped that day and arrived at my home 2…read moredays later. Instrument completely exceeded my expectations. Not only was the instrument VERY clean (no scuffs, no marks, etc), they also performed a complete setup - neck was perfect, action was VERY low and the intonation was perfect. They even threw on a GOOD set of strings. I would definitely order from them again!

The amp and pedal selection here was mind blowing. If I had the time, I could spend many days here…read moretrying everything out. 10/10 music store- great selection for all instruments and incredibly helpful + friendly staff. My 2 year old was crying and one of the staff came over and showed her a djembe to distract here from her tantrum!

James is a great person and does a great job for our church pianos. Highly recommend him.read more

James has been keeping my Yamaha C5 in top condition for over 10 years. He is an expert and I…read morerecommend him to all my piano students for their instruments. Prompt, courteous and professional.

I can't say enough good things about my experience at The Music Shop, and especially about my…read moreinstructor, Dave Wheeler. I'm a 72-year-old saxophonist who picked up the saxophone for the very first time after retiring from a 40-year career in biochemistry spanning academia and research. So yes, I came in knowing enzymes better than eighth notes. Dave has been an absolute gift. He brings a deep well of music theory knowledge, practical musicianship, and real-world experience to every lesson. More importantly, he has remarkable patience and creativity. He listens carefully, identifies where I'm struggling, and then designs clear, effective strategies that make practice both productive and enjoyable between lessons. What I especially value is that Dave doesn't teach from a script. He adapts to the student in front of him--age, background, learning style, and goals included. Thanks to his guidance, I've made steady progress, gained confidence, and genuinely look forward to practicing and improving. If you're considering lessons at The Music Shop -- whether you're 08 or 78 -- I can't recommend Dave Wheeler highly enough. He's the real deal. -- Michael Van Allen, student https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelavanallen/

I'm sharing my experience to help others make an informed decision…read more I brought in a ~1-year-old student flute (purchased on the West Coast) for what I now know were minor adjustments. At the time, I followed the technician's recommendation for a full COA. When the instrument was returned, it played essentially the same as when I dropped it off. I brought it back a second time. It came back slightly improved, but still not properly adjusted. A few weeks later, I visited an independent flute technician in Brooklyn. He immediately identified the issues, charged nearly half the cost, spent over an hour on the instrument, and fixed it correctly. It has remained in excellent playing condition since. Based on this experience, I would not return here for service or purchase. I would strongly encourage others especially parents of student players to seek a second opinions and verify the quality of work.

The folks at Finlay + Gage are just fantastic. Helpful, knowledgable and talented, they're exactly…read morewho you'd want to ask for help if you're in the market for any type of musical instrument or services. From rental violins for your budding Suzuki fiddler and a fun variety of ukuleles to gorgeous vintage guitars for daddy and some rockin' amps to plug into, F+G has a wonderfully curated selection of offerings. What I appreciated most was their honesty in evaluating some repairs on an old Fender acoustic dreadnought whose bridge was beginning to separate from the body. After dropping it off for a couple of days, I returned to hear the bad news of how much it would cost to bring back to a proper playable condition and the genuine assessment of how it wasn't quite worth it. Of course, while I was in there, an immaculate used Epiphone SG caught my eye and lingered in my heart until I took the plunge and splurged on my lifelong guitar desire. Therein also lies the danger of stopping in to browse (at least pre-pandemic): You might fall in love with a finely crafted instrument. But then again, that's a risk I'm willing to take!

I waited to write this review as I wanted to spend some time with my guitars after the setup. I've…read morebeen looking for a guitar tech in the Montclair area for awhile (4 or so years.). I've taken chances on other techs in the area and at times received hatchet jobs literally. I noticed Jason had worked for Mandolin Brothers and that immediately gave me hope. I took a couple of guitars in, but was a little nervous about my '71 telecaster with a bigsby. Man I'm excited I found this place. The guitar intonates amazingly and such a quality setup. All the way up the neck. The guitar feels better than it has in a long time. Finally a place you can trust!

These days, Bill is the only person I trust to work on my guitars. Really cool guy, also!read more

Hate to write a bad review but they did a pretty unbelievable thing when repairing my amp…read more I gave them my vintage 1969 deluxe reverb to work on. On the back of the amp, there's a cool smiley face sticker that's clearly been there since the 70s. It's the coolest little sticker I've had on there since I bought the amp. I mean, a real vintage smiley face sticker from when that brand was first invented. They took their Dave's Sound Repair sticker and put it directly on top of my sticker. It just says "Dave Sound Repair. Amp Serviced on 9/24." I mean he put it directly on top of my sticker. I tried to take it off and it ripped my smiley face sticker clean off. Who gave you permission to put ANY sticker on my amp? Let alone on top of MY sticker. I mean what even is that? When in your thought process did you think "you know what I should do? Cover up this guys sticker with my sticker, he won't care." I mean the entitlement is insane. Never giving you guys an amp to work on again.