Bluegrass Musicians Supply

(9 reviews)

Bill does an amazing job with instrument repair and is always a pleasure to visit with!read more

Bill is a true master and craftsman. And when someone like that does something simple like set-up (…read moreI prefer getting all guitar's taken care of at his shop) what you get back is your guitar at its finest artistic form. Thank you German Village Music Haus. Sincerely, Gregg S

Stanton's Sheet Music

4.8

(12 reviews)

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Great selection, great service. Good location. Old school. A musician's store…read more I tried Barnes & Noble's earlier. The customer service person didn't know what manuscript paper was.

Talk about service! I placed an online order with Stanton's for Adobe sheet music, but right around…read morethe time I did my credit union froze my cards and accounts due to suspected fraud. Turns out there WAS fraud in my accounts and I ended up having to cancel all my cards and get them reissued. Rather than having some automated system cancel my order because of this, Jennifer reached out to me personally to let me know what was going on - and in addition to giving me a link to re-enter my new card details, she also left me her contact info so I could get back in touch with her personally. When I called, she stayed on the phone with me until she was certain my payment has gone through. Thank you so much, Jennifer, for a wonderful experience!

Panzer Handcrafted Guitars & Repairs

When I decided to purchase a Telecaster, I had some trouble finding the right one. I tried MANY…read moredifferent guitars in various stores, but none called to me. I had the opportunity to try one of Ed's Telecasters one day at his shop, and I couldn't stop thinking about it. Ed's Tele sounded fantastic, and the neck fit me better than most Teles that I have previously tried. I discussed buying it that day with my wife. She recommended that I figure out what I most wanted out of a Telecaster and have Ed build that one for me, and that is exactly what I did! The process was highly enjoyable and informative. Ed and I sat down to discuss my ideal Telecaster, and he helped me narrow down various competing choices to a set of final build specs. I knew that I wanted certain specs (like a 12-16" compound radius fretboard and a one-piece swamp ash body), but I left the rest of the details to Ed, as I was not well-versed in all the available options. The final result was a work of art with unrivaled playability. Ed matched the action to my preferred playing style (low and fast) with Evo Gold medium fret wire (with hidden tang-ends), a beautiful macassar ebony fretboard of my choosing, and a highly figured (blistered) roasted maple neck carved like the one I tried in his shop that started me down this path. Locking Grover tuners and Gotoh hardware (all in gold) along with Fralin Blues Special pickups rounded out the Tele specs. I wanted the gold hardware (felt warmer than nickel), but left it to Ed to make it work with the guitar's final aesthetic. The body itself was reason enough to go custom instead of buying a mass-produced, high-end guitar. It is the nicest one-piece swamp ash body that I have ever seen. I asked Ed to make this Tele more comfortable to play (think Strat feel vs. traditional Tele slab) and he came through in spades. Ed carved an aggressive belly cut and generous arm rest and left no sharp edges on the Tele of my dreams. I asked him to leave it naked (no pickguard) after seeing its carved beauty. I was unsure of the best color for this guitar, but wanted something in a more natural look that would work with the gold hardware, and Ed couldn't have done better if he were in my head, reading my thoughts. That is the true value of working with Ed on a custom build. You don't have to know every detail up front (I didn't), but Ed seems to be able to divine your ideal guitar from talking and working with you. I simply looked at a bunch of guitar colors online and showed him ones that I really liked and ones that I didn't like so much so he could get a sense of what I really wanted. My Panzer Telecaster is so easy to play, and the tone is sweet and clear. The Fralin Blues Special pickups go great with my Marshall DSL40cr amp. This guitar can play traditional Tele tones, but can also ROCK OUT if that is what I am looking to do with it. If you are seriously thinking of getting a high quality guitar for yourself, do what I did; play all the ones you can find at the retail stores, and then visit Ed Panzer and see for yourself why having a guitar built specifically for you is a better choice.

From the owner: Set-ups, Bone nuts & saddles, Fret leveling and dressed, Full and partial refrets, Electronic…read morerepairs, Bridge reglued, Pickup installation, Broken headstocks

Jess Baldwin Voice Studio

Jess is super friendly and really helps you feel confident and uplifts you which helps a lot in the…read morelearning process. Will be coming back. I recommend this place if you live in columbus

From the owner: Jess is one the midwest's premier voice trainers, specializing in working with singers in popular…read moreand commercial genres like rock, pop, R&B, indie, and more. Jess is also trained to work with people who have vocal health issues, including pathologies and injuries. She's vocal coach to many professionals in Columbus including Jared Mahone, Nick Detty (Wolves at the Gate), Tony Alfano (Phil Dirt and the Dozers), Eric Gnezda (Songs at the Center), Nicki Baker, and Chaz Mechenbier. Her training and approach makes her a great teacher for professionals and beginners alike. Each singer's unique sound and identity is honored and celebrated at every level. She gets to the heart of vocal issues quickly and efficiently, providing practical solutions. She hears what the muscles are and aren't doing and gives clear, simple direction to help singing feeling easier and more consistent. Jess teaches private lessons in Marietta and Columbus, is an assistant faculty member of the CCM Vocal Pedagogy Institute at Shenandoah University, is the creator and editor of Commercial Voice Resources, and teaches contemporary voice techniques at colleges, conferences, workshops. Combine Jess' deep knowledge of voice and music with patience, compassion, and individualized instruction, and you get the perfect marriage of heart and head.

Jefferson Academy of Music

EDIT (8/24/12): Amy recently let me know that she is now offering voice lessons through her own…read morestudio, Studio R Music. Please check out her website at http://www.studiormusic.com/, as well as Studio R's Yelp page at http://www.yelp.com/biz/studio-r-music-columbus. :-) ------------ I recently concluded the Jefferson Academy's "mini-semester" under the tutelage of Amy Rakowczyk, a voice instructor and new addition to the Jefferson faculty. Although I'm a veteran of high school and university chorales, I had never sought private lessons, and I genuinely appreciated Amy's one-on-one guidance as I'd been trying to reach notes that comfortably exceed my uniquely low alto II-ish range (think the Toni Braxton-, Ella Fitzgerald-, or Sade-type of "low"). I had always had the potential to sing as a soprano as well but not without some struggle, and Amy's pointers for me to relax and not to tense up my body, throat, or jaw too much really helped me to improve my sound. Moreover, they gave me an idea of how far high my voice could go with some practice. Of course, as with any musical training, much of vocal development depends on how often a student practices at home, and you know what? In layman's terms, Amy helped me to determine the technical areas on which I needed to focus my practice the most. Having written all that, I encourage anyone of *any* age and of *any* experience level to check out Jefferson to pursue his or her musical interests--be it through an introduction to a new instrument, some sort of "refresher course" reviewing the basics, or just the additional enrichment of previously-mastered skills. As I've just emphasized, the academy accommodates *all* ages, and even though I was the oldest student at last week's Performance Day (recital) at Hughes Hall, I found the experience as a whole quite fulfilling, and I'll definitely consider more private instruction in the future! :-)

Kincaid's Is Music

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(9 reviews)

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Trying to submit an updated review. They did refund me the rental fee for the second month (2…read moreweeks) after I talked to Rick but still charged me for the month after my daughter turned it in to the school (per the agreement with the school) and no one bothered to pick it up. So it's not quite as bad as my original review but I still wouldn't recommend them and won't be going back.

I had to take one of my band kids trombone in because it got bent yesterday during a show... and…read morethe person in the back (I wish I got her name) fixed it in 2 mins... such an amazing job.. thank you for fixing that so quickly..

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4.6

(548 reviews)

This book store holds 32 crazy mini rooms - a book lovers dream!!! A Must see! There was a book for…read moreevery genre and then some. The wildest part is just walking thru this crazy store and the layout is like a maze of some sort. Loved it!

The Book Loft is worth a visit. They truly have an enormous inventory of books. The staff provides…read morea map to navigate the building. The gardens outside were well kept and provided a beautiful area before entering the building. The rooms are small and passing others could be tricky. I did have to step aside more than once going up the stairs and going down a hallway. One woman had her dog in the store. The dog was clearly fearful of the tight space and all the people. The store was busy on a Saturday morning. Parking is on the street. German Village can get busy so it is likely you will have to walk. The staff were friendly and helpful. If you are a book lover you could spend an entire afternoon browsing.

Clintonville Coin Laundry

(85 reviews)

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Update after owner's response: All 5+ machines I looked at were filthy, 45 minutes after opening…read more This is a normal and acceptable amount of crap in a washer? Do better. I'm going from loyal customer here to never coming back. I had slowly stopped coming to the clintonville coin-op when I noticed a decline in their cleanliness shortly after they reopened. I started visiting other laundromats. I came back to give coin-op a try again and I'm disgusted to see they haven't improved their cleaning at all. This is the inside of the first machine I stopped at, 45 minutes into the day's opening, with the attendant chilling at the desk. So I skip the machine and go check some others. Checked at least four other machines. Each one was filthy. Dog hair, lint, gunk, coins, KIBBLE?? I found the cleanest one I could and wiped out the inside as much as I was able (it was still pretty grimy). Honestly I regret doing that wash. When it was over, I ended up just grabbing the 'clean' clothes and the rest of my clothes and putting them back in my car. No idea where I'm going to wash them next, but it's definitely not here. This place really used to be my favorite, but they need to seriously implement some stronger cleaning protocols and follow up on them.

Could be a five star business if they actually got their machines repaired. It's calm, clean, and…read moreoverall pleasant. However, there's been several machines out of order for months it seems. I counted last time I was there (Nov 2025), and 20% of their machines were down. That's 1 in 5 and that is not an exaggeration. So if you go and it looks to only have a few people inside, there's a good chance that every washer will be occupied upon arrival. And the only thing worse than spending my day at a laundromat doing clothes, is spending the same time just standing around waiting to do clothes.

1st Response Pest Management

4.8

(39 reviews)

I did the "Yelp Request for Quotes" and they were one of the five to respond - and most…read moreimportantly, the one that actually continued contact without flaking out. Communication - so important in this area - and they texted me, kept me informed to make a plan. Then the guy that came to do the work - Bobby - texted and called me, and we touched base and he was able to arrive earlier (...I took the first time they said, knowing that I'd be in a meeting when he arrived regardless - this worked out SO much better). Bobby was friendly, knowledgeable and kicked out those damn insects like I asked. As this was "first visit" - IF they aren't gone, I'll update in a week when I contact them (which I doubt will be a problem there, either!)

Chris was extremely knowledgeable and professional, would recommend, he was prompt and on time and…read moreexplained everything.

Four Seasons Lp Gas

(13 reviews)

Quick service, affordable, convenient location and friendly people! I've gone there for 20 years…read moreand will keep going there!

The best! These guys actually FILL your tank. Super easy. Just drive up. Fill up and your on your…read moreway.

614 NOTARY

(8 reviews)

Thank you John for coming out so quickly , you show great respect my family and their house . You…read morewere professional and patient with my elderly parents. The price was perfect. L.King AZ

Just used the service great team!…read more I would recommend their service, because they're reliable, professional, and punctual -very happy with the performance!

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J T.

13 years ago

Love. This. Place. Excellent selection of instruments. Great repairs. Enthusiastic and very knowledgeable about bluegrass music and jams around the area. Even if you don't like bluegrass/old time music, check this place out for good deals on instruments, especially folk instruments that are hard to find. They'll let you sit in the shop and test out instruments for as long as you want. I took a used Takamine guitar I bought off Craigslist for $50 there to get it fixed up. John (I think that's his name) made it sound like a million bucks. Fixed the bowing on the neck, bridge placement, recommended lighter strings for a brighter sound and changed them, and cleaned the damn thing for really cheap. The big stores would've ripped me off for all that. The place is tiny and there's only street parking but who cares? Awesome people. I love these guys. read more

Judy R.

9 years ago

A very friendly place to shop. All kinds of acoustic instruments. If you are a professional stringed instrument musician or someone wanting to learn, this is the place to go for your advancement. They are excellent in fixing guitars banjos you name it. Many instructional books and dvds. Need strings this is the place. It is a very unique store. There is music in the basement on Saturdays. Just people jammin' together. They just get together and have fun. Everyone that likes bluegrass are Welcome to come join in and sing and play or just come listen. Can't say at times it's the best music in town but can say all are welcome. It's the friendliest The owner is a very honest, nice and friendly person. read more

Bryan W.

4 years ago

This is a terffic store for bluegrass music. John and Merelee are knowledgeable, and helpful. Open jam in the basement on Sat. This is just a fun place to visit. I found some old Black Diamond strings that actually were black . More cd"s dvd"s and even a selection of bluegrass cassettes not found anywhere .When Vince Gill"s dad lived in town, Vince would stop in every time he came to town.Great banjo player, Dale Vanderpool worked there when he wasnt on the road. You are in for a treat if you pay these folks a visit. you will have an unusual experience . bweisbarth read more

Michael T.

12 years ago

This store has pretty much all you need to keep you picking away. I've purchased a few Dobros' here and had great service, even had my fiddle repaired which turned out nice. To comment on the old post from Matt, BGS does have nice guitars in stock. Guitars like Martin H-D 28's and D 41's. They just don't leave them sitting out to get dirty and banged up. All the cases lined up on the wall under the Dobros contain very nice pieces of hand crafted wood! read more

Adam L.

7 years ago

If you play an acoustic instrument, this is the place to go. I went here for the first time this last Saturday. I had bought an Epiphone acoustic and the action never felt right. John spent a little time with it, and now it plays like a dream. I left with a new case, and this will be my go to for any acoustic guitar needs. read more

B P.

5 years ago

I have no words for how wonderful this place is. Always the same two folks, and they are the most helpful and friendly people ever. I feel like I'm at home every time I walk in. Since I've moved out of state, I take the time to travel two states away down to here to have my instruments repaired. I'd never go anywhere else! read more

E.Mike M.

2 years ago

As a fiddle player I was curious about learning to play mandolin. John set one up for me tuned it and let me play around with it to see if I could figure out the fingering. He even gave me some tips. Quality service and friendly atmosphere. read more

John P.

1 year ago

Great guys, great shop, great work on my Martin guitar. Very happy I finally stopped in.

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