Great service, engaging owner / luthier. Hans assessed the neck on my bass and found some issues. The vendor agreed to replace it and then Hans did a great setup for me. read more

Hans is a meticulous craftsman with incredible attention to detail and a genuinely nice person. He has helped with teaching me a lot and explaining things to me without making me feel stupid as well. I have referred him to my guitar instructor who was also amazed and now he is also referring all of his other students to Hans. It's well worth the hour plus drive for me from Apex to have peace of mind knowing my equipment is being tended to by such a pro! read more

I have been to Hans several times, he is really great and so friendly. He does quality work for a fair price. He even does it quickly, one time I got a guitar back the next day. You will not be diapointed, go see him today! read more

I am a newbie (at 66 *laugh*) guitar player and, full of enthusiasm but seriously lacking in any kind of plan bought four guitars (the Gretsch Electromatic Double Jet in Midnight Blue was the impulse buy....I HAD to have it) and was then faced with the monumental (for me - clueless) task of getting 'em set up. After our first conversation I knew that Hans was (and is) THE guy. His easy going nature and passion for the instrument are genuinely evident and his professionalism borders on artistry.....the guy is a certified luthier, after all. Finding him within about 10 miles (I live in Wendell) was like finding an authentic Chicago (my home town) Deep Dish pizza place in Raleigh.....actually, there's no comparison. Hans wins hands-down. I won't go into some of the people he has run into over the years buying and selling and setting up guitars, but let's just say there some VERY big names there, ones that everyone would recognize. And unlike maybe about 85 -90% of most people, he doesn't plaster their names all over his website, monetizing them.....he just has a lot of really cool photos in his office. And a lot of great memories, I'm sure. On top of doing absolutely top-notch work (he had 'em done in about 3 days), he also spent an hour with me going over chords and other basic stuff....like I said, I am newly retired and a complete know-nothing newbie. In spite of that, he treated me with kindness and respect. Hans is the real deal. Not only is he outstanding at what he does but he is also just a great guy and a total class act. I love my new guitars, but the best investment I made was taking them to Hans' Born Again Guitars. Now I KNOW they are Ready To Rock! (His words). read more

Hans is a very knowledgeable luthier and a down right gentleman. When I bring him one of my guitars, I know he will do a very meticulous and complete job. I encourage everyone to try his services to help out a very good local business. read more

If you care about your guitars and you are within driving distance of Raleigh then you MUST take them to Born Again Guitars for maintenance, repairs, and anything else you want done. There are many reasons for this, but I will only list the top few. First, Hans and Terry are masters of their craft. They have fixed issues with my instruments that everyone before had been unable to. After Hans and Terry get their hands on your axe they bring it to peak performance. My guitars have never sounded better or played so well. Second, they are excellent educators. They don't just fix your guitar. They tell you what they're doing, why it needs to be done, and then give you specific and practical guidance on how to keep them in top condition. Third, they are extremely fair on their pricing and you can rest assured you could not ask for more competent professionals to care for your instruments. They overdeliver every time. Finally, Hans and Terry are genuinely good and kind people: friendly, empathetic, responsive, and above all TRUSTWORTHY. You come away from every interaction with them feeling better than before. Do yourself a favor and take your gear to Born Again Guitars. read more

Born Again Guitars - Hans gifting me one of his refurbished guitars - Guitar Stores Near Me - Wake Forest, North Carolina

I had a great experience working with Hans, a true professional. In addition to the incredible work and services they offer, BAG gives back to the community by gifting repurposed guitars to veterans and local folks who might not be able to afford the cost of one. read more

I went to Hans because of the good reviews I saw, but my experience is completely different. He made a lot of impressive promises about setting up my guitar but the results were so bad (poor nut cut, fret buzz, weird resonances) I had to have the guitar re-set up by another tech. Hans wouldn't even make good on his promises or his poor work on my guitar. Maybe he's lost his mojo. read more

Hans is my guitar guy. The first thing he did for me was set up my son's entry level guitar to make it playable. I now bring all my guitars to him to set up and perform tweaks to get them to where I want them to be. My experience is that Hans makes below average guitars good and excellent guitars perfect. read more

I had my daughter's acoustic guitar repaired recently at Born Again Guitar and was totally satisfied with the whole experience. His knowledge base and passion of guitar is priceless. Now my daughter is with with a guitar that sounds brand new !! read more

I was extremely disappointed when informed by my daughter that Hans was very dismissive toward her and my wife when they brought in an electric guitar that was unplayable and needed major work, basically a salvage job. The guitar was recently hand-painted, had no strings, needed a new input jack, internal wiring, and possibly new pickups. The guitar was brought in for an estimate following my daughter's telephone consultation with Hans earlier in the week. Due to his attitude toward my daughter, a trained and fine musician, and then toward my wife, they took the guitar and left without further discussion. The guitar will be repaired elsewhere. read more

Hans did a fantastic job, was great to work with, and very reasonably priced. I will return for more work on other instruments soon. Highly recommend. read more

I contacted Hans with born again guitars to fix a dent in a classical guitar I owed after I was being careless and it hit a door knob. The correction looks great and it's barely noticeable after his handiwork. He was always quick to respond and gave an in-depth explanation of his correction process. I'll definitely contact Hans again for any guitar issues going forward. Thanks Hans! read more

Hans is a first class luthier and a great guy. He just finished a fret level, crown and polish on my custom telecaster. His work is impeccable. The guitar played great before, but now it plays like a dream. Reasonable rates and highly recommended. read more