This is a small store run by two music lovers. They service the instruments themselves and take…read morepride in their work and business. I came in as a complete neophyte, looking for a clarinet for my son. I walked out with a fine used instrument, in excellent condition, accompanied by a generous warranty. If your child is starting band, and you are considering renting an instrument, call them first. If you actually know your instruments, I suspect you'll get a real pleasure in visiting this shop. No high pressure sales tactics here. They're cheaper and better than Sam Ash. It's worth the trip out to Brooklyn.

This spot is where my younger sister's band teacher goes to get instruments repaired so we decided…read moreto check it out. My younger sister is currently renting out a clarinet here and the quality is phenomenal. I also got my flute repaired and I thought it was just a screw that was loose but apparently three springs were missing and other adjustments needed to be made, but nevertheless everything was fixed promptly. The price is quite cheap and the owner is delightful and very intelligible. Definitely coming back for any of my future musical needs.

Brought my Jackson American Virtuoso in for a setup and fret level. Easy communication, fair…read moreprices, decent turnaround time, and just an overall nice guy. Guitar is buttery smooth, did a great job. Also offered a free tune up under warranty if anything shifts which is very generous of him given that this NYC winter nearly guarantees a shift in the setup. Don't think I'll need to ever look elsewhere as long as he's around.

I have found my "go-to" luthier in NYC and could not be happier with Farhad's professionalism and…read moreattention to his clients! I brought in my precious Martin HD-28 acoustic for a repair and a setup after reading great testimonials, and he took the time to walk me through not only the process of the repair, but also gave me a necessary lesson on humidifiers for the room and guitar case in these dry New York winters which can cause the wood to shrink and eventually crack on delicate instruments. As a recent transplant from Los Angeles, I had never had to worry about these temperature and humidity issues, but now I'm an "evangelist" about this and I've been sharing this advice to all of my musician friends and bandmates, thanks to Farhad's great advice! He also stands by his warranty on his setups, and just performed an expert tune-up on my Martin after the initial set up for no charge, while I brought the guitar to the shop (by appointment). He is also a very friendly guy, and makes his own bespoke line of electric guitars and pedals, and I've spoken to one of his employees? apprentices? partners? also working on the repair bench at Southside Guitars in Williamsburg, which to me exemplifies a real community of professional craftsmen and musicians who are passionate about guitars. I know where I'll be taking my guitars from now on. I've spent a lot of time finding "my" guitar techs/luthiers in LA over the years, and I'm so happy to have found Farhad here in Williamsburg. I will recommend him to everyone I know in New York.

They are either woefully incompetent or straight-up dishonest. My advice is to not go near this…read moreplace. I purchased a piece of musical equipment there in April that they promised to ship. After weeks of promises, excuses, unreturned calls and unanswered emails I was finally promised a refund. Needless to say weeks later there's still no refund and they are now ghosting me. Stay away. Main Drag Music is the absolute worst.

had my equipment at main drag for year to date i still have not been paid i've know this owner for…read moreyears when the shop was on bedford ave and did business with this store but now karl myers is bullshiting me and now we go to COURT and maybe TV THIS SUCKS it may seem because he's doing business in willamsberg brooklyn that he's on the up and up

I brought two instruments to Patrick at the beginning of January. He told me the ETA on the work…read morewould be about three weeks, which was fine with me. Six weeks later, I had heard nothing from him. I called him, I emailed him, and I texted him. No response of any kind. Over the next six months, I've tried periodically to get back in touch with him, but I've received no response. At this point I'm concerned that I'll never get my instruments back again--which represents thousands of dollars of loss. I cannot recommend bringing your instrument to Patrick, as there's no guarantee you'll ever see it again.

Patrick is great. I stopped by to have a damaged guitar accessed. He was super thorough and…read morehelpful. The damages exceeded the cost of an actual replacement. I sincerely appreciate his honesty and time. I wish I could give him business just because he was so wonderful. It's clear that he is both skilled and talented. If you're looking for help don't hesitate to call him. He's super responsive and couldn't have been nicer. Thanks again Patrick!

I had to have my guitar fixed. My FAVORITE guitar. The one I gig with. The one I love. Leaving it…read moresomewhere is an anxious experience. As soon as I walked in the door I felt reassured. The new owners couldn't have been nicer. I immediately felt I was in excellent hands and they did a fantastic job. - Big giant thanks for being awesome! Five stars for sure.

My new guitar arrived in the mail earlier this week so I took it to Amp & Guitar Wellness Center to…read moreget it set up. Jeff checked the neck, played all the notes on all the frets, and plugged it in to the amp as well to test. There was no buzzing and it was very playable so no adjustments were needed. He suggested that I should wait for the weather to change (with the change in seasons I guess) and see if it will need an adjustment then. I am glad that he was honest since the guitar was playable right out of the box and didn't charge for a setup that wasn't needed.

Super nifty shop and friendly staff- came in today randomly asking if they happened to have any…read moreconcert earplugs and they gave me some foam ones for free.

Friendly, professional, skillful and knowledgeable service. Had a custom nut made by Andres at…read moreBrooklyn Fine Guitars. He solved the issue I described to him of my Strat's high strings making a sitar sound and notes choking a bit. I appreciate that they got it back to me in good time (1 week). Andres also did great work on a Tele that needed an overhaul; now it plays and sounds great! And more recently, he made my 53-year old Gibson L6-S play better than ever, with great attention to detail on the frets, electronics and intonation. Prices are quite fair but probably not for those on a tight budget. Highly recommended!

This was an absolutely delightful experience…read more Ruben is a gem - he knows his shit, understands a broad range of instruments, is kind, and does terrific work. He's not Sam Ash or Guitar Center - and getting personalized work, advice, and tips from someone who deeply loves music feels so special. His 'shop' or workspace is super special too. It is the best of Brooklyn. I'd definitely recommend taking your instruments to him. He breathed new life into a clarinet and flute that I was given, advising me in a way that showed he's less about making a quick buck and instead offering guidance and care for what both I, and the instruments, needed. Go to Ruben. His love for instruments is unmatched, and you will know you've worked with an actual small business owner who cares.

I have several older model Conn trumpets and cornets, one of which I used in school and they are…read moreprecious to me. I needed cleaning and valve work on them and didn't feel comfortable trusting anybody near where I live. I was in NY and met Ruben Gutierrez at a jazz club and since I enjoyed his music, I asked him where he had his horns cleaned and repaired. It turned out that he himself is the owner of Brooklyn Brass and Reed. Although I was hesitant about sending my horns across country, but ultimately he did a fine job on them at a fair price, and I am playing again!

We all know what guitar center is. It's big, it's corporate, and employees range from knowledgeable…read moresaints to miserable slags who are constantly questioning what they did to deserve their lot in life. To be fair I'd be miserable too if I had to deal with the idiots that wander in to this place on an hourly basis, having to listen to dudes play butt rock blues riffs from sun up to sundown. However GC is good for picking up basic supplies, and great if you want a simple set up for your guitar. The repair team at this location is supremely helpful, and above all else accessible. Most experienced luthiers in the neighborhood act like you should kiss their feet for gracing you with their presence, only working three days a week (if they feel like it) and charging outrageous hourly fees. Guitar Center is affordable and always there. That's something I appreciate.

Guitar Center was once a real destination for musicians. Unfortunately, now they no longer have a…read morefunctioning sales staff. Today after flagging down three people to simply get a pedal out of a case I gave up after half an hour. On two previous occasions things they listed as having in stock they couldn't find. This is why companies like Sweetwater will continue to take over more of the market... All my orders have arrived within 36 hours from Sweetwater. They've been great with returns and you can get a sales person to notice you exist on the phone. It's too bad what's happened to Guitar Center?