I learn how to play guitar here. Grey is patient, kind and want you to know about guitar. If anyone…read morewho has zero experience and want to learn guitar, please come here with no doubt.

My 7 years old son has been taking private guitar lessons with Grey for the past few months. He is…read morean amazing teacher! He's patient, professional, warm, and incredibly knowledgeable. If you're looking for a guitar teacher for kids, I highly recommend Grey.

Came in for strings. What a shop. So many beautiful, high quality guitars. Price for strings was…read morereasonable and I'll be back. Wish they had lessons.

I went in to buy a new Martin acoustic, but the staff's bored snarkiness made me think they learned…read moretheir social skills in high school, and stopped there. The good news is I bought exactly the guitar I was looking for, the bad news (for them) is that I bought it at a different guitar store that had much better service.

I've had an incredible experience at Musician's Playground since I started last February. What…read morereally made the difference for me were the instructors Miles, Rocco, and Thomas, who helped me build the confidence to play the guitar more freely and start improvising in ways I never could before. They don't just teach you what to play, but how to think about music: the theory I should know, how to actually practice effectively, and how to keep learning beyond the classroom. There's a real emphasis on listening, rhythm, and interacting with the people around you, which completely changes how you approach playing. For me, it's gone from "can I play over this song?" to "I have ideas about what I can improvise here," and musically, that's one of the most freeing shifts I've experienced in my life. Also big shout out to Dave and Brooke at the front. They are always there to welcome everyone in and make sure you feel comfortable from the moment you walk in, which really sets the tone for the whole place. The variety of classes and sessions they offer means there's always something new to explore, and the value of the group classes and membership is honestly unmatched. Completely worth it. Everything is accessible, the instructors are fantastic, and the environment is genuinely welcoming. It's been an immense creative escape, and I'd recommend it to anyone looking to grow as a musician or just reconnect with music in a meaningful way. It's rare to find a place that makes you feel both challenged and completely at ease, but this is one of them. Boston, don't sleep on this hidden gem!

There are not a lot of recent reviews, so I thought I would add my experience in case it helps…read morepeople find what they need. I was excited to try piano lessons here but my experience was not client-centered. First, the person who connected with me about discussing what I need was going to call me on the phone but was inconsistent about scheduling. Then, although everybody was polite (if you discount my instructor asking me "no, but where are you *really* from"), the instructor I was matched with definitely did not start with where I was at and imposed their own perspective and agenda on me for how we would be learning because it's what they were familiar with. Also, during the lesson, the space was loud because people could be overheard singing. So, it was very difficult to hear the instructor and concentrate. Looking back, I think the person that I initially connected with to discuss what I was hoping for probably just wanted to make a sale instead of being straight up that perhaps what they had to offer did not match my needs.

Just had an amp serviced by Greg at Cranky's, he did a fantastic job as usual and reasonable price…read more Very happy with Cranky's, can recommend.

I am in LOVE with this guitar again! This Strat+ was purchased new 25 yrs ago and survived decades…read moreof gigging/jamming but eventually developed serious tuning and intonation issues. I all but gave up on the thing until my friends told me about Cranky's. For a very reasonable fee, Greg worked on the frets, tremolo, tuning heads, saddles, and gave it a thorough cleaning. She now plays BETTER than in 1995, and I'm happy to report has taken its place as my main axe again! As far as I'm concerned, this is the only place that I will trust with my dearest guitars. Many thanks to Greg!

I brought a Gibson J45 acoustic here for some work. They did a great job for a very fair price…read more If you need a new instrument, lessons, or guitar repairs - I'd highly recommend NH Guitars. These are very cool people.

I brought a guitar, amplifier carrying case and wires to sell. I bought this whole set up for my…read morechild that showed some interest. Needless to say, it stayed on her wall for almost two years completely untouched. I finally wanted to get rid of it. Brought it to NH Guitars, they tested it all, looked up what the going price is and offered me 65% of what it's worth. It was fair for both of us! Very friendly and knowledgeable and very fair people to do any buying or selling.

Karen was nice, but didn't really seem to know the instrument she was teaching me. I took just one…read morepaid lesson (a free trial lesson wasn't an option). I get the impression she's primarily a voice teacher, and can in general, understand anything musical, and therefore she claims to teach it all.

I called Karen to ask if she could teach me to play the mountain dulcimer, letting her know that I…read more(a retiree) have minimal musical knowledge, play no instrument, and have no singing ability. Since the first lesson, Karen has been an enthusiastic and encouraging guide, leading me to understand the instrument and various playing techniques, how to practice, and what to focus on. She has also followed up on my questions by teaching me enough music theory at each step to make it all make sense. She is fun and motivating.

by far the best guitar shop. the custom guitars are absolutely stunning and built perfectly. the…read morecustomer service is exceptional. the axe palace team are professional and very knowledgeable. their set ups are on point. i recently purchased an ml and its at another level. the solid color mls are perfect. no other shop sells these amazing guitars.

Recently traded in some gear and got some new gear. Since Covid, I've bought 3 amps, pedals,…read more neural DsP and about 8 or so guitars. Best store around. Staff always super friendly and helpful. Whoever sets up guitars there is great! Ask for Victor...super knowledgeable and always very helpful. Love this store.

Ryan did a fantastic job repairing the bridge on my Martin DCXE. The instrument was fairly bowed…read morefrom humidity despite its composite body, and this had caused the bridge to come off. He needed to adjust the frame and researched what glue Martin uses on their composite material. His pricing was more than fair, the turn around time was less than 2 weeks, and he even restrung and ensured the overall structure of the instrument was in good shape. It sounded and played better than it had in years. He discussed the problem with the bridge with me at length, and stated that if the quote would be exceeded, he would call (the actual price fell well below the top quote value). I'm definitely bringing my guitars back to Equilibrium for all of my repair and check-up needs.

I've had the pleasure of working with Ryan at EQ Repair a few times now and I've always left as a…read moresatisfied customer. Most recently, he replaced a licensed Floyd Rose bridge on my Jackson DK2S with the real one. He also changed the bridge pick-up. Before, he also helped with a similar bridge replacement on my Japanese Jackson SL3 and replaced all pick-ups with a new set. The work he does is amazing. When I leave my guitar with him, I know I'm going to get great service. But what I most appreciate is the communication. He always contacts me to let me know what's happening and if he runs into an issue, he'll always come to you with alternatives so you can choose what you want to do. I'm a happy customer and I will definitely be back whenever my guitars need some professional attention.