Dave in Texas Guitar Repairs

I've been looking for a good instrument repair place for 3 yrs now. Mr E's is out of business by…read moreme. Brooks May is average at best. Of course, no one is as bad as Music & Arts know for charging 100% more than usual for instrument repair and who always recommend un-needed rebuilds/overhauls so they increase my bill by 10x. Forte is a breath of fresh air. The owner is a current and former band parent in Mansfield who operates out of his home. Low overhead means low prices. And because he's not a large corporation, he's not looking to get rich off me. I pay $10 per pad replacement with next day turnaround repairs. Music & Arts charges 3x as much and takes 3-4 days to repair ... or longer. If you want to talk to the person repairing your instrument - something you can never do at Music & Arts or Brook Mays - you can do it here. If you like pushy salesman, go to one of the retail outlets. If you like excellent repair from a master-trained technician at fair prices from an honest to goodness real tradesman and artisan, this is the place to go. Highly recommend Louis at Forte.

Old Dog Guitar Setups and Repairs

Bill is an outstanding guitar service representative.His quality of work is amazing just amazing…read more.He explained his process on guitar repairs and yes he did just what he said .I picked up my guitar and played it and it sounded like the way my guitar should sound .Other places I know also other places wanted to charge me more and Bill services and charges is awesome .Yes he is Old dog repair but the way he treated me like I was the only customer .*

From the owner: Our specialty is guitar and bass setups and repairs. Setups follow a 13 point service on all…read moreguitars and basses. Our work is guaranteed 100%. We are a home based business. I have been playing guitar for 60

Singing Studios Music Lessons And Classes

If you're looking for a new and fabulous vocal coach, look no further than Candi Long. Her…read moreknowledge, attentiveness and love for her students are just a few reasons why she's like no other! I have had 3 vocal coaches before her and NONE of them told me I wasn't using my diaphragm besides Candi. Candi and I have made tremendous work on expanding not only my range but vocal techniques and confidence. I can't recommend her enough!!

From the owner: Singing-Studios is a home based music studio. Providing private instruction for Adults, Teens and…read moreChildren in voice, guitar, bass, drums, piano and early childhood music programs. Lessons are available online and in person. Instructors have completed and passed background checks. Our instructors are experienced and educated musicians. We put our student's needs first!

Competition Music

4.5

(11 reviews)

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Just bought our son his first guitar from Scott. It was a great experience, especially since my…read morehusband & I know nothing about guitars. Great selection & even better prices.

Service, food, value for the money! We were able to walk right in at 5:00 and get a table and the…read morewait staff was very helpful with local activities and places to shop and eat. Highly recommend

Arlington Music

3.8

Don't go here, the music school seems legit but the repair guy is a charlatan. Says he teaches…read moremartial arts too, my kid took martial arts and they always stressed doing the right thing and being respectful. John has been paid, the bass is not fixed, that's not doing the right thing and it's not respecting your customer. I wish I had gone somewhere else, this was a horrible experience.

fantastic teachers. they really listened to my students needs and did exactly what I wanted.read more

Music & Arts

3.7

(3 reviews)

Paid off my daughters clarinet. Then paid extra for an upgrade. Four months later we start…read morereceiving bills saying we owe more. Do not go here.

Knowledgeable, friendly and fair. Would highly recommend this place for any services needed for…read moreyour guitar. Will definitely be back! Thank you for the work y'all did and the recommendations you provided!

Texas Marimbas

My son is a percussion student at Allen ISD and last semester we needed to rent a marimba for him…read more Then, last month, when marching band started, we no longer needed the marimba, so turned it back into DFW Marimbas. I HIGHLY recommend this company! Great equipment, reasonable price, EXCELLENT customer service. We will use them again when the Spring semester starts and we need a marimba again.

From the owner: Need a practice marimba for your percussion student? Texas Marimbas offers the most cost-effective…read moreand convenient practice marimba rental option in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Our 3-octave practice marimbas are only $35/mo with free home delivery, maintenance, insurance, and pickup. We also offer 4.3-octave practice marimbas at just $75/mo with the same free delivery, maintenance, insurance, and pickup.

Young Musicians

4.3

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New owners, but still good people. The experience was definitely different, but we will come again.read more

I bought a Jon Paul Fusion silver bow. Our postman, Keith, wrote a note on it that it arrived…read moredamaged,, AND he came back to ask if it damaged. It is slightly warped and there's an issue on the bow hair pin. Despite paying EXPRESS delivery, which failed and ended in damage, they refuse to refund my shipping and I can't request it at the post office because it was purchased on Young Musicians account. Thieves!

Guitar Center

3.1

(39 reviews)

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I went inside Guitar Center for the first time. I have driven by them many times in North…read moreArlington. I never stopped before because I do not play any instruments. We stopped by to get a gift card for Christmas. I am glad I went inside the store was fun just to look around. Guitar Center has much more than guitars. If you want a guitar, they have new or used guitars electric or acoustic. All price range and name brands. Plus, they have different rooms with drums, synthesizer, speakers, and part and accessories. Service was good store was big plenty of stuff. This is a fun store to look around maybe it will inspire you to learn to play.

This team of musicians that teach and guide customers is phenomenal. My son is taught by Mr. Zach…read moreProtono, and he is a very gifted instructor. Within a year my son was playing music by Rush. Mark Tenorio is an awesome coordinator and does a great job of setting up showcases for the students to share their progress. All of the staff has been extremely kind and they are all super humble. Go visit this location!

Tarpley Music

4.7

Great selection of acoustic and electric guitars as well as many other instruments. Friendly…read moreknowledgeable staff!

I have to say I had a wonderful experience getting my new Martin at Tarpley music. I went to a…read morenumber of stores in the DFW area, but not treated me as well as the folks at Tarpley. They really went out of there way to be welcoming and extremely helpful. I recommend them highly. Really great experience.

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Gary K.

2 years ago

Get my guitar that has sat for a while restrung and tweak so I could use it to write some tunes. I had some ideas so I wanted to get up and running quickly. Called and he got me in same day and did the work while I waited and chatted with him *Dave changed out the strings and checked to see that the neck was true (which it was) *Told me about using linseed oil and what kind on the rosewood neck. *took care of the onboard battery *Did the erasing procedure to clean the frets *restrung it Satisfied read more

Gatzke G.

3 years ago

Dave Johnson just repaired my amp and made it playable again. Basically, I think he replaced all of the electronic components of what was originally a poorly made cheap amp. Sounds terrific, better than when it was new, before it developed a horrendous hum. The price was ridiculously cheap. Interesting guy to chat with as well. And he set up one of my guitars, and checked out a second, both for free. Could recommend him any higher. read more

David J.

2 years ago

Ok. So. He's a crazy old man that tells jokes and is funny. He should be the standup luthier comedian. I laughed for two hours as he setup my guitar. For FREE and new strings. I highly recommend him and his comedy routine. read more

Van H.

2 years ago

David fixed bridge on my Breedlove acoustic better than expected for an extremely reasonable price. I think he does it more cause he loves it. I will be taking a few more of my ignored instruments in for some TLC. read more

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Recently went to Dave . Took him my s.g. for some really bad issues after extended improper…read morestorage. Let him at it and it's never played better. Cool guy . Local , independent, fair price(especially for the work he did) . I've got plenty of sick guitars that need help. And Dave is my new preferred doctor. Check this guy out!

Wick's Guitar Shop

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Never gave me an estimate, never gave me a timetable. Had my guitar for a month. Don't go here…read more Go somewhere else. Not a professional. SHAME.

Wick is still remarkable. When your luthier sends you this before 8am AND he returned from vacation…read morejust to get it done for your son, you know you've found not only a great luthier but a great man. From day one of meeting Wick, he's treated Randal with dignity and respect even though Jr was just a boy with a simple guitar. If you play a guitar, you need a luthier and Wick is the best. Thank you for keeping my son's Taylor "smooth as butter" - Jr's words. @wicks_guitar_shop

Kerry's Guitar Shop

3.8

(13 reviews)

Tried calling to get information, the guy on the phone wouldn't give me any info. I told him I…read morerealize I'd need to take it in so they can actually see what they're working with I was just calling to get general info and prices or the services they offer. Guy on the phone ended calling me an idiot after I said there's no customer service on this phone call. Don't come here!

He's a busy man because he's good at what he does! Just need to expect to wait but it's worth it!read more

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4.7

(9 reviews)

Tony is an all around music guy. If you are looking for the best, look no further. His hard won…read moreexperience and decades of being in the business completes it. I highly recommend Tony's

Tony's Muzik is an awesome guitar shop. Great selection of…read moreguitars , amps and excellent customer service. Great place to get setups done or any repair needs.

Dave Anderson's Zoo Music

3.8

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Took my new-to-me 7 string to Daveo to set up since the previous owner didn't do it correctly. It…read moreplays like a dream now and he was even able to get it done same day. Highly recommend this small shop for repairs/setup!

I have been doing business with Dave o and crew for 5 years,their service is outstanding in the 5…read moreyears Zoo music has set up and repaired 15 of my Guitars.I trust no one else and will continue . John Raden

Dallas Vintage Audio

3.3

(21 reviews)

Small shop with lots of quality equipment. Repairs are sent out. The owner is knowledgeable and…read morehelpful. They buy sell and trade vintage audio equipment so if you are looking to upgrade or just getting started with a system, they can help.

This guy sucks. He's done 2 receivers for me and yes he got them working but messed up things in…read morethem that weren't an issue when I took them in. Example: I inherited my dad's 1971 Sony receiver, one day it just wouldn't power up. Before that everything in this receiver worked perfectly. This guy got it running but now the tuner doesn't work. WTF??! Never had an issue with the tuner before. Thanks dude. I'm currently seeking a new repair shop.

Guitar Tech Ivan Landa

Acoustic guitar repair & cleaning ok., nice detailed work, experienced guy tech, totally…read morerecommended.

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