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.

Dan did a really nice job completely overhauling my Boosey & Hawkes clarinet, which had been…read moresitting gathering dust for over 25 years. It plays like new now and I'm excited to get back to making music again now that I'm retired! The price was very reasonable, and he also gave me a loaner clarinet to use for a few weeks while he was working on the repairs. Dan has been doing instrument repairs for many years. I can see based on the work he did on my clarinet and the fact that his workshop is stacked to to the brim with instruments that he is clearly a master at this trade and the go-to guy for repairs.

Dan did great work on an old Yanagisawa soprano. I've only been to Dan once, but I know he's got…read moreyears of experience and clearly is exceptional at his trade. I recommend Dan for anyone looking for instrument repair.

I want to preface this by saying that I have no musical ability whatsoever and have no clue about…read morewhat makes someone a good vs. great guitar repair person. However I do recognize a great business when I see one. That being said, I was very pleased about what Steve was able to do for the guitar I brought in. It is a 1970's Yamaha classical guitar. The guitar is a hand-me-down from my mother's first husband who died at a young age. In other words, this is a very special piece to my family. I didn't want to drop it at just any shop; I wanted to get it the care it deserved. Unfortunately when I was younger I placed stickers on the guitar and let it sit in my closet for years where it fell into disrepair - although no major flaws. Finally, after moving the guitar from apartment to apartment I decided to learn how to play and of course, first, get it repaired. I dropped the guitar with Steve and a few weeks and $60 later, I had a sticker-free guitar with new strings, turning pegs and bridge. Again, I have no clue if the pricing was in line with the work but I would have gladly paid double that for the result and the care that was given to this special piece. *If you are having trouble finding the shop, it is a above a music studio to the left of Guitar Center. You have to ring the buzzer and then go up two flights of stairs. His shop is small, cluttered with all sorts of instruments/tools and AWESOME. A true Boston gem.

There's no better technician out there for guitars. Steve Bring guitars back to their original…read morebrilliance, if not better. He understands not just repair but performance. I have never had anyone able to discuss the importance of strings with particular brands and models as well as what certain type of pics can do for alternating sounds. After an in-house tech shaved nearly 1/ quarter of an inch too much off my brand new Martin after a horrible set up, Steve brought it back. It sounds better than the first day I bought it. He's taken my old Gibson and found issues which I was not aware and given it volume and tone I could never have imagined it was capable.

Bob O. rebuilt an old Bach 42B back in the early 80's for me, and the horn is still the best!!read more

Jim services my 1966 Reynolds Contempora bass trombone, taking a ent out of the bell and removing…read morethe double trigger valve mechanism - replacing with an ergonomically comfortable pair of paddles. Spectacular work!

How is this possible??!!!…read more Unbelievably stocked guitar store and repair shop. Here in little old Wilmington. You can even get guitar lessons!! I could spend all day here listening to Gino Stories. I brought a 40-year-old bass here because the guitar tech in the back of the shop is phenomenal and regionally renowned. If not nationally. Despite being completely booked, he found time to tune it up a little bit and give me some great advice on my next purchase. I found this place on the recommendation of a small store in woburn center. The front of the store is all guitars and gear and gino. Yes there is a Gino at least I think that's his name. There are probably at least fifty or seventy five beautiful guitars and basses for purview and plucking, but you have to be very careful. Gino provides a great illustrious story for each instrument. And will talk endlessly about them. You can tell that he is a consummate guitarist end musician. Very outgoing. And communicative. I bought an old Ampeg cabinet a pedal and a soft-case for my bass. Very reasonable prices. Very reasonable advice. Fantastic selection. Not to mention the genius in the back of the store that can find a fix for anything and knows everything about anything guitar. Easily worth a 45 mlnute or more long drive to get here. You won't be disappointed even if you walk out of here empty handed. The place is a music school, museum and an ICU for stringed instruments electric and acoustic. One of a kind without a doubt. Is it the eighth wonder of the world? Probably not, but definitely belongs in Ripley's. You'll see, check it out

I just purchased a guitar at this terrific guitar store. Gino and his team were excellent! Very…read moreknowledgable and a large selection of electric and acoustic guitars. Worth a trip!

Chris has repaired & restored two instruments for me: a circa 1900 Japanese-made violin, and a 1984…read moreG&L 2000 electric bass. Both were brought back from the grave, and are now in concert-ready condition. Chris was very communicative during each project, keeping me up to date, always providing choices and cost estimates along the way. Chris' attention to detail, and pride in his work are exceptional. I highly recommend Black Cat Guitar. "Dust off those rusty strings just one more time. . .Gonna make 'em shine."

I contacted Gary recently regarding an acoustic guitar I had recently purchased. I had fret buzz…read moreup and down the neck that appeared from out of nowhere which I had attributed to the change in seasons. I reached out to Gary after seeing him listed here on Yelp. Before charging me any money, Gary suggested trying a low-dough remedy which I tried. The issue persisted so I contacted Gary on Christmas Day via email. He got back to me very quickly and was able to accommodate a last second repair just in time for a gig I had. Not only that but the expert repair that he performed was done AHEAD of schedule and at a VERY reasonable rate. I definitely recommend Gary for your guitar maintenance and repair needs. He's friendly, trustworthy and knows what he's doing. If you're in the Pepperell, Ashby, Townsend, Lunenburg, Fitchburg, Ashburnham areas, do yourself a favor and give him a try. I think you'll be impressed. Thanks Gary!

Gary did and awesome job on my old Les Paul setup... He was professional in all aspects…read more He used to own GuitarWorks music shop in Waltham and I shopped there every time I needed something, he always had the lowest prices and best service! I send all my guitar playing friend to him for repairs!

I had taken my beloved J-45 to my long-time repair person for a partial fret job. When I got it…read moreback the fret ends were sharp, I had buzzing on the upper frets and it wouldn't stay in tune. When I took it back I was told "I don't hear it". I knew I had to find someone new. Found Bill and took my guitar there. After looking at it Bill called and we talked at length about how to approach it. Bill replaced all the frets, straightened out the neck and went the extra mile by mitigating some neck dings I had been living with. Guitar plays very nicely now, everything is even, and it stays in tune. Guitar techs are hard to find. Good ones who care are even harder to find. When you find one, you hang onto them. That's what I'm doing with Bill.

Bill has worked on a couple of my guitars, including a Jackson American Virtuoso and a late 1990's…read moreTaylor 414 acoustic. His work is exceptional. He took care of fret sprout on the Jackson, along with a setup. On the Taylor he replaced 6 worn upper frets, repaired a crack and did a set up as well. I've been playing for almost 50 years. If you want a high quality luthier who's passionate about what they do, look no further. Highly recommended.